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- Updated August 06, 2026 09:36 AM
- by J Divya
- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 on 5 August 2026, four days after the exam was held on 2 August 2026. Separate PDFs have been uploaded for Paper I (General Medicine and Paediatrics) and Paper II (Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and Preventive & Social Medicine). Candidates who appeared for UPSC CMS 2026 can download both keys from upsc.gov.in and raise objections within the official representation window, if any.
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UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
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UPSC CMS 2026 Important Dates
UPSC CMS 2026 Exam Pattern
- Both papers are offline, pen-and-paper, objective-type (multiple choice), and set entirely in English. The written examination totals 500 marks, and qualifiers are called for a 100-mark Personality Test.
How to Download UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
- Go to the "Examinations" or "What's New" section on the homepage.
- Click the link for "Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 – Provisional Answer Key."
- Select and open the Paper I or Paper II PDF as needed.
- Download the PDF and match it against your response sheet / marked options.
- Also Read: HTET Result 2026
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How to Raise an Objection Against the UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026
- UPSC accepts representations against the question paper and provisional answer keys only through its official online portal no email, post, or in-person submissions are entertained.
- Log in at upsconline.nic.in using your registered credentials.
- Go to "Examinations" and select "Representations on Question Paper & Provisional Answer Keys."
- Choose the relevant question, paper, and reason for objection.
- Submit supporting justification where the portal allows it.
- Submit before the window closes 6:00 PM on the 7th day from the exam date. Nothing is entertained after this deadline.
UPSC CMS 2026 Vacancy Details
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Cross-check the question booklet series/set code with the correct answer key PDF before calculating your score.
- The answer key released now is provisional; the final key used for result computation will be issued after objections are reviewed.
- Objections without valid justification, or submitted after the deadline, will not be considered.
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