Combined Defence Services (CDS)

CDS 2025 application process will be carried out online at the official website of UPSC, i.e., upsconline.nic.in. The registration process for the CDS exam is similar to that of the NDA exam. Students need to register online at the OTR portal. UPSC also provides the opportunity to do the form correction post-completion of registration process for a period of 7 days. Students should properly register with his/ her details such as name, gender, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, etc. CDS 2025 application fee is set as INR 200 for only General/ OBC categories. The application fee is non-refundable and can be paid via cash in any SBI branch or via Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment/ Net Banking.

How to Apply for CDS 2025 Exam?

Students must register at the portal, upsconline.nic.in. The steps to be followed for filling out CDS 2025 examination have been detailed below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC, viz., upsconline.nic.in

Step 2: Navigate to the “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examination of UPSC and Online Application” option.

Step 3: Click on the ‘OTR’ option, and enter details, such as name, gender, date of birth, parents’ names, minority status, mobile number, email ID, and class 10th roll number. Verify all the details once filled properly.

Step 4: Answer any two security questions, enter the security captcha, and hit the ‘Submit’ option. Create a strong password.

Step 5: Next, log in with either email ID/ mobile number/ registration ID. Enter OTP or password, and fill in the captcha.

Step 6: Provide personal, and academic details, test city preferences, and upload a photograph, and signature.

Step 7: Payment of CDS 2025 examination application fees.

CDS 2025 Application Fees

The registration fees are only set for the General category candidates. All the female and SC/ST candidates are exempted from paying CDS application fees. Students can pay the registration fees via cash/ Visa/ Mastercard/ RuPay/ Credit or Debit Card/ UPI/ Internet Banking.

CDS 2025 Photo Size Guidelines

The image uploading guidelines to be kept in mind while filling out the CDS application form are as follows:

Details to be Filled in CDS 2025 Application Form

Candidates must carefully fill in the below-mentioned details while filling out CDS 2025 application form:

1. Student’s Name
2. Mother’s Name
3. Father’s Name
4. Gender
5. Minority Status
6. Mobile Number
7. Alternate Contact Number
8. Email ID
9. Alternate Email ID
10. Class 10th Board Exam Roll Number
11. Class 10th Board Exam Marksheet and Certificate
12. Scanned Photograph and Signature
13. Any of Photo Identity Proofs