UPSC CDS II Exam 2025: Online Form for 453 Defence Posts

Post NameUPSC CDS II Exam 2025: Online Form for 453 Defence Posts
Post BySourav S
Post DateMay 30, 2025
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UPSC CDS II Exam 2025 – Apply Online for 453 Defence Officer Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II for the year 2025, inviting applications for recruitment into defence officer training academies.  This exam is for those who want to become officers in the Army, Navy, or Air Force. A total of 453 posts are available for various training academies. Interested students can apply online before the last date, 17th June 2025.

Number of Posts in Different Academies

Academy Name Number of Posts
Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun 100
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala 26
Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad 32
Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) 276
Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) 19
Total 453

Who Can Apply?

Criteria Details
Citizenship Must be Indian, or from Nepal, or of Indian origin from selected nations
Marital Status Only unmarried candidates are allowed (exceptions for OTA Women)
Gender Male and female candidates can apply (depending on post)

Age Limit for Each Academy

Training Academy Date of Birth Range
IMA / INA 2 July 2002 to 1 July 2007
AFA (Air Force Academy) 2 July 2002 to 1 July 2006 (up to 26 yrs for CPL holders)
OTA (Men) 2 July 2001 to 1 July 2007
OTA (Women) 2 July 2001 to 1 July 2007

Educational Qualification Required

Academy Name Qualification Needed
IMA / OTA Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
INA Engineering Degree
AFA Degree with Physics & Math in 10+2 or Engineering Degree

Application Fee Details

Category Application Fee Payment Method
General/OBC/EWS ₹200 SBI cash deposit, Debit/Credit card, NetBanking
SC/ST/Women ₹0 No fee required

️ How to Apply for CDS II 2025?

Follow these simple steps to apply online:

  1. Go to UPSC official website – https://www.upsc.gov.in
  2. Click on the CDS II 2025 Application Form link.
  3. Register using your email and phone number.
  4. Fill in your personal, academic and other required details.
  5. Upload your photo, signature, and other documents.
  6. Pay the application fee if applicable.
  7. Submit the form and take a printout.

️ Important Dates

Event Date
Start of Online Form 28 May 2025
Last Date to Apply 17 June 2025
Admit Card Release Notified Later
Exam Date 14 September 2025

️ Important links

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