The UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 notification has been released, and online applications are currently active for 453 posts. Here's a summary of the key details:
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: May 28, 2025
- Application End Date: June 17, 2025 (until 6:00 PM)
- Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: June 17, 2025
- Exam Date: September 14, 2025
- Admit Card Available: Expected in September 2025
Vacancy Details (Total: 453 Posts):
- Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun: 100 Posts
- Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala: 26 Posts
- Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad: 32 Posts
- Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men): 276 Posts
- Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women): 19 Posts
Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹200/-
- SC / ST / Female: ₹0/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) or through E-Challan.
Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit as on 01/07/2026):
- For IMA & INA: Born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2007. (Age: 20-24 years)
- For AFA: Born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2006. (Age: 20-24 years; for candidates with a Commercial Pilot Licence, up to 26 years, i.e., born not earlier than July 2, 2000)
- For OTA (Men & Women): Born not earlier than July 2, 2001, and not later than July 1, 2007. (Age: 19-25 years)
Educational Qualification:
- For IMA and OTA: Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized University.
- For Indian Naval Academy: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized University.
- For Air Force Academy: Bachelor's Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, OR a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
Selection Process: The selection process typically involves:
- Written Examination: Objective-type questions.
- Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview/Personality Test: Assesses leadership qualities, officer-like attributes, and suitability. This includes Stage 1 (Officer Intelligence Rating, Picture Perception & Description Test) and Stage 2 (Psychological Tests, Group Testing Tasks, Interview, and Conference).
- Document Verification: Verification of original documents.
- Medical Examination: Ensures physical and mental fitness.
- Final Merit List: Based on the combined scores of the written exam and SSB interview.
How to Apply:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsconline.nic.in
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if you haven't already.
- Log in to your account and click on the "Apply Online" link for CDS II 2025.
- Fill out the application form with all required personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Review all the entered details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.
It is highly recommended to read the official notification PDF thoroughly before applying to ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria and understand the application procedure.
UPSC CDS II 2025 Important Links
| UPSC CDS II 2025 Official Notification (PDF) | Notification |
| UPSC CDS II 2025 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| UPSC Official Website | UPSC |
