🩺 UPSC CMS 2026 Exam Date OUT
📅 Exam: 2 August 2026 | 🎯 Vacancies: 1,358 | 💰 Salary: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + NPA
🔗 Official: upsc.gov.in
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the UPSC CMS 2026 Exam Date. The Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, 2 August 2026 in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode for recruitment to 1,358 Medical Officer vacancies in various central government services including CHS (Central Health Services), Indian Railways, Ordnance Factories, and Municipal Corporations (NDMC/MCD).
Candidates who applied for the UPSC CMS 2026 (application closed on 31 March 2026) should now begin focused exam preparation. The UPSC CMS Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released in July 2026 (approximately 2-3 weeks before the exam) on the official portal upsc.gov.in.
⚡ UPSC CMS 2026 — Quick Links
| UPSC CMS 2026 Notice | Official Examination Page |
| UPSC Main Website | upsc.gov.in |
| UPSC Online Application | upsconline.nic.in |
| Admit Card (July 2026) | Available 2-3 weeks before exam |
📊 UPSC CMS 2026 — Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Notification Released | 11 March 2026 |
| Application Window | 11 March 2026 – 31 March 2026 (CLOSED) |
| Exam Date | 2 August 2026 (Sunday) |
| Admit Card Release | July 2026 (Expected) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,358 |
| Mode of Exam | CBT (Computer-Based Test) Online |
| Total Marks | 600 (Written 500 + Interview 100) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark per wrong answer |
| Pay Level | Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) + NPA |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
🗓️ UPSC CMS 2026 — Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 11 March 2026 |
| Application Start | 11 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 March 2026 (6:00 PM) — CLOSED |
| Correction Window | April 2026 (Completed) |
| Admit Card Download | July 2026 (3 weeks before exam) |
| UPSC CMS Exam Date | 2 August 2026 (Sunday) |
| Result (Paper 1 + 2) | Expected: October-November 2026 |
| Personality Test / Interview | Expected: December 2026 – February 2027 |
| Final Result | Expected: March-April 2027 |
🏥 UPSC CMS 2026 — Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution (Total: 1,358)
| Post | Department | Approx. Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Scale Posts (GDMO) | Central Health Services (CHS), Ministry of Health | ~750 |
| Assistant Divisional Medical Officer | Indian Railways | ~300 |
| Assistant Medical Officer | Indian Ordnance Factories Health Service | ~150 |
| General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) | NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) | ~80 |
| General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II | East / North / South Delhi MCDs | ~78 |
| TOTAL | — | ~1,358 |
📌 Note: Exact category-wise breakup will be confirmed in the final notification. Above figures are approximate.
🎓 UPSC CMS 2026 Eligibility Criteria
📚 Educational Qualification:
- Candidate must hold a MBBS degree from a recognized university/medical institution.
- Final-year MBBS students can also apply provided they complete the internship before joining.
- Degree must be from an institution recognized by the NMC / MCI.
🎂 Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026):
- Maximum Age: 32 years
- Age Relaxation: OBC – 3 years | SC/ST – 5 years | PwBD – 10 years | Ex-Servicemen – as per rules
🌏 Nationality: Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee (with prescribed conditions).
📚 UPSC CMS 2026 — Exam Pattern (Total: 600 Marks)
Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT) — 500 Marks
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Medicine (96 Q) + Paediatrics (24 Q) | 120 | 250 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | Surgery (40 Q) + Gynaecology & Obstetrics (40 Q) + Preventive & Social Medicine (40 Q) | 120 | 250 | 2 hours |
| Total | — | 240 | 500 | 4 hours |
Stage 2: Personality Test (Interview) — 100 Marks
- Conducted by UPSC Board members
- Tests medical knowledge, communication, presence of mind, ethics
- Duration: 20-30 minutes
⚡ UPSC CMS 2026 Marking Scheme
- ✅ Correct Answer: +Full Marks (each question carries equal marks)
- ❌ Wrong Answer: 1/3rd negative marking
- ⚪ Unanswered: 0 marks
- 💡 Strategy: Attempt only if 60%+ confident — guesses hurt due to negative marking!
📖 UPSC CMS 2026 Syllabus — Subject-Wise
Paper 1 — General Medicine + Paediatrics
- General Medicine (96 Q): Cardiology, Respiratory diseases, Gastrointestinal, Genito-Urinary, Neurology, Hematology, Endocrinology, Metabolic disorders, Infectious diseases, Nutrition/Growth, Skin disorders, Psychiatry, General concepts, Emergency Medicine, Common Poisoning, Snake bite, Tropical Medicine, Critical Care, Common malignancies, Liver diseases
- Paediatrics (24 Q): Common childhood emergencies, Basic newborn care, Normal developmental milestones, Immunization, Recognition of children with special needs, National programs related to child health
Paper 2 — Surgery + Gynaecology & Obstetrics + Preventive Medicine
- Surgery (40 Q): General Surgery (Wounds, Infections, Tumours, Lymphatic, Blood vessels, Cysts/sinuses, Head & neck, Breast, Alimentary tract, Liver, Bile, Pancreas, Spleen, Peritoneum), Urological Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology (E.N.T.), Thoracic surgery, Orthopaedic surgery, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Traumatology
- Gynaecology & Obstetrics (40 Q): Obstetrics (Antenatal, Intranatal, Postnatal, Resuscitation of newborn, Obstetrical emergencies), Family Planning, Gynaecology (Diagnosis & treatment of gynaecological diseases, Disorders of menstruation, Infertility, Neoplasms)
- Preventive Social & Community Medicine (40 Q): Social and Community Medicine, Concept of Health/Disease/Preventive Medicine, Health Administration and Planning, General Epidemiology, Demography and Health Statistics, Communicable & Non-communicable diseases, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, National Programmes, MCH, Nutrition
💰 UPSC CMS 2026 Salary & Job Profile
| Post | Pay Scale | In-Hand (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| CHS Junior Scale / GDMO | Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) | ₹85,000 – ₹95,000 + NPA |
| Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (Railways) | Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) | ₹85,000 – ₹1,00,000 + NPA |
| Assistant Medical Officer (Ordnance) | Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) | ₹80,000 – ₹95,000 + NPA |
| GDMO (NDMC / MCD) | Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) | ₹85,000 – ₹95,000 + NPA |
🎁 Additional Benefits:
- NPA (Non-Practicing Allowance): 20% of basic pay
- DA, HRA, TA, Medical allowance
- LTC (Leave Travel Concession)
- Pension (NPS), Gratuity, Leave benefits
- Government accommodation (where applicable)
- Job security & career growth — promotion to Senior Scale, Selection Grade, etc.
📝 How to Download UPSC CMS Admit Card 2026 (July 2026)
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
- Click on the "What's New" or "Examinations → Active Examinations" section.
- Click on "Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 Admit Card" link.
- Select your Registration ID / Roll Number option.
- Enter your Registration Number, Date of Birth, and captcha.
- Click Submit → admit card will appear on screen.
- Verify all details — name, photo, signature, exam centre, date, time.
- Download and take 2-3 colour printouts for the exam day.
🎯 UPSC CMS 2026 — 80-Day Preparation Strategy (May to August)
You have approximately 80 days until the exam on 2 August 2026. Here's a focused study plan:
| Phase | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Foundation | 15 May – 15 June (30 days) | Cover entire syllabus — Paper 1 (Medicine + Paediatrics) + Paper 2 (Surgery + Gynae + PSM) |
| Phase 2: Revision | 16 June – 15 July (30 days) | Revise high-yield topics, solve subject-wise PYQs, focus on weak areas |
| Phase 3: Mock Tests | 16 July – 30 July (15 days) | Daily 1-2 full mock tests, analyse mistakes, time management practice |
| Phase 4: Final Push | 31 July – 1 Aug (2 days) | Quick revision of formulae, PSM data, recent guidelines, exam-day logistics |
📚 Best Books for UPSC CMS 2026:
- General Medicine: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Mudit Khanna Medicine
- Paediatrics: O.P. Ghai Essential Pediatrics, Nelson Textbook
- Surgery: Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery, SRB's Manual
- Gynaecology & Obstetrics: D.C. Dutta's Textbook, Shaw's Textbook
- PSM: Park's Textbook of Preventive & Social Medicine, Vivek Jain
- Previous Year Papers: Last 10 years' UPSC CMS solved papers
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❓ UPSC CMS 2026 — FAQs
Q1. When is the UPSC CMS 2026 exam date?
A. The UPSC CMS 2026 exam will be conducted on 2 August 2026 (Sunday) in CBT mode.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in UPSC CMS 2026?
A. UPSC has notified 1,358 vacancies for various medical officer posts in CHS, Railways, Ordnance Factories, NDMC, and MCDs.
Q3. When will the UPSC CMS Admit Card 2026 be released?
A. The UPSC CMS Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released in July 2026 (approximately 2-3 weeks before the exam) at upsc.gov.in.
Q4. What is the UPSC CMS 2026 eligibility?
A. Candidates must hold a MBBS degree from a recognized institution. Maximum age is 32 years (with relaxation for reserved categories).
Q5. Is there negative marking in UPSC CMS 2026?
A. Yes. There is 1/3rd negative marking for each wrong answer in both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Q6. What is the salary of UPSC CMS Medical Officer?
A. The salary is Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) + NPA (20%) + DA, HRA, TA. In-hand salary is approximately ₹85,000 – ₹1,00,000 per month.
Q7. What is the UPSC CMS 2026 exam pattern?
A. Paper 1 (Medicine + Paediatrics): 250 marks, 120 Q, 2 hrs. Paper 2 (Surgery + Gynae + PSM): 250 marks, 120 Q, 2 hrs. Interview: 100 marks. Total: 600 marks.
Q8. Can final-year MBBS students apply for UPSC CMS 2026?
A. Yes, final-year MBBS students can apply provided they complete internship before joining the service. Application was already closed on 31 March 2026.
Q9. Which posts are filled through UPSC CMS 2026?
A. Posts include: Junior Scale GDMO (CHS), Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (Railways), Assistant Medical Officer (Ordnance), GDMO (NDMC), and GDMO Grade-II (MCDs).
Q10. What is the selection process for UPSC CMS 2026?
A. The selection involves two stages: (1) Computer-Based Test (Paper 1 + Paper 2 = 500 marks), and (2) Personality Test / Interview (100 marks). Final merit based on total of 600 marks.
Last Updated: 14 May 2026 | Sarkari Nokrii Team