UPSC Issues Admit Card for CMS Examination 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit card for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive offers a total of 1,358 vacancies across various medical officer positions. The exam is set to take place on August 2, 2026.
Applicants who registered between March 11 and March 31, 2026, can now download their admit cards from the official UPSC portal.
Key Dates for UPSC CMS 2026
- Application Start Date: 11 March 2026
- Application End Date: 31 March 2026
- Fee Payment Deadline: 31 March 2026
- Exam Date: 02 August 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: 24 July 2026
Application Fee Details
- General, EWS, OBC candidates: Rs. 200/-
- SC, ST, PH candidates: No fee
- All female candidates: No fee
- Payment modes include Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other online methods.
Age Criteria
- Age considered as on 01 August 2026
- Maximum age limit: 32 years
- For General Duty Medical Officers, maximum age limit: 35 years
- Age relaxation applies as per UPSC CMS recruitment rules.
Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 1,358 posts are available in the following categories:
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub Cadre of Central Health Service | 864 |
| Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (ADMO) in Railways | 450 |
| General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) Grade II in NDMS | 14 |
| General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) in Various Delhi Municipal Councils | 30 |
Educational Qualifications
- Candidates must have passed or be in the final year of the M.B.B.S. degree from a recognized university in India.
- Applicants should carefully review the official notification before applying.
How to Download the UPSC CMS Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official admit card download link provided below.
- Enter the required details such as Registration ID, Roll Number, Name, Date of Birth, and Father’s Name (if searching by name).
- Complete the captcha verification.
- Click on the 'Search' button to access the admit card.
- Download and print the admit card for examination purposes.
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes the following stages:
- Written Examination (500 marks)
- Interview (100 marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Links
- Download Admit Card: Click Here
- Check Exam Date Notice: Click Here
- Apply Online (Through OTR): Click Here
- Download Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was the UPSC CMS Admit Card 2026 officially released?
A: The admit card was issued on 24 July 2026 on the official UPSC website.
Q: When will the UPSC CMS 2026 exam be conducted?
A: The exam is scheduled for 02 August 2026.
Q: Where can candidates check and download the admit card?
A: Admit cards are available on the official UPSC website under the notifications section.
Q: What details are needed to download the admit card?
A: Candidates need their Registration Number or Roll Number, Date of Birth, and captcha verification.
Q: How can candidates download their UPSC CMS result?
A: After the exam, candidates can download results by entering their registration number or roll number and date of birth on the official website.
Q: What is the official website of UPSC?
A: The official UPSC website is https://upsc.gov.in/.
