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CDS Application Form 2025 last date is extended to June 20th. Know how to fill the form, fee details, required documents, and complete your CDS 2 registration before the deadline to avoid disqualification.
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June 18, 2025
CDS Application Form 2025 last date has now been extended up to 11.59 PM on 20 June 2025. This is a good opportunity for candidates who missed the previous deadline (17 June) to apply online at ‘https://upsconline.nic.in/exam-apply’ to join the Indian Armed Forces through the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS).
Conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), this examination recruits candidates for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).
For aspirants targeting the CDS 2 Examination 2025, the online application process is open from May 28, 2025, to June 20, 2025. Read on to get a detailed guide about the CDS 2 Application Form 2025, including important dates, how to apply, fee details, and required documents.
The last date to fill out the CDS 2 Application Form 2025 has been extended to June 20th from June 17, 2025. Aspirants must apply online through the official website upsconline.nic.in before the deadline. Applications submitted after the last date will not be accepted. It is advised to complete the process early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
The CDS 2 Application Form 2025 is available on the official UPSC website starting from May 28, 2025. Candidates interested in appearing for the CDS 2 exam must complete their registration before the deadline. The application process is entirely online, and only those who submit the form correctly will be issued an admit card for the exam.
| CDS 2 Application Form 2025 Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| CDS 2 Application Date 2025 | May 28, 2025 |
| CDS Form 2025 last date | June 20, 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
| Apply Online Link | https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
| Admit Card Release | August – September 2025 |
| CDS 2 Exam Date | September 14, 2025 |
It is important for candidates to be aware of all deadlines related to the CDS Application Form 2025. Any delay or error in application submission can lead to disqualification.
| CDS Application Form 2025 Important Dates | |
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | May 28, 2025 |
| CDS 2 Application Form 2025 Start Date | May 28, 2025 |
| CDS Form 2025 Last Date | June 20, 2025 (New) |
| Admit Card Release | August – September 2025 |
| CDS 2 Exam Date 2025 | September 14, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | September – October 2025 |
| SSB Interview | Yet to be announced |
| Final Merit List | Yet to be announced |
The CDS 2 Apply Online Link 2025 has been activated on the new UPSC website (upsconline.nic.in) on May 28, 2025. Candidates should use this link to register and complete the application form by June 20, 2025. It is advisable to complete the application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
| CDS 2 Apply Online Link 2025 |
| Click Here |
Filling out the CDS Application Form 2025 involves a few key steps. Candidates must follow each step carefully to ensure their form is submitted successfully.
The CDS 2 Application Fee 2025 is mandatory for all male candidates (except SC/ST categories). Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST categories are exempted from paying the fee.
| CDS 2 Application Fee 2025 | |
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC Male | ₹200 |
| Female | Exempted |
| SC/ST Male | Exempted |
Payment can be made via:
Before filling out the CDS Application Form 2025, candidates must keep the following documents ready in the specified format:
Uploading correct documents is essential for the validity of the CDS 2 Application Form 2025.
The UPSC allows limited corrections after the application submission window closes. However, candidates must note that there is no correction fee for making changes during the correction window. Once the CDS Application Form 2025 is submitted, candidates can only modify certain fields like address, phone number, and email ID during the correction period (if allowed).
So, wait no more, submit the application form for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 Exam 2025 by June 20, 2025.
Important Note: Changes related to exam centre, gender, category, etc., may not be permitted after the final submission.
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