Exam Time Table- UPSC released the timetable of CDS 2 exam, know the complete schedule of the exam

Friends, are you one of those youth who have applied for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Combined Defense Services (CDS) Examination II, 2025 and are now waiting for the exam timetable, then there is good news for you because the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the complete schedule of the examination, candidates can now download the complete schedule by visiting the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in.

CDS II 2025 exam will be conducted on 14 September 2025 across the country. This exam is an important opportunity for candidates wishing to join the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force as an officer.

Important Details of CDS II Exam 2025

Exam Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025

Total Vacancies: 453 Posts

Last Date of Application: Closed on 20 June 2025

Exam Conducting Body: UPSC

Paper-wise Exam Timings

The exam will be conducted in three shifts, with each paper being of 2 hours duration:

Subject Timings

English 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

General Knowledge 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Elementary Mathematics 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

How to Check UPSC CDS II 2025 Exam Schedule:

Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in

Go to the ‘What’s New’ section on the homepage

Click on the link titled ‘Exam Schedule: Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025’

The PDF timetable will appear on the screen

Schedule for reference Download and Print

Direct Recruitment through CDS Exam

Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun

Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala

Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad

Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai (for both men and women)