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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2026. This examination is conducted for recruitment to various medical posts under the Government of India including Central Health Service, Indian Railways, New Delhi Municipal Council, and Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
The examination will be conducted in accordance with the rules published by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Department of Health and Family Welfare) in the Gazette of India dated 11 March 2026.
| Organization Name (English) | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Organization Name (Hindi) | संघ लोक सेवा आयोग |
| Exam Name | Combined Medical Services Examination 2026 |
| Exam Notice Number | 9/2026-CMS |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Employment Type | Full Time Government Job |
The following services/posts will be filled through the Combined Medical Services Examination 2026.
| Category | Post Name | Tentative Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Category I | Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service | 864 |
| Category II | Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways | 450 |
| Category II | General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council | 14 |
| Category II | General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II in Municipal Corporation of Delhi | 30 |
| Total Tentative Vacancies | 1358 | |
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| State | Various States across India |
| City | Multiple Cities across India |
| Postal Code | Not Mentioned |
| Street Address | Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi |
| Date of Notification | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Filling Application | 31 March 2026 |
| Application Closing Time | 06:00 PM |
| Date of Examination | 02 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Availability | Last working day of the preceding week of the examination date |
The Combined Medical Services Examination 2026 will be conducted at the following examination centres across India.
| Educational Qualification | Candidate must have passed the written and practical parts of the final MBBS Examination. Candidates who have appeared or are appearing in the final MBBS examination may also apply. However, they must submit proof of passing before the Personality Test stage. |
|---|---|
| Internship Requirement | Candidates who have not yet completed the compulsory rotating internship are allowed to appear in the examination but appointment will only be granted after completion of the internship. |
| Nationality | Candidate must be:
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| Maximum Age | 32 years as on 01 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Special Age Limit | For Medical Officers of Central Health Service – 35 years |
| Date of Birth Requirement | Candidate must be born not earlier than 02 August 1994 |
Reservation will be provided for the following categories as per Government of India rules:
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹200 |
|---|---|
| Female Candidates | Fee Exempted |
| SC / ST Candidates | Fee Exempted |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Fee Exempted |
Fee can be paid using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, RuPay Card or UPI.
The written examination consists of two objective type papers carrying 250 marks each.
| Paper | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Medicine and Paediatrics | 250 |
| Paper II | Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine | 250 |
| Helpline Numbers | 011-24041001, 011-40303444 |
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| upscsoap@nic.in | |
| Helpline Working Hours | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Working Days) |
| Application Assistance Period | 11 March 2026 – 31 March 2026 |
Download the official notification of the UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination 2026 using the link below.
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