UPSC CDS II Online Form 2025

UPSC CDS II Online Form 2025 Recruitment Summary

The UPSC is hiring for 453 CDS II positions in 2025. Applicants with Any Graduate or B.Tech/B.E degrees can apply online. The application period is from 28-05-2025 to 17-06-2025 on the UPSC website at upsconline.nic.in.

The UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF was released on 28-05-2025 at upsconline.nic.in. Find all job details, vacancies, age limits, application fees, selection process, and application instructions in the article.

UPSC CDS II Online Form 2025 Important Details

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Advt No 11/2025.CDS-II

CDS II Vacancy 2025

Application Fee

  • For all Candidates: Rs. 200/-
  • For Female/SC/ST candidates: NIL

UPSC Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

  • Starting Date for Apply Online: 28-05-2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 17-06-2025 upto 11:59 PM

UPSC Recruitment 2025 Age Limit

  • For Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 years as on 1 st July, 2026
  • Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried
  • For IMA—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2 nd July, 2002 and not later than 1 st July, 2007 only are eligible.
  • For Indian Naval Academy—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2 nd July, 2002 and not later than 1 st July, 2007 only are eligible.

Qualification

  • For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
  • For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution
  • For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
  • Graduates with first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of Graduation/provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.

Salary

  • Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lieutenant to Brigadier: Rs 15,500 p.m. fixed
  • Stipend to OfficerCadetsduring the entire duration of training in Service academies i.e. during training period at IMA and OTA: Rs 56,100/-p.m.* (Starting pay in Level 10)
  • Lieutenant: 56,100 -1,77,500
  • Captain: 61,300- 1,93,900
  • Major: 69,400 – 2,07,200
  • Lieutenant Colonel: 1,21,200 – 2,12,400
  • Colonel: 1,30,600-2,15,900
  • Brigadier: 1,39,600-2,17,600
  • Major General: 1,44,200-2,18,200
  • Lieutenant General HAG Scale: 1, 82, 200-2,24,100
  • HAG+Scale: 2,05,400 – 2,24,400
  • VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General: 2,25,000/-(fixed)
  • COAS: 2,50,000/-(fixed)

UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

Name of the Course Total
Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 [Including SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course]
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun –161st (DE) Course commencing in July 2026 [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC `C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] 100
Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Course commencing in July, 2026 Executive Branch (General Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Naval Wing) holders and 02 for Hydro] 26
Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July, 2026 i.e. 220 F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry] 32
Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 124th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in October, 2026. 276
Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 124th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in, October, 2026. 19
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FAQ

  1. What is UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025?
  • It is a recruitment process conducted by UPSC for 453 posts of Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025.
  1. Who can apply for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025?
  • Candidates with Any Graduate, B.Tech/B.E qualification are eligible to apply.
  1. When will the online application open and close?
  • The online application will open on 28-05-2025 and close on 17-06-2025.
  1. How can I apply for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025?
  • The candidate can apply online through the UPSC website, upsconline.nic.in.
  1. Where can I find the UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 Notification?
  • The notification can be downloaded from the UPSC website, upsconline.nic.in.

How to Apply

  • Visit the UPSC website, upsconline.nic.in.
  • Click on the link for UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025.
  • Fill in the required details and upload necessary documents.
  • Pay the application fee and submit the form.
  • Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
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