UPSC CMS recruits medical officers and related posts through a computer-based examination and personality test.
CategoryMedical
TypeRecruitment
Conducting authorityUnion Public Service Commission
Department / parent organisationGovernment of India medical services
Qualification levelProfessional
Exam modeCBT
UPSC CMSUPSC Combined Medical Servicesmedicalrecruitmentnational examUnion Public Service Commission
Editorial update
UPSC notified Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 on 11 March 2026; written result was uploaded on 1 September 2026.
UPSC notified Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 on 11 March 2026; written result was uploaded on 1 September 2026.
Latest Updates
UPSC notified Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 on 11 March 2026; written result was uploaded on 1 September 2026.
| Date | Event | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | CMS 2026 notification | upsc.gov.in |
| 02 Aug 2026 | CMS 2026 examination date | upsc.gov.in |
| 01 Sep 2026 | Written result uploaded | upsc.gov.in |
Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSC CMS |
| Full Form | Combined Medical Services Examination |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Category | UPSC recruitment examination |
| Purpose | Recruitment for medical officer and related medical service posts |
| Frequency | Usually annual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline written papers and/or computer-based examination as notified |
| Question Type | Objective, descriptive and/or interview stages as notified |
| Exam Stages/Tiers | Computer-based examination, Personality Test, Document/medical verification as applicable, Final merit |
| Exam Duration | One day computer-based examination |
| Total Marks | Computer-based examination and personality test as notified |
| Negative Marking | Objective computer-based papers carry negative marking as per UPSC instructions. |
| Languages/Medium | English and Hindi or other notified language rules depending on paper |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
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| Event | Status / Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Application last date | 31 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm |
| Exam date | 02 Aug 2026 |
| Written result | 01 Sep 2026 |
Eligibility
- MBBS qualification or eligibility conditions as notified by UPSC.
- Age and relaxation follow the current notice.
- Candidates must satisfy medical registration and post-specific requirements where applicable.
Exam Pattern
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| Stage / Tier | Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Question type | Negative marking | Qualifying / merit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT Paper I | General medicine and paediatrics | Objective | As notified | As notified | Objective MCQ | Applies | Merit |
| CBT Paper II | Surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics, preventive and social medicine | Objective | As notified | As notified | Objective MCQ | Applies | Merit |
| Personality Test | Interview | Not applicable | As notified | Interview | Interview | Not applicable | Final merit |
Syllabus
Paper I
- General medicine and paediatrics
Paper II
- Surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics, preventive and social medicine
Application, Admit Card, Answer Key and Result
Application process
- Register or sign in only on the official application portal.
- Complete the application form, upload required documents, preview carefully and pay the notified fee where applicable.
- Use correction windows only when the official authority opens them.
- Save the application confirmation and official payment acknowledgement.
Admit card
- Download the admit card from the official portal when released.
- Check name, exam city, reporting time, photograph, signature and instructions.
- Carry the printed admit card, valid photo identity proof and any documents listed in the notice.
Answer key
- Use only the provisional and final answer key process published by the exam authority.
- Submit objections, if allowed, within the official window and with the required fee or proof.
- Final scores are based on the authoritys final answer key and normalization rules where applicable.
Result
- Results may be issued as scorecards, roll-number lists, merit lists or stage-wise shortlists.
- Qualified candidates should follow the next stage instructions exactly as published.
- Cutoff and marks should be treated as official only when published by the authority.
Selection Process
- Computer-based examination
- Personality Test
- Document/medical verification as applicable
- Final merit
Posts, Services or Courses
- Medical officer and related posts/services listed in the CMS notification.
Preparation Strategy
- Revise clinical basics through official syllabus heads.
- Practise objective medical questions under time limits.
- Follow official result and interview notices after the CBT.
MCQ, Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers
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| Product area | Current state |
|---|---|
| MCQ practice | Exam entity is mapped for future MCQ classification; no dedicated verified SaralStudy MCQ set is claimed. |
| Mock tests | No live verified SaralStudy mock test is enabled for this exam yet. |
| Previous-year papers | UPSC publishes previous-year question papers for many examinations on its official website. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPSC CMS?
UPSC CMS is recruitment for medical officer and related medical service posts.
Who conducts UPSC CMS?
UPSC CMS is conducted by Union Public Service Commission.
How often is UPSC CMS held?
The usual frequency is usually annual, subject to official notification.
What is the selection process?
The selection process includes Computer-based examination, Personality Test, Document/medical verification as applicable, Final merit.
Is there negative marking?
Objective computer-based papers carry negative marking as per UPSC instructions.
Where should I check official updates?
Use the official source links listed on this page before acting on dates, fees, vacancies or application instructions.
Are SaralStudy MCQs available for this exam?
Exam entity is mapped for future MCQ classification; no dedicated verified SaralStudy MCQ set is claimed.
Are SaralStudy mock tests available for this exam?
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Official Source References
Last verified: 2026-09-08. Content year: 2026.
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