Notification Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2025 on 20th February 2025 at upsc.gov.in. A total of 705 vacancies are available across sectors like Railways, Municipal Corporations, and Central Health Services. Eligible MBBS graduates can apply online from 20th February 2025, while the offline application process runs from 19th February to 11th March 2025. Interested candidates should check the official notification for eligibility details and apply before the deadline. Stay updated for further recruitment details and exam-related updates!
UPSC CMS Recruitment 2025 Important Dates & Apply Fees
| Important Dates | Age Limit (as on 01-08-2025) | |
| Starting Date 20/02/2025 Closing Date 11/03/2025 | Maximum :- 32 Years (For Medical Officers in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-Cadre, the age limit is 35 years) | |
| Application Fee |
| SC/ ST/ PWD :- NIL Others :- Rs. 200/- |
Qualification Required For UPSC CMS 2025
Candidates applying for UPSC CMS recruitment 2025 must have an MBBS degree from a recognized university. Final-year MBBS students can also apply, but they must complete their internship before the exam.
| Educational Qualification |
| 1. Candidates must pass both written and practical exams of the final MBBS examination. 2. Those yet to complete their compulsory rotating internship can apply but will be recruited only after completion. 3. Candidates appearing or awaiting results of the final MBBS exam can apply but must provide proof of passing within the stipulated time. |
| Physical Eligibility | |
| Candidates must be physically and medically fit as per the CMS 2025 eligibility criteria. |
UPSC CMS 2025 Vacancy Details
The UPSC CMS 2025 offers 705 vacancies across various medical sectors, including Railways, Municipal Corporations, and Central Health Services. Candidates can check the category-wise vacancy distribution in the official notification.
| Vacancy Details | |
| Medical Officers (General Duty, Central Health Services) – 226 Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (ADMO) (Indian Railways) – 450 General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) Grade-II (NDMS) – 09 General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) (Delhi Municipal Council) – 20 | |
| Total = 705 | |
| For Detailed Vacancies Please Refer to Official Notification (link Provided At End) |
UPSC CMS Recruitment 2025 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The UPSC CMS Recruitment 2025 selection process includes a written examination followed by a personal interview/personality test. The exam pattern consists of two objective papers covering medical knowledge, followed by document verification and medical examination for final selection.
| Selection Process |
| The selection includes two stages: ✔ Written Exam – 500 Marks ✔ Interview – 100 Marks 📌 Final Merit List is based on the combined scores from both stages. ⚠️ Important: 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. |
| Exam Pattern | |||
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | |||
| General Medicine | 96 | 250 | 120 Minutes |
| Pediatrics | 24 | ||
| Paper 2 | |||
| Surgery | 40 | 250 | 120 Minutes |
| Preventive & Social Medicine | 40 | ||
| Gynecology & obstetrics | 40 | ||
| Total | 240 | 500 | 4 Hours |
| Important Links (Please Read The Full Notification Before Applying) | |
| Official Notification | |
| Official Website (UPSC) | |
| Apply Online |
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