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.

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UPSC CDS 2/2025 Notification – Overview

Details	Information
Exam Name	UPSC CDS II 2025
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Vacancies	453
Application Start Date	28 May 2025
Last Date to Apply	17 June 2025
Exam Mode	Offline (Written Exam)
Selection Process	Written Exam, SSB Interview, Document Verification, Medical
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

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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 Name	No. of Vacancies
Combined Defence Services (CDS)	453

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Application Fees

Category	Fees
General / OBC / EWS	₹200/-
SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen	Exempted
Payment Mode	Online only

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	28 May 2025
Last Date to Apply	17 June 2025
Exam Date	To be announced soon

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification 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

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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.

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Exam Pattern

For IMA, INA, and AFA:

Subject	Duration	Marks
English	2 Hours	100
General Knowledge	2 Hours	100
Elementary Mathematics	2 Hours	100

For OTA:

Subject	Duration	Marks
English	2 Hours	100
General Knowledge	2 Hours	100

• 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

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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)

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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

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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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Important Links:-UPSC CDS

UPSC CDS Notification 2025	CLICK HERE
UPSC CDS Apply Online	CLICK HERE
UPSC Official Website	CLICK HERE
Himachal Govt Jobs	CLICK HERE

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