Concise summary of the UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2025 notification: application fee, important dates, vacancy break-up, exam pattern, eligibility and step-by-step application instructions. Always verify final details on the official UPSC website before applying.(UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2025)
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Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Online application start | 28 May 2025 |
| Registration (last date) | 20 June 2025, 11:59 PM |
| Last date to pay exam fee | 20 June 2025, 06:00 PM |
| Correction window | 07–09 July 2025 (until 11:59 PM) |
| Written exam | 14 September 2025 |
| Admit card available | 04 September 2025 |
| Written result | To be notified |
Application Fee
| General / OBC | ₹200 |
| SC / ST | Free |
| Female (all categories) | Free |
| Payment mode | Debit / Credit Card or Net Banking |
Age limit
| Minimum age | 20 years |
| Maximum age | 24 years |
For detailed age relaxation rules, service-specific eligibility and educational requirements, consult the official UPSC notification.
Vacancy Details
| Course / Academy | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun | 100 | Bachelor’s degree in any stream. Born between 02 July 2002 and 01 July 2007. |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 | Degree in Engineering. Born between 02 July 2002 and 01 July 2007. |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad | 32 | Degree with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level, or B.E. Born between 02 July 2002 and 01 July 2007. |
| Officer Training Academy (OTA) | 295 | Bachelor’s degree in any stream. Born between 02 July 2001 and 01 July 2007. |
| Total vacancies | 453 |
Written exam pattern
| Paper | Total Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Total | 340 questions | 300 marks |
Note: OTA (Officer Training Academy) candidates will appear for only two papers — English and General Knowledge.
Eligibility
For detailed age relaxation rules, service-specific eligibility and educational requirements, consult the official UPSC notification.
Salary & Selection Process
Selection will be on the basis of the written examination followed by SSB interview (Stage I and II). Pay and allowances will be as per government rules and the respective service regulations.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Find the link for “CDS-II 2025 Online Form” under the Examinations section and open it.
- Register by creating a candidate login and note your registration ID.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational and contact details; upload required documents and photograph as per specifications.
- Pay the examination fee (if applicable) using debit/credit card or net banking and submit the form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for your records.
Application window opened on 28 May 2025. Submit and pay before 20 June 2025 (11:59 PM IST).
Important Links
| Download Admit Card (Through Login) | Click Here | ||
| Online Correction Link | Click Here | ||
| Download Correction Form Notice | Click Here | ||
| Download Correction Form Notice | Click Here | ||
| Apply Online | Registration || Login | ||
| Download Exam Time-Table | Click Here | ||
| Download Notification | Click Here | ||
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Disclaimer
This page summarizes the official CDS-II 2025 notification for quick reference. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, candidates must rely on the official UPSC notification and website for final information. ResultBharat is not responsible for inadvertent errors or omissions.
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