🏛️ Central Govt📍 All India✓ Verified Notice

UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2026

Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) (UPSC)
Advt No: F.No.10/2/2026-CMS-II

Quick Summary: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications for the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2026 for recruitment to various posts in the medical services of the Central Government. A total of 972 vacancies are open for qualified MBBS graduates. The selection process includes a written examination followed by a personality test.

📅 Important Dates

Notification Date	N/A
Apply Start Date	10/03/2026
Apply Last Date	09/04/2026
Exam Date	20/07/2026

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC	₹200
SC / ST	Free
Female	Free

🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Required: Graduate

Possession of a recognized MBBS degree. Candidates who have appeared or are appearing for the final professional M.B.B.S. examination are also eligible, provided they have completed their compulsory rotating internship.

Age Limits: 21 to 32 years.

⚡ Selection Process

1Written Examination (Paper-I: General Medicine & Paediatrics, Paper-II: Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine)

2Personality Test/Interview

📎 Required Documents

Matriculation/10th Pass Certificate (for Date of Birth)
MBBS Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate
Internship Completion Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable - SC/ST/OBC-NCL)
EWS Certificate (if applicable)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Passport Size Photograph
Signature

✍️ How to Apply Online

Candidates must apply online through the UPSC's official website https://upsconline.nic.in. Detailed instructions for filling up the online application form are available on the website. Applicants are advised to read the 'Instructions to Candidates' carefully before filling the form.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the age limit for UPSC CMSE 2026?

Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years as on 1st August 2026. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per government rules.

Are final year MBBS students eligible to apply?

Yes, candidates who have appeared or are appearing for the final professional M.B.B.S. examination are eligible to apply, provided they have completed their compulsory rotating internship at the time of the Personality Test.

What is the application fee for female candidates?

Female candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee for the UPSC CMSE 2026.

What are the posts offered through CMSE?

The posts typically offered include Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in Railways, Junior Scale Posts in Central Health Service, General Duty Medical Officer in NDMC, and General Duty Medical Officer in East, North & South Delhi Municipal Corporations.