The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notifications for the Combined Defense Services (CDS) Examination II 2025 and the National Defense Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination II 2025.
These prestigious examinations provide a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces.
UPSC CDS II 2025 Recruitment
- Exam Name: Combined Defense Services Examination (CDS) II 2025
- Notification No.: 11/2025-CDS-II
- Total Vacancies: 453
- Exam Date: 14th September 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 17th June 2025
- Application Mode: Online
Post-Wise Vacancies:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun – 100 Posts
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala – 26 Posts
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – 32 Posts
- Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (Men) – 276 Posts
- OTA, Chennai (Women) – 19 Posts
Eligibility:
Educational Qualification:
- IMA/OTA: Graduate from a recognized university
- INA: Engineering degree
- AFA: Degree with Physics & Math at 10+2 or Engineering
Age Limit:
- Varies from 20 to 25 years, depending on the course
- Refer to the official notification for detailed age criteria
Application Fee:
- General/OBC: ₹200
- SC/ST/Female: No Fee
UPSC NDA II 2025 Recruitment
- Exam Name: National Defense Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination II 2025
- Notification No.: 10/2025-NDA-II
- Total Vacancies: 406
- Exam Date: 14th September 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 17th June 2025
- Application Mode: Online
Post-Wise Vacancies:
- NDA Army Wing – 208 Posts
- NDA Navy Wing – 42 Posts
- NDA Air Force (Flying, Tech & Non-Tech) – 120 Posts
- Naval Academy (10+2 Entry Scheme) – 36 Posts
Eligibility:
- Educational Qualification:
- Army: 12th Class passed
- Air Force/Naval/NA: 12th with Physics and Mathematics
- Age Limit:
- Candidates must be born between 1st Jan 2007 and 1st Jan 2010
- Only unmarried male and female candidates can apply
Application Fee:
- General/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST/Female/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: No Fee
How to Apply Online:
- Visit https://upsconline.nic.in
- Complete Universal Registration on the new UPSC OTR portal
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF)
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the fee and submit before 17th June 2025 (11:59 PM)
Important Dates for Both Exams:
- Notification Release Date: 28th May 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 17th June 2025
- Exam Date: 14th September 2025
- Result (Written): October 2025 (Tentative)
- Notifications of both exams:
Notes:
- Negative marking applies to wrong answers.
- Selection includes a written exam and an SSB Interview.
- Candidates must carry the same Photo ID used during registration.
- Aadhaar card is recommended for seamless verification.
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