CDS 1 2 2025 Exam Date : Test Day Tips, Centre, Admit Card

CDS 1 2 2025 Exam Date : Test Day Tips, Centre, Admit Card

CDS 1 2025 Exam Date

Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination 2025 is held twice a year all over the nation. It as a gateway for andidates hoping to join the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, or Officers’ Training Academy. The schedule for the 2025 year is released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The CDS 1 is set to happen on Sunday, April 13, 2025 and CDS 2 is set for September 14, 2025. The online application process for CDS 1 started on December 11, 2024.

The exam will conducted offline in multiple locations across the country. The state-wise list of exam centres is also released on the official website. To clear the CDS, one has to pass a written test, an interview, and a medical screening in order to eligible. The complete information regarding the CDS 2025 exam schedule, dates, and study techniques is all covered in detail on this page.

CDS Examination 2025: Overview

CDS Exam Date 2025

The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Exam, conducted by the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC), is the pathway for aspiring officers in the Indian Defence Forces.

It facilitates admission to prestigious institutions such as:

• Indian Military Academy (IMA)
• Indian Naval Academy (INA)
• Air Force Academy (AFA)
• Officers Training Academy (OTA)

CDS 1 Exam Date 2025 :

CDS 2 Exam Date 2025:

CDS 1 Admit Card 2025 :

• Availability: The admit card will released in April 2025 on the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in).
• Candidates can download their admit cards approximately one week before the exam.
• Exam Duration:
  • IMA, INA, and AFA Candidates: 6 hours.
  • OTA Candidates: 4 hours (covering only English and General Knowledge).
• A direct link to download the admit card will provided once it is available on the official website.

CDS 2025 Exam Timings and Schedule :

• Candidates must arrive 30 minutes before the session begins, as entry gates will close 10 minutes prior to each shift.
• The exam will conducted in three sessions:

CDS Exam Centre 2025 :

• The exam will conducted at multiple centers across India, with the exact location specified on the candidate’s admit card.
• A complete list of exam centers will provided in the official notification.
• Selection of Exam Center:
  • Candidates can choose their preferred center during the application process.
  • A wide range of centers will available to ensure accessibility.

The CDS Exam 2025 will held at various locations across India, with candidates being informed of their assigned exam center through the admit card. A comprehensive list of available exam centers will also included in the official notification for candidates to refer to. During the application process, applicants will have the option to choose their preferred exam center. To ensure better accessibility, the CDS 1 2025 exam will provide a wide array of centers throughout the country, allowing candidates to select the most convenient location when filling out their application.

CDS 2025 Exam Pattern :

• The exam comprises three subjects (for non-OTA candidates):
  • English: 2 hours, 100 marks.
  • General Knowledge: 2 hours, 100 marks.
  • Mathematics: 2 hours, 100 marks.
• For OTA candidates, the exam includes only English and General Knowledge.
• Candidates qualifying for the written exam will proceed to the SSB Test/Interview, spanning 5 days and evaluated out of 300 marks.

CDS 2025 Exam Day Guidelines :

Mandatory Documents:

• Carry the CDS Exam Admit Card.
• Bring an ID proof such as Aadhaar Card, Driving License, or Voter ID.

Prohibited Items:

• Books, papers, calculators, or other unauthorized items are not allowed in the exam hall.

Additional Instructions:

• Rough sheets (if required) will provided at the exam center—do not bring your own.
• Verify all the information on the admit card to avoid any discrepancies.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE << upsc.gov.in >> CDS 2025

CLICK HERE : to access the complete information regarding CDS 2025 exam dates.