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UPSC CMS Recruitment 2026: Overview

  • The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026. This is a premier opportunity for medical graduates to secure prestigious Medical Officer posts in various central government departments, including the Central Health Service (CHS), Railways, NDMC, and MCD. A total of 1358 vacancies have been announced. This recruitment is based on a Competitive Written Examination followed by a Personality Test.

Vacancy Details

CategoryPost NameNo. of Vacancies
Category-IMedical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service (CHS)864
Category-II(i) Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways450
(ii) General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)14
(iii) General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)30
Total1358
  • The 1358 vacancies are distributed across four main categories. Below is the detailed breakdown:

PwBD Vacancy Breakup

PostPwBD VacanciesSub-category
Medical Officers Grade – General Duty (CHS)34OA, OL, BL, OAL, CP, LC, DW, AAV: 17 | SLD + MD involving above: 17
Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (Railways)18Locomotor Disability: OA, OL, BL, LC & AAV (without joint involvement)
General Duty Medical Officer (NDMC)NIL–
General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II (MCD)2Locomotor Disability: 0 | SLD: 1 | MD involving above: 1

Educational Qualification

  • Candidate must have passed the written and practical parts of the final MBBS Examination from a recognized university.
  • Provisional Admission: Candidates who have appeared or are yet to appear in the final MBBS Examination may also apply. This is provisional and subject to cancellation if proof of passing is not produced within the stipulated time (15 days after the written exam result).
  • Internship: Candidates who have yet to complete the compulsory rotating internship are educationally eligible to appear, but will be appointed only after its completion.

Age Limit

  • Maximum Age (General): 32 Years (candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd August 1994).
  • For Medical Officers Grade – General Duty (CHS): Maximum 35 Years.
  • Age as on: 01 August 2026.

Age Relaxation

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • Defence Services personnel disabled: 3 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: 5 years (with at least 5 years Military Service as on 01.08.2026)
  • ECOs/SSCOs: 5 years (with Ministry of Defence certificate)
  • PwBD: 10 years (Cumulative relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC + PwBD)

Examination Structure & Selection

  • Selection is based on two stages: Written Examination (500 Marks) + Personality Test/Interview (100 Marks) = Total 600 Marks.

Selection Stages

  • Written Examination (Part-I): Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions).
  • Personality Test/Interview (Part-II): For candidates qualifying the written exam.

Exam Pattern

PaperSubjectsQuestionsMarksDuration
Paper-I (Code No. 1)General Medicine and Paediatrics120 (96 GP + 24 Peds)2502 Hours
Paper-II (Code No. 2)Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine120 (40 each)2502 Hours

Syllabus Highlights

  • Paper-I: General Medicine (including Cardiology, Neurology, Dermatology, etc.), Paediatrics.
  • Paper-II: Surgery (including Orthopaedics, Anaesthesia, Radiology), Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine (Community Medicine).

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 200/-
  • Exempted: All Female candidates, SC candidates, ST candidates, and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates.
  • Note: OBC and EWS candidates are NOT exempted.
  • Mode of Payment: Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  • Visit the official online portal: https://upsconline.nic.in.
  • Complete the four modules: Account Creation, Universal Registration (URN), Common Application Form (CAF), and Examination Specific Module.
  • Upload scanned photograph (20-200 KB), signature (20-100 KB), and a live photograph during CAF filling.
  • Signature must be signed three times on plain white paper in black ink.
  • Keep a Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, etc.) ready for reference.
  • Pay the prescribed fee (if applicable) online through Net Banking/Cards/UPI.
  • Submit the application before 31 March 2026 (06:00 PM).
  • Do not submit multiple applications.

Important Dates

  • Notification Release: 11 March 2026
  • Application Start: 11 March 2026
  • Application End: 31 March 2026 (06:00 PM)
  • Date of Written Examination: 02 August 2026
  • Admit Card Release: Last working day of the preceding week of the exam
  • Helpline Operational: 11.03.2026 to 31.03.2026 (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM)

Important Links

  • Download Official Notification PDF
  • Apply Online Link
  • Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in

What is the age limit for UPSC CMS 2026?

  • The maximum age is 32 years for General candidates and 35 years for Medical Officers Grade (CHS). The age is calculated as on 01 August 2026.

What is the application fee for General candidates?

  • General/OBC/EWS candidates must pay Rs. 200/-. Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted.

What is the selection process for UPSC CMS?

  • Selection is based on a Written Examination (500 Marks) followed by a Personality Test (100 Marks).
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