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UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination Guide
Combined Medical Services Examination
2026 examination cycle · UPSC
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
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Exam date
2 August 2026
Vacancies
1,358 tentative
Qualification
Final MBBS written and practical parts
CBT marks
500
Personality Test
100 marks
Wrong answer penalty
One-third
2026 cycle tracker
- Notification11 March 2026
- ApplicationsClosed 31 March
- Admit card/press note24 July
- Computer-based exam2 AugustYou are here
- Written resultAwaited
- Personality Test/final resultAwaited
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About UPSC CMS
What is UPSC CMS?
CMS recruits medical officers to Central Health Service, Railways, NDMC and MCD posts listed in the notice.
The 2026 notice totals 1,358 tentative vacancies: 864 CHS Medical Officers, 450 Railway ADMOs, 14 NDMC GDMOs and 30 MCD GDMO Grade-II posts.
Latest UPSC CMS Updates
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UPSC CMS at a Glance
Key exam details
- Full name
- Combined Medical Services Examination
- Conducting body
- UPSC
- Student level
- Job
- Purpose / area
- Medical Sciences
- Selection format
- CBT (2 papers) + Personality Test
- Coverage
- National
- Current catalog status
- Active
UPSC CMS 2026 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
- Notificationpublished11 March 2026
- Application deadlineclosed31 March 2026, 6:00 PM
- Computer-based examinationscheduled2 August 2026
UPSC CMS Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
The 2026 application was submitted through UPSC's online portal with the required MBBS and category claims.
Written-qualified candidates must complete the interview-stage update window and document requirements notified by UPSC.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Non-exempt candidates | ₹200 |
| Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates | Exempt |
UPSC CMS Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Medical qualification
MBBS
- Must have passed the written and practical parts of the final MBBS examination; provisionally eligible appearing candidates are governed by the notice.
Age
Below 32 years
- Measured on 1 August 2026, with the higher notified limit for CHS Medical Officer posts and category relaxations.
Internship
Required before appointment
- A candidate who has not completed the compulsory rotating internship may sit the examination but cannot be appointed until completion.
CMS 2026 admit card
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The official e-admit-card press note was uploaded on 24 July 2026.
Use UPSC's portal and follow exam-day instructions.
UPSC CMS Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- Part IComputer-based examination: two 250-mark papers
- Part IIPersonality Test: 100 marks for written-qualified candidates
- AllocationFinal merit, eligibility, medical fitness, preferences and vacancies
CMS computer-based examination
| Paper | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine and Paediatrics | 2 hours | 250 |
| Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine | 2 hours | 250 |
- Each paper has 120 objective questions; one-third negative marking applies.
Final stage
| Component | Marks | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Personality Test | 100 | General knowledge, ability and suitability for service |
UPSC CMS Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
Paper I
General medicine including cardiology, respiratory, gastro-intestinal, neurology, haematology, endocrinology, infections and paediatrics.
Paper II surgery section
General surgery, urological, neuro, ENT, ophthalmology, anaesthesia, trauma and orthopaedics.
Paper II OBG and community medicine
Obstetrics, gynaecology, family planning, preventive and social medicine topics specified in the notice.
CMS 2026 answer key
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No official final key was documented as of verification.
Use the UPSC answer-key archive after release.
CMS 2026 result
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Written result awaited as of 2 August 2026.
Qualified candidates proceed to Personality Test.
CMS 2026 cut-off
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: 2026 cut-off not yet published.
Use UPSC's archive after cycle completion.
UPSC CMS Previous Question Papers
Official question-paper resources
UPSC CMS Frequently Asked Questions
When is CMS 2026?
The computer-based examination is scheduled for 2 August 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
The notice lists 1,358 tentative vacancies.
Can a final-year MBBS candidate apply?
The notice permits specified appearing candidates provisionally, but proof requirements must be met later.
Must internship be complete before the exam?
Not necessarily, but compulsory rotating internship must be completed before appointment.
How many CBT papers are there?
Two papers of 250 marks each.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, one-third of the marks assigned to a question for a wrong answer.
How much is the Personality Test worth?
100 marks.
Are vacancies final?
No; the 1,358 figure is tentative and liable to alteration.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
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