UPSC CMSE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1358 Medical Officer Posts

By: Raj Prince

On: March 12, 2026

UPSC CMSE Recruitment 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2026 on 11 March 2026. Through this recruitment drive, UPSC will fill 1358 vacancies for various Medical Officer posts in government organizations.

Selected candidates will be appointed as Medical Officers in the Central Health Service, Assistant Divisional Medical Officers in Indian Railways, and General Duty Medical Officers in NDMC and MCD. Eligible candidates who have passed the final MBBS examination can apply online through the UPSC portal.

The online application process started on 11 March 2026 and will continue until 31 March 2026.

Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2026
Advertisement No.	9/2026-CMS
Total Vacancies	1358
Post Name	Medical Officer / Assistant Divisional Medical Officer
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Offline (Written Exam)
Exam Date	2 August 2026
Official Website	upsconline.nic.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	11 March 2026
Online Application Start	11 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	31 March 2026 (6:00 PM)
CMSE Exam Date	2 August 2026

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹200
Female / SC / ST / PwBD	No Fee

The fee must be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Age Limit

Post	Maximum Age
Medical Officer (Central Health Service)	35 Years
Other Posts (Railways, NDMC, MCD)	32 Years

Age relaxation will be provided as per Government of India rules.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

Must have passed the written and practical parts of the final MBBS examination.
Candidates who have not yet completed their internship can apply provisionally.
Appointment will be granted only after completion of the mandatory rotating internship.

Vacancy Details

Category	Post	Vacancies
Category I	Medical Officers (Central Health Service)	864
Category II	Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (Railways)	450
Category II	General Duty Medical Officer (NDMC)	14
Category II	General Duty Medical Officer Grade II (MCD)	30
Total		1358

Selection Process

The selection process for UPSC CMSE 2026 consists of two stages:

1. Written Examination (500 Marks)

The written exam consists of two papers.

Paper	Subject	Marks
Paper I	General Medicine & Paediatrics	250
Paper II	Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine	250

Each paper will contain 120 objective questions.

There will be negative marking of one-third marks for each incorrect answer.

2. Personality Test / Interview (100 Marks)

Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for a personality test.

The interview evaluates:

Communication skills
Leadership qualities
Critical thinking
Professional competence

Salary

Selected candidates will receive salary according to Pay Level 10.

Pay Level	Salary
Level 10	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month

Additional benefits include:

Non-Practising Allowance (NPA)
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Medical facilities and other government benefits

How to Apply

Follow the steps below to apply online:

Visit the official UPSC online portal.
Create an account and generate a Universal Registration Number (URN).
Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) with personal and educational details.
Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and identity proof.
Select Combined Medical Services Examination 2026 in the examination module.
Choose your preferred exam center.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.

Required Documents

Candidates must upload the following documents:

MBBS Degree / Provisional Certificate
Internship Certificate (if completed)
Identity Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID etc.)
Passport Size Photograph
Signature

Important Links

Description	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

FAQs – UPSC CMSE Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many vacancies are available in UPSC CMSE Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1358 Medical Officer vacancies have been announced.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC CMSE 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is 31 March 2026 (6:00 PM).

Q3. What qualification is required for UPSC CMSE 2026?
Candidates must have passed the final MBBS examination from a recognized university.

Q4. When will the UPSC CMSE 2026 exam be conducted?
The written examination will be conducted on 2 August 2026.

Q5. What is the age limit for UPSC CMSE 2026?
The maximum age limit is 35 years for Central Health Service posts and 32 years for other posts.

Q6. What is the application fee for UPSC CMSE 2026?
The application fee is ₹200 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted.

Q7. What is the selection process for UPSC CMSE 2026?
The selection process includes a written examination followed by a personality test (interview).

Disclaimer

The information provided here is for informational purposes only. Candidates should verify details from the official UPSC notification before applying.

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UPSC CMSE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1358 Medical Officer Posts