CDS

Yes, the CDS 2 application last date to apply was extended to June 20 from June 17, 2025. A one-time extension was provided by the commission. The application correction window was opened from July 7 to July 9, 2025.

Yes, you're eligible for CDS/SSB while in your final BSc year from IGNOU; just complete the degree before joining training.

With the date of birth January 26 2003 you have a significant number of a terms remaining for the Cds OTA as the maximum age limit for OTA is 25 year that is no ping limit on the number of attempts for the CDS exam

If you're born on Jan 15, 2000, you can apply for CDS 2026 — but only for OTA (Officers' Training Academy). You'll be 26 by then, and OTA allows candidates born between Jan 2, 2000 and Jan 1, 2006. So you're just within range. But yeah, for IMA, INA, and AFA, you're slightly over the age bar — they usually want you under 24. TL;DR: OTA's your only shot in 2026.

The CDS 1 result will be declared online in the form of PDF at upsc.gov.in. The exam will be held on April 12, 2026. It will consists of the roll numbers of those candidates who will clear the exam. Then, they will give the SSB interview.

If you fail in CDS written exam second time,  then nothing serious happens because there's no limit to attempts as long as you meet the age and eligibility criteria.

The CDS 2 2025 admit card has been released on the official website. Eligible candidates can download their e-admit card from the official website by using their login credentials. The UPSC CDS 2 2025 exam is scheduled to be conducted on September 14, 2025.