UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination 2026
Organization: Union Public Service Commission (for various Central Government Health Services) (UPSC)
Advt No: UPSC/CMS/03/2026
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Date | N/A |
| Apply Start Date | 05/03/2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 25/03/2026 |
| Exam Date | 21/06/2026 |
💳 Application Fee
| General / OBC | ₹200 |
| SC / ST | Free |
| Female | Free |
🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Required: Graduate
MBBS Degree recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and completion of compulsory rotating internship.
Age Limits: 21 to 32 years.
⚡ Selection Process
📎 Required Documents
- Matriculation/10th Pass Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
- MBBS Degree Certificate
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Valid Registration Certificate with MCI/State Medical Council
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
✍️ How to Apply Online
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST candidates?
Age relaxation is 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates. Ex-servicemen and PwBD candidates also receive age relaxation as per government rules.
Is the internship completion mandatory to apply?
Yes, candidates must have completed their compulsory rotating internship by the cut-off date specified in the official notification to be eligible for the examination.
What is the scheme of the written examination?
The written examination consists of two papers, Paper I (General Ability, General Medicine, Paediatrics) and Paper II (Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine), each carrying 250 marks, making a total of 500 marks. Both papers are objective type.
Are female candidates exempted from paying the application fee?
Yes, all female candidates are fully exempted from paying the application fee for the UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination.