UPSC CDS 2/2025 Notification Out – Apply Online for 453 Vacancies

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for CDS (Combined Defence Services) Examination II 2025. If you are preparing for a career in the Indian Armed Forces, this is a great opportunity. The application process has started, and eligible candidates can apply online before the last date.


UPSC CDS 2/2025 Notification – Overview

DetailsInformation
Exam NameUPSC CDS II 2025
Conducting BodyUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Vacancies453
Application Start Date28 May 2025
Last Date to Apply17 June 2025
Exam ModeOffline (Written Exam)
Selection ProcessWritten Exam, SSB Interview, Document Verification, Medical
Official Websiteupsc.gov.in

CDS 2/2025 Vacancy Details

UPSC has announced a total of 453 posts for CDS 2/2025 across different academies. Here’s the breakdown:

Post NameNo. of Vacancies
Combined Defence Services (CDS)453

Application Fees

CategoryFees
General / OBC / EWS₹200/-
SC / ST / Female / Ex-ServicemenExempted
Payment ModeOnline only

Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start28 May 2025
Last Date to Apply17 June 2025
Exam DateTo be announced soon

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

PostQualification Required
Indian Military Academy (IMA)Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
Officers Training Academy (OTA)Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
Indian Naval Academy (INA)Engineering Degree
Air Force Academy (AFA)Degree with Physics & Math at 10+2 or Engineering Degree

Age Limit

UPSC will specify age limits in the official PDF based on each academy. Generally, candidates must be between 19 and 25 years depending on the post.


Exam Pattern

For IMA, INA, and AFA:

SubjectDurationMarks
English2 Hours100
General Knowledge2 Hours100
Elementary Mathematics2 Hours100

For OTA:

SubjectDurationMarks
English2 Hours100
General Knowledge2 Hours100
  • All questions are objective-type.
  • There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer.
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Selection Process

  1. Written Examination
  2. SSB Interview
  3. Medical Test
  4. Final Merit List

CDS 2/2025 Syllabus

English

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Spotting Errors
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Ordering of Words
  • Idioms and Phrases

General Knowledge

  • Current Affairs (India and International)
  • History of India
  • Indian Polity
  • Geography
  • General Science
  • Economy

Elementary Mathematics (For IMA, INA, AFA Only)

  • Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work)
  • Algebra (Simple Equations)
  • Trigonometry (Heights & Distances)
  • Geometry (Lines, Triangles, Circles)
  • Mensuration (Areas and Volumes)
  • Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode, Graphs)

How to Apply for UPSC CDS 2/2025

Follow these steps to complete your online application:

  1. Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
  2. Click on “Apply Online for CDS 2/2025”
  3. Read the official notification carefully
  4. Fill out the application form with all required details
  5. Upload documents and pay the application fee
  6. Submit the form and save the confirmation slip for future use

UPSC CDS Notification 2025 PDF

You can download the official PDF notification for CDS 2/2025 directly from the UPSC website. It contains complete information about the exam, eligibility, and guidelines.


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