UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (II) 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (II), 2025 on 14th September 2025. This examination is for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun; Naval Academy, Ezihimala; Air Force Academy, Hyderabad; and Officers Training Academy, Chennai.
UPSC CDS (II) 2025 Examination - 453 Vacancies
A total of 453 vacancies are available across various academies.
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun: 100 vacancies for the 161st (DE) Courses commencing in July 2026 (including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders)
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala: 26 vacancies for Executive (General Service)/Hydro (including 03 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing through NCC Special entry)) holders Course commencing in July 2026
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad: 32 vacancies for (Pre-Flying) 220 F(P) Training Course commencing in July 2026 Course. (including 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry)
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai: 276 vacancies for 124th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October 2026
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Women): 19 vacancies for 124th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in October 2026.
Conditions of Eligibility for CDS-(II) Exam 2025
(A) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status
- For Indian Military Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2002 and not later than 1st July 2007 only are eligible.
- For Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2002 and not later than 1st July 2007 only are eligible.
- For Air Force Academy: 20-24 years i.e. Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2002 and not later than 1st July 2006 only are eligible.
- For Officers' Training Academy - (SSC Course for Men): Male candidates (Unmarried or Married) born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2007 only are eligible.
- For Officers Training Academy - SSC (Women Non- Technical) Course : (a) Unmarried Women, issueless widows who have not remarried, and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2007.
(B) Educational Qualifications
- For Indian Military Academy and Officers' Training Academy: Degree of a recognised university or equivalent.
- For Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
- For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
- Candidates who are studying in the final year Degree Course and yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the Examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing the Degree Examination or equivalent examination by the specified dates.
(C) Physical Standards
Candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to the combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) (II), 2025 as prescribed in the detailed advertisement on the UPSC website.
Application Fee
Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of ₹200/- either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash or by using the Net Banking facility of SBI or by using Visa/ Master Credit/ Debit Card.
How to Apply for UPSC CDS Exam-II 2025?
Candidates must apply online in the prescribed format at the UPSC website from 28/05/2025 to 17/06/2025 for the UPSC Combined Defence Service Exam (II) 2025.
Detailed Information for UPSC CDS Exam (II) 2025
Complete details and other information are available at the commission website.
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