UPSC Combined Medical Services CMS Examination 2026 Apply Online for 1358 Posts
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2026. This examination is conducted every year to recruit qualified medical professionals for various central government health services and departments. Through UPSC CMS 2026, candidates will be recruited to posts such as Medical Officer in Central Health Service, Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways, and General Duty Medical Officer positions in municipal bodies. The recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for MBBS graduates who want to serve in government medical services. The online application process began on 11 March 2026 and candidates can submit their forms until 31 March 2026. The written examination for UPSC CMS 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 02 August 2026 across multiple exam centers in India. Candidates who qualify in the computer-based written examination will be called for the personality test or interview stage. Applicants should carefully read the eligibility requirements, age criteria, and selection process before submitting the application form to ensure they meet all conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Important Dates
- Application Begin: 11/03/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 31/03/2026 06:00 PM
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 31/03/2026
- Admit Card Available: July 2026
- Exam Date: 02/08/2026
- Result Declared: Notified Later
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 200
- SC / ST / PH: Nil
- All Female Candidates: Nil
- Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
Age Limit
- Age Limit as on 01/08/2026
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- Maximum Age for General Duty Medical Officer: 35 Years
- Age Relaxation Extra as per UPSC Recruitment Rules.
Number of Vacancies
Total Vacancies: 1358
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub Cadre of Central Health Service | 864 |
| Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (ADMO) in Railway | 450 |
| General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) Grade II in NDMS | 14 |
| General Duty Medical Officer in Various Delhi Municipal Councils | 30 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| All Posts | Passed or appearing Medical Degree in MBBS from any recognized university in India. Candidates who have not completed the compulsory rotating internship at the time of application must complete it before the appointment. |
Important Links
- Official Website: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Examination Details: Click Here