UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026
| Total Vacancies | 1358 Posts |
| Pay Scale | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level-10) + NPA |
| Age Limit | 32 years (35 years for CHS) as on 01/08/2026 |
Job Description
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 to recruit 1358 Medical Officers in various Central Government organizations including Central Health Service, Indian Railways, New Delhi Municipal Council and Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
Eligible candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed official notification before applying online to confirm eligibility regarding age, qualification, category, reservation, and other criteria. The UPSC CMS Examination 2026 for 1358 Vacancies Online Registration process starts from 11th March 2026 and closes on 31st March 2026. The written examination will be held on 02nd August 2026.
Age Limit (Detail)
Selection Process
The selection on the basis of following steps:-
- Part-I: Written Examination (500 marks)
- Part-II: Personality Test / Interview (100 marks)
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS candidates: ₹ 200/-
- Female / SC / ST / PwBD candidates: Nil (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking / Card / UPI)
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Medical Officers Grade in General Duty – Central Health Service | 864 |
| Assistant Divisional Medical Officer – Indian Railways | 450 |
| General Duty Medical Officer – New Delhi Municipal Council | 14 |
| General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II – Municipal Corporation of Delhi | 30 |
| Total = 1358 Posts | |
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only through the UPSC Online Application Portal. No other mode of application will be accepted.
➢ Step 1: Visit upsconline.nic.in and complete One-Time Registration (URN).
➢ Step 2: Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) and Examination Specific Module.
➢ Step 3: Upload scanned Photograph (with live photo capture), Signature (3 signatures), and required documents (DOB, Category, MBBS marksheets etc.).
➢ Step 4: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.
➢ Step 5: Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
Detailed Notification Link
| UPSC CMS 2026 Detailed Notification PDF |