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That stat alone says a lot about how tough and prestigious the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Combined_Defence_Services_Examination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Combined Defence Services<\/a> Exam (CDS) is. It&#8217;s not just another test\u2014it&#8217;s a gateway to one of the most disciplined and respected careers in the nation. And if you missed out on the first one this year, don\u2019t worry it because the <strong>CDS 2 2025 Notification <\/strong>gives you a second chance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7c2578 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a7c2578\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CDS 2 2025 Notification Out<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-237df706 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"237df706\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Alright, let\u2019s dive in. The <strong>CDS 2 2025 Notification is Out<\/strong> and it came as expected, bringing with it the excitement (and panic) that usually surrounds this big day:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Notification Release Date<\/strong>: May 28, 2025<\/li><li><strong>Application Window<\/strong>: May 28 to June 17, 2025<\/li><li><strong>CDS 2 2025 Exam Date<\/strong>: September 14, 2025<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-141d4f24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"141d4f24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CDS 2 Exam Dates &amp; Schedule Breakdown<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ba7daff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ba7daff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><b>UPSC CDS Important Dates 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>CDS 1 (2025)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>CDS 2 (2025)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Notification Release Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td>December 11, 2024<\/td>\n<td>May\u00a0 28, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Application Start Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td>December 11, 2024<\/td>\n<td>May 28, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Last Date to Apply<\/b><\/td>\n<td>December 31, 2024<\/td>\n<td>June 17, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Admit Card Release Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td>April 03, 2025<\/td>\n<td>To be informed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>CDS Exam Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td>April 13, 2025<\/td>\n<td>September 14, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51832132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51832132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CDS 2 Exam Pattern 2025<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70a0568f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70a0568f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"398\"><strong>CDS 2 2025 Exam Pattern at a Glance<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\"><strong>Academy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">IMA\/INA\/AFA<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>2 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">IMA\/INA\/AFA<\/td>\n<td>General Knowledge<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>2 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">IMA\/INA\/AFA<\/td>\n<td>Elementary Mathematics<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>2 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">OTA<\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>2 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">OTA<\/td>\n<td>General Knowledge<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>2 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-316e67c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"316e67c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Alright, if you&#8217;re willing to wear that uniform, you need to know what you\u2019re up against. The <strong>CDS 2 2025 Notification <\/strong>lays down a clear structure for the exam pattern. Here\u2019s how it breaks down:<\/p><p><strong>For IMA, INA, and AFA Candidates<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Three Subjects<\/strong>: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics<\/li><li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Each paper is 2 hours long<\/li><li><strong>Marks<\/strong>: Each carries 100 marks<\/li><li><strong>Total<\/strong>: 300 marks in total<\/li><li><strong>Negative Marking<\/strong>: Yep, 1\/3rd mark is cut for each wrong answer. So don\u2019t play the guessing game here.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>For OTA Candidates (Men &amp; Women)<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Two Subjects<\/strong>: English and General Knowledge<\/li><li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 2 hours each<\/li><li><strong>Marks<\/strong>: 100 marks each<\/li><li><strong>Total<\/strong>: 200 marks<\/li><li><strong>No Maths<\/strong>: Yep, OTA candidates don\u2019t need give maths exam Lucky.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Mode of Examination<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Objective-type questions (MCQs)<\/li><li>Test papers are bilingual\u2014English &amp; Hindi (except for the English paper, obviously)<\/li><li>Calculators? Big no. only pen and paper.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>English<\/strong>: Tests grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and your overall grasp of the language<\/li><li><strong>General Knowledge<\/strong>: Current affairs, history, geography, and general science. Stay updated<\/li><li><strong>Elementary Mathematics<\/strong>: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, and statistics<\/li><\/ul><p>Quick tip: Time management is key. You\u2019ve only got 120 minutes per paper. Practice mock tests with a timer and get used to the speed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34c4673e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34c4673e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CDS 2 Syllabus 2025<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6674e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6674e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re serious about cracking this exam, then knowing the <strong>CDS 2 2025 Syllabus<\/strong> inside-out is a really important. The <strong>CDS 2 2025 Notification <\/strong>everything is mentioned so you don\u2019t do the guesswork here\u2014everything\u2019s laid out crystal clear:<\/p><ol><li><strong> English<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li><strong>Spotting Errors<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Sentence Improvement<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Reading Comprehension<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Synonyms\/Antonyms<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Ordering of Sentences and Parts<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Fill in the Blanks<\/strong><\/li><li>Focus here is on your understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and ability to structure ideas logically. Clear your basics.<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong> General Knowledge<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li><strong>Current Affairs (national &amp; international)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>History of India (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Geography (Physical, Political, Economic)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Indian Polity<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Economy and Budgeting<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Science and Technology<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Defence-related Updates<\/strong><\/li><li>Don\u2019t skip newspapers, monthly magazines like Pratiyogita Darpan, and static GK\u2014this section&#8217;s a mixed bag.<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong> Elementary Mathematics (Only for IMA, INA, AFA aspirants)<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li><strong>Arithmetic<\/strong>: Number system, averages, percentage, profit &amp; loss, time &amp; distance, time &amp; work<\/li><li><strong>Algebra<\/strong>: Simple equations, quadratic equations, linear equations<\/li><li><strong>Geometry<\/strong>: Lines, angles, triangles, circles, polygons<\/li><li><strong>Mensuration<\/strong>: Areas and volumes of simple figures (cube, cylinder, sphere, etc.)<\/li><li><strong>Statistics<\/strong>: Mean, median, mode, pie charts, bar graphs<\/li><li>Basically, it\u2019s 10th standard math\u2014nothing too scary, but defenitely needs practice<\/li><\/ul><p>Don\u2019t try to memorize the entire book. Focus on building clarity with concepts. Practicing <a href=\"https:\/\/nddacademy.com\/blogs\/cds-previous-year-question-papers-2015-2024\/\">previous year papers<\/a> and mock tests? That\u2019s your secret sauce.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5fbc7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f5fbc7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Apply Online for CDS 2 2025<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7de03957 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7de03957\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You need to head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/upsconline.nic.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upsconline.nic.in<\/a>. Once you&#8217;re there:<\/p><ol><li>Hit the<strong> CDS 2 2025 link<\/strong> under active exams.<\/li><li>Register if you&#8217;re a newbie, or just log in if you&#8217;ve been here before.<\/li><li>Fill up Part I &amp; Part II of the form.<\/li><li>Upload that fresh photo (clicked in the last 10 days) with your name and date on it.<\/li><li>Fill you details\u2014Aadhar, Voter ID, PAN, whatever works.<\/li><\/ol><p>Some things that you must keep in mind don\u2019t rush. That\u2019s where most people mess up. Typos, missed uploads, or selecting the wrong academy preference\u2014it happens more than you\u2019d think.<\/p><p><strong>Payment<\/strong>: You can pay using SBI Challan, Debit\/Credit Cards, UPI, or Net Banking. Just remember that cash mode closes a day before the deadline.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8b602d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8b602d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CDS 2 Application Fees 2025<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d152e1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d152e1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now let\u2019s talk about the exam fees. The cost to apply for CDS 2 2025 exam is Just <strong>Rs. 200<\/strong>. Yeah, that\u2019s it.<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><strong>No fees<\/strong> for women and SC\/ST candidates<\/li><li>Can pay online or at an SBI branch.<\/li><li>Want go old school and pay in cash? Do it before the last day\u2014don\u2019t wait for last minute here.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-629ecdc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"629ecdc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CDS 2 Eligibility Criteria 2025<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c350c3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c350c3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let\u2019s get this straight. Not everyone can apply for CDS 2 2025 exam. Here&#8217;s what you need to know:<\/p><p>You must be <strong>a citizen of India<\/strong>, or fall under Nepalese\/Bhutanese\/Tibetan refugee categories.<\/p><p>Educationally, you\u2019ll need a degree. But it depends:<\/p><ul><li>For IMA &amp; OTA: Just a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/li><li>For INA: An engineering degree is a must.<\/li><li>For AFA: You need Physics &amp; Math at 10+2 and a graduate degree (or be an engineer).<\/li><\/ul><p>Age-wise:<\/p><ul><li>IMA\/INA: Born between 2nd Jan 2002 \u2013 1st Jan 2007<\/li><li>AFA: Born between 2nd Jan 2002 \u2013 1st Jan 2006 (extendable if you\u2019ve got a CPL)<\/li><li>OTA: 2nd Jan 2001 \u2013 1st Jan 2007<\/li><\/ul><p>Also, you need to be <strong>physically fit<\/strong>. There\u2019s a whole rulebook on this, but long story short: eat right, train right, and don\u2019t skip leg day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67fe2cbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67fe2cbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CDS 2 Selection Process 2025<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5957e09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5957e09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>CDS 2 2025 Notification is Out<\/strong> so now let us look into CDS 2 Selection Process 2025. Here&#8217;s how the exam process is:<\/p><ol><li><strong> Written Examination<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li>First step: crack the written test.<\/li><li>For IMA, INA, AFA: You face three papers (English, GK, Maths)<\/li><li>For OTA: Only English and GK<\/li><li>Each paper is for 100 marks, 2 hours long<\/li><li>Negative marking exists, so guess wisely<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong> SSB Interview<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Only those who clear the written test get a call from Service Selection Board (SSB)<\/li><li>SSB Interview is a <strong>2-stage process<\/strong>:<ul><li><strong>Stage I<\/strong>: Screening Test (includes OIR test + PPDT)<\/li><li><strong>Stage II<\/strong>: Psychology Tests, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Personal Interview, and Conference<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Entire thing spans 5 days, intense but super insightful<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong> Document Verification<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li>You need to show up with your originals\u2014degree, 10th certificate (for DOB), and ID<\/li><li>Provisional certificates work, but only till a deadline<\/li><li>If you lie, you\u2019re out. They\u2019re strict here<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong> Medical Examination<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Even if you top the SSB, you still need to clear the medicals<\/li><li>It checks everything from eyesight to fitness to internal health<\/li><li>Each academy has specific medical standards, especially AFA<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"5\"><li><strong> Final Merit List<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li>It\u2019s not just about marks; it\u2019s about your <strong>combined score from written + SSB<\/strong><\/li><li>Higher your total, better your chance at the academy you prefer<\/li><li>Oh, and vacancies matters too\u2014you might clear the exam but still miss out if seats are filled<\/li><\/ul><p>The selection process? Yes, it&#8217;s long. But it&#8217;s also fair. If you prepare smart and give your best, you got a solid chance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7565a3a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7565a3a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best CDS Coaching in Dehradun \u2013 NDDA<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-705d3f46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"705d3f46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re serious about clearing the <strong>CDS 2 2025 exam<\/strong>, you need the right guidance. And there\u2019s no better place to start your journey than <strong>Noval Doon Defence Academy (NDDA)<\/strong>\u2014the go-to destination for defence aspirants in Dehradun.<\/p><p>Why NDDA?<\/p><ul><li>Experienced faculty with defence backgrounds<\/li><li>Complete syllabus coverage, focused on CDS-specific strategies<\/li><li>Daily mock tests, doubt sessions &amp; personalized mentorship<\/li><li>SSB interview training with ex-armed forces officers<\/li><\/ul><p>Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nddacademy.com\/best-cds-coaching-in-dehradun\"><strong>Best CDS coaching in Dehradun<\/strong><\/a> and let us help you reach your goal. Whether it\u2019s brushing up your math basics, cracking those English passages, or tackling the SSB like a pro\u2014we\u2019ve got your back.<\/p><p>CDS dreams? Let\u2019s make it real, together, Contact us for free Consultation or any details you want.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-134fa4d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"134fa4d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67ba05f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67ba05f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Alright, if you\u2019ve made it this far\u2014give yourself a pat on the back. We&#8217;ve unpacked everything from the <strong>CDS 2 2025 Notification <\/strong>from eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, selection stages. This isn\u2019t just another exam\u2014it\u2019s your first step into the world of defence forces.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re preparing for the Indian Military Academy, the Naval front, flying with the Air Force, or taking charge at OTA\u2014each path is prestigious and powerful. But only if you show up prepared.<\/p><p>So, take this info seriously. Bookmark it. Re-read it. Build your prep strategy around it. And most importantly\u2014start. Don\u2019t wait for the \u201cperfect time.\u201d\u00a0 Let this be your sign. Go register, suit up (mentally, for now), and step into your mission with everything you\u2019ve got. Your future uniform is waiting.<\/p><p>Looking for guidance? Join NDDA \u2014 Dehradun\u2019s best CDS coaching institute. Let\u2019s make your CDS dream real.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76a84de1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76a84de1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs About CDS 2 2025 Exam<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7796e314 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"7796e314\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2001\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2001\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">1. What is the age limit for CDS 2 2025? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2001\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2001\"><p>It varies by academy:<\/p><ul><li>IMA\/INA: 19\u201324 years<\/li><li>AFA: 19\u201324 years (extendable for CPL holders)<\/li><li>OTA: 19\u201325 years<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2002\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2002\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">2. Is there negative marking in the CDS exam? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2002\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2002\"><p>Yes, 1\/3rd mark is deducted for every wrong answer.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2003\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2003\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">3. Can women apply for the CDS exam? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2003\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2003\"><p>Absolutely, Women can apply for the Officers\u2019 Training Academy (OTA) only.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2004\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2004\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">4. Is mathematics compulsory in CDS 2? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2004\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2004\"><p>Only if you\u2019re applying for IMA, INA, or AFA. OTA candidates do not need to attempt the Maths paper.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2005\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2005\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">5. What is the application fee for CDS 2 2025? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2005\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2005\"><p>\u20b9200 for general\/OBC candidates. No fee for SC\/ST and female candidates.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2006\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2006\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">6. Can I choose my preferred academy? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2006\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2006\"><p>Yes, but final allocation depends on your merit rank, choice, and vacancy availability.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2007\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2007\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">7. How many attempts are allowed in CDS? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2007\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2007\"><p>There\u2019s no limit on attempts as long as you meet the age and eligibility criteria.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2008\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2008\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">8. 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