UPSC CDS II Recruitment – The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the CDS II 2025 Recruitment Notification for 453 vacancies across prestigious defence academies like the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA). This is an excellent opportunity for graduates and final-year students aspiring to serve the nation as commissioned officers in the armed forces.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 28 May 2025 |
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 28 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 June 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Date of Examination | 14 September 2025 |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Course / Academy | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy, Dehradun (July 2026) | 100 |
| Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala (July 2026) | 26 |
| Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (July 2026) | 32 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai – SSC Men (Oct 2026) | 276 |
| Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai – SSC Women (Oct 2026) | 19 |
| Total | 453 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Academy | Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| IMA | Graduate Degree from a recognized university | Unmarried male; Born 2 July 2002 – 1 July 2007 |
| INA | Degree in Engineering | Unmarried male; Born 2 July 2002 – 1 July 2007 |
| AFA | Degree with Physics & Maths at 10+2 or B.E. | 20–24 years as of 1 July 2026 (extendable to 26 for CPL holders) |
| OTA (Men) | Graduate Degree from a recognized university | Unmarried male; Born 2 July 2001 – 1 July 2007 |
| OTA (Women) | Graduate Degree from a recognized university | Unmarried/issueless widow/divorcee; Born 2 July 2001 – 1 July 2007 |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹200 |
| SC/ST/Female | NIL |
💼 Salary Structure
| Rank | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant (Starting Rank) | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Captain | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 |
| Major | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 |
| Colonel | ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600 |
| Major General | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General (HAG) | ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100 |
| HAG+ Scale | ₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400 |
| Army Commander/VCOAS | ₹2,25,000 (fixed) |
| COAS | ₹2,50,000 (fixed) |
| During Training (All) | ₹56,100 p.m. stipend |
🧪 Selection Process
Written Examination
SSB Interview (Intelligence & Personality Test)
Medical Examination
Merit List
📝 How to Apply
Visit the official UPSC website: https://upsconline.nic.in
Register on the new UPSC Online Application Portal.
Complete the Common Application Form (CAF) and upload documents.
Submit the form before 17 June 2025, 11:59 PM.
🔗 Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click here |
