Recruitment Examinations

UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination

UPSC; Entry: Final MBBS written and practical examinations passed; final-appearing candidates may apply…; Subjects: General medicine, paediatrics, surgery, obstetrics/gynaecology, preventive/social medicine.

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Examination overview

Conducting authorityUPSC
FrequencyAnnual calendar; dates can be revised
Reference scheme2025/2026 published scheme
Syllabus and subjectsGeneral medicine, paediatrics, surgery, obstetrics/gynaecology, preventive/social medicine
Additional details and verification notes
VerificationRecorded stages: Written / computer-based medical examination; Personality Test; Final recommendation.
Important notesEntry qualification: Final MBBS written and practical examinations passed; final-appearing candidates may apply under provisional conditions. Recorded subjects/scope: General medicine, paediatrics, surgery, obstetrics/gynaecology, preventive/social medicine. Selection sequence: Written / computer-based medical examination; Personality Test; Final recommendation.
How to check official noticesUPSC examination notifications / archives, calendars, written results and final results. PIB: All Releases, filter ministry / department or search exam name. PIB is supplementary and does not publish every advertisement.

Eligibility and qualifications

Required educationFinal MBBS written and practical examinations passed; final-appearing candidates may apply under provisional conditions.
Marks or subjectsMBBS pass; compulsory rotating internship completed before appointment.
Reference maximum age32
Additional details and verification notes
NationalityNationality / eligibility-certificate categories as specified in the notice.
Age conditionsNormally under 32 at notified cut-off; specified CHS Medical Officer posts have upper age 35.
Skills or registrationMedical registration and internship / qualification requirements before appointment.
Other requirementsDo not treat 35 as the limit for every CMS service.
Current-notice verificationExam-specific baseline; service/post annexures and current notice control

Selection and examination stages

The selection sequence and what happens at each stage. Written-paper structure and marking are shown separately below.

01Written / computer-based medical examinationPhysical / medicalDetails
02Personality TestInterview / assessmentDetails
03Final recommendationOutcome / verificationDetails

Examination pattern and paper components

Written papers only: subjects, available question counts, marks, duration and marking rules. Physical, medical and final-selection stages are described above, not repeated here.

Paper-IQ 120Marks 250Min 120Details
Subjects / sectionsGeneral medicine and paediatrics
Questions120
Maximum marks250
Duration (minutes)120
Negative markingOne third of question marks
Paper formatMCQ

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Paper-IIQ 120Marks 250Min 120Details
Subjects / sectionsSurgery, obstetrics/gynaecology, preventive/social medicine
Questions120
Maximum marks250
Duration (minutes)120
Negative markingOne third of question marks
Paper formatMCQ

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Examination documents and reference resources

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UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination scheme reference
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Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 / General Medicine and Pediatrics
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Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 / Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine
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Combined Medical Services Examination, 2025 / General Medicine and Pediatrics
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Combined Medical Services Examination, 2025 / Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine
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Combined Medical Services Examination, 2024 / General Medicine and Pediatrics
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Combined Medical Services Examination, 2024 / Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine
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UPSC official previous-year papers (select this examination and year)
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Official sources and current-notice checks

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Source review: automated catalogue checks on 4 November 2026, plus selected publisher-page checks. This is not confirmation that every listed URL or examination detail is current.

Official examination / application dates

Dates can change between recruitment or admission cycles. Results are unverified until checked against the official notice.

Frequently Asked Questions about UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination

Who conducts UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination?

UPSC. Confirm the current conducting authority and registration portal on the official notice.

What is the eligibility for UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination?

Final MBBS written and practical examinations passed; final-appearing candidates may apply under provisional conditions. Apply the latest official notice for age, nationality, reservations, professional registration and qualification details.

Which subjects should I prepare?

General medicine, paediatrics, surgery, obstetrics/gynaecology, preventive/social medicine The PDF syllabus guide presents the available register information, not an independently certified syllabus.

What is the selection or paper pattern?

Written / computer-based medical examination. View the listed selection stages and examination pattern records on this tool; verify paper format and marking rules with the authority.

How can I download UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination materials?

A question bank is displayed only where an applicable configured school-standard range and local question records are available. Specialist examinations require a separate verified bank; school-class questions are not substituted. Textbook links remain separate where published.

Where are the latest UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination dates?

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Disclaimer — UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination

This UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination recruitment overview is for educational preparation only. The current official notification from UPSC controls eligibility, age limits and relaxations, reservations, examination stages, syllabus, marks, negative marking, fees, application dates, documents and final selection or admission. Historical reference schemes and indicative stages may not match the current cycle.

Latest and updated information should always be obtained from the concerned official website. GSETOOLS is not the recruiting authority, examination board, admission office or scholarship provider.