UPSC has released the CDS I Exam 2025 admit card. The Exam will be held on April 13, 2025.
UPSC CDS I 2025 – Admit card Download Link
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam 2025, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), is one of the most sought-after exams for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces. This exam is conducted twice a year for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA). If you’re preparing for CDS 2025, here’s a detailed schedule, eligibility, and other key details you need to know.
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CDS 2025 Exam Dates
UPSC has officially released the exam dates for CDS I and CDS II 2025:
| CDS Exam | Notification Release Date | Last Date to Apply | Exam Date | Result Date (Tentative) |
| CDS I 2025 | December 11, 2024 | 31 December, 2025 | April 13, 2025 | May/June 2025 |
| CDS II 2025 | May 28, 2025 | June 17, 2025 | September 14, 2025 | October/November 2025 |
Candidates should regularly visit the official UPSC website (www.upsc.gov.in) for any updates or changes in the schedule.
CDS 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for CDS 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality: Indian citizen or subject of Bhutan/Nepal
- Age Limit:
- IMA: 19–24 years
- INA: 19–22 years
- AFA: 19–23 years
- OTA: 19–25 years
- Educational Qualification:
- IMA & OTA: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- INA: Engineering degree
- AFA: Bachelor’s degree in Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level
CDS Exam Date 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for CDS 2025 includes:
- Written Examination
- SSB Interview (Service Selection Board)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List & Training
