CDS 2025 Application Form (Started): Check Apply Link & Dates

CDS 2025 Application Form has been released from 11th December 2024 for Paper I & CDS II 2025 Registration will be started from 28th May 2025. Candidates are able to fill application form through online mode.

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CDS 2025 Notifications – Released

 CDS 1 2025 Application Form has been released from 11th December 2024. Click here to register.

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What is UPSC OTR Registration 2025, Check Steps & Direct Link

Combined Defence Services (CDS) is National level entrance exam conducted by UPSC to assessing for positions in Indian Army, Indian Air Force, & Indian Navy. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conduct CDS exam in two divisions, Paper I and Paper II. Before applying for exam, candidates must fulfil complete eligibility criteria.

Candidates can know complete CDS 2025 exam details such as application form, exam dates, eligibility criteria, steps to apply from here.

CDS 2025 Application Form

Complete details related to CDS 2025 application form are as mentioned below:

• For CDS I 2025, the application form has been released from 11th December 2024.
• There is only online facility available to submit registration form, no other mode is accepted.
• CDS 2025 application form for Paper II will be released from 28th May to 17th June 2025 on UPSC website.
• Candidates are advised to complete registration procedure before the last date as there might be no extension period.
• While applying, firstly candidates have to register themselves in OTR on the website.
• After registration, start filling application form with details such as name, personal details, academic qualification, etc.
• Photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter Card, Driving License, Passport, School Photo Id or any other photo ID will be required while filling form.
• UPSC will also provide facility to make correction in application form during correction window from 1st to 7th January 2024.
• Candidates must enter the correct/ valid details in form and re-check it before submission to avoid rejection.
• Take a hardcopy of form and keep it safe for further usage in admission procedure.

Application Fee:

• Application fee can be submitted through online or offline any mode.
• Credit card, debit card, net banking & UPI, Visa, Master, Rupay is the online facility to submit application fee.
• For offline method, candidates are able to deposit the money in any branch of SBI by cash to submit registration fee.
• Those candidates who can submit fee through “Pay by Cash” mode should print system generated Pay in-Slip during part II registration and deposit the fee at counter of SBI branch.
• Application fee is not refunded once submit.

Here we have mentioned application fee for different category:

CDS 2025 Application Correction

CDS application correction facility will be provided through online mode. Registered candidates will be able to make correction in form during edit window from 1st to 7th January 2025.

Login credentials such as application number and date of birth will be required to edit application form. This facility will be available for limited period of time only. After closing the window, the UPSC will remove the correction link from the website.

CDS 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Here are the complete CDS 2025 eligibility criteria which must be fulfil by candidates:

• Nationality: Candidates must be unmarried and citizen of India, subject of Nepal or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries with intention to permanently settle in India.
• Qualification: Applying candidates for IMA, INA must have bachelor’s degree from recognized university/ college.
• For Air Force Academy exam, Candidates must have bachelor’s degree from any recognized university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• For OTA (Men, Women – Non- Technical), candidates must have bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent institute.
• Physical Fitness: To apply for exam, candidates must be physically fit in all aspects by the three defence departments.
• Appearing: Those final year/semester degree appearing candidates and yet to pass final year degree will also be eligible.
• Age Limit: Here are the age limit to apply for CDS 2025 exam:

CDS 2025 Application Dates

Candidates can check complete CDS 2025 application form dates from below:

For CDS I Exam:

For CDS II Exam:

How to Register for CDS 2025

Here are the step by step procedure to complete CDS 2025 application form:

• Visit the website of UPSC CDS (Link is given above).
• Press “Apply Online” link on the homepage.
• To start with the process, press “One Time Registration (OTR)” button.
• Register using basic information such as name, personal details, etc.
• An OTP will be sent to registered mobile number for verification.
• Enter received OTP and start filling application form.
• In application form, candidates will have to enter details such as personal, communicational, academic qualification, etc.
• Recheck the details and press “Submit & Proceed” button.
• Upload requisite documents such as Photograph and Signature in prescribed format.
• Complete the application process by submitting prescribed amount of application fee as per the category.
• Re-check filled details in form and submit it on the website.
• Press “Submit” button and proceed further.
• A confirmation page will appear on the screen.
• Do not forget to take a hardcopy of form and keep it safe for further usage in admission.

CDS 2025 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

In case of any query related to CDS 2025 Exam, candidates can ask their query below in comment section.