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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
UPSC NDA, CDS application window opens: Direct link to apply and other key details here
UPSC NDA, CDS application form 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially activated the application link for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA/NA II) and Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS II) 2025. Aspiring candidates can now submit their applications through the commission's official portals — and The deadline for application submission is June 17, 2025. The highly anticipated examination, a gateway to prestigious military institutions, will be held on September 14, 2025. This recruitment cycle will fill 453 vacancies across various defence academies, including: Indian Military Academy, Dehradun Air Force Academy, Hyderabad Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala Officers Training Academy, Chennai National Defence Academy (NDA) UPSC NDA, CDS registration 2025: Steps to apply Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to apply for the UPSC NDA, CDS exam 2025: Visit the official websites — or Click on the 'One Time Registration (OTR)' link. Register by entering personal details including name, date of birth, gender, category, and parental information. Complete the application form with the required academic and identification documents Pay the fee (if applicable) and submit the form. Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for the UPSC NDA, CDS exams 2025. UPSC NDA, CDS 2025: Application fees Candidates from the General and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹200. However, candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and all female applicants are exempted from paying the fee. UPSC NDA, CDS recruitment 2025: Mandatory documents for application Candidates are advised to keep the following documents and details ready before proceeding with the online application process: Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving Licence) Scanned Photograph and Signature Class 10 and Matriculation Certificates Enrollment and Degree Certificates Banking Details for fee payment (where applicable) Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
News18
4 days ago
- Science
- News18
UPSC CDS II 2025 Notification To Be Released Today: Know Eligibility, Exam Pattern And More
Last Updated: UPSC CDS II 2025: Candidates can apply on until June 17, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on September 14, 2025. UPSC CDS II 2025 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the official notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2025 today, May 28. Aspirants who wish to join the Indian Armed Forces through the CDS route can access the detailed notification on the official UPSC website at once released. The application process will begin along with the release of the notification and will remain open until June 17, 2025. The CDS II 2025 written examination is scheduled to be held on September 14, 2025. UPSC CDS exam serves as a gateway for candidates to join prestigious institutions like the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers' Training Academy (OTA). How To Apply For UPSC CDS II 2025? Interested candidates can apply for the exam by following a few simple steps: Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website at Step 2: Click on the link for Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025. Step 3: Complete the registration process using basic details. Step 5: Fill in the application form, upload documents, and pay the application fee. For the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers' Training Academy (OTA): A bachelor's degree from a recognized university is required. For Indian Naval Academy (INA): An engineering degree from a recognized university or institution. For Air Force Academy (AFA): A degree from a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, or a Bachelor of Engineering. The CDS exam is open to unmarried male and female candidates who meet the physical and medical standards set by the respective academies. The CDS examination is conducted in two stages: the written exam and the SSB interview. The structure of the written exam varies depending on the academy applied for: For IMA, INA, and AFA: The written exam consists of three papers — English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. Each section is two hours long, with a total duration of six hours. The combined maximum marks are 300. For OTA: The written exam includes English and General Knowledge sections only, with each paper lasting two hours. The total marks for OTA candidates are 200. Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the SSB interview, a comprehensive process that tests candidates' psychological fitness, leadership potential, and suitability for a career in the armed forces. First Published: May 28, 2025, 09:04 IST
Scroll.in
23-05-2025
- General
- Scroll.in
UPSC releases final result for CDS Exam II 2024: 574 candidates qualify for OTA
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the final merit list for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) - II today, May 23. A total of 574 candidates (510 men and 64 women) have qualified for the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. Candidates can view the merit list available on the official website A total of 295 vacancies are there: 276 vacancies for the 122nd SSC (NT) Course for Men and 19 vacancies for the 36th SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course. Steps to view the final merit list Visit the official UPSC website What's New — Final Result - CDS Exam (II) A PDF file will open containing the names of the shortlisted candidates Download and save the PDF for future reference The individual marks of candidates will be made available on the UPSC website within 15 days from the date of this announcement and will remain accessible for 30 days.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2024 declared at upsc.gov.in, direct link to check roll numbers here
Union Public Service Commission has declared UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2024 on May 23, 2025. Candidates who have appeared for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024 can check the official website of UPSC at The candidates who have finally qualified on the basis of the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2024 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and Interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the (i) *Officers Training Academy, Chennai, for 122nd Short Service Commission Course (NT) (UPSC) (for Men) and (ii) ^Officers Training Academy, Chennai, 36th Short Service Commission Women (Non-Technical) (UPSC) Course, commencing in October, 2025. The results of the Medical Examination of candidates have not been taken into account in preparing the merit list. The candidature of all the candidates is Provisional. Army Head Quarters will verify the date of birth and educational qualifications of these candidates. Candidates can check the results, by following the steps given below. 1. Visit the official website of UPSC at 2. Click on UPSC CDS 2 Final Result 2024 link available on the home page. 3. A new PDF file will open where candidates can check the details. 4. Download the file and keep a hard copy of the same for further need. The marks of the candidates will be available on the Commission's website within 15 days from the date of declaration of the final result and will remain available for a period of 30 days. For more related details candidates can check the official website of UPSC.
India Today
29-04-2025
- General
- India Today
UPSC National Defence Academy, Naval Academy, Combined Defence Services results out
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) I 2025 and the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA/NA) I 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exams can now check their results on the official UPSC website, CDS 1 exam was held to fill 457 vacancies, while the NDA/NA 1 exam aimed to fill 406 positions. The NDA/NA written test took place on April 13, 2025. UPSC has released a list of candidates who have cleared the written stage, along with their roll candidates will now move on to the next phase: the Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews, conducted by the Ministry of Defence. These interviews will determine admission to the 155th NDA course and the 117th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), both scheduled to begin on January 2, 2026. All candidates shortlisted at this stage have provisional status. As per UPSC's notice, candidates must register on the Indian Army's recruitment website, within two weeks of the result declaration to be allotted SSB interview centres and dates. Those already registered do not need to sign up UPSC also noted that any login or registration-related queries can be addressed via email at dir-recruiting6-mod@ the interview process, candidates must carry original documents verifying their age and educational any further assistance, candidates can visit the UPSC Facilitation Counter near Gate 'C' of the Commission's office or reach out by calling 011-23385271, 011-23381125, or 011-23098543 during working the Commission will publish the mark sheets of all candidates within 15 days of the final result announcement (post-SSB interviews). These mark sheets will be accessible online for a period of 30 Examination (I), 2025 ResultCDS Examination (I), 2025 ResultIMPORTANT DETAILS Candidates who selected Army (IMA/OTA) as their first preference and qualified in the CDS 1 exam must register on the Indian Army website for further updates on their SSB are advised to keep a check here or on the official website for more updates and information.
