Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2026

Official Exam Code: UPSC-CMS-2026

Exam Date

To Be Announced

Exam Mode

Online Computer Based Test (CBT)

Eligibility Criteria

Refer Notification

Selection Stages

Single Stage

1. Examination Overview

Conducting Body / Commission	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Official Examination Name	Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2026
Examination Reference Code	UPSC-CMS-2026
Examination Delivery Mode	Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
Examination Frequency	annual
Jurisdiction	Delhi State

Examination Notification & Schedule	21 Aug 2026

Official Commission Updates

Date	Update / Announcement	Source Document
24 Aug 2026	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Implements Mandatory Aadhaar-Based Biometric Verification at Entry Gates Exam Advisory	View Document
20 Aug 2026	Maharashtra Government Launches 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' & 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana' Exam Advisory	View Document
20 Aug 2026	UPSC & Central Recruiting Bodies Implement Mandatory DigiLocker Integration & Biometric Check at Exam Venues Exam Advisory	View Document
20 Aug 2026	DoPT Issues Comprehensive Guidelines on Reservation in Promotions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Exam Advisory	View Document

Computer Based Written Examination (500 marks) followed by Personality Test (100 marks).

Marking Scheme: Negative marking of 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that question.

• SC / ST / FEMALE: Nil (Exempted) • EWS / OBC / GENERAL: ₹200

Accepted Payment Modes: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or State Bank of India Challan as authorized by the commission.

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