UPSC Announces CDS-II 2025 Exam Schedule and ESE Prelims Results

CDS-II 2025 Exam Schedule Released

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has unveiled the timetable for the Combined Defence Services (CDS-II) examination for 2025. The exam is set to take place on September 14, with three distinct shifts: from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

This examination aims to fill a total of 453 positions, with applications accepted until June 20, 2025.

View the CDS II exam schedule for 2025 here.

ESE Prelims 2025 Results Announced

In another update, the UPSC has released the results for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Prelims 2025 on its official site. Candidates who have been shortlisted are required to take the Main examination, which is scheduled for August 10, 2025. The Preliminary exam was held on June 8, 2025, and the Commission is looking to fill 457 vacancies.

Access the ESE Prelims result for 2025 directly here.

For further information, candidates should visit the official UPSC website here.