Sarkari Sewayojan

•  This recruitment is for the Combined Medical Services Examination for the year 2026.
•  The Union Public Service Commission is the official body managing this hiring process.
•  The specific advertisement identifier for this notification is 09/2026-CMS.

•  Candidates can begin submitting their forms online from March 11, 2026.
•  The window for registration will close strictly at 6:00 PM on March 31, 2026.
•  The final deadline to pay the required exam charges is also March 31, 2026.
•  The commission issued the hall tickets for the test on July 24, 2026.
•  The actual written examination is set to take place on August 2, 2026.

•  Applicants belonging to the General, Other Backward Classes, or EWS categories must pay a fee of 200 rupees.
•  Candidates from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes do not have to pay any application fee.
•  Physically handicapped individuals are also exempt from paying these charges.
•  Women from all social categories are allowed to apply without paying any fee.
•  Payments can be made using net banking, debit cards, or credit cards.
•  Candidates also have the option to pay their fees through the E-Challan method.

•  Applicants must hold a medical degree in MBBS from a university that is officially recognized in India.
•  Students who are currently appearing for their final medical degree exams are also eligible to apply.
•  The maximum age for a candidate is fixed at 32 years as of August 1, 2026.
•  No specific minimum age has been mentioned in the short notice.
•  Any candidate applying must not have been born before the date of August 2, 1994.
•  Extra age relaxation may be provided to certain categories as per the official UPSC CMS 2026 rules.

•  The Central Health Service has the highest number of seats with 864 openings for Medical Officers.
•  The Indian Railways is looking to fill 450 positions for Assistant Division Medical Officers.
•  There are 30 vacancies available for General Duty Medical Officers within various Delhi Municipal Councils.
•  The NDMS has a total of 14 spots open for the role of General Duty Medical Officer Grade II.
•  In total, there are 1358 jobs available across these different departments.

•  The selection begins with a competitive written examination held by the commission.
•  Candidates who pass the written round will be called for a personality test or interview.
•  The syllabus generally covers various aspects of MBBS-level medical subjects.
•  Detailed information regarding the exam pattern can be found in the full official notification.

•  Every candidate must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC website first.
•  Applications will be rejected if the candidate has not registered through the OTR system.
•  A live photograph of the applicant is a mandatory requirement during the form submission.
•  The choice of exam centers is limited and works on a "first-apply-first-allot" basis.
•  If a preferred city appears in red on the application screen, it means all seats for that center are full.
•  It is advised to apply as early as possible to get the exam city of your choice.
•  Once the form is submitted, applicants should save and print the final confirmation page.

•  You can obtain your exam hall ticket by visiting the UPSC online portal.
•  The official press note regarding the exam can be downloaded from the provided PDF link.
•  Registration for the exam must be done through the official OTR link.
•  The complete rulebook and notification are available for reading before you apply.
•  Updates are regularly posted on the "What's New" section of the official UPSC website.