UPSC CMS 2026 Registration Open Till 31 March, Exam on 2 Aug

UPSC CMS 2026 Registration Open Till 31 March; Exam Scheduled for 2 August. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has started the application process for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026, offering recruitment opportunities for medical graduates in central government services. Interested candidates can apply for the exam through the official websites upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in before the application deadline of 31 March 2026. The UPSC CMS 2026 examination will be conducted on 2 August 2026, and the recruitment drive aims to fill 1,358 vacancies across various medical services in government departments. The exam will be held at multiple centres in 48 cities across India.

UPSC CMS 2026 Important Dates

Candidates planning to appear for the examination should note the following key dates:

• Application Start Date: Ongoing
• Last Date to Apply: 31 March 2026
• UPSC CMS Exam Date: 2 August 2026
• Total Vacancies: 1,358 posts

Applicants must complete the registration process before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

UPSC CMS 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the examination must satisfy specific nationality, educational and age requirements.

Nationality

Applicants must be one of the following:

• Citizen of India
• Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• Tibetan refugee who settled in India before 1 January 1962
• Person of Indian origin migrating from specified countries to settle in India

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed the written and practical parts of the final MBBS examination.

Age Limit

• Maximum age limit: 32 years
• Age relaxation applies for reserved categories as per government rules.

UPSC CMS 2026 Selection Process

The selection procedure for the Combined Medical Services examination consists of multiple stages. Selection stages include:

1. Written Examination – Two objective-type papers
2. Personality Test / Interview
3. Document Verification

The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the written examination and interview.

UPSC CMS 2026 Application Fee

Candidates must pay the required application fee to complete the registration.

• Application Fee: ₹200
• Fee Exemption: Female candidates, SC/ST candidates and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are exempted from paying the fee.

How to Apply for UPSC CMS 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:

1. Visit the official website upsconline.nic.in
2. Create an account or log in to the portal
3. Select the CMS 2026 application link
4. Enter the required personal and academic details
5. Upload documents and submit the form
6. Download the confirmation page for future reference

Applicants must upload required documents such as passport-size photograph, MBBS qualification proof, signature, identity proof and category certificate during the application process.