UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026 - Download Paper 1 & 2 Answer Sheet PDF

UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026 - Download Paper 1 & 2 Answer Sheet PDF

Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 30 Aug 2025, 07:37 PM IST

Union Public Services Commission will release the official UPSC CMS 2026 answer keys online on the official website. Candidates can download the CMS answer key 2026 online at usc.gov.in. The unofficial UPSC CMS answer key can also be downloaded online released by coaching institutes. For more information about the answer key and download links, candidates attempting the UPSC CMS exam can go through the article below.

This Story also Contains

  1. UPSC CMS Answer Key Dates 2026
  2. UPSC CMS Marking Scheme
  3. UPSC CMS Answer Key: Previous years
  4. UPSC CMS Question Papers 2026
  5. UPSC CMS Result 2026
UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026 - Download Paper 1 & 2 Answer Sheet PDF
UPSC CMS answer key 2025

UPSC holds the Combined Medical Services Examination annually to recruit qualified candidates to the role of Assistant Medical Officer in various government departments. The CMS exam consists of 2 parts, the CBT and a personality test. UPSC CMS 2026 answer key will be released for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the CBT exam.

UPSC CMS Answer Key Dates 2026

Check the table below to know more about the important dates of the exam.

Important dates of UPSC CMS 2026

Events

Dates of UPSC CMS Answer Key

UPSC CMS 2026 Exam Date

August 2, 2026

UPSC CMS 2026 Unofficial Answer Key

To be announced

UPSC CMS 2026 Official Answer Key Dates

To be announced

How to Check UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026?

The unofficial answer key of CMS 2026 will be available online in PDF format. To download the official CMS answer key 2026, candidates can check the steps below

  • Visit the official website of UPSC - upsc.gov.in

  • In the header click on "Answer Key"

  • Click on "Combined Medical Services (CMS), 2026"

  • A new window will be open with CMS answer key 2026

  • Download the CMS answer key PDF file.

Details mentioned in the UPSC CMS answer key 2026

  • Subject Name

  • Maximum Marks

  • Date of Examination

  • Question Number

  • Correct answer

  • Number of items dropped and taken

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UPSC CMS Marking Scheme

Students can calculate their marks with the help of the CMS answer key. To calculate the scores and predict the expected UPSC CMS 2026 cut off, candidates need to understand the marking scheme.

  • In paper I, there will be 120 questions carrying 250 marks

  • In paper 2, there will be 12 questions divided into 3 parts carrying 250 marks.

  • For each wrong answer, 0.33 marks will be deducted.

Keeping these points in mind, candidates can make a rough estimation of the marks they may obtain in the UPSC CMS 2026. To do so, substitute the values in the formula given below.

Calculation of score:

(No. of correct answer x marks for a correct answer) – (No. of incorrect answer x negative marking)

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UPSC CMS Answer Key: Previous years

To prepare better, candidates can download the previous year's answer key of CMS. Candidates can use the previous years’ answer keys along with previous years UPSC CMS question papers to practice for the exam.

Year

Papers

UPSC CMS question paper link

UPSC CMS answer key link

2023

General Medicine and Pediatrics

Download link

Download link

Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Preventive and Social Medicine

Download link

Download link

2022

General Medicine and Pediatrics

Download link

Download link

Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Preventive and Social Medicine

Download link

Download link

UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026 (Official)

The direct link to download the official UPSC CMS 2026 answer key will be updated in the table below.

Year

Papers

UPSC CMS question paper link

UPSC CMS answer key link

2026

General Medicine and Pediatrics

Download link

Download link

Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Preventive and Social Medicine

Download link

Download link

UPSC CMS Question Papers 2026

UPSC will release the CMS 2026 question papers in PDF format on the official website. Candidates will be able to download the question papers and practice them while they prepare for the exam. They can also prepare for the test more effectively with the help of the previous year's question papers and answer keys.

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UPSC CMS Result 2026

UPSC will release the UPSC CMS 2026 result in online mode separately for each stage of the recruitment process. According to the UPSC CMS results, all qualified candidates' roll numbers are given first, followed by their names and roll numbers. The UPSC CMS result 2026 will be released in PDF format.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How to download the UPSC CMS answer key 2026?
A:

The UPSC CMS 2026 answer key will be available on the official website and steps are mentioned above.

Q: What is the difference between the CMS 2026 official and unofficial answer key?
A:

The official answer key is posted on the official website, while the unofficial answer key is released by several coaching institutes. 

Q: Is there negative marking in the UPSC CMS 2026 exam?
A:

Yes, 1/3rd marks will be deducted for incorrect answers.

Q: When will the UPSC CMS answer key be released?
A:

The USC CMS 2026 answer key will be released after the final results are released.

Q: What are the jobs after UPSC CMS?
A:

After UPSC CMS, Candidates are hired for the post of Assistant Medical Officer in government departments. For example, Assistant Medical Officer in Indian Ordnance Factory, Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways, Junior Scale Posts in Central Health Services

Q: Is the CMS exam tough or easy?
A:

It all relies on how well the candidate has prepared. Physical exams are also part of the UPSC CMS exam, therefore candidates must be physically fit and trained before taking it.

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Questions related to UPSC CMS

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Have a question related to UPSC CMS ?

Yes, you can appear for the UPSC CMS exam even if you have a rural bond under MMVY Yojna. However, if you get selected, the bond conditions still apply. You will either have to complete the mandatory rural service or pay the bond amount (penalty) as mentioned in the agreement before joining the new post. Many states allow bond release on payment, but it depends on your state’s specific rules. It’s better to check with your state health department for exact options.


Hi,

You have not stated the college name/post name/examination for which you need to know the eligibility or other required information. Please mention those details in the comment section below so that we can help you out further with all the necessary details needed by you for the desired course or any post/exams.

There are quite a good number of Civil Servants every year, who transits from other Central Government Grade A jobs to Civil Service. So its quite normal and usual and if you wish to go for the UPSC CSE examination after your UPSC CMS then you can obviously go for it and you can quit your job for civil services.

For more information UPSC CMS consider the link provided below:

https://competition.careers360.com/exams/upsc-cms

For more information regarding UPSC CSE consider the link provided below:

https://competition.careers360.com/exams/upsc-cse

I hope this helps. Wish you a great day!

Hello

UPSC After BHMS

Surely one can opt for UPSC that is civil service examinations after BHMS to pursue career in civil services.

The eligibility age may vary as per reservation criterion ranges from 32 years to 37 years. ( Detail chart is available on official website)

The syllabus remains same for all in preliminary examination while special subjects pertaining to Homoeopathy are supposed to be included in mains.

After homeopathy one can peruse UPSC and can serve in various administration departments depending upon the merit secured. If specific examination opted for particular post then it would be case dependant.

THANK YOU

Hello,

The eligibility criteria to apply for UPSC Combined Medical Service Examination is that a candidate must have passed the written and practical parts of the final M.B.B.S. Examination. Candidates who are appearing in final year examination are also eligible to apply provisionally. A candidate who has yet to complete the compulsory rotating internship is educationally eligible for admission to the examination but on selection he/she will be appointed only after he/she has completed the compulsory rotating internship.

Considering the given criteria you are not eligible to apply for UPSC CMS as you haven't studied MBBS.