UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment 2025 Notification | Apply Online for Combined Defence Services Exam

Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC CDS 2 Exam Notification 2025 for various defence academy posts. Candidates can apply online from 28th May 2025 to 17th June 2025.

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About Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s central agency authorized to conduct various prestigious examinations including the Civil Services Exam, Engineering Services Exam, and Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination.

UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment 2025

UPSC has announced the CDS 2 Examination 2025 to recruit candidates for Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officer Training Academy.

UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment 2025 Overview

Organization Name	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name	Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Exam 2025
Education Qualification	Graduation (varies by post, see below)
Age Limit	20 to 24 years
Number of Vacancies	Not Disclosed
Application Start Date	28th May 2025
Application End Date	17th June 2025
Application Fee	Rs. 200 (Exempted for SC/ST/Female)
Salary	As per defence pay matrix
Mode of Application	Online

UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

• For IMA & OTA: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream
• For INA: Degree in Engineering
• For Air Force Academy: Degree in any stream with Physics and Math at 10+2 level
• Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 24 years (as per the post)

UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

• Written Examination
• SSB Interview (Stage I and Stage II)

UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment 2025 Salary

Selected candidates will receive salary and allowances as per the defence services pay matrix applicable to the respective academies.

UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

• General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 200
• SC/ST/Female Candidates: Nil

UPSC CDS 2 Recruitment 2025 Application Process

1. Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in
2. Navigate to the “Recruitment” or “Examinations” section
3. Click on the UPSC CDS 2 Exam Notification 2025
4. Register and fill out the online application form
5. Upload necessary documents and pay the fee (if applicable)
6. Submit and take a printout of the application form

Official Notification:Click here