Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit card for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2025. This exam is being conducted for recruitment to 453 posts across Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Candidates who applied between 28 May to 20 June 2025 can now download their CDS II Admit Card for the written exam scheduled on 14 September 2025. Only those who qualify the written exam will move forward to the next selection rounds including SSB Interview and medical tests.
Name of Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Names
IMA, INA, AFA, OTA (via CDS-II 2025 Exam)
Education
Graduation or Engineering depending on academy
Total Vacancies
453 Posts
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
Across India
Exam Date
14 September 2025
Admit Card Announce Date
04 September 2025
Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline for IMA and OTA. For INA, an engineering degree is required, while for AFA, a degree with Physics & Math at 10+2 level or Engineering is essential. The selection will be based on a written exam, followed by an SSB interview and a skill/medical test.
Important Dates
Application Start Date
28 May 2025
Last Date to Apply
20 June 2025
Fee Payment Last Date
20 June 2025
Correction Window
07 to 09 July 2025
Admit Card Release Date
04 September 2025
Exam Date
14 September 2025
Written Result
Notify Later
How to Download UPSC CDS II Admit Card 2025
Visit the official UPSC website or click on the direct link under the important links section.
Click on “Download e-Admit Card for CDS II 2025”.
You will be redirected to the login page.
Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
Fill the Captcha Code and click on the Login tab.
Your admit card will appear on the screen.
Download and print the admit card for exam day use.