UPSC CMS 2026 Recruitment Overview & Dates
📅 Schedule & Key Deadlines
Official Notification Release:
11 March 2026
Online Application Window:
11 March – 31 March 2026
Written Exam (CBT) Date:
2 August 2026 (Sunday)
Interview Framework Phase:
October – November 2026 (Expected)
📊 Confirmed Vacancy Count
Total Joint Vacancies:
1,358 Posts
Category I (Central Health):
864 Seats
Category II (Railways/NDMC/MCD):
494 Seats
Selection Round Weightage:
500 Marks CBT : 100 Marks Interview
Department-Wise Vacancy Breakup
💼 Category I Post Breakup
Central Health Service (Medical Officer):
864 Vacancies
Allocation Ministry:
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Grade Level:
Junior Scale Posts (Sub-cadre)
Selection Nature:
Direct Group ‘A’ Recruitment
👑 Category II Post Breakup
Railways (Asst. Divisional MO):
450 Vacancies
MCD (GDMO Grade-II):
30 Vacancies
NDMC (General Duty Medical Officer):
14 Vacancies
Job Location Allocation:
All India Service Liability
Detailed Candidate Eligibility Criteria
👤 Age Limits & Target Category Relaxations
General Category Upper Age Cap:
32 Years (As on 1 Aug 2026)
OBC Candidates Age Cap:
Up to 35 Years (+3 Yrs)
SC / ST Candidates Age Cap:
Up to 37 Years (+5 Yrs)
PwBD Candidates Age Cap:
Up to 42 Years (+10 Yrs)
Base DOB Constraint:
Born not earlier than 2nd August 1994
🎓 Degree & Academic Parameters
Minimum Required Qualification:
Passed Final MBBS Written & Practical
Final Year Students (Appearing):
Eligible to Apply & Appear
Internship Requirement:
Must complete 1-yr internship before joining
Nationality Protocol:
Indian, or Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan
Foreign Medical Grads:
Must clear FMGE to be eligible
Syllabus Breakdown & Test Scheme
📝 Written Exam Pattern (Phase 1)
Mode of Recruitment Test (RT):
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Structure:
Two Papers (Paper I & Paper II)
Total Question Count / Marks:
240 Questions / 500 Total Marks
Total Time Duration Limit:
2 Hours per Paper (4 Hrs Total)
Incorrect Marking Penalties:
1/3rd Mark Deducted per Error
🤝 Personality Assessment Test (Phase 2)
Total Dedicated Interview Marks:
100 Marks (Conducted at New Delhi)
Assessment Core 1:
Mental Alertness & General Knowledge
Assessment Core 2:
Clinical Leadership & Communication
Qualifying Criteria:
Clearing written CBT cutoff
📚 Core Syllabus Subjects (Combined Pattern)
Both Paper I and Paper II examinations demand comprehensive deep coverage across these primary medical fields:
General Medicine
Paediatrics
General Surgery
Orthopaedics
Ophthalmology
ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Traumatology
Obstetrics
Gynaecology
Preventive & Social Medicine (PSM)
Application Fee Details & Process
💳 Application Fee Criteria
General / OBC / EWS Male:
₹200/-
Female Candidates (All Categories):
No Fee (Exempted)
SC / ST / PwBD Candidates:
No Fee (Exempted)
Accepted Payment Modes:
Online (Net Banking/UPI/Card) or SBI Challan
📝 Application Protocol
Official Platform:
upsconline.nic.in
Preliminary Step:
One Time Registration (OTR) Mandatory
Exam Centre Allocation:
First Apply, First Allot Basis
Post-Submission Process:
Application Correction Window Available
Detailed Syllabus: Paper I Insights (9:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
🩺 General Medicine Matrix (96 Questions)
Cardiology & Respiratory:
Ischemic heart disease, Asthma, Pneumonia
Neurology & Endocrine:
Stroke, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Thyroid disorders
Infectious Diseases:
Bacterial, Viral, Parasitic infections
Gastrointestinal & Hepatic:
Peptic ulcer, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis
👶 Paediatrics Matrix (24 Questions)
Neonatology:
Basic newborn care, Birth defects
Growth & Development:
Normal developmental milestones
Emergencies:
Common childhood emergencies, Poisonings
Preventative Care:
Immunization, National child health initiatives
Detailed Syllabus: Paper II Insights (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
🔪 Surgery & OBG Matrix (80 Questions)
General Surgery Basics:
Wounds, Infections, Tumours, Shock
Specialty Surgery:
Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology
Obstetrics:
Antenatal care, Normal & complicated labour
Gynaecology:
Contraception, Infertility, Genital tract infections
🌍 Preventive & Social Medicine (40 Questions)
Epidemiology Fundamentals:
Concept of Health & Disease, Biostatistics
Public Health Focus:
Environmental, Occupational, Nutrition
Healthcare Admin:
Medical Sociology, Health Education
Government Programs:
National Health Programmes (Planning)
Salary Matrix & Medical Officer Perks
💰 Grade Pay & Compensation
Central Health Services (CHS):
Pay Matrix Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
Railways (ADMO):
₹15,600 – ₹39,100 + Grade Pay ₹5,400
Allowances:
NPA Included
Career Trajectory:
Time-bound promotions up to Level 14/HAG
🏢 Professional Perks & Work Life
Designation Status:
Central Government Gazetted Officer
Higher Education:
Eligible for In-Service PG Quota (post 5 yrs)
Leave Policy:
Excellent medical and standard leave policies
Job Liability:
All India Service Transferability