The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC Combined Medical Services Recruitment 2026 Notification on 11 March 2026. Candidates who possess an MBBS degree are eligible to apply for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026.
The online application process started on 11 March 2026 and will remain open until 31 March 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in) before the last date.
The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Notification 2026 on 11 March 2026 on its official website upsc.gov.in Through the UPSC CMS Recruitment 2026, a total of 1,358 vacancies have been announced for various Medical Officer posts.
Candidates who are up to 32 years of age (General category) or up to 35 years for CHS Medical Officers, and who have passed both the written and practical parts of the final MBBS Examination, are eligible to apply for these positions. The recruitment includes posts such as Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (Railways), Medical Officer in Central Health Service (CHS), GDMO in NDMC, and GDMO Grade-II in MCD.
The online application process started on 11 March 2026 and will remain open until 31 March 2026 (06:00 PM). Interested candidates can download the official notification PDF and submit their applications online through the direct links provided in the article.
UPSC Combined Medical Services Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Company Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Medical Officers Grade (General Duty – Central Health Service) | Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (Railways) | General Duty Medical Officer (NDMC) | General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II (MCD) |
| No of Posts | 1358 |
| Advt No | Examination Notice No. 9/2026-CMS |
| Salary | Pay Matrix Level-10: Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 + NPA (Non-Practicing Allowance) |
| Qualification | Passed written and practical parts of final MBBS Examination |
| Age Limit | Maximum 32 Years (General) | Maximum 35 Years (for CHS General Duty MO) as on 01.08.2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 200/- | Exempted: Female / SC / ST / PwBD candidates |
| Start Date for Apply | 11/03/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 31/03/2026 (up to 06:00 PM) |
| Date of Examination | 02/08/2026 |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in | https://upsconline.nic.in |
UPSC Combined Medical Services Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates are advised to download and carefully read the UPSC CMS Combined Medical Services Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF to understand all important details such as vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, and application guidelines. The notification also provides information about important dates, required qualifications, and instructions for submitting the online application.
The official notification has been released by the Union Public Service Commission, and the direct download link for the UPSC Jobs 2026 Notification PDF is provided in the Important Links section for easy access.
UPSC Combined Medical Services Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Category | Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Category-I | Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service (CHS) | 864 |
| Category-II | (i) Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways | 450 |
| (ii) General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) | 14 | |
| (iii) General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II in Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) | 30 | |
| Total (Tentative) | 1358 | |
PwBD Vacancy Breakup
| Post | PwBD Vacancies | Sub-category |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officers Grade – General Duty (CHS) | 34 | OA, OL, BL, OAL, CP, LC, DW, AAV: 17 | SLD + MD involving above: 17 |
| Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (Railways) | 18 | Loco-motor Disability: OA, OL, BL, LC & AAV (without joint involvement) |
| General Duty Medical Officer (NDMC) | NIL | – |
| General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II (MCD) | 2 | Locomotor Disability: 0 | SLD: 1 | MD involving above: 1 |
UPSC CMS 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission must fulfil the following eligibility conditions:
Nationality
- A Citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
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A person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries to permanently settle in India.
Candidates belonging to categories other than Indian citizens must possess an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed both the written and practical parts of the final MBBS Examination from a recognized university.
Provisional Admission
Candidates who have appeared or are yet to appear in the final MBBS examination may also apply. However, their admission will be provisional and will be cancelled if they fail to provide proof of passing the exam within the stipulated period (within 15 days after declaration of the written exam result).
Internship Requirement
Candidates who have not yet completed the compulsory rotating internship are eligible to appear for the examination. However, final appointment will be granted only after completion of the internship.
Physical & Medical Standards
Candidates must be physically and medically fit as per the standards prescribed for the CMS Examination 2026, detailed in Appendix III of the official examination rules.
Marital Status
A candidate who has married a person already having a living spouse, or has a living spouse and has entered into another marriage, will not be eligible, unless such marriage is permitted under the applicable personal law and approved by the Central Government.
UPSC CMS 2026 – Application Fee
Candidates applying for the UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission must pay the application fee as per the following details:
Application Fee
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General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only)
Fee Exemption
The following categories are exempted from paying the application fee:
- All Female candidates
- SC (Scheduled Caste) candidates
- ST (Scheduled Tribe) candidates
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates
Note:
Candidates belonging to OBC and EWS categories are not exempted and must pay the full application fee of ₹200/-.
Mode of Payment
The application fee can be paid through online mode only, including:
- Net Banking of any bank
- Credit Card / Debit Card (Visa, MasterCard, RuPay)
- UPI payment
Important Instructions
- The application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- The fee cannot be reserved or adjusted for any other examination.
- Applications submitted without the required fee (unless eligible for fee exemption) will be rejected.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification of Examination | 11/03/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application | 11/03/2026 |
| Last Date for Filling Up of Online Application | 31/03/2026 (up to 06:00 PM) |
| Date of Written Examination | 02/08/2026 |
| Helpline Operational Period | 11.03.2026 to 31.03.2026 (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days) |
| Issuance of e-Admit Card | Last working day of the preceding week of the date of examination |
| Representation Window on Question Paper / Provisional Answer Keys | 3rd day to 7th day (06:00 PM) after the Examination date |
UPSC CMS 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process for the UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission consists of two stages:
Written Examination (500 Marks) + Personality Test / Interview (100 Marks)
Total Marks: 600
1. Written Examination (Part-I) – 500 Marks
The written exam consists of two objective-type papers.
Paper-I (Code No. 1): General Medicine and Pediatrics
- Marks: 250
- Total Questions: 120
- 96 questions from General Medicine
- 24 questions from Pediatrics
- Duration: 2 Hours
Paper-II (Code No. 2): Surgery, Genecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine
- Marks: 250
- Total Questions: 120
- 40 questions from each section
- Duration: 2 Hours
Important Points
- Both papers are Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Question papers are in English only.
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33) marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- No penalty for unanswered questions.
2. Personality Test / Interview (Part-II) – 100 Marks
Candidates who qualify the written examination will be called for the Personality Test / Interview conducted by UPSC.
The interview assesses:
- General knowledge
- Academic ability
- Intellectual curiosity
- Balance of judgment
- Integrity of character
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Initiative and leadership qualities
Tie-Breaking Rules
If two or more candidates obtain equal marks, the ranking will be decided based on the following:
- Candidate with higher marks in the written examination will be ranked higher.
- If still equal, the older candidate (senior in age) will be ranked higher.
- If date of birth is also the same, the candidate who completed internship earlier will be ranked higher.
- If the tie still persists, the Commission will decide the ranking.
Additional Important Points
- The Commission may fix minimum qualifying marks in one or both papers.
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Final selection will be based on merit and candidate preferences for various posts.
UPSC Combined Medical Services Recruitment 2026 Exam Centers
The exam will be conducted at 48 centers across India, including:
Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bareilly, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharwad, Dispur, Faridabad, Gangtok, Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida), Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Impala, Tanager, Jaipur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Meerut, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji (Goa), Patna, Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Prayagraj (Allahabad), Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, Udaipur, and Visakhapatnam.
Important Instructions
- Exam centers will be allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis.
- PwBD candidates can choose their preferred center irrespective of the ceiling.
- Face authentication is mandatory at the examination center.
- Candidates must reach the exam venue at least 30 minutes before the start of each session.
- Late entry will not be permitted.
How to Apply – UPSC Combined Medical Services Recruitment 2026
Candidates who wish to apply for the UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission must submit their applications online only through the official portal: upsconline.nic.in.
Application Modules
Candidates must complete the following four modules on the portal
- Account Creation
- Universal Registration (URN Profile) – This registration is done once in a lifetime.
- Common Application Form (CAF)
- Examination Specific Module – Includes fee payment and exam center selection.
Documents to Upload
During the application process, candidates must upload:
- Scanned Photograph (.jpg format, 20 KB – 200 KB)
- Scanned Signature (.jpg format, 20 KB – 100 KB)
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Live Photograph captured during the CAF filling process
Signature Instruction
The signature must be signed three times (one below the other) on plain white paper using black ink before scanning.
Identity Proof
Candidates should keep one valid Photo ID for all future references, such as:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Driving License
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Any other State/Central Government issued Photo ID
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee of ₹200 through:
- Net Banking
- Visa / Master / RuPay Credit or Debit Card
- UPI Payment
(Fee payment is not required for exempted categories.)
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 11 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 31 March 2026 (06:00 PM)
Important Instructions
- Candidates are advised to apply early to secure their preferred exam center, as allotment is on a first-apply-first-allot basis.
- Candidates already working in Government service must submit an undertaking to their Head of Office/Department and mention it in the application form.
- Do not submit multiple applications, as they may lead to rejection.
- Hard copy of the application form is not required to be sent to the Commission.
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Candidates who qualify for the Personality Test must log in within 15 days after the written exam result to update details and upload proof of passing the qualifying examination.
UPSC Combined Medical Services – Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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