CDS 2 2025 Notification and Application Form Released: Check Dates, Eligibility & Steps to apply

CDS 2 2025 Notification & Application form has been released today (May 28, 2025). Interested candidates can download the notification and apply for CDS 2 online at the official website: upsc.gov.in. The CDS 2 2025 exam will be conducted on September 14, 2025. Scroll down for a direct link and more information.

CDS 2 2025 Notification & Application Form released

CDS 2 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the CDS 2 2025 notification and application form on May 28, 2025 at upsconline.nic.in. Interested candidates can fill out and submit their CDS 2 2025 application form online at upsconline.nic.in and upsc.gov.in. The last date to fill out the CDS 2 2025 application form is June 17, 2025. A total of 453 posts are available to be filled in the organisation via the recruitment process.

The CDS 2025 exam application fee is INR 200 for General and OBC candidates, while SC/ST candidates and female candidates are exempt from the fee. candidates are required to apply online at upsconline.nic.in only. No other mode is allowed for submissions of application. 

Check UPSC CDS 2 2025 Exam Date

Check below the UPSC CDS 2 2025 dates of an exam. Check below in detail.

Steps to fill CDS 2 Application Form 2025

Candidates can check below the steps to register for OTR:

• Go to the official website- upsconline.nic.in
• Click on the new registration tab
• Fill out the details- Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Mobile number, Email Id, etc 
• Enter the captcha 
• Click on Submit 
• OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number and email id 
• Re-login into your account and reset the password 
• Again Login into the account and go for the CDS application link

Click here to apply for CDS 2 2025 exam-https://upsconline.nic.in/login

CDS 2 2025: Who are eligible to apply?

Both male and female candidates can apply for the CDS 2 2025 exam. To be eligible, they must be Indian nationals, at least 19 years old, and either graduates or in the final year of graduation. Women can apply for OTA, including divorced and issueless women. BTech graduates are eligible for IMA, INA, and AFA. Candidates must also meet the required physical standards. The four key eligibility criteria include age, gender, and marital status; educational qualification; nationality; and physical fitness.

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