UPSC CDS II Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 453 Posts | Eligibility, Salary, and Vacancy Details
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๐ก️ UPSC CDS II Recruitment Notification 2025 – Apply for 453 Defence Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS II), 2025 for a total of 453 vacancies across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Officers’ Training Academy. Eligible candidates can apply online from 28 May 2025 to 20 June 2025 at the official website upsconline.nic.in.
✅ Quick Overview – UPSC CDS II 2025
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Exam Name: UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam II – 2025
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Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
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Total Vacancies: 453
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Application Mode: Online
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Last Date to Apply: 20 June 2025 (up to 11:59 PM)
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Official Website: upsconline.nic.in
๐ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date to Apply Online | 28 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 June 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
๐ฐ Application Fee
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General/OBC: ₹200
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Female/SC/ST candidates: No Fee
๐ง๐ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
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Indian Military Academy (IMA): Graduate from a recognized university
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Indian Naval Academy: B.E./B.Tech (Engineering)
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Air Force Academy: Graduate with Physics & Math at 10+2 level OR B.E./B.Tech
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Officers’ Training Academy (Men & Women): Graduate from a recognized university
Age Limit:
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Air Force Academy: 20 to 24 years as of 1 July 2026
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IMA & INA: Born between 2 July 2002 and 1 July 2007 (unmarried males)
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OTA (Men/Women): Unmarried male & female candidates as per age norms
๐ช Salary Structure (Post-training)
| Rank | Pay Level | Salary Range (₹) |
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| Lieutenant | Level 10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10B | 61,300 – 1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | 69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| Lt Colonel | Level 12A | 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | 1,30,600 – 2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 |
| Major General | Level 14 | 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
| Lt Gen (HAG) | Level 15 | 1,82,200 – 2,24,100 |
| VCOAS/Army Commander | Level 17 | 2,25,000 (Fixed) |
| COAS | Level 18 | 2,50,000 (Fixed) |
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Stipend during Training (IMA/OTA): ₹56,100/month
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Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500/month (Lt to Brigadier)
๐ UPSC CDS II 2025 – Vacancy Breakdown
| Course Name | Vacancies |
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| Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun – 161st Course (July 2026) | 100 (incl. 13 NCC ‘C’ Army Wing) |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala (July 2026) | 26 (incl. 6 NCC Naval Wing + 2 Hydro) |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (220 F(P) Course) | 32 (incl. 3 NCC ‘C’ Air Wing) |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Men), 124th SSC (NT) | 276 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Women), 124th SSC (NT) | 19 |
๐ How to Apply Online
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Click on “CDS II Online Form 2025”
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Complete the registration and fill in personal, academic, and contact details
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Upload required documents and pay the fee (if applicable)
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Submit the application and save/print the confirmation page
๐ Important Links
๐ Final Note:
If you're a graduate or final-year student aspiring for a career in the Indian Armed Forces, CDS II 2025 is a golden opportunity. Ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria, apply before the deadline, and prepare thoroughly for the written exam and SSB.
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