UPSC CMS Notification 2026 Out – Apply Online for 1358 Medical Officer Vacancies

UPSC CMS Notification 2026 released for 1358 Medical Officer vacancies. Check eligibility, exam date, application process, and apply online before 31 March 2026 at UPSC official website.

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The official UPSC CMS Notification 2026 has been released on 11th March 2026, according to the official notification from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This recruitment examination is conducted by the UPSC to fill 1358 Medical Officer positions in various government healthcare departments, including the Central Health Service, Railways, and Municipal Health Services.

The online application form can be filled out by those who have completed their MBBS degree or are in the final year of MBBS. The last date to fill the online application form is 31st March 2026 at 6:00 PM, and the written examination will be conducted on 2nd August 2026.

UPSC CMS Notification 2026 Overview

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Notification 2026 to fill 1358 Medical Officers posts in different health departments across the country. The online application process is available from 11 March 2026 to 31 March 2026. The written examination will be held on 2 August 2026 at different centers in India.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	UPSC
Exam Name	Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2026
Total Vacancies	1358
Posts	Medical Officers & Assistant Divisional Medical Officers
Application Mode	Online
Registration Dates	11 March – 31 March 2026
Exam Date	2 August 2026
Selection Process	Written Examination + Personality Test
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

UPSC CMS Notification 2026 PDF

The UPSC CMS Notification 2026 PDF has been released by the Union Public Service Commission on 11 March 2026 for the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS). The notification includes various details like vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application process, and important dates. The interested candidates for medical officer positions can download the notification PDF and read it carefully before filling out the application form.

UPSC CMS Notification 2026 PDF

How to Download UPSC CMS Notification 2026 PDF?

Candidates can download the UPSC CMS Notification 2026 PDF from the official website of the Union Public Service Commission by following these steps:

Visit the official UPSC website – www.upsc.gov.in.
On the homepage, click on the “Examination” tab.
Select “Active Examinations” from the dropdown menu.
Find the link titled “Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026”.
Click on the Notification PDF link.
The UPSC CMS 2026 Notification PDF will open on the screen.
Download and save the PDF for future reference.

The notification PDF includes detailed information about vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, application process, and important dates for the UPSC CMS 2026 exam.

UPSC CMS 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	11 March 2026
Online Application Start	11 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	31 March 2026 (6 PM)
Admit Card Release	July 2026
UPSC CMS Exam Date	2 August 2026

Candidates will be able to download the e-admit card from the UPSC website, as no admit cards will be sent via post.

UPSC CMS Vacancy 2026

UPSC has announced 1358 vacancies under different medical posts.

Category	Post	Vacancies
Category I	Medical Officers – Central Health Service	864
Category II	Assistant Divisional Medical Officer – Railways	450
Category II	GDMO – New Delhi Municipal Council	14
Category II	GDMO Grade II – Municipal Corporation of Delhi	30
Total		1358

These vacancies are subject to change depending on government requirements.

UPSC CMS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the UPSC CMS exam must meet the UPSC CMS Eligibility 2026.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess an MBBS degree from a recognized university.
Final-year MBBS students are also eligible to apply.
However, they must submit proof of passing the final MBBS exam before the interview stage.

Age Limit

Maximum age: 32 years as on 1 August 2026
For Medical Officers in the Central Health Service, the upper age limit can extend up to 35 years.

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