UPSC CDS-II Admit Card 2025 released on 4 September. Exam on 14 September.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the CDS-II Admit Card 2025 today, i.e. on 4 September 2025. This admit card is available on the official website of UPSC—upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in. The exam will be conducted on 14 September 2025. Candidates can download their hall ticket by logging in with Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth.
CDS-II 2025: Essential Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSC Combined Defence Services II 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 4 September 2025 |
| Exam Date | 14 September 2025 |
| Download Method | Registration ID / Roll No + DOB |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper / OMR) |
| Use of Admit Card | Mandatory for exam entry |
CDS-II 2025 Vacancy Overview
| Department/Academy | Course Name | Vacancies (Approx.) | Job Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 153rd (DE) Course, Dehradun | 100 | Across India |
| Indian Naval Academy (INA) | Ezhimala, Kerala (Executive Branch) | 22 | Across India |
| Air Force Academy (AFA) | Hyderabad, Pre-Flying Training | 32 | Across India |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA, Chennai, Men) | 116th SSC (Men) Course | 169 | Across India |
| Officers’ Training Academy (OTA, Chennai, Women) | 30th SSC (Women) Course | 17 | Across India |
| Total | – | 340 | – |
CDS-II Salary Structure (After Selection)
- Training Stipend (During Training at Academies): ₹56,100/- per month (fixed)
- Starting Pay (After Commission as Lieutenant in Army/Equivalent): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Pay Level 10)
- Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month (fixed)
- Other Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), Uniform Allowance, High Altitude Allowance, Transport Allowance, Free Ration, Free Medical.
- In-Hand Salary: Around ₹65,000 – ₹80,000 per month (depending on posting location and allowances).
Important Link
| Dircect Link | Download Admit Card |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Download Step-by-Step
Step 1: Visit UPSC official website (upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in).
Step 2: Click “E-Admit Card: CDS II 2025” link.
Step 3: Login using Registration ID or Roll Number and Date of Birth.
Step 4: Admit card will display on screen—download it.
Step 5: Print at least two copies for the exam day.
People Asking Question
Q1: CDS-II Admit Card 2025 kab release hua?
Admit card officialy 4 September 2025 ko release hua.
Q2: CDS-II exam date kya hai?
Exam 14 September 2025 ko conduct hoga.
Q3: Admit card kaise download karein?
UPSC portal par login karke Registration ID / Roll No aur DOB enter karne pe admit card aayega.
Q4: Kitne papers hote hain CDS exam mein?
CDS II me 3 papers hote hain: English, General Knowledge, aur Elementary Mathematics.
Q5: Exam day pe kya le ke jaana zaroori hai?
Admit card, valid photo ID aur printed instructions zaroor le jaana hai.
Q6: Entry gate kab close hota hai?
Entry gate exam shift start hone se pehle close ho jaata hai, ablate, delay na karein.
Q7: Admit card download mein issue aaye to kya karein?
Browser cache clear karke try karein ya UPSC helpline pe contact karein.