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Combined Defence Service Exam

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UPSC CDS Exam Notice No. 04/2025 : Short Details of Notification

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Important Dates

Application Begin : 11 December 2024
Last Date for Apply Online : 31 December 2024
Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 31 December 2024
Modity/Correction Date : 01-07 January 2025
Exam Date : 13 April 2025
Admit Card Available : Before Exam
Result Available : After Exam

Application Fee

General / OBC : 200/-
SC/ST : 00/-
Female : 00/-
Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Fee Mode Only.

UPSC Combined Defence Service Exam 2025 : Age Limit as on 01 January 2026

Age Limit : 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2007 ( For IMa & INA)
Age Limit : 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2006 (For Air Force)
Age Limit : 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2007 (For OTA)
For More Detail Read UPSC Combined Defence Service Exam Official Notification.

UPSC Combined Defence Service Exam 2025 : Vacancy Details Total : 118 Post

Post Name

Total Post

Eligibility

Indian Military Academy( IMA)

100

Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University.
More Eligibility Details Read the Notification

Indian Naval Academy (INA)

Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Engineering at Any Recognized University.
More Eligibility Details Read the Notification

Air Force

Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics, Mathematics in 10+2 Level OR Bachelor Degree in Engineering
More Eligibility Details Read the Notification

Officers Training Academy (OTA)

275

Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University.
More Eligibility Details Read the Notification

OTA Women

Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream at Any Recognized University.
More Eligibility Details Read the Notification

UPSC CDS 2025 : Selection Stages

Written Exam
Interview
Skill Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination

UPSC Combined Defence Service Exam 2025 : Writen Exam Pattern for IMA, INA & AF Post

SL. No.

Subject

No. Of Questions

Marks

Time Duration

English

100

02 Hour

General Knowledge

100

02 Hour

Elementary Mathematics

100

02 Hour

Total

300

06 Hour

UPSC Combined Defence Service Exam 2025 : Writen Exam Pattern for OTA Post

SL. No.

Subject

No. Of Questions

Marks

Time Duration

English

100

02 Hour

General Knowledge

100

02 Hour

Total

200

04 Hour

For each Correct Answer +1 Marks Will be Given.
For Each Incorrect Answer, 1/3 Marks is Deducted.
Candidates Making More Than One Option are Treated as Incorrect.
If a Question is left Unanswered, there will be no Negative Marking.

UPSC Combined Defence Service Exam 2025 : Interview

Name of Post

Maximum Marks

IMA

300

INA

300

OTA

200

Interview Will be Conducted in two Stages.
Stage I :-It Comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Tests and Picture Perception Description Test (PP & DT).
Only Those Candidates Who Qualify The Stage I are Permitted to Appear in Stage II.
Stage II :- It Comprises Interviews, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and Conferences.
These Test are Conducted Over Days.

How to Fill UPSC Combined Defence Service Exam 2025 online Form

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Go to the official website of UPSC (upsc.gov.in) and look for the CDS 2025 Notification.

Step 2: Registration

Candidates must first register by providing basic details such as name, contact information, email ID, and other personal information. After successful registration, you will receive a registration number and password.

Click on the “Application Form” link on the homepage.
Register by providing basic information such as name, email ID, and mobile number.
You will receive a registration number and password on your registered email.

Step 3: Fill the Application Form

Log in using the registration number and password.
Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and other required information.
Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph and signature as per the prescribed format.

Step 4: Upload Documents

The application fee can be paid online through net banking, credit/debit cards, or any other mode of payment specified by the RRB. The general category candidates are typically required to pay a fee, while there may be fee exemptions for reserved categories.

Step 5: Application Fee Payment

Pay the application fee through the available payment methods (credit card, debit card, net banking).
Ensure that you keep the payment receipt for future reference

Step 6: Review and Submit

Review the application form to ensure all details are correct.
Submit the application form and take a printout for your records.

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