Upsc Cms

Name Of The Post

UPSC Combined Medical ServicesUpcoming

Last Updated

14th June 2026

Importance of the Post

The UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination is a key recruitment process for medical graduates seeking government service as medical officers. It offers a stable and respected career path in public health, with opportunities for advancement and service in various central government organizations. The exam is highly regarded for its competitive selection and career security.

Highlighted Information

Apply for UPSC CMS 2026 recruitment; 1358 medical officer positions available

Short Information

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination for 2026 to fill 1358 medical officer positions across various government departments. Candidates who have completed both the written and practical components of their final M.B.B.S. examination, or are awaiting results, are eligible to apply. The application process concluded on 31 March 2026. The exam date and related details, including timing, shift, and reporting instructions, are available through the official notification. Selection involves a written examination followed by a personality test. Applicants must ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and bring proof of qualification to the personality test if they are provisionally eligible.

UPSC Combined Medical Services Syllabus

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Quick Information

Department

Recruitment notification issued by Union Public Service Commission.

Stage Level

Held at the National level, applicants from this scope are eligible.

Job Type

Permanent role offered for selected candidates.

Exam Mode

Examination conducted: Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Eligibility extends to All applicants.

Eligibility

Other Qualification

Candidates who have appeared for the final M.B.B.S. examination but have not yet received their results may apply, provided they can show proof of passing before the personality test.

Vacancy

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Detail

Post Name	Total Post
Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical officers Sub Cadre of Central Health ServiceMedical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical officers Sub Cadre of Central Health Service	864864
Assistant Division Medical Officer ADMO in RailwayAssistant Division Medical Officer ADMO in Railway	450450
General Duty Medical Officer GDMO Grade II in NDMSGeneral Duty Medical Officer GDMO Grade II in NDMS

Common Information

Faq

Pairs: Question Answer
When will the UPSC CMS Exam 2026 be conducted?When will the UPSC CMS Exam 2026 be conducted? The examination date has announced officially by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)The examination date has announced officially by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Where can I check the UPSC CMS Exam Date notice?Where can I check the UPSC CMS Exam Date notice? You can check it in the “Examinations” or “What’s New” section on the UPSC websiteYou can check it in the “Examinations” or “What’s New” section on the UPSC website

Question	Answer
When will the UPSC CMS Exam 2026 be conducted?When will the UPSC CMS Exam 2026 be conducted?	The examination date has announced officially by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)The examination date has announced officially by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Where can I check the UPSC CMS Exam Date notice?Where can I check the UPSC CMS Exam Date notice?	You can check it in the “Examinations” or “What’s New” section on the UPSC websiteYou can check it in the “Examinations” or “What’s New” section on the UPSC website

Application Fees

Female

0 Rs/-

Category Wise

General	200 Rs/-200 Rs/-
Obc	200 Rs/-200 Rs/-
Sc	0 Rs/-0 Rs/-

Important Dates

Applications open	11th March 202611th March 2026
Application closes	31st March 202631st March 2026
Exam Fee Payment End Date	31st March 202631st March 2026
Admit Card Release Date

Section	Topics
Paper I — General MedicinePaper I — General Medicine	Cardiology; Respiratory diseases; GI tract; Genito-urinary; Neurology; Haematology; Endocrinology; Metabolic; Infections; Nutrition; Diseases of skin; Musculoskeletal; Psychiatry; Common Poisons; Snake bite; Tropical Medicine; Critical Care.Cardiology; Respiratory diseases; GI tract; Genito-urinary; Neurology; Haematology; Endocrinology; Metabolic; Infections; Nutrition; Diseases of skin; Musculoskeletal; Psychiatry; Common Poisons; Snake bite; Tropical Medicine; Critical Care.
Paper I — PaediatricsPaper I — Paediatrics	Common childhood emergencies; Basic newborn care; Normal developmental milestones; Accidents & poisonings; Child immunisation; Psycho-social-medical issues; National programmes — IMNCI, ICDS; Right of children.Common childhood emergencies; Basic newborn care; Normal developmental milestones; Accidents & poisonings; Child immunisation; Psycho-social-medical issues; National programmes — IMNCI, ICDS; Right of children.
Paper II — SurgeryPaper II — Surgery	General surgery — wounds, infections, tumours, lymphatic, blood vessels, cysts/sinuses, head & neck, breast, alimentary tract, liver, biliary, pancreas, spleen, peritoneum, abdominal wall, abdominal injuries; Urological surgery; Neurosurgery; Otorhinolaryngology; Ophthalmology; Anaesthesiology; Traumatology.General surgery — wounds, infections, tumours, lymphatic, blood vessels, cysts/sinuses, head & neck, breast, alimentary tract, liver, biliary, pancreas, spleen, peritoneum, abdominal wall, abdominal injuries; Urological surgery; Neurosurgery; Otorhinolaryngology; Ophthalmology; Anaesthesiology; Traumatology.
Paper II — Gynaecology & ObstetricsPaper II — Gynaecology & Obstetrics	Antenatal conditions; Labour; Postnatal conditions; Management of normal labours / complicated labours; Common gynaecological problems — uterine fibroid, endometriosis, prolapse, malignancies; Family planning.Antenatal conditions; Labour; Postnatal conditions; Management of normal labours / complicated labours; Common gynaecological problems — uterine fibroid, endometriosis, prolapse, malignancies; Family planning.
Paper II — Preventive & Social MedicinePaper II — Preventive & Social Medicine	Social and community medicine; Concept of health, disease and preventive medicine; Health Administration & Planning; General Epidemiology; Demography; National Health Programmes; Environmental Health.Social and community medicine; Concept of health, disease and preventive medicine; Health Administration & Planning; General Epidemiology; Demography; National Health Programmes; Environmental Health.

Section

Topics

Paper I — General Medicine

Cardiology; Respiratory diseases; GI tract; Genito-urinary; Neurology; Haematology; Endocrinology; Metabolic; Infections; Nutrition; Diseases of skin; Musculoskeletal; Psychiatry; Common Poisons; Snake bite; Tropical Medicine; Critical Care.

Paper I — Paediatrics

Common childhood emergencies; Basic newborn care; Normal developmental milestones; Accidents & poisonings; Child immunisation; Psycho-social-medical issues; National programmes — IMNCI, ICDS; Right of children.

Paper II — Surgery

General surgery — wounds, infections, tumours, lymphatic, blood vessels, cysts/sinuses, head & neck, breast, alimentary tract, liver, biliary, pancreas, spleen, peritoneum, abdominal wall, abdominal injuries; Urological surgery; Neurosurgery; Otorhinolaryngology; Ophthalmology; Anaesthesiology; Traumatology.

Paper II — Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Antenatal conditions; Labour; Postnatal conditions; Management of normal labours / complicated labours; Common gynaecological problems — uterine fibroid, endometriosis, prolapse, malignancies; Family planning.

Paper II — Preventive & Social Medicine

Social and community medicine; Concept of health, disease and preventive medicine; Health Administration & Planning; General Epidemiology; Demography; National Health Programmes; Environmental Health.