🏛️ Central Govt📍 All India✓ Verified Notice

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) - Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026

Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advt No: 05/2026-CMS

Quick Summary: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites online applications for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 to recruit medical officers for various Central Government organizations and services, including Indian Ordnance Factories Health Service, Indian Railways, Delhi Municipal Corporation, and others. This is a prestigious opportunity for MBBS graduates to join Central Government healthcare services.

📅 Important Dates

Notification Date	N/A
Apply Start Date	15/03/2026
Apply Last Date	05/04/2026
Exam Date	20/07/2026

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC	₹200
SC / ST	Free
Female	Free

🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Required: Graduate

A recognized MBBS degree from a recognized university. Candidates appearing for final year MBBS examinations are also eligible, subject to producing the degree at the time of the Personality Test.

Age Limits: 21 to 32 years.

⚡ Selection Process

1Written Examination (Computer Based Test - Paper-I & Paper-II)

2Personality Test/Interview

📎 Required Documents

Matriculation/10th Class Certificate for age proof
MBBS Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate
Compulsory Rotatory Internship Completion Certificate
Permanent Registration Certificate (Medical Council)
Caste Certificate (if applicable, in prescribed format)
EWS Certificate (if applicable, in prescribed format)
Photo ID Proof (Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
Scanned Photograph (as per specifications)
Scanned Signature (as per specifications)

✍️ How to Apply Online

Candidates must apply online through the UPSC's official website upsconline.nic.in. The application process involves two parts: Part-I (Registration) and Part-II (Filling of Application Details, Uploading Documents, Fee Payment, and Center Selection). Applicants are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before proceeding with the online application.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the eligibility criteria for UPSC CMS 2026?

Candidates must possess a recognized MBBS degree. Those appearing for their final MBBS examination are also eligible to apply, provided they produce the degree and internship completion certificate at the time of the Personality Test.

Are female candidates and SC/ST candidates exempted from application fees?

Yes, female candidates, as well as candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) categories, are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

What is the age limit for UPSC CMS 2026?

Candidates must not have attained the age of 32 years as on August 1st, 2026, meaning they must have been born not earlier than 2nd August 1994. Age relaxations are applicable for OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates as per government rules.

Can I apply if I am currently completing my internship?

Yes, candidates who have appeared or are appearing for the final professional M.B.B.S. examination are eligible to apply. However, they must submit documentary proof of passing the final professional M.B.B.S. examination and of having completed their compulsory rotating internship along with their Detailed Application Form (DAF).