UPSC Combined Medical Services Exam (CMSE) 2026: Online Form, Eligibility, Dates & Syllabus

By Careerdiksha / March 12, 2026

UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026: The Union Public Service Commission has released the CMS 2026 Notification for recruitment to various Medical Officer posts in departments like Central Health Service, Indian Railways, New Delhi Municipal Council, and Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

The notification was released on 11 March 2026, and online applications are open from 11 to 31 March 2026. Eligible MBBS candidates will be selected through a written exam and interview, and the exam will be held on 2 August 2026.


UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 – Overview


Description

Information

Organization

Union Public Service Commission

Exam Name

UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026

Post Name

Medical Officer (MO)

Total Vacancies

1358

Qualification

MBBS

Application Mode

Online

Location

Across India

Official website

upsc.gov.in


UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2026 – Important Dates


Event

Date

Notification

11 March 2026

Apply Start Date

11 March 2026

Apply Last Date

31 March 2026, 06:00 PM

Exam Date

2 August 2026


UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2026 – Application Fees


Category

Fees

General / OBC / EWS

Rs. 200/-

SC / ST / PWD / Female

Rs. 0/-

Mode of Payment

Online


UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2026 Age limit

  1. Age Limit: 18–32 Years
  2. Cut-off Date: 01 August 2026
  3. Age Relaxation: As per government rules


UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2026 – Vacancy Details & Qualification

  1. Post Name: Medical Officer (MO)
  2. Total Vacancy: 1358 Posts
  3. Qualification: Candidates must have passed the MBBS final examination (written and practical).


UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for the Union Public Service Commission Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 includes the following stages:

  1. Written Examination
  2. Personality Test (Interview)
  3. Document Verification
  4. Medical Examination


How to Apply for UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMSE) 2026

  1. Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission.
  2. Click on the UPSC CMS 2026 Online Application link.
  3. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
  4. Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
  5. Upload the required documents, photo, and signature.
  6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online mode.
  7. Review the form carefully and submit the application.
  8. Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.



Description

Link

UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2026 Notification PDF

Download here PDF

UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2026 Online Form

Apply Online

UPSC Official Website

upsc.gov.in


Frequently Asked Questions

UPSC CMS 2026 के लिए आवेदन करने की अंतिम तिथि क्या है?

UPSC Combined Medical Services Exam 2026 के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन करने की अंतिम तिथि 31 मार्च 2026 (शाम 6:00 बजे तक) है।

क्या इंटर्नशिप कर रहे उम्मीदवार इसके लिए पात्र हैं?

हाँ, वे उम्मीदवार जो अभी अपनी compulsory rotating internship पूरी कर रहे हैं, वे आवेदन कर सकते हैं। हालांकि, नियुक्ति (appointment) के समय इंटर्नशिप पूरी होने का प्रमाण देना अनिवार्य होगा।

UPSC CMS 2026 की परीक्षा कब आयोजित की जाएगी?

UPSC के आधिकारिक कैलेंडर के अनुसार, CMS 2026 की लिखित परीक्षा (Computer Based Test) 2 अगस्त 2026 को आयोजित की जाएगी।

इस भर्ती के माध्यम से कुल कितने पदों को भरा जाएगा?

UPSC ने इस साल कुल 1,358 रिक्तियों (Vacancies) की घोषणा की है, जो रेलवे, सेंट्रल हेल्थ सर्विस और नगर निगमों में मेडिकल ऑफिसर के पदों के लिए हैं।

UPSC CMS के लिए अधिकतम आयु सीमा क्या है?

सामान्य श्रेणी के लिए अधिकतम आयु 32 वर्ष (1 अगस्त 2026 तक) है। हालांकि, Central Health Service के पदों के लिए यह 35 वर्ष है। आरक्षित श्रेणियों को सरकारी नियमों के अनुसार आयु में छूट दी गई है।