The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 notification on May 28, 2025. Interested candidates who meet all the eligibility criteria can apply online from May 28, 2025, to June 17, 2025, through the official UPSC website at https://upsc.gov.in/ .
UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 Overview
Recruitment Organization Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Post Name IMA, INA, IFA Total Vacancy 453 Online Application Start 28-05-2025 Last Date of Online Application 17-06-2025 Official website https://upsc.gov.in/
UPSC CDS II 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Indian Military Academy (IMA) & Officers Training Academy (OTA): Candidates must possess a Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University.
Indian Naval Academy (INA): Aspirants should possess a Degree in Engineering from a recognised University.
Air Force Academy (AFA): Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level or an Engineering degree.
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 24 years
Category-wise age relaxation is applicable.
UPSC CDS II 2025 Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Vacancies Indian Military Academy (IMA) 100 Indian Naval Academy (INA) 26 Air Force Academy (AFA) 32 Officers Training Academy (OTA) 295
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS: ₹200
SC / ST / Female: Exempted (₹0)
Payment Method: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan
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UPSC CDS II 2025: Important Dates
Event Date Online Application Start 28 May 2025 Last Date to Apply 17 June 2025 Last Date to Pay Fee 17 June 2025 Correction Window As per schedule CDS 2 Exam Date 14 September 2025 Admit Card Availability Before Exam
UPSC CDS II Exam Pattern 2025
(a) Written Examination
Academy Subject Subject Code Duration Maximum Marks Indian Military Academy (IMA) English 11 2 Hours 100 General Knowledge 12 2 Hours 100 Elementary Mathematics 13 2 Hours 100 Indian Naval Academy (INA) English 11 2 Hours 100 General Knowledge 12 2 Hours 100 Elementary Mathematics 13 2 Hours 100 Air Force Academy (AFA) English 11 2 Hours 100 General Knowledge 12 2 Hours 100 Elementary Mathematics 13 2 Hours 100 Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) English 11 2 Hours 100 General Knowledge 12 2 Hours 100
(b) SSB Interview: Intelligence and Personality Test
Conducted for: Candidates who qualify the written examination.
Venue: One of the Services Selection Centres.
How to Apply for UPSC CDS II 2025 Online Form?
Visit the official website of UPSC – https://upsc.gov.in/
Read the UPSC CDS II Notification 2025 carefully.
In the examination section, register yourself using your Mail ID, Mobile number, and create a password.
On successful registration, log in with ‘ Mobile number & OTP’ or ‘URN & Password’ or ‘ Email & Password’.
Once logged in, fill out the application form very carefully and upload the required scanned documents.
Pay out the online application fees,if applicable.
Double-check all entries.
Submit the application form and keep a printout of the application for future reference.
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FAQ For UPSC CDS II 2025
What is the CDS 2 2025 exam date?
What is the CDS 2 2025 age limit?
Minimum Age: 20 years Maximum Age: 24 years