Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 with 1358 Vacancies. The UPSC CMS Exam 2026 will be held on August 2, 2026. The apply link is available at the Bottom of the page.
| Start Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Last Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Post Name | Combined Medical Services (CMS) |
| Vacancy | 1358 |
| Eligibility | MBBS Degree |
| Age | Max- 32 years |
| Fee | ₹200/- (for gen cat) |
| Exam Date |
02 August 2026 |
| Website | upsc.gov.in |
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Notification Date: 11-03-2026.
UPSC CMS Exam 2026: Important Date
The eligible candidates can apply online for the Combined Medical Services Examination. Under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The online applications started on 11st March 2026 on the Official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The last date for the application as per notification of UPSC-2026 is 31th March 2026.
➤ The last date to modify and edit the form will be 31th March 2026.
➤ Applicants are advised to apply before the last date as the server may have some technical issues due to a lot of traffic on the last date of application.
UPSC CMS Exam 2026: Educational Qualification
➤ Candidates holding an MBBS degree from any recognized by the Medial Council of India (MCI) or a Recognized institution are eligible to apply for the UPSC Combined Medical Services 2026.
➤ Candidates appearing in the final years of MBBS are also eligible to apply
UPSC CMS Exam 2026: Vacancy Breakup
01. Category I (Medical Officer in Central Health Service) : 864 Vacancies.
02. Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in Railway- 450 Vacancies.
03. General Duty Medical Officers in New Delhi Municipal Council – 14 Vacancies.
04. General Duty Medical Officer Gr-II in Municipal Corporation of Delhi – 30 Vacancies.
UPSC CMS Exam 2026: Age Limit (as on: 01.08.2026)
| Category | Max. Age |
| General | 32 years |
| OBC | 35 years |
| SC/ST | 37 years |
| PwBD | 42 years |
Age relaxation extra as per UPSC CMS 2026 Recruitment Rules.
UPSC CMS Exam 2026: Application Fee
The applicant pays the application fee online/ Cash using SBI Challan/ debit card/ credit card/ UPI payment/ Net banking ‘FEE ONCE PAID SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED’
| Category | Fee |
| General | ₹200/- |
| OBC, SC, ST, Female, PwBD | Nil |
UPSC CMS Exam 2026: Scheme of Examination
➤ Written Examination (500 marks)
➤ Personality Test: (100 marks)
