The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Recruitment 2026 notification. A total of 1,358 vacancies have been announced for various Medical Officer posts in Central Government healthcare services across departments such as Central Health Service (CHS), Railways, NDMC, and MCD.
📢 UPSC CMS Recruitment 2026 – Important Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Total Vacancies | 1,358 |
| Posts | Medical Officers, ADMO (Railways), GDMO |
| Qualification | MBBS |
| Application Start Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 March 2026 |
| Exam Date | 2 August 2026 |
📊 UPSC CMS 2026 Vacancy Details
The 1,358 vacancies announced under the Union Public Service Commission Combined Medical Services (CMS) 2026 are distributed across two main categories of medical posts.
| Category | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Category I | Medical Officers Grade (General Duty) – Central Health Service (CHS) | 864 |
| Category II | Assistant Divisional Medical Officer – Railways | 450 |
| General Duty Medical Officer – NDMC | 14 | |
| General Duty Medical Officer Grade II – MCD | 30 | |
| Total | 1,358 |
💰 Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates recruited through the Union Public Service Commission Combined Medical Services (CMS) 2026 will receive salary under Pay Matrix Level-10 of the Central Government pay scale.
Salary Range:
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + Non-Practising Allowance (NPA)
Additional Benefits
Selected candidates will also receive several government benefits, including:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Pension Benefits
- Government Medical Facilities
- Other Central Government Allowances
🎯 Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General Candidates | 32 Years |
| CHS General Duty Medical Officers | 35 Years |
Age will be calculated as on 1 August 2026.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹200 |
| Female Candidates | Exempted |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
📝 Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages:
- Written Examination (Computer-Based Test)
- Personality Test / Interview
Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be shortlisted for the interview round.
View More Details : https://materials.sahos.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CMS.pdf
