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Union Public Service Commission
UPSC-CMS-2026

Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2026

Mode: Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
Stages: 2 Stages Selection
State: Delhi (NCT)
Official Scheme & Overview

About the Examination

National recruitment examination for Medical Officers in Central Health Service, Railways Medical Service, and Municipal Corporations.

Selection Pattern Overview

Computer Based Written Examination (500 marks) followed by Personality Test (100 marks).

Multi-Tier Evaluation

Examination Stages & Marks Distribution

Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.

1

Stage I: Preliminary Screening / CBT

scheduled
Test Mode

online cbt

Duration

120 Mins

Total Marks

200 Marks

Qualifying Min

66 Marks

2

Stage II: Main Examination / Skill Test

upcoming
Test Mode

pen paper

Duration

180 Mins

Total Marks

300 Marks

Qualifying Min

100 Marks

Curriculum & Evaluation

Syllabus & Marking Guidelines

Syllabus Breakdown

Paper-I (General Medicine & Paediatrics - 250 marks) & Paper-II (Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine - 250 marks).

Marking & Negative Marking Rules

Negative marking of 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that question.

Candidate Eligibility

Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications

Age Limit

21 to 32 Years

Permissible Attempts

Unlimited

Nationality

Citizen of India

Educational Qualification Details:

MBBS degree from an institute recognized by NMC / Medical Council of India.

Category-Wise Age Relaxation:

Standard relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per government rules.

Important Dates

Milestone Timeline

Application Last Date

Concluded
28 Apr 2026

CMS Examination Date

Concluded
19 Jul 2026

Application Fee Structure

General / Unreserved:200
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer):200
EWS (Economically Weaker):200
SC / ST Candidates:0 (Exempted)
Female & PwD Candidates:0 (Exempted)
Verified Public Information

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