At a Glance
- Total Vacancies
- 1,358 Posts
- Post Name
- Number of Posts
- Conducting Body
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Eligibility
- MBBS
- Salary
- As per Central Health Service Guidelines
- Location
- All India
Quick Summary
UPSC has officially released the provisional answer key for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026. Download the subject-wise PDFs here.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's premier central recruiting agency for Group 'A' officers under the Government of India. The Commission is responsible for appointments to and examinations for various central civil services and medical posts.
UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026 – Overview
The Union Public Service Commission has officially released the Provisional Answer Key for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the subject-wise answer key PDFs directly from the official portal upsc.gov.in or through the direct links provided below.
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE), 2026 |
| Document Type | Provisional Answer Key |
| Release Date | August 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,358 Posts |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CMS Vacancy Details 2026
The UPSC CMS Examination 2026 aims to fill a total of 1,358 vacancies across various central medical departments.
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub Cadre of Central Health Service | 864 |
| Assistant Division Medical Officer (ADMO) in Railway | 450 |
| General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) Grade II in NDMS | 14 |
| General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) in Various Delhi Municipal Council | 30 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,358 |
UPSC CMS Eligibility Criteria
To appear for the Combined Medical Services Examination, candidates must fulfill the following primary educational criteria:
- Candidates must have passed the written and practical parts of the final M.B.B.S. examination.
- Candidates who have appeared for the final M.B.B.S. examination and are awaiting results can also apply, provided they produce proof of passing the examination at the time of the Personality Test (Interview).
*Note: For complete details regarding age limits and category-wise relaxations, please refer to the official notification.
UPSC CMS Mode Of Selection
The selection process for the UPSC Combined Medical Services comprises the following stages:
- Written Examination (Computer Based): Consisting of two objective-type papers.
- Personality Test / Interview: For candidates who qualify in the written examination.
How to Download UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026
Candidates can download the provisional answer key from the official website by following these steps:
- Visit the Website: Open the official website of the Union Public Service Commission at www.upsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Section: Go to the "Examinations" tab or look under the "What’s New" section on the homepage.
- Find the Link: Look for the notification reading "Provisional Answer Key: Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026".
- Select Subject: Click on the respective PDF links for the subject papers (e.g., General Medicine and Pediatrics; Surgery, Gynae & Obs., PSM).
- Download and Save: The answer key will open in PDF format. Click on the download icon to save it to your device.
The PDFs are available under the 'Examination' section.
UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026 – Direct Download Links
| Download Provisional Answer Key (General Medicine and Pediatrics) | Paper I PDF |
| Download Provisional Answer Key (Surgery, Gynae & Obs., PSM) | Paper II PDF |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
