The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2024, providing numerous opportunities for aspiring medical professionals across India. This prestigious examination aims to fill various medical officer positions in different cadres, including General Duty Medical Officers in the Central Health Service, Assistant Divisional Medical Officers in Railways, and General Duty Medical Officers in municipal councils and corporations. There are a total of 827 vacancies available. The application process commenced on [start date] and will continue until 30th April 2024.
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UPSC CMS Vacancy Details
| Name of the Post | Number of Posts |
| Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service | 163 |
| Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways | 450 |
| General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council | 14 |
| General Duty Medical Officer Gr-II in Municipal Corporation of Delhi | 200 |
| Total | 827 Posts |
Educational Qualifications
For admission to the examination, a candidate should have passed the written and practical parts of the final M.B.B.S. Examination.
Note:
- A candidate who has appeared or has yet to appear at the final M.B.B.S. The examination may also apply.
- A candidate who has yet to complete the compulsory rotating internship is educationally eligible for admission to the examination but on selection he/she will be appointed only after he/she has completed the compulsory rotating internship.
Age Limit
A candidate for this examination must not have attained the age of 32 years as on 1st August 2024 i.e. the candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd August, 1992. However, for Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Subcadre of Central Health Services, the upper age limit must not exceed 35 (thirty-five years) as on 1st August, 2024.
Pay Scale
Rs. 56,100-2,18,200/- per month
Selection Process
The selection process for the above-mentioned posts is based on a Written Examination and interview/ Personality Test.
Application Fee
- For SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Female candidates: Nil
- For all other candidates: Rs.200/-
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UPSC CMS Exam Pattern
| Papers | Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Paper I | General Medicine | 96 questions | 250 marks |
| Pediatrics | 24 questions | ||
| Total | 120 Questions | 250 Marks | |
| Paper II | Surgery (ENT, Ophthalmology, Traumatology, and Orthopedics) | 40 questions | 250 marks |
| Gynaecology & Obstetrics | 40 questions | ||
| Preventive & Social Medicine | 40 questions | ||
| Total | 120 Questions | 250 Marks | |
| Duration: 2 Hours For Each Paper | |||
Note:
- The candidates will take the Computer based examination in two Papers,
- Each Paper carries a maximum of 250 marks.
- Each Paper will be of two hours duration.
- Negative Marking – Candidates should note that there will be a penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers. One-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty.
UPSC CMS Notification Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| UPSC CMS 2024 Release Date | 10th April 2024 |
| UPSC CMS 2024 Online Application Start Date | 10th April 2024 (Started) |
| UPSC CMS 2024 Online Application End Date | 30th April 2024 |
| UPSC CMS 2024 Exam Date | August/ September 2024 |
UPSC CMS Notification Overview
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) |
| Post Name | Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service, Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways, General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council, General Duty Medical Officer Gr-II in Municipal Corporation of Delhi |
| No.of Posts | 827 |
| UPSC CMS Application Ending Date | 30th April 2024 |
| UPSC CMS Exam Date | August/ September 2024 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | Jobs |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, Interview/ Personality Test |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |