Hello dear friends, if you are also waiting for the new UPSC CDS II recruitment coming in 2025, then your wait is about to end. Because the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Defence Services CDS Second Examination 2025. UPSC CDS II recruitment will be for 453 Posts.

As every year, UPSC will release the CDS II notification in the month of May. The selection of candidates applying online for UPSC CDS II Vacancy 2025 will be based on the written exam, physical test, SSC interview, and medical examination.

Candidates can submit their online applications for U PSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 from 28/05/2025 to 17/06/2025. For these posts, candidates must have passed 12th or be appearing in 12th to be eligible for online application. Only applications submitted through the official UPSC website (https://upsc.gov.in/) will be accepted.

All details related to recruitment such as age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, age relaxation, and other important information have been included in detail in this article. All candidates must carefully read the UPSC CDS II Notification 2025 before submitting their online application.

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025: Overview

If you want information about the UPSC Combined Defence Services Exam 2025, such as the start and last dates for online application and the required qualifications, then below we have provided important details about the UPSC CDS II New Recruitment 2025 in a table. Through this, you can easily understand all the important information related to this recruitment without any difficulty.

Recruitment Department	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name	UPSC CDS II Examination 2025
Total Post	406
RRC WR Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in/
Salary	Basic Pay Rs. 56,100/- Per Month
Exam Mode	Offline
Jobs Type	UPSC Jobs
Job Location	All India
Application Start Date	28/05/2025
Exam Date	14/09/2025
Exam Level	Central Level
Qualification	12^th Passed /Appearing
WhatsApp Channel	Telegram Channel

UPSC CDS II Vacancy 2025 Examination Fees

General / OBC / EWS	Rs.200/-
SC /ST	Rs.0/-
Female Candidates	Rs.0/-
Mode Of Apply	Online

UPSC CDS II Vacancy 2025 Important Dates

Application Start	28/05/2025
Application Deadline Date	17/06/2025 up to 06:00 PM only
Last Date Pay Exam Fee	17/06/2025
Form Correction Date	Notified Soon
Admit Card	Before Exam
Exam Date	14/09/2025
Result Date	After Exam

UPSC CDS II Examination Notification 2025 Age Limit

For candidates applying for UPSC CDS Combined Defence Services Exam II 2025 posts, it is very important to pay attention to the age limit. Only those candidates are eligible to apply whose minimum age is 20 years, and maximum age is 24 years.

Minimum Age	20 years
Maximum Age	24 years

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 Qualification & Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Post	UPSC CDS 2 Qualification
Indian Military Academy IMA	100	•Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Any Stream from any recognized university.
Officers Training Academy OTA	295
Air Force Academy	32	•Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Indian Naval Academy	26	•Candidate must have bachelor’s degree in any Stream with Physics and Mathematics studied at the 12th.

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

Selection for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 will be based on a written examination, physical test, SSB Interview and medical test. Prepare well to meet all criteria for a successful application.
1. Written Exam
2. Physical Test
3. SSB Interview
4. Medical Test?
5. Final Merit
6. Selection Complete

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UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 Salary Details

Candidates selected in UPSC CDS II Exam 2025 will be given a basic pay of Rs. 56,100/- per month, and all benefits, allowances, and increments will be provided timely.

How to Apply Online for UPSC CDS II Examination 2025

1.All candidates can submit online applications for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 posts from 28 May 2025 to 17 June 2025.

2.Before submitting the online application, carefully read the official UPSC CDS II Notification 2025.

3.Initially, candidates need to visit the UPSC website and complete the One Time Registration (OTR). Visit All Candidates UPSC OTR 2025 Portal.

•When you visit the portal, click on New Registration.

•Submit your name, date of birth, email ID, mobile number, gender, and password.

•As soon as you submit, an OTP will be sent to your mobile or email ID; verify it.

•After verification, enter your OTP and set a new ID and password; you will get a registration number.

4.Now you must fill the application form.

•First, visit the official UPSC website and find the UPSC Combined Defence Services Examination (II), Examination 2025 PDF. Click on the Apply link.

•When you click on the Apply link, the application form will open; fill the application form carefully.

•You must fill the form as follows:

Part I Registration:

•Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and preferences for the academy and branch.

•Choose your preferred examination center.

Part II Registration:

•Submit scanned copies of your photograph and signature, each sized between 20 to 300 KB in JPG format.

•Provide a scanned version of a valid photo ID proof in PDF format, also between 20 to 300 KB.

Pay the application fee:

•₹200 for General/OBC male candidates.

•No fee for SC/ST candidates and female candidates.

•Agree to the declaration and submit the application.

5.Print the Application Form.

After successful submission, download and print the application form for future reference.

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FAQs

Q. How many posts will be there in CDS II Exam 2025?
Ans. The CDS II notification will be released on 28 May 2025, and there will be approximately 453 posts.

Q. What is the salary for selected candidates in UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025?
Ans. Rs. 56,100/- per month.

Q. What is the qualification required for UPSC CDS II?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Graduation Degree OR 12th Class Post Wise.

Q. What is the age limit to apply for UPSC CDS Exam 2025?
Ans. Only those candidates are eligible to apply whose minimum age is 20 years, and maximum age is 24 years.

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