UPSC CDS II Exam 2025 – Apply Online for 453 Defence Officer Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II for the year 2025, inviting applications for recruitment into defence officer training academies. This exam is for those who want to become officers in the Army, Navy, or Air Force. A total of 453 posts are available for various training academies. Interested students can apply online before the last date, 17th June 2025.
Number of Posts in Different Academies
| Academy Name |
Number of Posts |
| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun |
100 |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala |
26 |
| Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad |
32 |
| Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) |
276 |
| Officers' Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Women) |
19 |
| Total |
453 |
Who Can Apply?
| Criteria |
Details |
| Citizenship |
Must be Indian, or from Nepal, or of Indian origin from selected nations |
| Marital Status |
Only unmarried candidates are allowed (exceptions for OTA Women) |
| Gender |
Male and female candidates can apply (depending on post) |
Age Limit for Each Academy
| Training Academy |
Date of Birth Range |
| IMA / INA |
2 July 2002 to 1 July 2007 |
| AFA (Air Force Academy) |
2 July 2002 to 1 July 2006 (up to 26 yrs for CPL holders) |
| OTA (Men) |
2 July 2001 to 1 July 2007 |
| OTA (Women) |
2 July 2001 to 1 July 2007 |
Educational Qualification Required
| Academy Name |
Qualification Needed |
| IMA / OTA |
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university |
| INA |
Engineering Degree |
| AFA |
Degree with Physics & Math in 10+2 or Engineering Degree |
Application Fee Details
| Category |
Application Fee |
Payment Method |
| General/OBC/EWS |
₹200 |
SBI cash deposit, Debit/Credit card, NetBanking |
| SC/ST/Women |
₹0 |
No fee required |
️ How to Apply for CDS II 2025?
Follow these simple steps to apply online:
- Go to UPSC official website – https://www.upsc.gov.in
- Click on the CDS II 2025 Application Form link.
- Register using your email and phone number.
- Fill in your personal, academic and other required details.
- Upload your photo, signature, and other documents.
- Pay the application fee if applicable.
- Submit the form and take a printout.
️ Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Start of Online Form |
28 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply |
17 June 2025 |
| Admit Card Release |
Notified Later |
| Exam Date |
14 September 2025 |