UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 453 Defence Posts Last Date Extended

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.

Authority - Central Government

Application Mode - Online

Job Type - Regular

Advertisement - Advt No: 11/2025.CDS-II

Posted On

29 May 2025, 12:21 pm

Total Posts

453

Organization

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Updated On

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🗓️ Important Dates

Online Application Start Date: 28 May 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 20 June 2025

💰 Application Fee

General/OBC: ₹200
Female/SC/ST Candidates: No fee

🎯 Age Limit

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.

🎓 Qualification

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.

📋 Vacancy Details

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

How to Apply & Instructions:

Visit https://upsconline.nic.in
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