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CDS Exam Dates 2025 (Out) - Check UPSC CDS 1 Complete Exam Schedule
Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Jan 09, 2025 11:55 AM IST | #CDS
Upcoming Event
CDS Exam Date : 13 Apr' 2025 - 13 Apr' 2025
Union Public Service Commission will issue the CDS 1 admit card 2025 by April 6, 2025 (tentative date) on the official website, upsc.gov.in. Earlier, the CDS 1 application form correction window 2025 was opened from January 2 to 8, 2025. The commission also announced the UPSC CDS 2025 exam dates in the annual exam calendar. As per the CDS 1 exam date 2025, the commission scheduled the exam on April 13, 2025. Candidates are recommended to check the website often to know about the latest CDS 1 2025 exam dates.
This Story also Contains
- CDS Exam Dates 2025
- Will there be CDS Exam 2025?
- CDS Notification 2025 Release Date
- CDS Application Form Date 2025
- What is the last date for CDS Form 2025?
- CDS Admit Card Release Date 2025
- When CDS 1 and CDS 2 will be conducted?
- CDS Question Papers 2025 Release Date
- CDS Result Dates 2025
- CDS Answer Key Date 2025
The CDS 2025 application form was activated from December 11, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Interested candidates can check their eligibility before applying for the UPSC CDS exam. The CDS 1 exam will be conducted across the country at various exam centres. The CDS exam 2025 will be conducted in offline mode. Check all the latest updates related to the CDS 1 exam dates in this article below.
CDS Exam Dates 2025
UPSC announced the CDS 1 2025 exam dates on their official website. To know more about the next CDS exam date 2025, check the table below.
CDS 1 Exam Dates 2025
CDS 2025 Events | CDS 1 2025 Exam dates |
CDS Notification 2025 | December 11, 2024 |
CDS 2025 Application Form date | December 11, 2024 |
Last date for CDS Application Form | January 1, 2025 (revised date) |
CDS 2025 application form correction facility | January 2 to 8, 2024 |
CDS admit card date | April 6, 2025 (tentative date) |
CDS 1 Exam date 2025 | April 13, 2025 |
| CDS 1 result date | To be announced |
Quick Links: CDS Eligibility Criteria 2025
Will there be CDS Exam 2025?
Yes, the CDS exam is held twice a year by the UPSC with the goal of recruiting candidates into various courses in the Defence Services. In 2025, the CDS 1 will be held on April 13, 2025, and CDS 2 is going to be held on September 14, 2025. The notification for CDS 1 was released on December 11, 2024, and the CDS 2 notification will be released on May 28, 2025. Candidates are advised to go through the notification for the CDS exam they wish to attempt for a comprehensive look at details related to the examination.
CDS Notification 2025 Release Date
Union Public Service Commission released the CDS notification 2025 on December 11, 2024 at upsc.gov.in. The CDS notification 2025 contains all the important exam dates for the recruitment process, application form/ online registration, CDS exam syllabus, exam pattern and much more. For more information, check the upcoming CDS 2025 notification.
CDS Application Form Date 2025
Union Public Service Commission opened the CDS 1 2025 application form correction window from January 2 to 8, 2025. The CDS application form was closed on January 1, 2025. The commission released the UPSC CDS 1 2025 application form on December 11, 2024. The UPSC CDS application form 2025 was released in online mode. The CDS 2025 application form has to be submitted through the official website at upsc.gov.in.
All eligible, qualified and interested aspirants wanting to join the Indian Armed Forces can fill the CDS application form online. Applicants who successfully submit their CDS application form 2025 will be issued the admit card for the Combined Defence Services exam.
Quick links: CDS Selection Process 2025
What is the last date for CDS Form 2025?
The last day to fill out the CDS 1 2025 Application Form is January 1, 2025 (extended date). Candidates must be sure to fill out the CDS application forms before this date. The application form was released on December 11, 2024. In case of any error, candidates later are provided a window of time where they can correct any mistakes on the application form.
CDS Admit Card Release Date 2025
The CDS 1 admit card will be released by UPSC in online mode 7 days before the exam at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can use their CDS login credentials like registration and date of birth to download the hall ticket. The CDS 2025 admit card is issued separately for each stage of the selection process i.e. the written exam and SSB interview. On the day of the CDS exam 2025, candidates need to carry their admit card and an original valid photo id card with them, or else they won't be allowed to appear for the examination.
When CDS 1 and CDS 2 will be conducted?
The Combined Defence Services is held twice every year. The first exam, called CDS 1, will be held on April 13, 2025. The Official advertisement for this exam will be released on December 11, 2024. The CDS 2 on the other hand will be held on September 14, 2025. The notification announcing this CDS exam date 2025 will be released on May 28, 2025.
CDS Question Papers 2025 Release Date
Union Public Service Commission will release the CDS question paper online on the official website. Candidates and future aspirants can download CDS previous years' question papers from the official UPSC website. The CDS question papers 2025 help aspirants improve their preparation for the CDS exam. Practicing previous year's question papers also helps them to get a real feel of the CDS 2025 exam pattern and the difficulty level of the questions asked, and the weightage of the topics.
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CDS Result Dates 2025
UPSC CDS result will be declared in online mode. The CDS result contains the roll number of qualified candidates. Candidates who appear for the CDS exam can check their result on the UPSC website - upsc.gov.in. The CDS result 2025 will be released in PDF format on the Commission's website.
Applicants have to clear all the stages of the CDS 2025 selection process to get inducted into any one of the three Indian Defence Services. The final CDS result 2025 features the roll numbers and names of all selected candidates for the three services separately. The CDS 2025 result is released separately for both stages of the examination.
CDS Answer Key Date 2025
The Commission will release the CDS exam answer key in online mode on the official website after the completion of all the stages of the recruitment process. As per the upcoming exam dates the official CDS 2025 answer key is likely to be released after the exam. The answer key of CDS exam will be released for all the sets A/ B/ C/ D in PDF format for all three subjects. Based on the CDS 1 answer key 2025, the written exam result and cut off will be prepared.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the motive of CDS 2025 exam? For what is it conducted?
CDS exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the three defence services i.e. Indian Army, Air Force and Navy.
2. What is the mode of CDS 2025 examination?
CDS exam is conducted in offline mode for all the stages of the selection process.
3. How many papers are there in the CDS 2025 written exam?
The CDS written exam has two to three papers depending on the course, candidates are applying for. For details, candidates can check CDS exam pattern 2025.
4. What are the different stages of the CDS exam 2025 ?
CDS 2025 exam has two stages - Written exam and SSB interview.
5. When will the CDS 1 2025 admit card be released?
The CDS admit card will be issued by UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
6. When will the result of CDS 2025 be released?
The CDS result is yet to be release on the official website.
7. What is the date of UPSC CDS exam 1?
The CDS exam 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on April 13, 2025.
8. Is CDS held twice a year?
Yes, the UPSC CDS exam is help twice a year.
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Have a question related to CDS ?
Hello,
To determine how many attempts you have for the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam for entry into the Indian Military Academy (IMA), we need to consider the age criteria and your graduation timeline.
Age Criteria for IMA through CDS
Age Limit: 19 to 24 years as of 1st January or 1st July of the year in which the course commences
For example, if the course starts in January 2029, your date of birth should fall between 2nd January 2005 and 1st January 2009.
Your Cas
Date of Birth: 27th February 2004.
Graduation Completion: July 2028.
You will turn 24 on 27th February 2028, which means you will be eligible for CDS exams for IMA entry till the batch commencing in January 2029.
Exam Timeline
The CDS exam is conducted twice a year (usually in February and September
CDS Exam Attempts Available:
CDS 2, 2027: For the course starting in July 2028.
CDS 1, 2028: For the course starting in January 2029.
Total Attempts:
You have 2 attempts left to apply for the IMA through the CDS exam.
Sanjana 19 January,2025
Hello
You can attempt the CDS Exam For IMA until you are 24 years old.
Since your DOB is 27th February 2004 , you will be eligible to take the exam until February 2028 . This gives you attempts in CDS exams until 2027 ( the exam happens twice a year) . After you turn 24, you won't be eligible for IMA through CDS.
Hope this helps you .
Thank you
Mitali Sharma 19 January,2025
Hello Swastika,
Yes, as a student of a 5-year integrated law course , you can be eligible for the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam at the end of your 4th year , provided you meet the following criteria:
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Educational Qualification : For the Indian Army wing, you must have completed your graduation or be in the final year of your degree course. Since you are pursuing a 5-year integrated law course, you will be eligible to apply once you have completed the 4th year (which would make you eligible for the CDS exam, as per the graduation requirement).
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Age Limit : Ensure that you meet the age criteria for the CDS exam. For the Indian Army wing, the age limit is typically 19 to 24 years .
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SSB Interview : If you qualify for the CDS written exam , you will be called for the SSB (Services Selection Board) interview. Your eligibility for the SSB will depend on successfully clearing the written exam and meeting the medical fitness and other criteria.
Since you are pursuing a law degree, you can appear for the
Indian Army
wing of the CDS exam. Make sure you meet the age and qualification requirements by the time you appear for the exam.
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.
kumardurgesh1802 29 December,2024
Hello aspirant,
The CDS 1 & 2 exam 2025 notification dates have already been released by the authority. Applications for CDS 1 2025 must be submitted by December 31, 2024. The date of the 2025 CDS 1 exam is April 13, 2025.
On December 11, 2024, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) published the notification for NDA 1 2025. From December 11 until December 31, 2024, NDA 1 application form 2025 will be accessible. On April 13, 2025, the NDA 1 2025 written test will take place.
Both the exams will be conducted on April 13, 2025.
Thank you
Hope it helps you
Sajal Trivedi 28 December,2024
Hi,
Yes, you can join the Indian Navy through the CDS (Combined Defence Services) Exam with a B.Sc. in Nautical Science (B.Sc. NM). The CDS exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC ) twice a year for recruitment into the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. find the eligibility criteria for CDS exam
Eligibility Criteria for Joining the Indian Navy via CDS:
Educational Qualification:
For the Indian Navy, you must have a B.Sc. in Nautical Science (B.Sc. NM) or any other relevant qualification.The typical qualification for the Indian Navy (Naval Academy) is a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or a relevant field. B.Sc. NM fits this requirement.
Age Limit:
The age limit for the Indian Naval Academy (INA) through CDS is usually 19 to 22 years. However, please verify the current age criteria when applying
Nationality:
You must be an I ndian citizen or meet specific conditions or have migrated from specific countries
Physical and Medical Standards:
You need to meet the physical fitness standards set by the Indian Navy, which typically includes height, weight, eyesight, and overall health
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