UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2026. The examination is conducted to recruit medical officers in various central government departments including Central Health Services, Railways, NDMC, and MCD. The notification was released on 11 March 2026 and the last date to apply online is 31 March 2026. The written examination will be conducted on 2 August 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website.
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Medical Services Examination 2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 1358 |
| Starting Date of Application | 11 March 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 31 March 2026 |
| Exam Date | 2 August 2026 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 32 Years (35 Years for some posts) |
| Educational Qualification | Candidate must have passed the written and practical parts of the final MBBS Examination from a recognized university. |
| Final Year Candidates | Candidates who have appeared or are appearing in the final MBBS examination are also eligible, but must produce proof of passing before interview. |
| Internship Requirement | Candidates who have not completed compulsory rotating internship may apply, but must complete internship before appointment. |
| Nationality | Candidate must be a citizen of India or meet nationality conditions specified by UPSC. |
| Written Examination | Two papers of objective type questions. |
| Paper I | General Medicine and Paediatrics – 250 marks. |
| Paper II | Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine – 250 marks. |
| Total Marks | Written Exam: 500 Marks |
| Personality Test | Interview/Personality Test: 100 Marks |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Medical Officers Grade (General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service) | 864 |
| Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (Railways) | 450 |
| General Duty Medical Officer (NDMC) | 14 |
| General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II (Municipal Corporation of Delhi) | 30 |
| Written Examination | Candidates must first qualify the written examination consisting of two papers. |
| Interview / Personality Test | Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for a Personality Test. |
| Final Merit List | Final selection will be based on combined marks of written exam and personality test. |
| Pay Level | Level 10 (Approx) |
| Pay Scale | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + allowances as per government rules |
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | ₹200 |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD Candidates | Exempted |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for UPSC CMS 2026? | The application process starts on 11 March 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to apply online is 31 March 2026. |
| What is the exam date for UPSC CMS 2026? | The examination will be held on 2 August 2026. |
| What is the eligibility for UPSC CMS 2026? | Candidates must have passed the final MBBS examination. |
| How many vacancies are available? | A total of 1358 vacancies have been announced. |
