The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination Notification 2025 for the recruitment of 453 posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at upsconline.nic.in between 28 May 2025 and 20 June 2025 (up to 11:59 PM).
This recruitment drive is for candidates seeking entry into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA).
Overview of UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025
- Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Examination Name: Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II, 2025
- Notification Number: 11/2025.CDS-II
- Total Vacancies: 453
- Mode of Application: Online
- Official Website: upsconline.nic.in
- Application Dates: 28 May 2025 to 20 June 2025
- Exam Mode: Written and Interview
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 28 May 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 28 May 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 20 June 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
Application Fee
- General/OBC/Male Candidates: Rs. 200
- Female/SC/ST Candidates: Exempted from fee
Vacancy Details
- Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun – 100 Posts
- Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala – 26 Posts
- Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad – 32 Posts
- Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) – 276 Posts
- Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) – 19 Posts
Total: 453 Posts
Educational Qualification
- For IMA and OTA: Degree from a recognized university.
- For INA: Degree in Engineering from a recognized university/institution.
- For AFA: Degree from a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering.
Candidates who are in the final year/semester of their degree can also apply, but they must submit proof of qualification at the time of SSB interview.
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
- Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 years
- IMA and INA: Unmarried male candidates born between 2 July 2002 and 1 July 2007
- OTA (Men and Women): Varies by course; generally unmarried candidates born between 2 July 2000 and 1 July 2006
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Pay Scale and Salary Structure
- Training Stipend (IMA and OTA): Rs. 56,100 per month
- Military Service Pay: Rs. 15,500 per month
- Lieutenant: Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500
- Captain: Rs. 61,300 – Rs. 1,93,900
- Major: Rs. 69,400 – Rs. 2,07,200
- Lieutenant Colonel: Rs. 1,21,200 – Rs. 2,12,400
- Colonel: Rs. 1,30,600 – Rs. 2,15,900
- Brigadier: Rs. 1,39,600 – Rs. 2,17,600
- Major General: Rs. 1,44,200 – Rs. 2,18,200
- Lieutenant General (HAG Scale): Rs. 1,82,200 – Rs. 2,24,100
- HAG+ Scale: Rs. 2,05,400 – Rs. 2,24,400
- VCOAS/Army Commander/Lieutenant General (fixed): Rs. 2,25,000
- Chief of Army Staff (COAS): Rs. 2,50,000
How to Apply
- Visit the official website upsconline.nic.in
- Click on the link for “CDS II 2025 Online Application”
- Register with a valid email ID and phone number
- Fill the application form with accurate information
- Upload required documents and photograph/signature
- Pay the applicable fee
- Submit and take a printout of the application for reference
Important Links
- Notification PDF: Available on upsconline.nic.in
- Apply Online: Direct link accessible on the UPSC portal