CDS Exam Dates 2025 (Out) - Check UPSC CDS 1 Complete Exam Schedule

CDS Exam Dates 2025 (Out) - Check UPSC CDS 1 Complete Exam Schedule

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Apr 28, 2025 07:59 PM IST | #CDS

The Union Public Service Commission released the CDS 1 result 2025 on April 28, 2025 on the official website upsc.gov.in. The UPSC CDS 1 exam 2025 was successfully conducted on April 13, 2025 across various cities in India. The UPSC CDS admit card 2025 was issued on April 3, 2025 online. The time table for UPSC CDS 2025 was issued on March 27, 2025. All the important CDS 1 exam dates will be announced on the official website only.

This Story also Contains
  1. CDS Exam Dates 2025
  2. UPSC CDS 2025 Exam Time Table
  3. Will there be CDS Exam 2025?
  4. CDS Notification 2025 Release Date
  5. CDS Application Form Date 2025
  6. What is the last date for CDS Form 2025?
  7. CDS Admit Card Release Date 2025
  8. When CDS 1 and CDS 2 will be conducted?
  9. CDS Question Papers 2025 Release Date
  10. CDS Result Dates 2025
  11. CDS Answer Key Date 2025
CDS Exam Dates 2025 (Out) - Check UPSC CDS 1 Complete Exam Schedule
CDS Exam Dates 2025 (Out) - Check UPSC CDS 1 Complete Exam Schedule

Earlier, the CDS 1 application form correction window 2025 was opened from January 2 to 8, 2025. The commission announced the UPSC CDS 2025 exam dates in the annual exam calendar. Candidates are recommended to check the website often to know about the latest CDS 1 2025 exam dates.

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 1 2025 admit card release date

April 3, 2025

CDS 1 2025 Exam date

April 13, 2025

CDS 1 result date

April 28, 2025

Quick Links: CDS Eligibility Criteria 2025

UPSC CDS 2025 Exam Time Table

DateTimeSubject
April 13, 20259:00 AM TO 11:00 AM
ENGLISH
12:30 PM to 02:30 PM
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
04:00 PM TO 06:00 PM
ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS

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 UPSC issued the CDS 1 admit card 2025 in online mode on April 3, 2025 at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can use their CDS login credentials like registration and date of birth to download the hall ticket. The UPSC CDS 1 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, was held on April 13, 2025. The Official advertisement for this exam was 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 has been declared in online mode on April 28, 2025. 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 1 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.

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 2025 release date is April 3, 2025 by UPSC at upsc.gov.in.

6. When will the result of CDS 2025 be released?

The CDS result has been released on April 28, 2025 on the official website. 

7. What is the date of UPSC CDS exam 1?

The CDS exam 2025 was 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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Questions related to CDS

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For CDS 2 2025, with a date of birth of 6th October 2001, you are eligible for both IMA and OTA. The age limits for IMA are 19-24 years and for OTA are 19-25 years as of 1st January 2025, making you eligible for both academies.

Hello Gunal,

As a student born on 05-11-2001 you will have many opportunities to take the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam conducted by UPSC. Age Limits will vary depending on the courses:

  • Indian Military Academy - 19-24 years
  • Indian Naval Academy - 19-24 years
  • Air Force Academy - 20-24 years
  • Officers' Training Academy - 19-25 years

You are eligible, based on your DOB for:

  • IMA/INA/AFA until 2025 (final attempts depending on month of notification and course start) and OTA until 2026.

Best Books for CDS Preparation:

  1. English: Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Arihant) and Previous year question papers (UPSC website)
  2. General Knowledge: Lucent's General Knowledge, Manorama Yearbook and follow the daily The Hindu or Indian Express regularly
  3. Mathematics: Pathfinder for CDS by Arihant, NCERT Maths (Class 6-10) and Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal

Required Documents for CDS SSB/Verification:

  • CDS Admit Card
  • 10th & 12th mark sheets and certificates (original & photocopy)
  • Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate (or provisional degree if final year)
  • Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, etc. )
  • Passport size photos
  • NCC 'C' Certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile/Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Declaration/affidavit for final year candidates( if results are awaited)



Dear aspirant !!

Hope you are doing well !!

For CDS (Combined Defence Services) exams, the eligibility criteria regarding age depend on the specific course you are applying for. Here’s a breakdown based on your date of birth (08-05-2001) and the requirements for CDS 2 2025:

For 2025 cds 2;-

  1. Indian Military Academy (IMA) :

    • Age: 19 to 24 years on 1st July of the year of examination.
    • For CDS 2 2025, the exam will be held in September 2025. The candidate must be born between 2nd July 2001 and 1st July 2006 (both dates inclusive).
    • Since you were born on 08-05-2001, you fall within the eligible age range for IMA, so you can apply for IMA .
  2. Indian Naval Academy (INA) :

    • Age: 19 to 22 years on 1st January of the year of examination.
    • For CDS 2 2025, you must be born between 2nd January 2003 and 1st January 2006 (both dates inclusive).
    • Since your birthdate (08-05-2001) is outside this range, you cannot apply for INA in CDS 2 2025.
  3. Air Force Academy (AFA) :

    • Age: 20 to 24 years on 1st July of the year of examination.
    • For CDS 2 2025, you must be born between 2nd July 2001 and 1st July 2005 (both dates inclusive).
    • Since you were born on 08-05-2001, you can apply for AFA .
  4. Officers Training Academy (OTA) :

    • Age: 19 to 25 years on 1st January of the year of examination.
    • For CDS 2 2025, you must be born between 2nd January 2000 and 1st January 2006 (both dates inclusive).
    • Since you are 24 years old and your birthdate is 08-05-2001, you can apply for OTA .

You can attempt CDS 2 2025 for the Indian Military Academy (IMA) , Air Force Academy (AFA) , and Officers Training Academy (OTA) . However, you are not eligible for the Indian Naval Academy (INA) .

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Thanks for asking

hello,

yes, a distance degree from Swami Vivekanand University(SVU) is valid for UPSC CDS (IMA/OTA) if it is UGC and DEB approved. ensure that the university and its distance courses are recognized at the time of admission to avoid issues in SSB verification. always check the UGC website for the latest approval status before applying.

For a cost-effective BA program in Hyderabad while preparing for NDA/CDS, consider government colleges offering BA programs and supplementing your preparation with coaching from reputable NDA/CDS institutes.

Here's a breakdown to help you choose:

1. BA Colleges in Hyderabad (Government vs. Private):

Government Colleges:

Pros: Lower fees, potentially better academic rigor.

Cons: May have limited course options or placements.

Examples: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Osmania University.

Private Colleges:

Pros: Wider course options, potentially better infrastructure and placement opportunities.

Cons: Higher fees.

Examples: Sreenidhi Institute of Science & Technology, Swami Vivekananda Degree & PG College.

2. NDA/CDS Coaching Institutes in Hyderabad:

Reputable Institutes:

Hyderabad Defence Academy: Offers NDA and CDS coaching, along with intermediate education.

Sri Netaji Study Circle: A popular institute for NDA coaching.

Impact Academy Of Human Excellence: Another well-regarded institute for NDA preparation.

Dice Academy: Known for its coaching for NDA and CDS.

Yuvatarang Defence Academy & Junior College: Offers NDA and CDS coaching.

Consider these factors when choosing a coaching institute:

Faculty: Experienced and qualified teachers.

Infrastructure: Study materials, library, and other facilities.

Fees: Compare the cost of different institutes.

Location: Choose a location that is convenient for you.

3. Balancing BA Studies with NDA/CDS Preparation:

Time Management:

Effective time management is crucial to balance studies and coaching.

Study Groups:

Form study groups with fellow aspirants to share resources and motivate each other.

Online Resources:

Utilize online platforms for additional study materials and practice tests.

Physical Training:

Don't neglect physical fitness, which is a crucial part of the NDA/CDS selection process.

4. Important Notes:

  • NDA/CDS Exams:

The NDA exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year. The CDS exam is also conducted by the UPSC, and the selection process includes a written test and an interview conducted by the Service Selection Board (SSB).

Eligibility:

Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for both NDA and CDS, including age, educational qualifications, and physical standards.

Multiple Attempts:

You can appear for both NDA and CDS exams in different years, maximizing your chances of joining the armed forces.

BA Courses:

The National Defence Academy (NDA) offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees with various specializations.

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