CDS Notification 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the CDS 1 2025 notification on the official website on December 11, 2024. The last date to apply for CDS 1 2025 was January 1, 2025 (6 PM). The CDS 1 notification comprises the details of the exam like eligibility, exam schedule, syllabus, and more. The CDS 1 exam 2025 will be conducted on April 13, 2025. On the other hand, CDS 2 2025 notification will be released on May 28, 2025. The last date to apply for CDS 2 2025 will be June 17, 2025. The CDS 2 2025 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025. The candidates are advised to visit the UPSC official website for the latest information related to the UPSC CDS exam. However, the latest information related to the CDS notification will be shared in the article.
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Q: What is the selection process of CDS exam 2025?
The CDS 2025 selection process comprises various stages:
The selection process of CDS comprises three stages that assess the academic knowledge, physical fitness and mental aptitude of candidates. The selection process includes:
Stage 1: Written Examination
Stage 2: SSB Interview (Service Selection Board)
Stage 3: Medical Examination and Merit List
After all these stages, a Final Merit List is prepared based on the written examination and SSB performance.
The written test is of 300 marks (for INA, IMA and AFA) and 200 marks (OTA). The candidates qualifying the written exam will be called for the SSB Interview. At the second stage, the candidates have to undergo the vigorous 5 days interview in which the candidates are assessed on the physical, psychological and analytics level. Further, the SSB interview is followed by the medical test in which the candidates are assessed on physical standards. In the final stage merit list is released along with the release of the CDS results.
Q: How many vacancies are announced for the CDS 1 2025 exam?
On December 11, 2024, UPSC released the CDS 1 approximate Vacancies 2025, along with the CDS 1 notification. UPSC has announced 457 CDS 1 Vacancies 2025 for IMA (Indian Military Academy), INA (Indian Naval Academy), AFA (Air Force Academy), and OTA (Officers Training Academy). The UPSC will fill the CDS 1 vacancy 2025 by holding an online test for all applicants. The UPSC CDS 1 2025 Vacancy, as well as the CDS 1 Notification 2025, has been published on the official website.
Q: When will the CDS 1 2025 exam be conducted?
The Union Public Service Commission released the CDS 1 exam date 2025 on the official website. The CDS 1 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. The candidates must be aware that these dates are released by UPSC through the exam calendar. However, the candidates can prepare for the CDS exams according to the exam date.
CDS Notification 2025
Notification: 28 May '25
CDS notification was released to select candidates who wish to join the courses of the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Officers Training Academy Courses (Men and Women). The CDS selection process comprises two stages-written exams and an SSB interview. Candidates qualifying for the written exam are called for an SSB interview. The final selection for the CDS 2025 exam will be done based on the written exam and SSB interview. After undergoing training at the respective defence academies, candidates join the post of lieutenant. Candidates can check below the CDS notification for 2025.
CDS Notification 2025 PDF: Download Here
CDS Notification 2024 PDF: Click Here
CDS Application Form 2025
Registration: 28 May '25 - 17 Jun '25
The CDS 1 2025 application form was released on December 11, 2024, and the last date to apply was January 1, 2025. Further, the application form for CDS 2 2025 will be released on May 28 and the last date to apply will be June 17, 2025. The CDS 1 application form can be filled in two parts. Part I comprises the candidate’s registration, choosing the preferred branches, verifying details, and generation of registration ID. Part II comprises paying the application fees, selection of exam centre, and uploading scanned images of photograph and signature. The application fees are INR 200 which can be paid both online and offline. The online application withdrawal facility is made available after the completion of the registration process.
How to apply Online for CDS Exam?
The candidates need to follow the given steps to apply for the CDS exam:
- Candidates have to register themselves on the OTR (One Time Registration) page.
- Fill out all the details asked on the registration page
- Upload the document (if needed)
- The login ID will be generated by the UPSC for the candidates and will be sent to the registered mobile and email id
- Go to the latest exam tab and click on the CDS 1 exam link
- Fill out the application by giving the details that have been asked in the form
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CDS Application Fees 2025
- The application fees can be paid both online and offline
- The application fees are INR 200 for General and OBC male candidates
- SC and ST candidates were exempted from fee payment
Also Read: CDS OTA Syllabus 2024
CDS Eligibility Criteria 2025
The eligibility criteria of CDS provide details regarding nationality, age, and educational qualification. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. Only those candidates are considered for CDS recruitment who fulfils the eligibility criteria. The candidates can check out the latest eligibility criteria below in the article.
CDS Educational Qualification
The education qualification for the CDS exam has been given below for the aspiring candidates:
- Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA): The candidates must have a graduation degree from any discipline from any recognised university.
- Indian Naval Academy (INA): Candidates must have an engineering degree from a recognised university
- Air Force Academy (AFA): The candidates must have an engineering degree from a recognised university with physics and maths in 10+2
Also Read: CDS eligibility criteria
CDS Selection Process 2025
The candidates have to qualify in different tests to be enrolled in the IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA. The different levels of the CDS selection process have been given below for the candidates:
- Written Exam
- SSB Interview/Personality Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination