UPSC CMS Recruitment 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2025 to recruit 705 Medical Officers in various government health departments. The selection process includes a written examination and personality test, and interested candidates can apply online before March 11, 2025.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: February 19, 2025
- Application Last Date: March 11, 2025 (till 6:00 PM)
- Correction Window: March 12 – March 18, 2025
- UPSC CMS Exam Date: July 20, 2025
- Admit Card Release Date: One week before the exam
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officers Grade | Central Health Service | 226 |
| Assistant Divisional Medical Officer | Indian Railways | 450 |
| General Duty Medical Officer | New Delhi Municipal Council | 9 |
| General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) | Municipal Corporation of Delhi | 20 |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
The candidate must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who migrated before January 1, 1962, with the intent to settle permanently in India, or
- A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who migrated from select countries with permanent settlement intentions.
Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025)
- Maximum Age: 32 years (Born after August 2, 1993)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per UPSC rules
Educational Qualification
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| MBBS Degree | Passed both written & practical final M.B.B.S exams |
| Internship | Must complete before appointment |
Note: Candidates appearing in the final MBBS exam can also apply but must submit proof of passing before the personality test.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (500 marks) – Two Papers (Objective Type)
- Personality Test/Interview (100 marks)
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Medicine & Paediatrics | 250 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine | 250 | 2 hours |
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted for wrong answers.
- Exam Language: English
- Mode: Online (CBT)
Remuneration & Job Role
- Salary as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix (varies by department).
- Responsibilities include medical diagnosis, patient care, emergency handling, and public health management.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹200 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Exempted |
Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI Branch Cash Payment)
How to Apply?
- Visit the UPSC CMS 2025 official website: https://upsconline.gov.in
- Click on One-Time Registration (OTR) and complete the profile setup.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, ID proof).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Ensure the uploaded photo is not older than 10 days before the application date.
- No hard copies need to be sent; the process is completely online.
- Candidates must carry a valid Photo ID for the exam.
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, and electronic gadgets are not allowed inside the examination hall.
Official Notification & Apply Online
- Official Notification PDF: Available Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
