UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Online Form 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advt No. : 09/2026-CMS
Short Summary
UPSC Combined Medical Services Online Form 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official UPSC Combined Medical Services Exam Notification 2026. Online applications will be accepted till 31-02-2026 06:00 PM. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website or via the direct link provided in the Important Links section below. Check out the important details, eligibility criteria, selection process, and application procedure below.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notificatin Released | 11-03-2026 |
| Starting Date | 11-03-2026 |
| Last Date | 31-02-2026 06:00 PM |
| Exam Date | 02-08-2026 |
| Admit Card | Few days before exam |
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Age Limit
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| MO (Central Health Service) | Max. 35 Years |
| Medical Officer (Other Dept) | Max. 32 Years |
| The Age Limit as on | 01/08/2026 |
Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 200/- |
| SC / ST / PH | Rs. 0/- (Nil) |
| All Females | Rs. 0/- (Nil) |
- Payment options: You can pay the exam fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Mode / Challan.
UPSC CMS – Eligibility 2026
Eligibility criteria for UPSC Combined Medical Services 2026 is as follows:
| Exam Name | Total Post | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Medical Services Exam 2026 | 1358 | Passed / Final Year Appearing MBBS Degree. |
UPSC Medical Officer Vacancy – 2026
Here is the post wise vacancy details
| Post Name | Total | Post Name | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-Cadre of Central Health Service | 864 | General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II in Municipal Corporation of Delhi | 30 |
| General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council | 14 | Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways | 450 |
UPSC CMS – Selection Process 2026
The UPSC Combined Medical Services selection process includes the following stages:
- Written Exam (500 Marks)
- Interview (100 Marks)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
UPSC CMS – Exam Pattern 2026
The UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) 2026 exam pattern consists of two main stages: a computer-based written examination and a personality test. The exam pattern is as follows
Stage I: Computer-Based Examination (500 Marks)
The written exam includes two objective-type papers conducted on the same day in two shifts.
Exam Pattern
- Exam Mode: MCQ – Multiple Choice Questions (Objective Type) – CBT Exam
- Total Papers: 2
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours for each paper
- Marking Scheme: Negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer
- Exam Language: English only.
- Standard of Exam: Questions are based on the MBBS standard.
| Paper | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Medicine (96) & Paediatrics (24) | 120 | 250 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | Surgery (40), Gynaecology & Obstetrics (40), & Preventive and Social Medicine (40) | 120 | 250 | 2 Hours |
Stage II: Personality Test (100 Marks)
Candidates who qualify for the computer-based written exam are shortlisted for the interview. The Personal Interview will be of 100 marks.
UPSC Combined Medical Services – Salary 2026
| Post Name | Pay Level | Basic Salary (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| All Medical Officer Posts | Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
Other Allowances
In addition to the basic pay, CMS officers receive several allowances that significantly increase overall take-home salary:
- Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA): 20% of basic pay (as per standard rules).
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Variable, linked to the cost of living.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): 24%, 16%, or 8% of basic pay depending on the city classification (X, Y, or Z).
- Transport Allowance (TA): Applicable based on city of posting.
How to Apply
Here is a step-by-step guide for “How to apply Medical Officer Online Form 2026”:
- Registration: Click on the Apply-Now button below in the Important Links Section. Click on the Create Account button on the next page (If you haven’t created an account on upsconline.nic.in website else login using your credentials) and create an account by verify your mobile and email otp.
- Universal Registration: Log-in then Verify your Photo Id (Aadhaar can be used for validation), enter matriculation details, then preview and lock the universal regisration.
- Common Application Form: Fill your personal details, parents details (you will need aadhaar and pan number of your parents), contact details and all the required details. Finally submit the Common Application Form.
- Form Fill up: Click on Examination>>Apply Exam / Recruitment in the menu, check and lock the details of your common application form (you won’t be able to change these after locking). Finally select the exam / recruitment you want to apply and fill the details of your qualifying examination and upload the examination document.
- Submit Application: Finally Pay the examination / recruitment fee and submit the application form.
- Take printout of application from after submission or else save as pdf.
Important Links:
| Content Type | Content Link |
|---|---|
| Fill Registration Form | Apply-Now |
| Official Notification | Notification |
| UPSC Official Website | Click-Here |
| Join Telegram | Join-Telegram |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join-WhatsApp |
FAQs
What is the selection process for UPSC Combined Medical Services Psots?
The Selection process includes: Written Exam (500 Marks), Interview (100 Marks), Medical Examination, and Document Verification.
What is the last date to apply online for UPSC Combined Medical Services 2026?
The last date to apply online is 31-02-2026 06:00 PM.