The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026. This recruitment is conducted every year to appoint Medical Officers in various government departments such as Central Health Service, Railways, and Municipal Corporations.
Candidates who have completed MBBS or are appearing in the final year of MBBS can apply online for this prestigious medical recruitment. The application process started on 11 March 2026, and candidates must complete their online form before the deadline.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 11 March 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | July 2026 (Expected) |
| Written Exam Date | 02 August 2026 |
| Result Declaration | September 2026 (Tentative) |
The UPSC CMS 2026 written examination will be conducted in two papers on the same day.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹200
- SC / ST / PH / Female: No Fee
- Payment Method: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / SBI Challan.
Post Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Age Limit | Minimum Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer (Various Departments) | To Be Announced | Maximum 32 Years | MBBS Degree or Final Year MBBS Candidate |
Candidates must meet the medical and eligibility criteria set by UPSC. Age relaxation will be provided according to Government rules for reserved categories.
Some Posts under UPSC CMS
- Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (Railways)
- General Duty Medical Officer (Central Health Services)
- Medical Officer (Municipal Corporations)
- General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II
Category Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | To Be Announced |
| EWS | To Be Announced |
| OBC | To Be Announced |
| SC | To Be Announced |
| ST | To Be Announced |
| Total | Not Declared |
The final post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be announced in the official notification.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
The UPSC CMS 2026 selection process consists of two stages:
Stage-1: Written Examination
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | General Medicine & Paediatrics | 250 |
| Paper-2 | Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine | 250 |
| Total | 500 Marks |
- Exam Mode: Computer Based / Offline Written Exam
- Duration: 2 Hours per Paper
Stage-2: Personality Test
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Interview / Personality Test | 100 Marks |
Final selection will be based on the combined score of written exam and interview.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer / Assistant Divisional Medical Officer | Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) |
In addition to the basic salary, candidates receive government allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, and medical benefits.
Important Links
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |