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UPSC CMSE

Combined Medical Services Examination

Form Date: 04 May - 10 May 2027 (Tentative)

Computer Based Test

Form Date: 04 May - 10 May 2027

UPSC CMSE Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 200
  • Examination Modes:Computer Based Test
  • Exam Conducting Body:Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC CMS 2027: Dates, Eligibility, Application Form

Updated On - October 31 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

UPSC CMS 2023 Registration has been started from 06 to 26 April 2023. The entrance exam will be conducted on 17 July 2023. CMS examination is a national entrance exam which conducts once a year in computer mode that is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This is conducted to recruit the candidates for the following services:
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UPSC CMSE 2027 Latest Update as on 31 October 2026 — official 2027 notification awaited

Checked on 31 October 2026

UPSC CMSE 2027 has no official notification or schedule posted yet; the Commission is still the conducting body, so aspirants should watch for the next exam notice and application window on UPSC’s official website.

Key highlights
ExamUPSC CMSE 2027
StatusOfficial 2027 notification not released yet — the points below are the latest available official information (2026 cycle) and will be replaced once the 2027 notice is published.
Next expectedRegistration is expected to open after the official CMSE 2027 notification is released; no confirmed date is available yet.
Official websiteupsc.gov.in
Last verified31 October 2026

As of 31 October 2026, UPSC CMSE 2027 has not yet been officially notified by the Union Public Service Commission, and the official source material does not confirm any 2027 dates or application window. The cycle is therefore still at the pre-notification stage. UPSC’s website currently references CMSE-2026 application access, but that does not amount to a 2027 announcement. For now, students should monitor UPSC’s official website for the next notification and application link, and keep documents, eligibility details, and medical exam preparation ready. Based on the previous-year pattern, the notification and registration are expected later in the cycle, but that remains only an expectation until UPSC publishes it on upsc.gov.in. Official website: upsc.gov.in.

✓ Official
  • Official 2027 notification not released yet — the points below are the latest available official information (2026 cycle) and will be replaced once the 2027 notice is published.
  • The official UPSC website currently shows an application access note for CMSE-2026: “Candidates may access the form through Login - Examinations - Apply for Examinations - CMSE-2026.”
  • UPSC’s official site also lists “Annual Calendar 2027,” but the provided source material does not confirm any CMSE-2027 notification, dates, or application window.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
  • Registration is expected to open after the official CMSE 2027 notification is released; no confirmed date is available yet.
  • Based on recent UPSC exam-cycle patterns, the notification may arrive in the usual pre-exam window, but this is only an expectation, not an official date.
  • The application form is expected to be available on the UPSC portal shortly after notification, subject to the Commission’s release.
  • Admit card release is expected nearer the exam date once the schedule is published by UPSC.
  • The written examination is expected later in the cycle after applications close; the exact month is not officially confirmed.
  • Results and document verification steps are expected to follow the examination as per UPSC’s standard process, but no 2027 timeline is confirmed.

Major Changes This Year

No official change has been announced for UPSC CMSE 2027 yet; the current position is only that UPSC continues to run examinations and candidates should expect the next notification once the Commission releases it.

No major change has been officially announced yet for UPSC CMSE 2027. The available official material only confirms UPSC’s ongoing exam-related updates and a CMSE-2026 application access note. There is no official confirmation of changes in pattern, dates, syllabus, eligibility, application process, or marking for CMSE 2027. Any mention of the 2027 schedule at this stage should be treated as tentative until UPSC releases the notification. Candidates should therefore rely only on the Commission’s official notice for final rules and deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has UPSC released the CMSE 2027 notification?

No. The official source material does not confirm a CMSE 2027 notification yet.

What is the latest official status of UPSC CMSE 2027?

It is still pre-notification; UPSC has not officially announced the 2027 exam schedule in the provided source material.

When will the UPSC CMSE 2027 application form open?

The form opening date is not officially confirmed yet. It is expected only after UPSC issues the notification.

Where should candidates check for UPSC CMSE 2027 updates?

Candidates should check the official UPSC website for the notification, application link, and schedule.

Has UPSC changed the CMSE 2027 exam pattern or eligibility?

No officially confirmed change is available yet in the provided source material.

Is UPSC still conducting the Combined Medical Services Examination?

Yes. UPSC remains the conducting authority, but the 2027 notification has not been officially released yet.

Should aspirants start preparing now for UPSC CMSE 2027?

Yes. Since the notification is not out yet, this is the right time to prepare documents and continue exam preparation while waiting for official dates.

  • Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways
  • Posts of Assistant Medical Officer in the Indian Ordnance Factories Health Service under the Ministry of Defence
  • Junior Scale Posts in the Central Health Service
  • General Duty Medical Officer in the New Delhi Municipal Council
  • General Duty Medical Officer Gr. II in East Delhi Municipal Corporation, North Delhi Municipal Corporation, and South Delhi Municipal Corporation

Candidates must go through the given below article concerned with the UPSC CMS Entrance examination 2023.

UPSC CMS 2023 Exam Status

Candidates can check the UPSC CMS 2023 exam status from the below table:

ParticularsStatus

Combined Medical Services Examination 2027 Status

Application Form released

Latest Updates

  • UPSC has released the CMSE 2023 Application Form on 06 April 2023 and the last date to apply for the exam is 26 April 2023. Candidates can apply here--- Apply Now.
  • UPSC CMS 2023 Registration will start from 06 to 26 April 2023. The examination will commence from 17 July 2023.

UPSC CMS 2023 Important Date

Candidates can check the UPSC CMS 2023 important dates from the below table.

EventDate (announced)
Application Start06 April 2023
Application End26 April 2023
Admit CardJuly 2023
Exam Date
17 July 2023
Result Dateto be announced soon

UPSC CMS 2023 Result 

UPSC CMS Result 2023 for the written exam will be declared on the third week of August 2023 and the final result on the last week of December 2023 in the online mode. Given below are the relevant points of CMS scorecard:

  • Authority will release the result on the official website in the form of Pdf.
  • The result contains details of candidates such as name, roll number and marks fo the qualified candidates.
  • The release the result separately for both the stage and final result of the stage contain the information of those who qualify for admission after the document verification.

Documents Required to submit the commission

Given below are details of documents  to be submitted after the declaration of result for verification:

  • Age certificate
  • Qualification degree
  • Caste certificate
  • Certificate in support of being Person with Benchmark Disability
  • Certificate in support of the claim for age/fee concession, where applicable

UPSC CMS 2023 Application Form

The authority has released the UPSC CMS 2023 Application Form on the official website. Check all the relevant information regarding the CMS online registration 2023:

  • CMS registration form is available in online mode only.
  • Candidates need to provide the details of the following photo ID proof such as Aadhar card, voter ID card, PAN card, passport, driving licence and any other photo ID proof which is issued by the state or central government. 
  • Candidates should avoid submitting multiple applications. If in case the candidates need to submit multiple applications they must make sure that the application with higher RID (Registration ID) is complete in all respect.
  • In the case of multiple applications form, the applications form with higher RID shall be considered by the Commission and fee paid against one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID. 
  • Candidates must provide a valid email id.
  • Applicants also have an option to withdraw the application form if they do not want to appear in the examination.

UPSC CMS Application Fees

Given below are the details of category wise UPSC CMS 2023 Application Fees:

CategoryApplication fees
General CategoryRs. 200/-
Female/SC/ST/PwD CategoryExempting
Mode of Payment: Candidates can make payments through both the mode online as well as an offline mode-
Online Mode: Via using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking of SBI.
Offline Mode: Via depositing money in any branch of SBI by cash.

UPSC CMS 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are advised to check their UPSC CMS 2023 Eligibility Criteria before filling the form to check whether they are eligible or not. Given below are the eligibility for Combined Medical Service Exam:

  • Age Limit: Must be attained the age of 32 years as of 01 August 2023. And if candidates belong to SC or ST category then they have a relaxation of five years or they belong to OBC category then they a have three years relaxation.
  • Education Qualification: Candidates must pass the written or practical final MBBS exam for admission.
  • Physical Fitness: Candidates should be medically and physically fit according to the physical or medical standard for the examination.
  • Nationality: Should possess the citizenship of the given below country-
    • India
    • Nepal
    • Bhutan
  • Seat Matrix: Given below are the details of the number of seats available in the following post-
PostAvailable Seats
Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways 300
Assistant Medical Officer in Indian Ordnance Factories Health Services46
 Junior Scale Posts in Central Health Services 250
General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council07
General Duty Medical Gr.-II in East Delhi Municipal Corporation, North Delhi Municipal Corporation and South Delhi Municipal Corporation362

UPSC CMS 2023 Admit Card

Candidates can download the UPSC CMS 2023 Admit Card on the UPSC website. Check the given points of admit card:

  • Admit cards should be issued three weeks before the exam on the official website.
  • Candidates can download their CMS e-admit card from the official website.
  • Authority will not send the admit card by post.
  • Candidates must check every detail carefully.

UPSC CMS 2023 Exam Pattern

The entrance will conduct in two-stage i.e., a written exam and a personality test. Check the given mentioned table related to UPSC CMS 2023 Exam Pattern to know the written question paper structure:

Exam ModeComputer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration 120 Minutes (Each paper)
MediumEnglish
Type of QuestionObjective Type Question
Total Marks500
Negative Marking1/3 marks deducted 
Personality Test: Applicants who qualify the written exam successfully called for the Interview or Personality Test which is conducted by the UPSC to test the General Knowledge and ability of the candidates in the fields of their academic study and also like a personality test to assess the candidate’s intellectual curiosity, critical powers of assimilation, the balance of judgement and alertness of mind, ability for social cohesion, the integrity of character, initiative and capability for leadership.
Candidates can download the UPSC CMS 2023 Information Brochure Pdf here.

UPSC CMS 2023 Syllabus

Candidates need to go through the given below information of UPSC CMS 2023 Syllabus for better preparation:

Syllabus of General Medicine:
Cardiology Nutrition/Growth 
Respiratory diseases Diseases of the skin (Dermatology) 
Gastro-intestinal Musculoskeletal System 
Genito-Urinary Psychiatry 
NeurologyGeneral
Haematology Emergency Medicine 
Endocrinology Common Poisoning
Metabolic disorders Snake Bite
Infections/Communicable Diseases Tropical Medicine
Critical Care MedicineEmphasis on medical procedures 
Patho physiological basis of diseasesVaccines preventable diseases and Non-vaccines preventable diseases 
Vitamin deficiency diseases Psychiatry
Syllabus of Paediatrics:
Common Childhood EmergenciesBasic newborn care
Normal development milestonesAccidents and poisonings in children
Birth defects and counselling including autismImmunization in children
Recognizing children with special needs and managementNational programmes related to child health

UPSC CMS 2023 Answer Key

UPSC will release the CMS answer key on the official website. Check all essential details of UPSC CMS 2023 Answer Key given below:

  • Authority releases the provisional answer key firstly and is open for the candidates to challenges and make objections. 
  • Considered all objections and if they find them correct then changes are made in the answer key and published the final answer key.
  • After the publication of the final answer key, candidates can not challenge the answer key.

UPSC CMS 2023 Test Centre

Applicants can check the following mentioned list regrading the UPSC CMS 2023 Test Centres:

  • Agartala
  • Ahemdabad
  • Aizwal
  • Bengaluru
  • Bareilly
  • Bhopal
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Cuttack
  • Dehradun
  • Delhi
  • Dharwad
  • Dispur
  • Gangtok
  • Hyderabad
  • Imphal
  • Itanagar
  • Jaipur
  • Jammu
  • Jorhat
  • Kochi
  • Kohima
  • Kolkata
  • Lucknow
  • Madurai
  • Mumbai
  • Nagpur
  • Panaji
  • Patna
  • Port Blair
  • Prayagraj
  • Raipur
  • Ranchi
  • Sambalpur
  • Shillong
  • Shimla
  • Srinagar
  • Thiruvananthapuram
  • Tirupati
  • Udaipur
  • Vishakhapatnam

UPSC CMS 2023 Highlights

Candidates can check the basic information of UPSC Combined Medical Service Exam 2023 which is mentioned below:

Exam NameUPSC CMS 
Full NameUPSC Combined Medical Service
Conducting bodyUnion Public Commission Service 
LevelNational Level
Exam ModeOnline Mode
Official Websitehttps://www.upsc.gov.in/
Application LinkApply Now
PurposeRecruit for the various post in the government of India

Union Public Service Commission

The UPSC(Union Public Service Commission)  conducts the All India Services examination and the examination for various Group A and group B central services. It was established in the year 1926. UPSC is mandated by the Constitution for recruitments to the services of the Union and All India services. UPSC is  function with both autonomy and freedom. It works with the country’s high judiciary and  Election Commission. It has headquarters in New Delhi and functions through its own secretariat.

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UPSC CMSE Important Dates

TitleDates
Form Date04 May - 10 May 2027 (Tentative)
Exam Date17 Jul 2027 (Tentative)
Result16 Dec 2027 (Tentative)

Combined Medical Services Examination Exam Pattern

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Form Start Date:

04 May 2027

Form End Date:

10 May 2027

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