UPSC CDS II 2025 Recruitment

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released CDS II 2025 notification for 453 Combined Defence Services vacancies. Eligible graduates can apply online at upsconline.nic.in by June 17, 2025. Details on age limit, fees, exam date (Sept 14, 2025), and academy-wise vacancies inside.”


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🚀 Your Gateway to a Defence Career: UPSC CDS II 2025 Applications Now Open!

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched the much-awaited Combined Defence Services (CDS II 2025) recruitment drive! If you’ve dreamed of serving in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Naval Academy, Air Force, or Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), this is your chance. With 453 vacancies across prestigious academies, here’s everything you need to know:

đź“… Key Dates at a Glance

  • Apply Online Start: May 28, 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: June 17, 2025 (till 6 PM)
  • Exam Date: September 14, 2025
  • Admit Card: April 2025 (expected)
    [⏰ Late applications won’t be entertained!]

đź’° Application Fees

  • General/OBC: ₹200
  • SC/ST/Female Candidates: Free
  • Payment Mode: Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card

âś… Eligibility Snapshot

  • Age Limit: 19–25 years (age relaxation as per norms)
  • Education: Graduation in any stream (passed/appearing)
  • Physical Standards: As per defence norms (check official notification)

🎯 Academy-wise Vacancies

AcademyPosts
Indian Military Academy (IMA)100
Indian Naval Academy (INA)26
Air Force Academy32
Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)295
Total: 453 Posts

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit UPSC Online Portal.
  2. Fill details carefully (name, DOB, address, qualification).
  3. Upload documents in prescribed format (PDF/JPEG).
  4. Pay fees (if applicable).
  5. Save & print the confirmation page.

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