
UPSC CDS 2 Exam Notification 2025 for 453 Posts | (Application Correction Window Opens): The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Defence Service CDS-II Examination 2025 for 453 vacancies across India. The application process started on 28th May 2025 and concludes on 20th June 2025.
The selection process is based on a Written Exam, SSB Interview/ Personality Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Check the eligibility criteria before applying for the UPSC CDS 2 Exam Notification 2025. Interested candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
New Update: The UPSC CDS 2 Exam Notification 2025 Application Correction Window is now available. The applicants of the UPSC CDS 2 can make changes up to 9th July 2025. Candidates are advised to check the link provided in the section below.
UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2025 – Overview
| Latest UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2025 | |
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Service CDS-II Examination 2025 |
| No.of Posts | 453 |
| Application Starting Date | 28th May 2025 (Started) |
| Application Closing Date | 20th June 2025 |
| Application Correction Window Dates | 7th to 9th July 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | Central Government Jobs |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Selection Process | Written Examination & SSB Interview (Stage I, II) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CDS 2 Exam Date 2025 – Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| CDS 2 Notification 2025 Release Date | 28th May 2025 |
| CDS Application Form 2025 | 28th May 2025 |
| Online Registration End Date | 20th June 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 20th June 2025 |
| CDS 2 Admit Card 2025 | 4th September 2025 |
| UPSC CDS 2 Exam Date 2025 | 14th September 2025 |
UPSC CDS 2 Vacancy 2025 Details
| Name of the academy | Number of Vacancies |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 160th (DE) Course commencing in July 2026 |
100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala Course Course commencing in July, 2026 |
26 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad Training Course Course commencing in July, 2026 |
32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) SSC Men 124th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in October, 2026 |
276 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai SSC Women 124th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in, October, 2026 |
19 |
| Total Vacancies | 453 |
UPSC CDS 2 Exam Notification 2025 – Educational Qualifications
- Indian Military Academy (IMA) & Officers’ Training Academy (OTA): Candidates must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): Candidates should have completed a degree in Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
- Air Force Academy (AFA): Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, or hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
Union Public Service Commission CDS 2 – Age Limit
- Indian Military Academy (IMA): Only unmarried male candidates born between 2nd January 2002 and 1st January 2007 are eligible.
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): Only unmarried male candidates born between 2nd January 2002 and 1st January 2007 are eligible.
- Air Force Academy (AFA): Candidates must be between 20 to 24 years of age, i.e., born between 2nd January 2002 and 1st January 2006.
UPSC CDS 2 Salary Details
| Rank | Level | (Pay in Rs.)Lieutenant |
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | Rs. 56,100 -1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10 B | Rs. 61,300- 1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | Rs. 69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | Rs. 1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | Rs. 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
| Major General | Level 14 | Rs. 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 | Rs. 1, 82, 200-2,24,100 |
| HAG+Scale | Level 16 | Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 | Rs. 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| COAS | Level 18 | Rs. 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
Union Public Service Commission Selection Process
As per the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) notification, the selection process for the above-mentioned posts is based on a Written Exam, SSB Interview/ Personality Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
UPSC CDS 2 Exam Notification 2025 – Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| All categories except SC/ST/Females | Rs. 200/- |
| SC/ST/Females | Exempted |
How to Apply for the UPSC CDS 2 2025?
- Visit the official website at upsc.gov.in
- Go to the Recruitment or Careers section.
- Click the link for UPSC CDS 2 Exam Notification 2025.
- Download the detailed notification for future reference.
- Pay the application fee if applicable.
- Submit the Online application form before 20th June 2025, and print the submission page for reference.
UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2025 – Online Application Form
| UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2025 – Important Links | |
| The UPSC CDS 2 Exam Correction Link | Click Here |
| To Download UPSC CDS 2 Correction Window Notice | Check Notice |
| To Apply UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2025 PDF | Registration | Login |
| To Download UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2025 PDF | Check Notification |
| To Apply UPSC CDS 2 Notification 2025 PDF | Registration | Login |
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