UPSC CMS Exam: Dates Announced for Combined Medical Services Examination; Exam to be Held in August — Check Full Schedule..

UPSC CMS Exam 2026: The examination schedule for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has been released. This examination is scheduled to be held in August. Candidates appearing for the exam will be required to attempt two question papers, covering various medical subjects.

**Complete Examination Schedule**
Paper I (Code No. 1) of the Combined Medical Services Examination 2026 will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This paper will feature questions on General Medicine and Pediatrics. This constitutes the first part of the examination, designed to assess the candidates' general medical knowledge and their understanding of the subject of Pediatrics.

Conversely, Paper II (Code No. 2) will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This paper will comprise questions on Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics, and Preventive & Social Medicine. Candidates are advised to reach the examination center well in advance of the scheduled time and to carry all necessary documents with them.

The notification for this recruitment drive was issued on March 11, 2026, and the application process commenced on the very same day. Candidates were eligible to apply starting from March 11, 2026, while the deadline for submitting applications was set for March 31, 2026.

**Selection Process**
The selection process for the Combined Medical Services Examination is completed in two stages. The first stage involves a Computer-Based Written Examination. Candidates who qualify in this examination are called to appear for the second stage—namely, the Personality Test or Interview. Final selection is granted to those candidates who successfully clear both stages: the Written Examination and the Interview.

**Which Posts Will Be Filled?**
Through this examination, appointments are made to various medical posts across different departments of the Central Government. These primarily include the following positions: Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in Indian Railways.
General Duty Medical Officer in the Central Health Service
Medical Officer in municipal bodies and government health departments
Upon appointment to these positions, candidates gain the opportunity for permanent government service in public health administration.

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