🏛️ UPSC · Advt. 09/2025-CMS · Central Govt • 🔴 Apply Closed — 31 March 2026 • 📅 Exam: 02 August 2026

UPSC Combined Medical Services
CMS 2026 — 1,358 Posts - Answer Key Out

Union Public Service Commission · 1,358 Medical Officer posts in CHS, Railways, NDMC & MCD · Exam date 02 August 2026 · MBBS required · Age max 32/35 years · 2-paper CBT + Personality Test

UPSC has released the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 notification (Advt. 09/2025-CMS) on 11 March 2026 for 1,358 Medical Officer posts across Central Health Services, Indian Railways, NDMC, and MCD. The application window is now closed (31 March 2026). The written examination is scheduled on 02 August 2026 in CBT mode — two papers of 250 marks each with negative marking. Candidates with MBBS (completed or final year) can appear. This page provides complete reference information for applied candidates awaiting admit card and exam day.

📋 1,358 Posts · 4 Services | 🏛️ UPSC · Central Govt · Gazetted | 📅 Exam: 02 August 2026 (Sunday) | 💰 Pay Level-10 · ₹56,100+/month | 📝 CBT + Interview · NM −1/3 | 🔴 Apply Closed

⚡ Eligibility Check — Am I Eligible?

• You have an MBBS degree (written + practical final exam passed) from NMC/MCI recognized university

• OR you are in final year MBBS appearing — provisionally eligible (must show proof at interview)

• Age maximum 32 years (General) as on 01 August 2026 · 35 years for Central Health Service posts | Use free age calculator: Click here

• SC/ST: +5 years · OBC: +3 years · PwBD: +10 years relaxation on max age

• Only MBBS passout — BDS, BAMS, BHMS, nursing candidates → Not eligible for UPSC CMS

• Above 32 years (General/EWS) without relaxation → Not eligible

💰 Salary & Benefits

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/month

Pay Level-10 · 7th CPC · Group A Gazetted post · Central Govt service · Starting basic pay ₹56,100/month

• Dearness Allowance (DA)

• House Rent Allowance (HRA)

• Non-Practising Allowance (NPA)

• Transport Allowance

• Central Govt Health Scheme (CGHS)

• Pension (NPS)

• Railway allowances (for ADMO posts)

💡 Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) is a significant additional allowance for government doctors — typically 25% of basic pay. This substantially increases effective take-home salary.

🎯 Selection Process

1. Written Examination — CBT (2 Papers) ⭐ Most Critical — 500 Marks

   Computer Based Test on 02 August 2026 (two shifts). Paper 1: General Medicine + Paediatrics (250 marks · 2.5 hrs). Paper 2: Surgery + Gynaecology & Obstetrics + Preventive & Social Medicine (250 marks · 2.5 hrs). Both papers are objective MCQ type. Negative marking: −1/3 per wrong answer. Merit list for Personality Test based on written exam marks only.
   

2. Personality Test (Interview) 100 Marks

   Only shortlisted candidates from written exam are called. Interview assesses personality, communication, and suitability for a government medical officer role. Final merit = Written marks + Interview marks (600 total).
   

3. Document Verification + Medical Fitness

   Original certificates verified including MBBS degree (or proof of passing for final year students). Medical fitness check as per service-specific standards. Offer issued after DV + medical clearance.

⚠️ Negative marking of −1/3 applies to both papers. Do not randomly guess. Questions are at MBBS final year level. Clinical applications and case-based questions are common in both papers.

⚠️ Important Instructions

• Negative marking −1/3 in BOTH papers — random guessing will significantly reduce your score. Skip uncertain questions.

• Final year appearing students must provide proof of MBBS passing at the time of Personality Test (interview) — failing to do so leads to disqualification.

• Admit card will be released at upsc.gov.in before the exam. Check regularly — UPSC does not send individual intimations.

• OTR (One-Time Registration) was mandatory for applying. Use your OTR login to check application status and download admit card.

• Exam is on 02 August 2026 (Sunday) in two shifts — both papers held on the same day at CBT centres across India.

• Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) adds 25% of basic pay — significantly boosts total salary for all UPSC CMS posts.

• Category I (CHS posts, 864 posts) has age limit of 35 years (General) — more opportunities for slightly older MBBS candidates.

Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only. All data sourced from official UPSC notification (Advt. 09/2025-CMS) and cross-verified with multiple trusted sources. Application window is closed. Always verify exam date, admit card, and results at upsc.gov.in. ResultDekho is not affiliated with UPSC or Government of India. Last updated: 05 Aug 2026.