CDS 2 2025 Exam Shift Timings OUT for September 14: Check GK, English and Maths Schedule

UPSC CDS Exam 2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) holds a national-level competitive examination twice a year to choose candidates for positions in the armed forces, including the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Naval Academy, and Officer Training School. UPSC CDS Exam 2025 is one of the prestigious exams that offer all applicants the chance to join one of India's three military forces through this exam. Even though there are varied eligibility conditions for recruitment in the three Indian Armed Forces Academies, the candidates who ace all of them are considered eligible for the CDS 2025.

In the case of IMA, INA, and AFA, the UPSC CDS Exam is divided into three sections: English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics. The only subjects tested on the OTA are English and General Knowledge. Each CDS paper is divided into sections that last two hours each.

Also Read: CDS Syllabus 

CDS 2 Shift Timings: Exam Date 2025

The CDS 2 exam is scheduled for September 14, 2025. The details of the CDS 2 2025 exam is provided below in the table.

CDS 1 Application Form

The CDS application was made available online. The CDS application form 2025 is divided into two sections. Candidates must register, select their desired branches, confirm the information, and create their registration ID in the first section. Candidates must pay the application cost, choose their exam centre, and upload scanned copies of their photo and signature in the second section.

Also Read: UPSC CDS GK Question Paper 2025

CDS 2025 Recruitment Process 

CDS Exam 2025 is conducted for recruitment in the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Officers Training Academy (OTA), Indian Military Academy (IMA), and Indian Air Force Academy (IMFA) after passing through the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam. Once the candidate clears the written exam, candidates will be contacted for an interview and medical assessment before a final decision is made. Continue reading to learn about crucial dates for the CDS exam and CDS Shift Timings 2025.

Also Read: UPSC CDS English Question Paper 2025

CDS Result Declaration

The written exam and final selection results are announced separately in two steps. The final result is declared by the commission after the CDS result for the written exam has been made public. The CDS results are released in PDF format that comprises: the roll numbers of the shortlisted candidates, the name of the candidates, and their date of birth.

The candidate who passes the first stage of the CDS exam is called for a personal interview, which will assess their psychological aptitude, personality, and IQ, during the second step of the hiring process. Candidates who will take the CDS exam can view their UPSC CDS 2025 results on the official website.

CDS SSB Interview for UPSC

By logging on to the website, candidates who pass the CDS written exam can download the call letter for the SSB interview. The SSB interview call letter will provide the reporting date and time. The following documents should be carried by the selected candidates:

•         Call letter for SSB
•         Matriculation or 10th-grade passing mark sheet.
•         Intermediate, 12th grade, or equivalent diploma.
•         Carry an original certificate of graduation with grades.
•         A certificate of post-graduation degree and grade reports/mark sheet (if mentioned in the qualification field in the application form).
•         NCC credentials (if necessary); Identification documentation, such as a passport, voter ID card, PAN card, or Aadhaar card.
•         The Principal must issue a certificate to the final-year students or applicants whose results are pending.
•         The five-day SSB interview will include a number of examinations, including intelligence tests, psychological tests, group testing officer tasks (GTO tasks), and others

Read More: CDS Exam Pattern 2025