Short Detail: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Combined Defence Services Examination 2 Recruitment 2025 For 453 Posts. Candidates who meet the required qualifications and are interested in applying for the UPSC CDS-II Vacancy 2025 can submit their applications online from 28 May 2025 to 17 June 2025. For details about eligibility, vacancies, selection process, pay scale, and more, please refer to the full notification below.
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Union Public Service Commission – UPSC
Combined Defence Services Examination-II 2025
Notice No.: 11/2025.CDS-II
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 28/05/2025
- Last Date To Apply: 17/06/2025
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 17/06/2025
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: 7 days before the exam
- Exam Date: 14 Sept 2025
- Written Exam Result: Oct 2025
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹200/-
- SC / ST / All Females: ₹0/-
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI
Age Limit
| Course | Date of Birth Range | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 2nd July 2002 – 1st July 2007 | Unmarried male only |
| Indian Naval Academy | 2nd July 2002 – 1st July 2007 | Unmarried male only |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | 2nd July 2002 – 1st July 2006 | Age: 20–24 years |
| AFA (with CPL Licence) | 2nd July 2000 – 1st July 2006 | Age: 20–26 years, valid DGCA CPL required |
| Officer Training Academy OTA (SSC Course for Men) | 2nd July 2001 – 1st July 2007 | Unmarried male only |
| OTA (SSC Women Non-Tech Course) | 2nd July 2001 – 1st July 2007 | Unmarried women, widows/divorcees (no children) |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 453
| Course/Academy | Vacancies | Reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders |
|---|---|---|
| IMA, Dehradun (161st DE Course) | 100 | 13 (Army Wing) |
| INA, Ezhimala (Executive/GS & Hydro) | 26 | 06 (Naval Wing) + 02 (Hydro) |
| AFA, Hyderabad (220 F(P) Course) | 32 | 03 (Air Wing – NCC Special Entry) |
| OTA, Chennai – 124th SSC (Men) (NT) | 276 | – |
| OTA, Chennai – 124th SSC (Women) (NT) | 19 | – |
| Total | 453 | – |
Eligibility Details
- For Indian Military Academy (IMA): Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- For Officers’ Training Academy (OTA): Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- For Indian Naval Academy (INA): Engineering degree from a recognized university/institution.
- For Air Force Academy (AFA): Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or a Bachelor of Engineering.
- Final year/semester students are eligible to apply, but must show proof of passing before the SSB interview.
- Minimum height required: 157 cm for males and 152 cm for females.
Salary And Other Benefits
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Stipend During Training | ₹56,100 per month (Level 10) |
| Commissioned Officer Starting Pay | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Lieutenant, Level 10) |
| Military Service Pay (MSP) | ₹15,500 per month (Lieutenant to Brigadier) |
| Rank-wise Pay Levels | Captain: ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 (Level 10B) Major: ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 (Level 11) Lt Col: ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 (Level 12A) Colonel: ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900 (Level 13) Brigadier: ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600 (Level 13A) Major General: ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 (Level 14) Lt Gen (HAG): ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100 (Level 15) Lt Gen (HAG+): ₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400 (Level 16) VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lt Gen: ₹2,25,000 fixed (Level 17) COAS: ₹2,50,000 fixed (Level 18) |
| Dress Allowance | ₹25,000 per year (increases with DA) |
| Transport Allowance (TPTA) | ₹7200 + DA (metro cities) ₹3600 + DA (other cities) |
| Children Education Allowance (CEA) | ₹2813/month per child (up to Class 12, max 2 children) |
| Ration | Free in both peace and field postings |
| Insurance (Army Cadets) | ₹1 Crore (monthly premium: ₹10,000) |
| Insurance (Air Force Cadets) | ₹1.25 Crore (monthly premium: ₹8,600) |
| Disability Benefit (Army) | ₹25 Lakh for 100% disability (pro-rata for less) |
| Disability Benefit (Air Force) | ₹62.5 Lakh for 100% disability (pro-rata for less) |
| Training Cost Covered By Govt. | Accommodation, books, medical, uniforms, food, etc. |
| Outfit Allowance | Articles bought become personal property after commissioning |
| Pocket Money (to deposit on arrival) | IMA: ₹3,750 INA: ₹35,000 OTA: ₹18,000 |
Selection Procedure
1. Application Process
- Apply online at https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Upload documents and Photo ID (preferably Aadhaar).
- Applications cannot be withdrawn after submission.
- Last date to apply is 17 जून 2025, रात 11:59 बजे.
- No fee for SC/ST/Female candidates.
2. Eligibility Verification
- Make sure you meet all eligibility criteria (nationality, age, qualification, etc.) before applying.
- Eligibility is provisionally accepted at the time of exam.
- Original documents are checked only after clearing the written exam and reaching SSB.
3. Written Examination
- Conducted by UPSC.
- For IMA, INA, AFA:
- English, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics — 100 marks each, 2 hours each.
- For OTA:
- English and General Knowledge — 100 marks each, 2 hours each.
- All papers are objective-type.
- Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Use only black ball pen.
- Math standard: Class 10 level.
- Other subjects: Graduate level.
- No calculators allowed.
4. SSB Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test)
- Only those who clear written exam are called for SSB Interview.
- SSB has 2 stages:
- Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) + Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT)
- Stage II: Interview, Group Tests, Psychology Tests, and Conference
- Interviewers assess Officer Like Qualities (OLQs).
- You must carry original certificates to the SSB.
- Risk of physical injury during SSB is the candidate’s own responsibility.
- SSB marks are combined with written exam for final merit.
5. Medical Examination
- Conducted by a Service Medical Board.
- Candidates must be medically fit as per Army, Navy, Air Force standards.
- Detailed checks on eyes, teeth, chest, bones, hearing, etc.
- Minimum height:
- Male: 157 cm
- Female: 152 cm
- Relaxation for certain regions/tribes.
- Weight must be proportionate to height.
- Eye surgeries like LASIK have specific conditions.
6. Final Merit List
- Merit list is based on total marks in Written Exam + SSB Interview.
- Tie-breaking rules are applied if marks are the same.
- Final selection depends on medical fitness and number of vacancies.
7. Training
- Selected candidates undergo training at IMA, INA, AFA, or OTA.
- Marriage not allowed during training.
- Training expenses (accommodation, food, medical, etc.) are covered by the Government.
- Pocket money and clothing deposit to be paid on joining.
- Financial aid may be available for low-income families.
- Resigning during training usually requires refunding training cost.
- Fixed stipend of ₹56,100/month is paid during training.
- Insurance cover is also provided.
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