UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026

India’s Premier Medical Recruitment Examination for Central Government Services

The UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 is one of the most prestigious competitive examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment of Medical Officers in various Central Government departments and healthcare organizations.

Every year, thousands of MBBS graduates compete for highly respected government medical positions offering excellent salary, job security, administrative exposure, and long-term career growth.

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UPSC CMS 2026 Vacancy Details

Total Expected Vacancies: 1,358 Posts

Category–I

Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service (CHS)

Date of Notification	11/03/2026
Date of Commencement of Examination	02/08/2026
Telegram Channel	Click Here
Last Date for Receipt of Applications	31/03/2026 – 6:00pm
Syllabus	Link
Download Notification	Notice (563.39 KB)

Post Name	Vacancies
Medical Officers Grade (Central Health Service)	864

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Category–II

Post Name	Vacancies
Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (Railways)	450
General Duty Medical Officer (NDMC)	14
General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II (MCD)	30

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Why UPSC CMS is One of the Best Career Options for Doctors

Government Prestige & Stability

Work under the Government of India in highly respected healthcare services with long-term career stability and structured promotions.

Attractive Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates receive:

• Competitive salary package
• Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA)
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Medical benefits
• Pension & retirement benefits
• Government accommodation (as per eligibility)

Work-Life Balance

Compared to many private sector roles, UPSC CMS services often provide better work-life balance and structured working conditions.

Diverse Career Opportunities

Selected doctors may serve in:

• Central Health Service (CHS)
• Indian Railways Health Services
• Municipal Healthcare Services
• Urban Public Health Departments
• Administrative & Public Health Roles

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UPSC CMS 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

• Passed the written and practical parts of the final MBBS Examination, OR
• Appeared/appearing in final MBBS examination (subject to conditions prescribed by UPSC)

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: Generally 32 years
• Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules.

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UPSC CMS 2026 Exam Pattern

Component	Marks
Paper-I	250
Paper-II	250
Personality Test	100
Total	600

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Subjects Important for UPSC CMS Preparation

• Medicine
• Surgery
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Pediatrics
• Preventive & Social Medicine (PSM)
• Pharmacology
• Pathology
• Microbiology
• Anatomy
• Physiology

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Who Should Apply for UPSC CMS 2026?

This examination is ideal for:

• MBBS Final Year Students
• MBBS Interns
• Fresh MBBS Graduates
• Doctors preparing for Government Medical Services
• Candidates seeking stable and prestigious medical careers

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Start Your UPSC CMS 2026 Journey Today

Begin your preparation early with structured guidance, high-yield content, and strategic mentorship to maximize your selection chances.

Document Type Previous year 2025	PYQs
Question Paper	General Medicine and Pediatrics,  Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine
Written Result	WR-CMSE-2025-RollList-Engl-040925.pdf
Cut-off Marks	CMSE_2025_CutOffMks_Eng_26122025.pdf
Marks of Recommended Candidates	CMSE_2025_MksRecoCandi_Eng_30122025.pdf
Final Result	FR_CMSE_2025_Eng_24122025R.pdf

Date of Notification 2025	19/02/2025
Date of Commencement of Examination	20/07/2025
Duration of Examination	One Day
Last Date for Receipt of Applications	11/03/2025 – 6:00pm
Date of Upload	19/02/2025
Download Notification	Notice (736.02 KB) Instructions (518.25 KB)