Union Public Service Commission has released the official notification for the Combined Medical Services Examination 2026. The notification was issued on 11 March 2026 under Examination Notice No. 9/2026-CMS.
Through this recruitment, UPSC will fill 1358 vacancies for different Medical Officer posts including Medical Officers Grade in Central Health Service, Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in Railways, and General Duty Medical Officer posts. Candidates who have passed the written and practical parts of the final MBBS examination are eligible to apply. The online application process started on 11 March 2026 and will remain open until 31 March 2026.
Overview of UPSC CMS Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in the table below.
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advt No. | Examination Notice No. 9/2026-CMS |
| Post Name | Medical Officers and related posts |
| No. of Posts | 1358 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Examination Based Recruitment |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Interview |
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates related to the recruitment.
| Notification Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Start Date of Application | 11 March 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 31 March 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Examination Date | 02 August 2026 |
Vacancy Details of UPSC CMS Recruitment 2026
| Category | Post Name | Number of Posts |
| Category I | Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service | 864 |
| Category II | Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in Railways | 450 |
| Category II | General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council | 14 |
| Category II | General Duty Medical Officer Grade II in Municipal Corporation of Delhi | 30 |
| Total | 1358 |
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC CMS Vacancies
Educational Qualification
- Candidate must have passed the written and practical parts of the final MBBS examination from a recognized university.
- Candidates who are appearing in the final MBBS examination may also apply, but must produce proof of passing within the prescribed period after the written examination result.
- Candidates must complete the compulsory rotating internship before final appointment.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 32 years as on 01 August 2026.
- For Medical Officers Grade in Central Health Service, the maximum age limit is 35 years.
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Other Requirements
- Candidate must meet the physical and medical standards prescribed for the Combined Medical Services Examination.
- Eligibility regarding nationality must follow the rules mentioned in the official notification.
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | 200 |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD | No Fee |
Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary in Pay Matrix Level 10 ranging from 56100 to 177500 along with Non Practising Allowance and other admissible benefits as per government rules.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of two stages.
- Written Examination of 500 marks.
- Personality Test or Interview of 100 marks.
The written examination will have two objective type papers covering medical subjects.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the UPSC online application portal.
- Visit the official portal upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete account creation and universal registration.
- Fill the common application form and examination module.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee if applicable.
- Submit the online application before the deadline.
UPSC CMS Official Notification & Apply Details
Official Website: upsc.gov.in
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Online Application Portal: upsconline.nic.in