The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2026. Interested candidates can now apply online through the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.The registration process began on March 11, 2026, and candidates will be able to submit their applications until March 31, 2026. According to the UPSC examination calendar, the UPSC CMS 2026 exam will be conducted on August 2, 2026.The Combined Medical Services examination is conducted every year to recruit medical professionals for various central government departments and services.
UPSC CMS 2026: Important dates
The application window for UPSC CMS 2026 session is now open at the official portal. Candidates can check the important dates for the examination below:
- Notification release: March 11, 2026
- Application start date: March 11, 2026
- Last date to apply: March 31, 2026
- Exam date: August 2, 2026
The examination is conducted at the national level and serves as a gateway for medical graduates seeking government service as medical officers.Aspirants can download the official notification released for UPSC CMS 2026 from the link below.
Who is eligible to apply for UPSC CMS 2026 ?
Candidates applying for the exam must have passed the written and practical parts of the final MBBS examination. Students who are in the final year of MBBS are also eligible to apply. However, they must show proof of passing the final MBBS exam before the final stage of selection.The selection process has two stages: a computer-based written examination and a personality test (interview). Candidates who clear the written exam will be called for the interview conducted by UPSC.
Posts offered under UPSC CMS 2026
Through the examination, candidates can be recruited to several medical positions under the central government, including:
- Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in Railways
- General Duty Medical Officer in Central Health Service
- Medical Officer in municipal and government health departments
These positions offer stable government careers for MBBS graduates in public healthcare administration.
How to apply for UPSC CMS 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the application process:
- Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in
- Click on the CMS 2026 application link
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process if required
- Fill in the application form with personal and academic details
- Upload required documents and pay the application fee
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference
Direct link to apply for UPSC CMS 2026.Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification and complete the registration process before the March 31, 2026 deadline.
