UPSC CMS 2027 - The Union Public Service Commission conducts the CMS exam, which comprises a computer-based exam followed by a personality test. The UPSC CMS 2027 notification and UPSC CMS Application form 2027 are expected to be released in March 2027. The UPSC CMS exam 2027 will be held around August 2027. For the detailed UPSC CMS exam, aspirants can refer to the exam calendar, which will be released soon.
UPSC CMS recruits MBBS graduates for Group-A medical officer posts in the central government services. Selected candidates serve in organisations like the Central Health Service, Indian Railways, and municipal bodies, handling clinical care, public health, and administrative duties.
UPSC CMS is a highly competitive exam with over 40k to 50k candidates appearing each year, making it one of the most popular government recruitment exams in India. Further details are provided in the table below.
The schedule covers all the UPSC CMS 2027 exam dates, including the application period, admit card release, and result announcements for the UPSC CMS exam. Refer to the table below for detailed information.
Important dates for UPSC CMS Exam
Events
Dates
UPSC CMS 2027 Notification
To be announced
UPSC CMS 2027 Application Form
To be announced
Last date to fill the application form
To be announced
UPSC CMS 2027 Admit Card
To be announced
UPSC CMS 2027 Exam Date
To be announced
UPSC CMS 2027 Result
To be announced
Answer Key
To be announced
UPSC CMS Cut off 2027
To be announced
UPSC CMS Notification 2027
The Union Public Service Commission will be publishing the UPSC CMS 2027 notification in a PDF format containing complete details, such as eligibility for the exam, how to apply, issuance of the Admit Card, syllabus, and exam pattern. Candidates are recommended to go through the general instructions before appearing for the exam.
Applicants must carefully read the detailed notice regarding eligibility criteria, age, and minimum educational requirements mentioned in the notification given by the commission at upsconline.nic.in/upsc.gov.in, and are required to register themselves through One Time Registration (OTR) before filling the UPSC CMS 2027 Application Form online for the UPSC Combined Medical Services exam.
UPSC CMS Eligibility Criteria 2027
Candidates must meet the UPSC CMS 2027 Eligibility criteria at every stage of the selection process. They might get disqualified if they fail to meet the eligibility requirements. The detailed information regarding the eligibility criteria will be mentioned in the official notification. Check the eligibility criteria from the table below.
Complete Eligibility Breakdown
Nationality
India, Nepal, or Bhutan
Age Limit
25-32 Years (including age relaxation for SC/ST candidates - 5 years, OBC Candidates - 3 Years, PwBD - 10 Years.
The Union Public Service Commission will provide the UPSC CMS 2027 exam pattern on the official website. The Combined Medical Service exam consists of two stages, namely, a computer-based exam and a personality test.
UPSC CMS Computer based exam (500 marks) - The candidates will take the computer-based exam in two papers, each paper carrying a maximum of 250 marks. Each paper will be of 2 Hours duration.
UPSC CMS Personality test (100 marks) - The Candidates who will qualify for the computer-based exam are eligible to take the personality test
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The conducting body will prescribe the syllabus in the official notification. The detailed UPSC CMS 2027 Syllabus for the computer-based exam and personality test can be downloaded from the examination section once the notification is live. Before starting the preparation, aspirants are required to go through the syllabus and exam pattern.
A) UPSC CMS Computer based Examination:
Paper I (Marks: 250)
General Medicine and Paediatrics: Total questions in Paper I = 120 (96 from General Medicine and 24 from Paediatrics);
(a) General Medicine, including the following:
Cardiology
Respiratory diseases
Gastrointestinal
Genito‐Urinary
Neurology
Hematology
Endocrinology
Metabolic disorders
Infections/Communicable Diseases
Virus
Rickets
Bacterial
Spirochetal
Protozoan
Metazoan
Fungus
Nutrition/Growth
Diseases of the skin (Dermatology)
Musculoskeletal System
Psychiatry
General
Emergency Medicine
Common Poisoning
Snake bite
Tropical Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Emphasis on medical procedures
Pathophysiological basis of diseases
Vaccines preventable diseases and Non vaccines preventable diseases
Vitamin deficiency diseases
In psychiatry, include – Depression, psychosis, anxiety, bipolar diseases and Schizophrenia.
(b) Paediatrics, including the following ‐
Common childhood emergencies,
Basic newborn care,
Normal developmental milestones,
Accidents and poisonings in children,
Birth defects and counseling including autism,
Immunisation in children,
Recognising children with special needs and management, and
National programmes related to child health.
Paper II (Marks: 250)
Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine: Total questions in Paper II = 120 (40 questions from each part)
(a) Surgery
(Surgery including ENT, Ophthalmology, Traumatology and Orthopaedics)
General Surgery
Wounds
Infections
Tumours
Lymphatic
Blood vessels
Cysts/sinuses
Head and neck
Breast
Alimentary tract
Oesophagus
Stomach
Intestines
Anus
Developmental
Liver, Bile, Pancreas
Spleen
Peritoneum
Abdominal wall
Abdominal injuries
Urological Surgery
Neuro Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology E.N.T.
Thoracic surgery
Orthopedic surgery
Ophthalmology
Anesthesiology
Traumatology
Diagnosis and management of common surgical ailments
Pre‐operative and post operative care of surgical patients
Medicolegal and ethical issues of surgery
Wound healing
Fluid and electrolyte management in surgery
Shock patho‐physiology and management.
(b) Gynaecology and Obstetrics
OBSTETRICS
Antenatal conditions
Intra‐natal conditions
Post-natal conditions
Management of normal labour or complicated labour
GYNAECOLOGY
Questions on applied anatomy
Questions on the applied physiology of menstruation and fertilisation
Questions on infections in the genital tract
Questions on neoplasms in the genital tract
Questions on the displacement of the uterus
Normal delivery and safe delivery practices
High-risk pregnancy and management
Abortions
Intra-uterine growth retardation
Medicolegal examination in Obstetrics and Gynae including Rape.
FAMILY PLANNING
Conventional contraceptives
U.D. and oral pills
Operative procedure, sterilization and organisation of programmes in the urban and rural surroundings
Medical Termination of Pregnancy
(c) Preventive Social and Community Medicine
Social and Community Medicine
Concept of Health, Disease, and Preventive Medicine
Health Administration and Planning
General Epidemiology
Demography and Health Statistics
Communicable Diseases
Environmental Health
Nutrition and Health
Non‐communicable diseases
Occupational Health
Genetics and Health
International Health
Medical Sociology and Health Education
Maternal and Child Health
National Programmes
Management of common health problems
Ability to monitor national health programmes
Knowledge of maternal and child wellness
Ability to recognise, investigate, report, plan and manage community health problems, including malnutrition and emergencies.
(B) UPSC CMS Personality Test (100 marks)
Candidates who qualify in the computer-based exam will be called for an interview/personality test to be conducted by the UPSC. The interview for the Personality test will be regulated to serve as a supplement to the computer based exam for testing the General Knowledge and ability of the candidates in the fields of their academic study and also like a personality test to assess the candidates intellectual curiosity, critical powers of assimilation balance of judgement and alertness of mind, ability for social cohesion, integrity of character, initiative and capability for leadership.
The Admit card will be made available on the commission’s official website. Applicants must download their UPSC CMS 2027 Admit card and carefully read all the details mentioned on it. If any discrepancy or error is found, it should immediately be reported to the Union Public Service Commission with a request for correction and issuance of a revised Hall ticket. Candidates are strongly prohibited from appearing in the exam using an admit card issued in another applicant's name.
Steps to download the UPSC CMS 2027 Admit Card
Visit the official UPSC website.
Scroll down on the homepage and click the “Admit Card’ section
Click on E-Admit cards for various examinations of UPSC
Another window will be displayed with Login details like registrationID/URN
Verify and submit the details
Download and print the admit card
Keep multiple copies for reference, as a candidate must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
UPSC CMS Answer Key 2027
The conducting authority will be announcing the official UPSC CMS 2027 Answer key in online mode after the conclusion of the examination process at upsconline.nic.in/upsc.gov.in. However, candidates can also refer to the unofficial answer key provided by various coaching centres and institutes. Based on the unofficial answer key, candidates who have appeared for the exam can easily review and correct responses and assess the chances of qualifying for the exam.
Steps to download UPSC CMS Answer Key
Visit the official website of UPSC CMS at upsconline.nic.in/upsc.gov.in
Search and click on the ‘Examinations’ tab.
Then click on the tab mentioning ‘Answer Key’
Click on the ‘UPSC CMS Answer Key 2027’ from the dropdown menu.
Click the links to download Paper 1 and Paper 2 PDF files.
The candidate can now download the PDF and keep it for future reference
The Commission provides a window of seven days, starting from the day after the exam, for candidates to submit representations regarding the UPSC CMS Question Paper. Representations must be submitted only through the Online UPSC CMS Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep) available on the official website; submissions through email, post, hand delivery, or any other mode will not be accepted.
Additionally, UPSC is expected to release the UPSC CMS 2027 question papers on its website. These papers, along with previous years’ question papers, help candidates understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, and are useful for improving time management and overall preparation.
UPSC CMS Result 2027
The Conducting body is set to release the UPSC CMS 2027 final result in online mode. Candidates can download the UPSC CMS result in a pdf format at upsconline.nic.in/upsc.gov.in. The pdf contains roll numbers and service allocations. Here are the steps to download results.
Steps to download the Combined Medical Services Results
Go to the official website
On the homepage, scroll down and click on the “Final Results”
The UPSC will be declaring the UPSC CMS 2027 cut off marks for the computer-based exam of both papers and the final merit (written and interview) on the official website. The cut off marks vary each year, depending on factors such as exam difficulty, number of candidates and available vacancies. Category-wise cut off (General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS, etc.) are published separately. Candidates should check the official website for the latest and accurate cut off details.
UPSC CMS Salary 2027
The UPSC CMS 2027 Pay matrix for all selected medical officers will be at Level 10 of the pay matrix, along with the ‘Non-Practising Allowance (NPA)’ as per government rules. The exact pay will slightly vary depending on the department.
UPSC CMS Pay Scale for Medical Officer
Post
Pay Scale (Level -10)
Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (Railways)
Rs. 56,000-1,77,500
Medical Officer (CHS, General Duty)
Rs. 56,000-1,77,500
General Duty Medical Officer (NDMC)
Rs. 56,000-1,77,500
General Duty Medical Officer Gr II (MCD)
Rs. 56,000-1,77,500
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the age limit for the UPSC CMS exam?
A:
The general age limit is 32 Years as of the cutoff date. Relaxations are provided for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen, and certain other categories
Q: Is there any negative marking in the UPSC CMS exam?
A:
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd for each wrong answer in the written papers.
Q: How is the final selection made?
A:
Selection is based on the total score of the written exam and the personality test/interview, followed by document verification and medical fitness.
Q: How many attempts are allowed for the UPSC CMS exam?
A:
There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts candidates can appear, as long as they meet the age and eligibility criteria
Q: What is the salary for UPSC CMS officers?
A:
All posts are at Level 10 of the Pay matrix (Rs. 56,000-1,77,500) along with Non-Practising Allowance (NPA). The exact pay may vary slightly depending on the department.
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