UPSC CMS Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 1358 Combined Medical Services (CMS) vacancies. Online applications start from 11th March 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 31st March 2026.
| Company | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Medical Service Examination, 2026 |
| Post Name | Medical Officers Grade in General Duty (CHS, Railways, NDMC & MCD) |
| Advertisement No. | 9/2026-CMS |
| Total Posts | 1358 |
| Age Limit | 32-35 years (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Salary | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level-10) + NPA |
| Qualification | MBBS Degree |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Start Date of Apply | 11/03/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 31/03/2026 |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹200/- SC/ST/PwBD/Female Candidates: No Fee Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay) |
| Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
UPSC CMS Vacancy Details
The Services/Posts to which recruitment is to be made and the tentative number of vacancies to be filled on the basis of result of the examination are as follows:-
| Post Name | No. of vacancy |
|---|---|
| Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service (CHS) | 864 |
| Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways | 450 |
| General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) | 14 |
| General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) | 30 |
| Total | 1358 |
UPSC CMS Eligibility Criteria
All the candidates are requested to carefully read the Rules of Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 notified by the Government (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) and this Notice of Examination derived from these Rules. Candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions for admission to the Examination. Their admission at all the stages of the examination will be purely provisional subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. Mere issue of Admission Certificate to the candidate will not imply that his/her candidature has been finally cleared by the Commission. The Commission takes up verification of eligibility conditions with reference to original documents only after the candidate has qualified for Interview/Personality Test.
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 32-35 years (as on 01/08/2026) |
| Qualification | For admission to the examination a candidate should have passed the written and practical parts of the final M.B.B.S. Examination. |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
UPSC CMS Age Limits and Relaxation
A candidate for this examination must not have attained the age of thirty two (32) years as on 1st August, 2026 i.e. the candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1994. However, for Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service, the upper age limit must not exceed thirty-five (35) years as on 1st August, 2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| Defence Services personnel disabled | 3 Years |
| Ex-Serviceman | 5 Years |
| Military Service | 5 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
UPSC CMS Selection Process
- Written Examination (Part-I) – 500 Marks
- Personality Test/Interview (Part-II) – 100 Marks
- Document Verification
- Physical and Medical Examination
UPSC CMS Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 11/03/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 11/03/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 31/03/2026 |
| Last Date of Online Fee Payment | 31/03/2026 |
| Examination Date | 02/08/2026 |
UPSC CMS How to Apply
- Step 1: Go to official website https://upsconline.nic.in
- Step 2: Create Account and generate Universal Registration Number (URN)
- Step 3: Fill the Application Form carefully
- Step 4: Upload Photo, Signature & Certificates
- Step 5: Select Examination Centre from available options
- Step 5: Pay Application Fee (if applicable)
- Step 6: Submit the Application Form
- Step 7: Take Printout of Application
UPSC CMS Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF → |
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