UPSC CMS 2026
● PERSONALITY TESTS FROM 12 OCT 2026 CONDUCTED BY UPSCLast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official UPSC notification
UPSC CMS (Combined Medical Services) recruits Medical Officers for the Railways, Central Health Service, Municipal Corporation of Delhi and other central organisations — 1,358 vacancies in the 2026 cycle. The CMS 2026 written exam was held on 2 August 2026 and the result was declared on 1 September 2026. Qualified candidates filled the Detailed Application Form-II (DAF-II), which closed on 21 September 2026; the Personality Tests (interviews) began on 12 October 2026. Recruitments to Railways posts through CMS have been for the Indian Railway Health Service (IRHS) since 2025.
UPSC CMS 2026 — Key Dates
From the official UPSC CMS 2026 notification and the written-result notice.
| Notification published | 11 Mar 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application window | 11 – 31 Mar 2026 (closed) |
| Written examination | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Written result declared | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Vacancies (2026) | 1,358 posts |
| DAF-II filling window | Closed 21 Sep 2026 |
| Personality Test (interview) | Began 12 Oct 2026 |
| CMS 2027 notification | Expected Feb–Mar 2027 (per UPSC calendar pattern) |
UPSC CMS runs every year on this pattern — notification in Feb/March, written exam in mid-year, DAF-II and interviews after the written result.
UPSC CMS Eligibility
In plain words — from the CMS 2026 notification.
You must have passed the written and practical parts of the final MBBS examination — final-year students whose result is awaited can also apply and are admitted provisionally (you complete the internship before appointment). Age must not exceed 32 years as on 1 August 2026 — i.e. born not earlier than 2 August 1994 — with relaxations for reserved categories, government servants and others as per the notification.
- MBBS passed (or final-year, result awaited — provisional admission)
- Compulsory rotatory internship to be completed before appointment
- Age ≤ 32 years as on 1 Aug 2026 (relaxations apply)
- Indian citizen or eligible categories as per the notification
UPSC CMS Exam Pattern
Two objective CBT papers on one day, then the Personality Test (from the official exam scheme).
| Paper | Contents | Questions · Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Medicine (96) + Paediatrics (24) | 120 Qs · 250 marks · 2 hours |
| Paper II | Surgery (40) + Gynaecology & Obstetrics (40) + Preventive & Social Medicine (40) | 120 Qs · 250 marks · 2 hours |
| Personality Test | Interview of written-qualified candidates | 100 marks |
Negative marking: one-third (0.33) of the marks of a question for a wrong answer. Both papers are objective (MCQ) and computer-based.
UPSC CMS Syllabus — What to Study
Paper-wise subject scheme from the CMS 2026 notification — the syllabus follows the MBBS course in these blocks.
Paper I
- General Medicine — 96 questions
- Paediatrics — 24 questions
Paper II
- Surgery — 40 questions
- Gynaecology & Obstetrics — 40 questions
- Preventive & Social Medicine — 40 questions
UPSC Application — Photo & Fee Facts
UPSC applications run on the OTR (One Time Registration) system at upsconline.nic.in. Photo rules are strict — read the photo instructions on the OTR portal.
UPSC rejects photos that do not match its instructions (recent photo, name and date printed as directed in the current notice) — check the live instructions before uploading.
How to Apply for UPSC CMS
DAF-II for the 2026 cycle closed on 21 Sep 2026 and Personality Tests began on 12 Oct 2026. The cycle flow is:
- 1Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on upsconline.nic.in
- 2Fill the CMS application form when the notification opens and pay the fee (₹200 / nil)
- 3Appear in the two CBT papers on the exam day
- 4If qualified in the written result, fill DAF-II within its window and upload documents
- 5Attend the Personality Test (interview) at UPSC, New Delhi
- 6Final merit = written (500) + personality test (100)
Documents Required — With Sizes
Application-stage set. DAF-II (for written-qualified candidates) has its own document list in the UPSC notice — follow that exactly.
- Recent photograph 10–300 KB · JPG
- Scanned signature — as per OTR instructions
- MBBS degree / final-year proof
- Date-of-birth proof (Class 10 certificate)
- Category / EWS / PwBD certificate — if claimed
- Photo ID — Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID
- DAF-II documents — degree, registration and service proofs as asked in the DAF
UPSC CMS — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UPSC CMS 2026 result date?
The CMS 2026 written result was declared on 1 September 2026 (the written exam was held on 2 August 2026). DAF-II closed on 21 September 2026 and the Personality Tests began on 12 October 2026.
What is the UPSC CMS exam pattern?
Two computer-based objective papers of 250 marks each: Paper I — General Medicine (96 questions) + Paediatrics (24); Paper II — Surgery (40) + Gynaecology & Obstetrics (40) + Preventive & Social Medicine (40). Each paper has 120 questions in 2 hours, with one-third negative marking. The Personality Test carries 100 marks.
What is the UPSC CMS application fee?
₹200 for General/OBC candidates. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates pay no fee.
Can final-year MBBS students apply for UPSC CMS?
Yes. Candidates who have appeared or are yet to appear in the final MBBS examination can apply and are admitted provisionally; the compulsory rotatory internship must be completed before appointment.
What is the age limit for UPSC CMS?
A maximum of 32 years as on 1 August of the exam year (for 2026: born not earlier than 2 August 1994), with relaxations for reserved categories and other eligible groups as per the notification.
Which services does UPSC CMS recruit for?
Medical Officers in the Indian Railway Health Service (Railways), Central Health Service, Municipal Corporation of Delhi and other central organisations listed in the notification. Since 2025, Railways recruitment through CMS is for the IRHS cadre.
When will UPSC CMS 2027 notification come?
Per the UPSC annual calendar pattern, around February–March 2027 on upsc.gov.in. CMS 2026 was notified on 11 March 2026.