UPSC Recruitment 2026 Combined Medical Service out for 1358 Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Combined Medical Services (CMS) Notification 2026 has been released on 11 March 2026 on the official website upsc.gov.in. A total of 1,358 vacancies have been announced under UPSC CMS Recruitment 2026 for various Medical Officer posts.
Eligible candidates include those up to 32 years of age (for General category) and 35 years for CHS Medical Officers who have passed both the written and practical parts of the final MBBS examination. The recruitment covers positions such as Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (Railways), Medical Officer (CHS), GDMO NDMC, and GDMO Grade-II MCD.
The online application process for UPSC CMS Recruitment 2026 began on 11 March 2026 and will remain open until 31 March 2026 (06:00 PM). Candidates can download the official notification PDF and submit their applications online through the direct links provided below.
Post Details
| 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-Practising 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 |
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 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Candidate must be a Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with intent to permanently settle, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries. Candidates under categories (b) to (e) require an eligibility certificate from Government of India.
- Qualification: Candidate must have passed the written and practical parts of the final MBBS Examination from a recognized university.
- Provisional Admission: A candidate who has appeared or is yet to appear in the final MBBS Examination may also apply. Such admission will be provisional and subject to cancellation if proof of passing is not produced within the stipulated time period after result declaration of the written examination (within 15 days window provided by the Commission).
- Internship: A candidate who has yet to complete the compulsory rotating internship is educationally eligible to appear in the examination, but will be appointed only after completion of the compulsory rotating internship.
- Physical & Medical Standards: Candidates must be physically and medically fit according to the physical/medical standards for CMS Examination 2026 as per regulations contained in Appendix III to the Rules of the Examination.
- Marital Status: No person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a living spouse, or having a living spouse has entered into a marriage with any other person, shall be eligible, unless exempted under personal law applicable and with Central Government approval.
Fee Structure
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only)
- Exempted from Fee: All Female candidates, SC candidates, ST candidates, and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates
- Note: OBC and EWS candidates are NOT exempted and must pay the full fee of Rs. 200/-.
- Mode of Payment: Net Banking of any Bank, or Visa/Master/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment only.
- Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination.
- Applications submitted without the prescribed fee (unless fee remission is claimed) shall be summarily rejected.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age (General): 32 Years (candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd August 1994)
- For Medical Officers Grade – General Duty (CHS): Maximum 35 Years as on 01.08.2026
- SC / ST candidates: Upper age relaxable by maximum 5 years
- OBC candidates: Upper age relaxable by maximum 3 years
- Defence Services personnel disabled in operations: Maximum 3 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen (with at least 5 years Military Service as on 01.08.2026): Maximum 5 years relaxation
- ECOs/SSCOs (with initial assignment of 5 years Military Service extended beyond 5 years): Maximum 5 years relaxation (with Ministry of Defence certificate)
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): Maximum 10 years relaxation
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC who also fall under Ex-Servicemen or PwBD categories are eligible for cumulative age relaxation under both categories.
- Date of Birth accepted: as entered in the Matriculation / Secondary School Leaving Certificate or equivalent recognized certificate only. No other document for age proof will be accepted.
Total Post
1358 Posts
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 | Locomotor 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 |
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| Mode Of Selection |
| Selection Process: Written Exam: 500 Marks (Paper-I: General Medicine & Paediatrics – 250 Marks, Paper-II: Surgery, Gynaecology & Preventive Medicine – 250 Marks) Personality Test/Interview: 100 Marks Total: 600 Marks Negative Marking: 0.33 per wrong answer Eligibility for Interview: Written exam qualifiers only. Interview evaluates general knowledge, academic ability, judgment, integrity, initiative & leadership. Tie-Breaking: Written marks → Age → Internship completion date → Commission’s discretion. Exam Centres: 48 centres across India (e.g., Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Jaipur, Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram). PwBD candidates can choose any centre. Important Guidelines: Face authentication mandatory Reach 30 min early, no late entry Centres allotted first-apply-first-allot |
How to Apply
Step 1: Application Fee
- Candidates must apply online only at: https://upsconline.nic.in
- Complete the following four modules on the portal:
- Account Creation
- Universal Registration (URN Profile) – register once in lifetime
- Common Application Form (CAF)
- Examination Specific Module (including fee payment and centre selection)
- Upload: scanned photograph (.jpg, 20 KB to 200 KB), scanned signature (.jpg, 20 KB to 100 KB), and a live photograph during CAF filling.
- Signature must be signed three times (one below the other) on plain white paper in black ink.
- Keep one Photo ID (Aadhaar Card / Voter Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving Licence / Any other State/Central Govt. issued Photo ID) for all future references.
- Pay the prescribed fee of Rs. 200/- online through Net Banking / Visa / Master / RuPay / Credit / Debit Card / UPI (not applicable for exempted candidates).
- Application window: 11.03.2026 to 31.03.2026 (06:00 PM).
- Candidates are strongly advised to apply well in advance to secure their preferred examination centre (first-apply-first-allot basis).
- Candidates in Government service must submit an undertaking to their Head of Office/Department and mention it in the application.
- Do not submit multiple applications. Multiple applications by the same candidate will be rejected.
- Hard copy of the application form is NOT required to be submitted to the Commission.
- Candidates qualified for Personality Test must mandatorily login to the portal within 15 days of result declaration of written examination to update details and upload proof of passing the qualifying examination.
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UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there for UPSC CMS 2026?
A total of 1,358 tentative vacancies have been announced under Exam Notice No. 9/2026-CMS, including:
- 864 – Medical Officers (CHS)
- 450 – Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (Railways)
- 14 – GDMO (NDMC)
- 30 – GDMO Grade-II (MCD)
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The online application must be submitted by 31 March 2026 (06:00 PM) via the official UPSC portal upsconline.nic.in. Applications through any other mode are not accepted.
Q3. What is the age limit?
- General posts: Maximum 32 years as of 1 August 2026 (born on or after 2 August 1994)
- CHS Medical Officers: Maximum 35 years
- Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, Ex-Servicemen – 5 years
Q4. What is the exam pattern?
- Written Exam: 500 marks
- Paper-I: General Medicine & Paediatrics – 250 marks
- Paper-II: Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine – 250 marks
- Personality Test: 100 marks
- Both papers are objective (MCQs) with negative marking of 1/3rd per wrong answer.
Q5. What is the application fee?
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 200/-
- Female, SC, ST, PwBD: Exempted
- Fee payment is online only: Net Banking, UPI, Visa/Master/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card
Q6. What are the educational requirements?
Candidates must have passed the written and practical parts of the final MBBS examination. Those yet to complete or appearing in their final MBBS exams may apply provisionally. Completion of compulsory rotating internship is mandatory for appointment.
Q7. When will the exam be held?
The UPSC CMS 2026 exam is scheduled for 2 August 2026 at 48 centres across India. Centres are allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis.
Q8. What is the salary for posts filled through UPSC CMS 2026?
Pay Matrix Level-10: Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500/month plus Non-Practising Allowance (NPA). NDMC GDMO posts have promotion opportunities up to Level-14. Private practice is prohibited.
Q9. Is there a Personality Test?
Yes. Candidates qualifying the written exam appear for a 100-mark Interview/Personality Test, which evaluates:
General Knowledge, intellectual curiosity, judgment, alertness, social cohesion, integrity, initiative, and leadership.
Q10. What is the Pratibha Setu Portal?
This UPSC initiative allows information of candidates not recommended after the Personality Test to be accessible to registered private companies, PSUs, and statutory organizations for employment purposes. Candidates can opt in or out during the Exam Module filling stage.