UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC)
RECRUITMENT EXAM NAME
COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (II), 2025
[INCLUDING SSC WOMEN (NON-TECHNICAL) COURSE]
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the
COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (II), 2025 [INCLUDING SSC WOMEN (NON-TECHNICAL) COURSE]. Eligible and interested
candidates can apply online mode:-
Post Details
| NAME OF THE COURSE |
SEAT |
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun –161st (DE) Course commencing in July 2026 [including 13
vacancies reserved for NCC "C" Certificate (Army Wing) holders] |
100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala - Course commencing in July, 2026 Executive Branch (General
Service)/Hydro [including 06 vacancies for NCC "C" Certificate (Naval Wing) holders and 02 for Hydro] |
26 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad - (Pre-Flying) Training Course commencing in July, 2026 i.e. 220
F(P) Course. [including 03 vacancies reserved for NCC "C" Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Special Entry] |
32 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 124th SSC (Men) (NT) (UPSC) Course Commencing in October, 2026. |
276 |
| Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) 124th SSC Women (NT) (UPSC) Course commencing in, October, 2026. |
19 |
| Total |
453 |
Location - All India
Age
(i) For IMA—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2002 and not later than
1st July, 2007 only are eligible.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy—Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2002
and not later than 1st July, 2007 only are eligible.
(iii) For Air Force Academy—
Age: 20 to 24 years as on 1st July, 2026 |
Educational Qualification
(i) For I.M.A. and Officers Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution
(iii) For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor
of Engineering. |
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| Others |
200/- |
| ST/SC/Female |
Nill |
Important Dates
| Discription |
Date |
| EXAMINATION NOTICE NO. |
11/2025.CDS-II |
| Date of Advt. |
28/5/25 |
| Starting date of online application |
28/5/25 |
| Closing date of online application |
17/6/25 |
Mode of Application
Application Process
Candidates are required to apply online by using the website
https://upsconline.nic.in.
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