UPSC CDS 2 2025 NOTIFICATION, VACANCIES, EXAM DATE
The UPSC CDS 2 Notification for 2025 is set to be published on the official website, upsc.gov.in, regarding the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination. Mark your calendars; the CDS 2 exam will take place on September 14, 2025. The official notification for this exam will drop on May 28, 2025.
The first cycle of CDS 1 for 2025 has wrapped up, with the written exam results announced on April 28, 2025. Registration for CDS 1 kicked off on December 11, 2024, when the notification was first released. Likewise, the application form for CDS 2 2025 will also be available starting May 28, 2025. The UPSC CDS 2 Notification will provide important details, including the number of vacancies for this second phase of the exam and other essential information related to the exam.
UPSC CDS 2 2025 NOTIFICATION
Candidates can now concentrate on the UPSC CDS 2 2025 Exam, which will be held later this year, since the CDS 1 cycle of the first stage is over. Candidates have another chance to enrol in India's esteemed defence academies by passing the CDS 2 exam. According to the UPSC calendar, the test is anticipated to take place on September 14, 2025.
For updates on admit cards, exam locations, and other information, candidates should prepare well in advance and visit the official website frequently.
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UPSC CDS 2025 OVERVIEW |
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EXAM CONDUCTING BODY |
UPSC |
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EXAM NAME |
COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAM |
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EXAM LEVEL |
NATIONAL |
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EXAM FREQUENCY |
TWICE A YEAR |
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MODE OF APPLICATION |
ONLINE |
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CDS EXAM DATE 2025 STATUS |
OUT |
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CDS 1 2025 EXAM DATE |
13TH APRIL 2025 |
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CDS 2 2025 EXAM DATE |
14TH SEPTEMBER 2025 |
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MODE OF EXAMINATION |
OFFLINE |
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CDS 2 2025 ELIGIBILITY |
VISIT NOTIFICATION |
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SELECTION PROCESS |
WRITTEN+SSB EXAM |
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OFFICIAL WEBSITE |
UPSC.GOV.IN |
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LANGUAGE |
BILINGUAL |
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CDS APPLICATION FEES |
200 |
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TYPE OF QUESTIONS |
MCQ’S |
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Eligibility |
20 to 24 years Unmarried Males & Females Passed Graduation or appearing for the final year of Graduation |
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CDS Exam Duration |
2 hours (each paper) |
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Marking Scheme |
1/3 for each incorrect answer |
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Purpose of the CDS Exam |
Admission of candidates for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers Training Academy |
UPSC CDS 2 OPENINGS 2025
Together with the announcement on the UPSC website, the UPSC CDS 2 Vacancy 2025 details will be formally released. For academy-specific openings, such as IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA, candidates hoping to enlist in the Indian Armed Forces through the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) should carefully review the notification. Depending on the needs of the training academy, the number of openings may change annually.
For comparison, there were 457 openings in the Indian Military Academy (100), Indian Naval Academy (32), Air Force Academy (32), and Officers’ Training Academy for Men and Women (293 combined) for the CDS 1 2025 exam. For CDS 2, a similar trend is anticipated.
CRUCIAL DATES FOR CDS 2 2025 Exam
It is anticipated that the UPSC official website will release the CDS 2 2025 Notification on May 28. The CDS 2025 Exam schedule, as of the most recent notification, is shown below:
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EVENT |
CDS 1 2025 |
CDS 2 2025 |
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NOTIFICATION RELEASE DATE |
11 DEC 2024 |
28 MAY 2025 |
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APPLICATION OPENING DATE |
11 DEC 2024 |
28 MAY 2025 |
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LAST DATE TO APPLY ONLINE |
31 DEC 2024 |
17TH JUNE 2025 |
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CDS EXAM DATE |
13TH APRIL 2025 |
14TH SEPTEMBER 2025 |
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ADMIT CARD |
3rd APRIL 2025 |
TO BE UPDATED SOON |
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CDS 2025 RESULT |
TO BE UPDATED SOON |
TO BE UPDATED SOON |
CDS 2025 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must meet the requirements in order to be considered for UPSC CDS 2025. Nationality, age limit, educational attainment, and physical standards make up the CDS eligibility requirements.
Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who entered India prior to January 1, 1962, with the goal of relocating there permanently.
Age restriction: 20–24 years old. The official notification PDF will specify the precise age limit.
Qualifications for Education:
IMA and OTA: A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any field.
INA: An engineering degree from an accredited university.
AFA: A bachelor's degree in engineering or any other field with 10+2 physics and maths.
Physical requirements: To be eligible to serve in the Armed Forces, candidates must fulfil specific physical requirements established by the commission.
EXAM PATTERN FOR UPSC CDS 2 2025
IMA, INA, and AFA are the three sections that make up the CDS Exam. To do well on the test, candidates need to become familiar with the format. Each paper has objective-style questions and lasts for two hours. For every incorrect response, one-third of the possible points is subtracted.
FOR ADMISSION TO THE INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY, INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY, AND AIR FORCE ACADEMY:
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SUBEJCT |
DURATION |
MAX MARKS |
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ENGLISH |
2 HRS |
100 |
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE |
2 HRS |
100 |
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MATHEMATICS |
2 HRS |
100 |
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SSB INTERVIEW |
5 DAYS |
300 |
FOR ADMISSION TO THE OFFICERS’ TRAINING ACADEMY:
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SUBEJCT |
DURATION |
MAX MARKS |
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ENGLISH |
2 HRS |
100 |
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE |
2 HRS |
100 |
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SSB INTERVIEW |
5 DAYS |
300 |
SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR UPSC CDS 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) uses a multi-phase process called the CDS 2025 Selection Process to assess applicants' aptitude, intelligence, and physical fitness for a career in the defence services.
Written Examination:
The initial round is a written test involving multiple-choice questions. Topics covered are English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. It is conducted separately for each of the four academies (IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA). The candidates are required to secure a mark above the cut-off in each topic to be eligible for the second round.
SSB Interview/Personality Test:
Shortlisted candidates based on the written examination are called to the Services Selection Board (SSB) for the interview and personality test. This phase tests officer-like qualities, leadership ability, and suitability overall for a defense job. The SSB process involves group discussions, individual interviews, and personal interviews to assess candidates' mental ability, team spirit, and communication skills.
Document Verification:
Shortlisted applicants are required to submit their original documents for verification, which are educational certificates, age proof, and other qualifications. Document verification confirms that applicants satisfy all the eligibility criteria established by UPSC.
Medical Examination
After the SSB interview, the candidates appear for a detailed medical examination by a Military Hospital. The examination ensures the candidate is physically and medically fit according to defense service standards. Medical fitness standards are different for the academy but overall measure height, weight, eyesight, and general well-being.
Final Merit List:
The last step of selection is making a merit list on the basis of candidates' performance in the written test, SSB interview, and medical examination. Seats in the preferred academies (IMA, INA, AFA and OTA) are allotted to the candidates based on their ranks and preferences.
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