Age Details

Minimum Age: 19 Years, Maximum Age: 25 Years. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules; kindly read the notification for details.. Age relaxation as per the rules.

Eligibility

Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university (passed or appearing). For post-wise detailed eligibility, refer to the official notification.

Important Dates

Application Fees

General / OBC: Rs. 200/-, SC / ST: Rs. 0/-, Female Candidate: Rs. 0/-. Payment can be made online through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.

Overview

UPSC has released the notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination 2025. Applications are open from May 28, 2025, to June 20, 2025, for a total of 453 tentative posts. Interested candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website.

How to Apply

The total number of vacancies is 453, distributed as follows: Indian Military Academy (IMA): 100 Posts, Indian Naval Academy (INA): 26 Posts, Air Force: 32 Posts, Officers Training Academy (OTA): 295 Posts. Candidates are advised to read the full advertisement carefully before applying online. To apply, visit the official UPSC website, go to the Recruitment/Career Section, read the notification, and then click on the "Apply Online" button. Fill in all necessary details, pay the application fees if required, and submit the form. It is recommended to take a printout or save a PDF of the submitted form for future reference.