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LATEST UPDATE
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the UPSC CMS 2026 Notification on its official website on 11 March 2026, as per the UPSC calendar. The online application process will be open from 11 March to 31 March 2026. The UPSC CMS 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on 2 August 2026 (Sunday). The examination will be conducted in two shifts in computer-based mode, followed by a Personality Test for candidates shortlisted for the next stage.
IMPORTANT DATES
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the UPSC CMS 2026 Notification on its official website on 11 March 2026, as per the UPSC calendar. The online application process will be open from 11 March to 31 March 2026. The UPSC CMS 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on 2 August 2026 (Sunday).
Events | Dates |
Notification Release Date | 11 March 2026 |
Start of Application process | 11 March 2026 |
Last Date of Submitting Application Form | 31 March 2026 |
Admit Card Release Date | To be notified |
Exam Date | 02 August 2026 |
Announcement of Result | To be notified |
Interview Date | To be notified |
VACANCY DETAILS
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is likely to publish the UPSC CMS 2026 notification on its official website. In the previous recruitment cycle (2025), the government announced 844 vacancies, with a detailed distribution across various reservation categories.
Post | No. of Vacancies |
Central Health Services (Medical Officer GDMO subcadre) | 226 |
Indian Railways (Assistant Divisional Medical Officer: ADMO) | 450 |
New Delhi Municipal Council (GDMO, Grade?II) | 09 |
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (GDMO, Grade?II) | 20 |
Total | 705 |
SALARY STRUCTURE
The UPSC CMS 2026 salary structure is considered highly competitive and attractive for medical professionals in India. The pay scale ranges from 56,100 to 1,77,100 per month, along with several allowances, benefits, and strong career advancement opportunities. Owing to this lucrative compensation, a large number of medical candidates are drawn to apply for the UPSC CMS Recruitment 2026. The post-wise salary details along with the pay matrix for UPSC CMS 2026 are provided in the table below.
Post Name and Organization | Salary |
Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways | INR 56100-177500/- Per Month |
Post of Assistant Medical Officer in the Indian Ordnance factories’ Health Service Under The Ministry of Defence | INR 56100-177500/- Per Month plus NPA |
General Duty Medical Officer in the New Delhi Municipal Council | INR 56,100 to INR 1,77,500/- per month plus restricted NPA |
GDMO (General Duty Medical Officer) Gr.II in East, North, and South Delhi Municipal Corporation | INR 56,100/- per month |
HOW TO APPLY
The UPSC CMS Application Form 2026 can be filled out online through the official website of the Union Public Service Commission. The complete application process is explained below:
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Access the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal through the Official Website.
Step 2: Choose the Examination
From the list of available examinations, select Combined Medical Services Examination and click on the Apply Now option.
Step 3: Read the Instructions Carefully
Carefully review all the instructions related to filling out the online application form and then click on the Next button.
Step 4: Registration
You will be redirected to the registration page. Click on New Registration and complete the registration process by entering the required personal and educational details.
Step 5: Fill the Application Form
Log in using your credentials and fill out the UPSC CMS Application Form. Enter all necessary personal, educational, and professional details. Ensure that both Part I and Part II of the application form are completed correctly.
Step 6: Upload Required Documents
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and photo ID proof in the prescribed format.
Step 7: Pay the Application Fee
Pay the applicable application fee according to your category using the available payment modes.
Category | Application Fee |
UR/OBC Candidates | Rs. 200/- |
Female/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates | Exempted |
Step 8: Final Submission
Submit the UPSC CMS online application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
EXAM CENTERS
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the UPSC CMS 2026 Notification on its official website. The UPSC CMS Exam Centre details are clearly mentioned on the candidates’ CMS admit cards, along with the complete address and important exam-day instructions. For the last year, UPSC has notified a total of 41 examination centres, from which candidates must select their preferred centre while applying. Candidates can refer to the list below to check the available UPSC CMS exam centres.
Exam Centres | ||
AGARTALA | JAIPUR | SHILLONG |
AHMEDABAD | JAMMU | SHIMLA |
AIZWAL | JORHAT | SRINAGAR |
BAREILLY | KOCHI | THIRUVANATHAPURAM |
BENGALURU | KOHIMA | TIRUPATI |
BHOPAL | KOLKATA | UDAIPUR |
CHANDIGARH | LUCKNOW | IMPHAL |
CHENNAI | MADURAI | ITANAGAR |
CUTTACK | MUMBAI | SAMBALPUR |
DEHRADUN | PATNA | RANCHI |
DELHI | PORT BLAIR | RAIPUR |
DHARWAD | PRAYAGRAJ | HYDERABAD |
DISPUR | IMPHAL | NAGPUR |
GANGTOK | PANAJI (GOA) | VISHAKHAPATNAM |
ADMIT CARD
UPSC CMS Admit Card will be released shortly before the exam. Candidates can follow the below steps to download UPSC CMS 2026 Admit Card:
- Visit the official website of UPSC.
- Click on the Admit Card link available on the Home page of the website.
- Read the instructions given on the page and click on the Yes button.
- Select any of the given two options – By Registration ID or By Roll Number.
- Enter registration ID and date of birth (if ‘By Registration ID’ is selected) or roll number and date of birth (if ‘By Roll Number’ is selected).
- Click on the Submit button.
- Download the UPSC admit card and take two printouts for the exam day.
EXAM RESULT
UPSC CMS Result will be declared shortly after the release of the answer key. Candidates can follow the below steps to download the Result:
- Visit the official website upsc.gov.in
- Click on the exam result appearing in the “What’s New” section.
- A new page will appear showing the PDF link of the UPSC result.
- Click on the link given under the “Documents” column, the UPSC result pdf will open.
- Search the roll number or name (in case of final result).
- Download the UPSC result pdf for future reference.
OVERVIEW
UPSC conduct the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) to recruit medical graduates for positions in various Central Government Organizations and Services. The Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) is held in line with the norms issued in the Gazette of India by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The selection is done on the basis of candidates’ performance in the written examination and personality test.
Post and Organisation | Responsibilities |
Assistant Divisional Medical | Has to serve for 4 or more years in any Defence services or services connected to the Defence of India. Has to attend indoor wards and outpatient departments regularly. Has to perform the physical examinations of candidates as well as employees already in service. Has to undertake measures for family planning and sanitation in the jurisdiction. Has to be responsible for the duties of the Hospital Health Unit Staff. Has to report to the CMS/Addl.CMS/MS in charge. |
Assistant Medical Officer in the | Has to attend indoor wards, outpatient departments and emergencies regularly. Has to perform the physical examinations of candidates as well as employees already in service. Has to cater to the occupational health service. Has to organise and supervise all the work related to medical aids, housekeeping as well as security. Has to maintain the medical equipment and other instruments. Has to ensure proper waste disposal, mainly of biomedical waste. Has to report to the Medical Officer-In-Charge. |
General Duty Medical Officer in the | Has to review all medical records and test results for proper diagnosis of any patient’s disease. Has the power to request further information on patients by ordering additional medical tests to be conducted or by contacting the previous healthcare professional involved with the patient. Has to conduct research and stay updated regarding new advancements in medical science. Has to plan and execute medical aid. Has to create revised programs by reviewing existing medical services and programs. Has to maintain all the documents carefully for posterity. |
Junior Scale Post in the Central Health Service | Are generally hired temporarily, but might become permanent. Has to attend indoor wards, outpatient departments and emergencies regularly. Has to conduct medical tests and look after the administration. |
Highlights 2026
Particulars | Details |
Exam Full Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) |
Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Admission Purpose | To recruit Medical Officer in UPSC |
Exam Level | National |
Exam Date | August 02, 2026 |
Official Website |
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for the UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2026 is conducted in two main stages, as explained below:
Stage 1: Written Examination
The Written Examination is the first and most crucial stage of the selection process. It is conducted in online (Computer-Based Test) mode and consists of objective-type questions.
Paper I
Subjects: General Medicine and Paediatrics
Mode: Objective (MCQs)
Candidates must qualify Paper I to be eligible for Paper II.
Those who fail to clear Paper I are not allowed to appear for Paper II.
Paper II
Subjects: Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and Preventive & Social Medicine
Mode: Objective (MCQs)
Only candidates who qualify Paper I can attempt Paper II.
Candidates who successfully clear both Paper I and Paper II are shortlisted for the next stage.
Stage 2: Interview-cum-Personality Test
Candidates shortlisted from the written examination are called for the Personality Test conducted by UPSC.
The interview assesses:
General knowledge
Academic understanding
Clinical acumen
Communication skills
Overall personality and suitability for medical services
The Personality Test carries separate weightage, which is added to the written exam marks.
Final Merit List
The final merit list is prepared based on the combined marks of the Written Examination and the Personality Test.
Candidates are recommended for appointment according to their rank, preferences, and availability of vacancies.
EXAM SYLLABUS
According to the official UPSC Combined Medical Services syllabus, Paper I covers topics from General Medicine and Paediatrics, while Paper II includes subjects such as Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and Preventive & Social Medicine. As the UPSC CMS 2026 exam date has already been announced, candidates are advised to carefully review the detailed syllabus for each subject and begin their preparation accordingly.
UPSC COMBINED MEDICAL SERVICES EXAMINATION (CMSE)
The syllabus for UPSC CMSE Paper I and Paper II is given below:-
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Paper I: General Medicine | General Medicine | 96 Q |
Cardiology | ||
Respiratory diseases | ||
Gastrointestinal | ||
Genito-urinary | ||
Neurology | ||
Haematology | ||
Endocrinology | ||
Metabolic disorders | ||
Infections/Communicable Diseases: Virus, Rickets, Bacterial, Spirochetal, Protozoan, Metazoan, Fungus. | ||
Nutrition/Growth | ||
Diseases of the skin (Dermatology) | ||
Musculoskeletal System | ||
Psychiatry | ||
General | ||
Emergency Medicine | ||
Common Poisoning | ||
Snakebite | ||
Tropical Medicine | ||
Critical Care Medicine | ||
Emphasis on medical procedures | ||
Patho physiological basis of diseases | ||
Vaccines preventable diseases and Nonvaccine preventable diseases | ||
Vitamin deficiency diseases | ||
In psychiatry include – Depression, psychosis, anxiety, bipolar diseases, and Schizophrenia | ||
Pediatrics | 24 Q | |
Common childhood emergencies | ||
Basic newborn care | ||
Normal developmental milestones | ||
Accidents and poisonings in children | ||
Recognizing children with special needs and management | ||
National programs related to child health | ||
Paper-II: Surgery | Surgery | 40 Q |
General Surgery: Wounds, Infections, Tumours, Lymphatic, Blood vessels, Cysts/sinuses, Head and neck, Breast. | ||
Alimentary tract: Oesophagus, Stomach, Intestines, Anus, Developmental, Liver, Bile, Pancreas etc. | ||
Urological Surgery | ||
Neuro Surgery | ||
Otorhinolaryngology E.N.T. | ||
Thoracic surgery | ||
Orthopaedic surgery | ||
Ophthalmology | ||
Anaesthesiology | ||
Traumatology | ||
Diagnosis and management of common surgical ailments | ||
Pre-operative and post-operative care of surgical patients | ||
Medico legal and ethical issues of surgery | ||
Wound healing | ||
Fluid and electrolyte management in surgery | ||
Shock pathophysiology and management | ||
Gynaecology & Obstetrics | 40 Q | |
Obstetrics | ||
Gynaecology | ||
Family Planning | ||
Preventive & Social Medicine | 40 Q | |
Social and Community Medicine | ||
Concept of Health, Disease and Preventive Medicine | ||
Health Administration and Planning | ||
General Epidemiology | ||
Demography and Health Statistics | ||
Communicable Diseases | ||
Environmental Health | ||
Nutrition and Health | ||
Non-communicable diseases | ||
Occupational Health | ||
Genetics and Health | ||
International Health | ||
Medical Sociology and Health Education | ||
Maternal and Child Health | ||
National Programmes | ||
Management of common health problems | ||
Ability to monitor national health programs | ||
Knowledge of maternal and child wellness | ||
Ability to recognize, investigate, report, plan and manage community health problems including malnutrition and emergencies |
NOTE:- Both the Papers of the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) will be of MBBS standard.
EXAM PATTERN
The Written Examination is the first stage of the UPSC CMS selection process. It is conducted as an online, objective-type test. Candidates must qualify Part I to be eligible to appear for Part II of the examination. Those who fail to clear Part I will not be permitted to take Part II. The written examination consists of two papers under Paper I.
PART – I
The candidates will take the written examination in two Papers, each Paper carrying a maximum of 250 marks. Each Paper will be of two hours duration.
The section-wise distribution of marks is given below:-
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Computer Based Written Test | Paper-I: | 96 Q | 250 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Paper-I: | 24 Q | |||
Paper-II: | 40 Q | 250 Marks | 120 Minutes | |
Paper-II: | 40 Q | |||
Paper-II: | 40 Q | |||
Total | 240 Q | 500 Marks | 240 Minutes |
Mode of Examination
The Examination shall be held as Computer-based Test. The questions in both Paper I & Paper II shall be objective Multiple choice Type.
Medium of Examination
The question Papers (Test Booklets) will be set in English only.
Marking Scheme
There will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the objective type question papers:
1. There are four alternatives for the answers to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
2. If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be the same penalty as above for that question.
3. If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
Personality Test (Part II)
1. Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for an Interview/ Personality Test to be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.
2. The Interview/ Personality Test will carry 100 marks.
3. The Interview for Personality Test will be intended to serve as a supplement to the written examination for testing the General Knowledge and ability of the candidates in the fields of their academic study and also in the nature of a personality test to assess the candidate’s intellectual curiosity, critical powers of assimilation, balance of judgement and alertness of mind, ability for social cohesion, integrity of character, initiative and capability for leadership.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates willing to apply for UPSC CMSE are required to fulfill certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The criteria for eligibility UPSC CMSE are decided by the conduction body itself.
The candidate’s eligibility for UPSC CMSE Examination is based on the fulfillment of the following conditions:-
1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications
4. Physical & Medical Standards
Nationality
A candidate must be either:
1. a Citizen of India, or
2. a subject of Nepal, or
3. a subject of Bhutan, or
4. a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st of January 1962 to permanently settle in India. or
5. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or Vietnam to permanently settle in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) and (5) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.
Age Limit & Relaxations
A candidate must be minimum 21 Years & maximum 32 Years of age.
Age Relaxation
Categories | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST | 5 Years |
OBC | 3 Years |
Defence Services Personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 Years |
Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service as of 1st August and have been released | 5 Years |
Visually challenged/hearing impaired/physically challenged candidates | 10 Years |
Note :- For Junior Time Scale Posts in Central Health Services, the upper age limit must not exceed 35 (thirty-five years) on the aforesaid cut-off date.
Educational Qualification
1. For admission to the examination, a candidate should have passed the written and practical parts of the final M.B.B.S. Examination.
2. A candidate who has appeared or has yet to appear at the final M.B.B.S. the examination may also apply. Such candidates will be admitted to the examination if otherwise eligible, but the admission would be deemed to be provisional and subject to cancellation if they do not produce proof of having passed the written and practical part of the final M.B.B.S. Examination along with the detailed application which will be required to be submitted to the Commission by the candidates who qualify on the result of the Computer-based examination.
3. A candidate who has yet to complete the compulsory rotating internship is educationally eligible for admission to the examination but on selection, he/she will be appointed only after he/she has completed the compulsory rotating internship.
Physical & Medical Standards
The applying contenders must be physically and medically fit as per the physical/medical standards for the Combined Medical Services Examination.
IMPORTANT DATES
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the UPSC CMS 2026 Notification on its official website on 11 March 2026, as per the UPSC calendar. The online application process will be open from 11 March to 31 March 2026. The UPSC CMS 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on 2 August 2026 (Sunday).
Events | Dates |
Notification Release Date | 11 March 2026 |
Start of Application process | 11 March 2026 |
Last Date of Submitting Application Form | 31 March 2026 |
Admit Card Release Date | To be notified |
Exam Date | 02 August 2026 |
Announcement of Result | To be notified |
Interview Date | To be notified |