UPSC CMS 2026: Applications for Combined Medical Services have commenced; recruitment to be held for 1,358 posts..

UPSC CMS 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has initiated the application process for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for this examination until March 31, 2026. To apply, candidates can visit the Commission's official websites upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in—to complete their registration. According to the information released by the UPSC, the Combined Medical Services Examination is scheduled to be conducted on August 2, 2026.

Through this recruitment drive, a total of 1,358 medical posts will be filled. This examination presents a significant opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a career as doctors within the government sector. Selected candidates will be appointed to various departments of the Central Government and institutions affiliated with health services.

Who Can Apply?

The maximum age limit for candidates applying for this examination has been set at 32 years. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation in accordance with government regulations. A relaxation of 5 years in the maximum age limit has been provided for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Ex-servicemen. Meanwhile, candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC) and personnel associated with defense services will be eligible for an age relaxation of 3 years.

Application Fee

The application fee for the UPSC CMS examination has been fixed at ₹200. However, candidates belonging to SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

How ​​to Apply

Candidates can apply by following the simple steps outlined below:
First, visit the official website: upsconline.nic.in.

Log in to the website or create a new account.
Click on the CMS 2026 application link.
Enter all the necessary details requested.
Submit the application form to complete the process.

Required Documents

While applying, candidates are required to upload several important documents, including a passport-sized photograph, signature, educational certificates, proof of passing the MBBS examination, an identity card, and a category certificate. 

Selection Process
In the UPSC CMS examination, candidates will be selected based on a written examination and an interview. The written examination will consist of two objective-type papers. Subsequently, successful candidates will be called for a personality test or interview. The final selection list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the written examination and the interview. Additionally, the candidates' documents will undergo verification.

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