UPSC CDS II Examination 2025 – Apply Online for 453 Posts

📢 Conducted By: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

📅 Last Date to Apply: 17th June 2025

🗓️ Exam Date: 14th September 2025

UPSC invites online applications for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II, 2025 to fill 453 vacancies across various defence academies in India.

📌 Total Vacancies: 453 Posts

Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun: 100
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala: 26
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad: 32
Officers’ Training Academy (Men), Chennai – 124th SSC (NT): 276
Officers’ Training Academy (Women), Chennai – 124th SSC (NT): 19

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

🛂 Nationality

Indian Citizen OR
Subject of Nepal OR
Person of Indian origin migrated from select countries with intent to settle in India (eligibility certificate may be required)

🔞 Age Limits, Sex, and Marital Status

IMA & INA: Unmarried Male, born 02/07/2002 – 01/07/2007
Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 years as on 01/07/2026 (Born 02/07/2002 – 01/07/2006); up to 26 years with CPL
OTA (Men – SSC): Unmarried Male, born 02/07/2001 – 01/07/2007
OTA (Women – SSC Non-Tech): Unmarried Women, widows & divorcees (no children), born 02/07/2001 – 01/07/2007

📘 Educational Qualification

IMA & OTA: Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
INA: Engineering Degree
Air Force Academy: Degree with Physics & Math at 10+2 level OR Engineering Degree

💵 Application Fee

Others: ₹200/-
Female/SC/ST: No fee
Payment Modes: SBI cash deposit, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card (Visa/Master/Rupay)

📝 How to Apply for UPSC CDS II?

Scroll to Important Web-Links section
Click on “Online Application Form”
Fill in personal, academic, and contact details
Upload photograph, signature, documents
Pay fee (if applicable) and submit the form
Take a printout of the submitted form

📅 Important Dates

Start of Online Application: 28th May 2025
Last Date to Apply: 17th June 2025
Admit Card Release: To be notified
CDS II Exam Date: 14th September 2025