UPSC CDS Requirment 2025

UPSC CDS II 2025

Age limit:

* Minimum Age : 19 Years
*Maximum Age : 25 Years
* For Age Relaxation Kindly Read Notification

UPSC CDS II 2025

Education Qualification :
*Graduation passed in Any Stream From Any Recongnized University (Passed/ Appearing )
* FOR Post Wise More/ Full Eligibility Details kindly Read Notification / Advertisement.

UPSC CDS II 2025

Vacancy details:
*Indian Military Academy (IMA) : 100 Post
*Indian naval Academy (INA) : 26 Post
*Air Force : 32 Post
*Officer Training Academy (OTA) : 295 Post
*Total 453 Post

UPSC CDS II 2025

How to Fill UPSC CDS 2025 Online Form

UPSC CDS II 2025

Visit the Official Website
Go to https://upsconline.nic.in
*Click on “Online Application for Various Examinations”
You’ll see a list of active exams. Look for “CDS II Examination 2025”
*Click on Part I Registration
Fill basic details: name, DOB, email ID, mobile number, address, etc.
Choose your preferred academy: IMA, INA, AFA, OTA
Submit and note your registration ID
*Click on Part II Registration
Upload photo, signature, and photo ID proof (PDF or JPG as per size limit)
Select exam center from the list of available cities
Pay the application fee

UPSC CDS II 2025

Application Fee
₹200 for General/OBC
*Free for SC/ST/Female candidates
Payment modes: Online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card)
*Final Submission
Preview the application carefully
Click on “Submit”
Download the final application form and take a printout
Check Confirmation
You’ll get a confirmation email/SMS
You can log in anytime to check status.

UPSC CDS II 2025

Important Tips:
Use a recent passport-size photograph with white background
Signature should be in black ink on white paper
Use a valid email and mobile number (you’ll receive updates here)
Fill carefully — no correction window is provided after submission

Q2. How many vacancies are there in CDS II 2025?
Ans: There are a total of 453 vacancies across IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA entries.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for CDS II 2025?
Ans: The last date to apply online is 17 June 2025, till 6:00 PM.

Q4. What is the CDS 2 2025 exam date?
Ans: The exam will be held on 14 September 2025 (Sunday).

Q5. What is the application fee?
Ans: ₹200 for General/OBC male candidates
No fee for Female/SC/ST candidates

Q6. Can female candidates apply for CDS exam?
Ans: Yes, female candidates can apply for the OTA (Officers’ Training Academy) entry.

Q7. How to apply for CDS II 2025?
Ans: You can apply online through UPSC’s official website:
https://upsconline.nic.in

Q8. What is the selection process for CDS?
Ans: Written Exam
SSB Interview
Medical Examination
Final Merit List