🛡️ UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 453 Posts
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2025 recruitment. A total of 453 vacancies are available. The application process began on 28 May 2025 and ended on 20 June 2025 (Extended).
📢 CDS II Correction Form 2025
Candidates who made mistakes in their application can now edit them.
Correction Window: 07 July – 09 July 2025
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 28 May 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 20 June 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 20 June 2025
- Correction Form Available: 07–09 July 2025
- Exam Date: 14 September 2025
- Admit Card: Available before the exam
- Result: To be announced
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹200
- SC / ST: ₹0
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, Wallet, UPI
🔞 Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- Age Relaxation: As per UPSC rules
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy | 26 |
| Air Force Academy | 32 |
| Officers Training Academy (OTA) | 295 |
| Total | 453 |
Here is the Eligibility Criteria for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 in simple and clear format:
✅ Eligibility Criteria – UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025
Candidates applying for the UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2025 must meet the following educational and age requirements based on the academy they are applying to:
1. Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university
- Age Limit: 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2025
- Gender/Marital Status: Unmarried male candidates only
2. Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognized university/institute
- Age Limit: 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2025
- Gender/Marital Status: Unmarried male candidates only
3. Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad
- Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any stream
- Must have studied Physics and Mathematics in 10+2 (Intermediate)
- Age Limit: 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2025
- Gender/Marital Status: Unmarried male candidates only
4. Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men & Women)
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university
- Age Limit: 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2025
- Gender/Marital Status:
- For Men: Unmarried male candidates only
- For Women: Unmarried females, widows who have not remarried, or divorcees (who have not remarried and possess divorce documents)
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Final year students can also apply, but they must provide proof of passing at the time of the SSB interview.
- Candidates must be physically fit as per the guidelines provided in the official notification.
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen or meet other criteria as per UPSC rules.
✏️ How to Fill the Correction Form (07–09 July 2025)
- Visit UPSC portal at https://upsc.gov.in
- Login using your registration ID and password
- Click on CDS II Correction Form
- Edit allowed fields (name, DOB, photo, exam centre, etc.)
- Review your edits carefully
- Submit and download the confirmation page
Here is the detailed and easy-to-understand Selection Process for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025:
✅ UPSC CDS II 2025 – Selection Process
The selection process for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II 2025 exam consists of the following stages:
📝 1. Written Examination
➤ For IMA, INA, and AFA:
The written exam includes three papers, each of 100 marks:
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Elementary Mathematics | 2 Hours | 100 |
➤ For OTA (Men & Women):
Only two papers are conducted:
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 Hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 100 |
✈️ 2. SSB Interview / Personality Test
Candidates who qualify in the written exam are called for the SSB Interview, which is conducted in two stages:
➤ Stage I:
- Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test
- Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT)
- Candidates who fail Stage I are screened out
➤ Stage II:
- Psychological Tests
- Group Testing Officer Tasks (GTO)
- Personal Interview
- Conference
Total Marks:
- IMA, INA, AFA: 300 Marks
- OTA: 200 Marks
🧾 3. Document Verification
- Candidates must present original documents (educational certificates, ID proof, etc.) during SSB or after final selection.
🏥 4. Medical Examination
- Candidates recommended by the SSB undergo a medical fitness test at designated military hospitals.
📜 5. Final Merit List
- Based on performance in the written exam and SSB interview (medical is qualifying only)
- Final merit is published separately for IMA, INA, AFA & OTA
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