🎖️ UPSC CDS (II) 2025 – Apply Online for 453 Defence Academy Vacancies
Post Name
UPSC CDS II 2025 Recruitment & Notification – 453 Vacancies
Post Date / Update
28 May 2025 | 11:00 AM
Last Date
20 June 2025 upto 06:00 PM
🏢 Exam Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Short Information
The UPSC has released the official notification for CDS (II) 2025, inviting online applications from 28 May to 17 June 2025 for 453 vacancies across top training academies: IMA, INA, AFA, OTA (Men & Women). Exam is scheduled for 14 September 2025. Graduation in the required streams is essential, and unmarried status is mandatory.
💰 Application Fee
General / OBC ₹200/
SC / ST / Female ₹0/-
Payment Mode: Online (Credit/Debit/Net Banking/UPI)
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 28 May 2025 |
| Online Applications Start | 28 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 June 2025 (05:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | ~4 September 2025 (Expected) |
| Exam Date | 14 September 2025 |
| Result Declaration | October 2025 (Tentative) |
UPSC CDS II 2025 (as on 01/07/2026)
IMA and INA: born between 2 July 2001 – 1 July 2006
OTA: born between 2 July 2000 – 1 July 2006
AFA: born between 2 July 2001 – 1 July 2005 (26 yrs for CPL holders)
Marital Status: Unmarried male/female as per academy norms
Gender:
IMA, INA, AFA – Male only
OTA – Both male & unmarried female candidates
UPSC CDS II 2025 Vacancy Details Total : 453 Post
| Academy | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA – Men) | 276 |
| OTA (Women – SSC Non-Tech) | 19 |
| Total | 453 |
Eligibility Criteria :- UPSC CDS II 2025
- IMA / OTA: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
- INA / AFA: Engineering Degree or Science Graduate with Physics & Maths at 10+2 level.
Pay Scale: UPSC CDS II 2025
Training Stipend: ₹56,100 per month
Post-commission pay: As per Defence Pay Matrix (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
How to Fill UPSC CDS II 2025 Online Form
- Visit UPSC’s upsconline.nic.in portal
- Register using OTR (One-Time Registration) details
- Select CDS II 2025 Form and fill in personal, academic, and service-choice info
- Upload photo, signature, and qualifying certificates
- Pay ₹200 fee (Gen/OBC)
- Verify carefully, submit, and download confirmation PDF
- Print and keep safely for future stages
Important Links
Apply Online
Candidate Login
Download Notification
Offical Website
Join Telegram Channel
📌 Note:
This UPSC CDS II 2025 cycle opens a prestigious gateway to officer training academies with 453 vacancies. Applications are live from 28 May to 17 June—ensure timely submission. Prepare thoroughly for exams, SSB, and medical checks. For admit card release, result dates, and call letter links, keep an eye on upsconline.nic.in and track updates at sarkariwave.site.
FAQ : UPSC CDS II 2025
➤ The online window closes on 17 June 2025 at 11:59 PM—no requests for extension beyond this date
➤ 453 posts are available across IMA, INA, AFA, OTA (Men & Women)
➤ Unmarried graduates (or final year students) of the required age bracket, with specific criteria per academy.
➤ ✅ Yes, for each wrong answer, 1/3rd mark is deducted.
➤ Candidates are shortlisted for SSB Interviews, followed by medical examination and final merit list publication.
