The Union Public Service Commission has published the examination schedule for the UPSC CDS II examination in 2025. Candidates who are set to take the Combined Defense Service (II) Examination can view the timetable on the official website at upsc.gov.in.
According to the timetable, the CDS II exam is planned to take place on September 14, 2025. The examination will occur in three separate shifts, each lasting two hours.
The timings for each paper are as follows:
English – 9 AM to 11 AM
General Knowledge – 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
Elementary Mathematics – 4 PM to 6 PM.
It is important to note that the application window for the UPSC CDS II closed on June 20, 2025. The UPSC intends to fill 453 positions through the Combined Defence Service examination.
UPSC CDS II Exam Schedule: Instructions for Checking
Candidates can access the CDS II exam timetable by following the steps outlined below:
- Visit the official website at upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, navigate to the What’s New section.
- Click on the link labeled, “Examination Time Table: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025.”
- The timetable PDF will appear on your screen.
- Download the timetable and retain a printout for future reference.
For additional information, candidates are encouraged to visit the official UPSC website.
