UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026

Board
Organizing Board	Union Public Service Commission
Department/Unit	Union Public Service Commission
Notification Date	11 March, 2026
Status	Upcoming

Application
Mode	Online
Apply Start Date	11 March, 2026
Apply Last Date	31 March, 2026
Fees	₹200 for General/OBC/EWS; No Fee for Female, SC, ST, PwBD
Fees Last Date	31 March, 2026
Correction Window	1 April, 2026 to 7 April, 2026

Exam
Exam Mode	Offline
Post Name	Medical Officer (Category I & Category II) through Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026
Qualification	MBBS
Skills Required	MBBS-level medical knowledge, clinical diagnosis, patient care, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, preventive & social medicine, communication skills, analytical ability, medical ethics, decision-making
Additional Eligibility	UPSC nationality requirements, physical and medical fitness standards
Age Limit	32 years, 35 years for Medical Officers Grade
Benefits	DA, HRA, Non-Practising Allowance, medical facilities, leave benefits, pension/NPS, promotion opportunities
Age Relaxation	SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD up to 15 years, Ex-servicemen as per rules
Experience	Fresher
Vacancy	1,358
Exam Date	2 August, 2026 - 2 August, 2026

Job
Type	Permanent
Mode	Onsite
Level	Group A Medical Officer
Selection Process	Written Examination, Personality Test/Interview, document verification, medical examination
Interview Rounds	Personality Test/Interview
Salary	₹56,100–₹1,77,500

Dates to Remember
Admit Card Date	20 July, 2026

Link
Notification Link	https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/active-examinations
Apply Online	Click to Apply
Official Website	https://upsc.gov.in