UPSC CDS II Result 2025

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 

Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025 Result 

Short Details of Notification 

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Important Dates

• Application Begin : 28/05/2024
• Last Date for Apply Online: 20/06/2024 upto 11:59 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 20/06/2024
• Exam Date : 14/09/2025
• Admit Card Available : 04/09/2025
• Result Announced : 09/10/2025

Application Fee

• General / OBC : ₹200/-
• EWS : ₹200/-
• SC / ST : No Fee
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 24 years (as on 01/07/2025)
• Selection Process: Written Examination (Objective Type) + Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview (including Intelligence Test, Psychological Test, Group Testing, and Interview) + Medical Examination + Merit List

Vacancy Details– Total Vacancies – 453

• Unmarried Male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2002 and not later than 1st July 2006
• Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
• Age: 19-24 years

• Unmarried Male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2002 and not later than 1st July 2006
• Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution
• Age: 19-24 years

• Unmarried Male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2002 and not later than 1st July 2006
• Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
• Age: 20-24 years

• Male candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2006
• Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
• Age: 19-25 years

• Unmarried Women candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2001 and not later than 1st July 2006
• Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
• Age: 19-25 years

Physical Eligibility Standards

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

Physical Efficiency Test Standards

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Lieutenant (Entry Level): Level 10 – ₹56,100/- to ₹1,77,500/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Additional Benefits: DA (Currently 50%), HRA (24% in X Cities), Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, Group Insurance
• Job Security: Defence Services Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities
• Career Growth: Regular promotions based on performance and departmental examinations

Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis

• Exam Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions
• Total Questions: 300 Questions for 300 Marks (IMA/INA/AFA) | 200 Questions for 200 Marks (OTA)
• Duration: 6 Hours (IMA/INA/AFA) | 4 Hours (OTA)
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:100 (High competition)
• Preparation Time: 6-12 months recommended for comprehensive preparation

SSB Interview Centers

• Army: Allahabad, Bhopal, Bangalore, Kapurthala
• Navy: Bangalore, Bhopal, Visakhapatnam, Coimbatore
• Air Force: Dehradun, Mysore, Gandhinagar, Varanasi, Guwahati
• Center Allocation: Based on candidate’s preference and availability
• Candidates qualified in written exam will be called for SSB Interview

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