UPSC CDS II Application 2025- Important Dates, Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection Process, Exam Date, Notification PDF: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a notification for the  Combined Defence Service Exam II 2025. UPSC CDS II online application was filled between 28 May and 17 June 2025 on the UPSC official website. Candidates must read the UPSC CDS II official notification for details. The online exam will be conducted on 14 September 2025.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025

Advt No.: 11/2025-CDS-II

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 28 May 2025
• Last Date For Application: 17 June 2025
• Fee Payment Last Date: 17 June 2025
• Correction Date: 7-9 July 2025
• Exam Date: 14 September 2025
• Admit Card Date: 4 September 2025
• Result: 9 October 2025

Application Fee

• General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 200/-
• ST, SC: Rs. 00/-
• Female: Rs. 00/-
• The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online through Internet Banking/Debit/Credit Card

Age Limit

Age Limits As of 1 July 2025

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age Relaxation is Applicable per the UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025.

Note: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2 nd July, 2002 and not later than 1 st July, 2007 only are eligible.

UPSC CDS II 2025 Eligibility Criteria

(a) Nationality:

1. a citizen of India, or
2. a subject of Nepal, or
3. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Note: Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) and (iii), above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

(b) Educational Qualifications:

1. For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or equivalent
2. For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution
3. For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering

Note: Graduates with first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of Graduation/provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.

UPSC CDS II Vacancy Details

Total Post: 453

S. No.	Name of the Course	Approximate No. of Vacancies
1	Indian Military Academy, Dehradun –161st (DE) Course commencing in July 2026 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders]	100
2	Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in July 2026, Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders and 02 for Hydro]	26
3	Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July 2026, i.e., 220 F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry]	21
4	Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 124th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in October 2026.	276
5	Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 124th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October 2026.	19

Document Required

• Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
• Degree
• Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhar Card)
• A recent passport-size photo with a white or light-colored background
• Signature on plain white paper using a black or blue pen (not in capital letters)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate for EWS
• Domicile Certificate

Physical Standards

Candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025, as per the guidelines given in Appendix-III.

UPSC CDS II Selection Process

• Written Exam
• SSB

How to Apply for UPSC CDS II 2025

1. All applicants shall register through the UPSC Official Website or the direct link given in the link section before the last date.
2. To apply for any form on the UPSC online portal, you need to create an account.
3. To create an account, you must have an active email ID and a mobile number.
4. After creating an account, you need to log in.
5. After logging in, you need to make the Universal Registration.
6. Now fill the Common Application Form (CAF)
7. To apply for a particular examination, you need to go to the ‘Examinations ‘ dropdown and click on the ‘Apply for Examination’ link after completing the CAF.
8. For More details, read the Form Filling General Instructions. Link given in the link section.

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