This recruitment is for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II – 2025, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The exam is for selecting candidates to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) – both Men and Women.
Posted
29 May 2025, 12:21 pm
Total Posts
453
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Dates
Updated: 18 Jun 2025
Online Application Start Date: 28 May 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 20 June 2025
General/OBC: ₹200
Female/SC/ST Candidates: No fee
Indian Military Academy (IMA): Unmarried male candidates born between 2 July 2002 and 1 July 2007.
Indian Naval Academy (INA): Unmarried male candidates born between 2 July 2002 and 1 July 2007.
Air Force Academy (AFA): Candidates aged 20 to 24 years as of 1 July 2026.
Candidates below 25 years must be unmarried.
IMA & OTA (Men and Women): Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
INA: B.E./B.Tech (Engineering degree) from a recognized university.
AFA: Degree from a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level, or Bachelor of Engineering.
| Sl. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 161st Course | 100 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10) |
| 2 | Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – Executive/ Hydro | 26 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10) |
| 3 | Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – (Pre-Flying) 220 F(P) Course | 32 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10) |
| 4 | Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai – 124th SSC (Men) (Non-Technical) | 276 | ₹56,100 (stipend during training) |
| 5 | Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai – 124th SSC (Women) (Non-Technical) | 19 | ₹56,100 (stipend during training) |
How to Apply & Instructions:
Click on “CDS II 2025 Online Form”
Complete registration and log in
Fill the form carefully with correct personal, educational and preference details
Upload photo, signature and required documents
Pay the application fee (if applicable)
Submit and download the application copy for future use
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!
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