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New Delhi, Updated on Jun 26, 2025 17:49 IST

CDS 2 Exam 2025: The UPSC has released the CDS II timetable 2025 on its official website: upsc.gov.in. Candidates can now check the CDS 2 subject-wise timings here.

UPSC CDS 2 Timetable 2025 Released

UPSC CDS 2 Timetable 2025 Released

CDS 2 Exam 2025: The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC CDS II exam timetable. Candidates appearing for the exam can check the CDS 2 timetable 2025 on the official website: upsc.gov.in. As per the detailed schedule, the CDS 2 exam 2025 will be conducted on September 14, 2025, in three shifts, each for two hours. The CDS 2 exam will be held for these subjects: English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics.

The Combined Defense Service (II) Examination is being conducted to fill 453 defence job openings in different training academies Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Earlier, the CDS 2 application window closed on June 20.

UPSC CDS 2 Timetable 2025

Candidates can check the table to know the CDS 2 subject-wise timings:

Date

Time 

Subject

Subject Code


September 14, 2025

9 AM - 11 AM

English

11

12:30 - 02:30 PM

General Knowledge

12

4 - 6 PM

Elementary Mathematics

13

How to download UPSC CDS 2 Timetable 2025?

Candidates can get the CDS II timtable pdf link only at the official website. They can go through the steps given below to know how to download UPSC CDS 2 time table online:

  • Go to the official website at upsc.gov.in. 
  • On the home page, go to the What's New section. 
  • Click on the link titled, โ€œExamination Time Table: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025โ€
  • The timetable PDF will appear on the screen. 
  • Download the timetable, and keep a printout for future reference.

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UPSC released the final merit list for the CDS 2 2024. A total of 574 candidates comprising 510 men and 64 women qualified for admission to the OTA, Chennai. Candidates who are selected will be inducted into the 122nd Short Service Commission Course (Non-Technical) for Men and 36th Short Service Commission Women (non-Technical) course, both scheduled to commence in October 2025. 

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A:

The CDS 2 2025 application and notification was released on May 28, 2025. The application window was open till June 20, 2025. The exam was conducted on September 14, 2025. On the other hand, the CDS 1 2025 application form and the notification was released on December 11, 2024 and the last date to apply was January 1, 2025. The CDS 1 exam was conducted on April 13, 2025.

 

Q: ย  Will the UPSC notify candidates about the exact centre location for CDS exam?
A:

Yes, the UPSC will release the CDS admit card a few days before the exam. The admit card will consist of the exact address and name of the exam centre.

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