IBPS CMS Exam 2025

Combined Medical Services Exam

What is IBPS CMS Exam?

UPSC conducts the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) every year to recruit medical graduates into various Central Government Organizations and Services. The Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) is conducted in accordance with the rules published by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in the Gazette of India.

UPSC Combined Medical Service Examination (CMSE) Notification released

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification & application form for the Combined Medical Service (CMS) exam 2025 on 19 February, 2025 . Candidates who are interested can start submitting the application form for the CMSE 2025 from 19 February to 11 March, 2025 till 6:00 PM on the official website - upsc.gov.in. The UPSC CMSE 2025 exam will be conducted on 20 July, 2025 (Sunday).

The UPSC has released the Combined Medical Service Examination 2025 notification for a total of 705 vacancies. The UPSC Combined Medical Service notification is an important document for candidates to get familiar with the exam. It consists of all important details such as the number of vacancies, the application process, important dates, exam pattern, selection process, etc. Aspirants can download the UPSC Combined Medical Services notification pdf only at the official portal.

UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE)  

Every year, the UPSC conducts the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) to shortlist the candidates for medical officer posts. On average, more that three lakh candidates register for the examination. The selection of the candidates will be made through an online written examination, which consists of two papers. Each paper will be of two hours duration carrying a maximum of 250 marks.  

Exam Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE)
Conducted by  Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 
Exam level National
Frequency  Once in a year
Educational qualifications  MBBS
Upper age limit  32 years 
Exam mode  Computer-based (Online) 
Number of papers  2
Question format  Objective
Duration of exam 1 day
Admit card availability  3 weeks before exam
No of test centres  41
Withdrawal of application  Yes
Application fee  Rs 200
Official website  www.upsc.gov.in 

How to apply for UPSC CMS 2025?

Step 1: Go to the official website - upsc.gov.in.

Step 2: Click on the link for the UPSC CMS 2025 Application Form.

Step 3: Complete the application & enter all basic details & selecting an examination center.

Step 4: Upload all scanned copies of necessary documents.

Step 5: Proceed to Payment & pay the application fee.

Step 6: Review the filled application form once properly.

Step 7: IF all the details mentioned correctly, sumbit the application form.

Step 8: Download the copy of the UPSC CMS 2024 application for future reference.

CMSE Services/ Posts 

The UPSC conducts Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) for recruitment of the following posts 

  • Category I: Medical Officers General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service.
  • Category II: Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways
  • Category II: General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council
  • Category II: General Duty Medical Gr.-II in Municipal Corporation in Delhi.

UPSC CMSE 2025 Important Dates 

The UPSC has released the important dates of Combined Medical Service Examination (CMSE) 2025. According to the UPSC calendar, the CMSE will take place on July 20, 2025 (Sunday).

CMSE Notification February 19, 2025
Application Starts from February 19, 2025
Last Date to Apply March 11, 2025
CMSE admit card  June, 2025
CMSE exam date  July 20, 2025
CMSE result August 2025
CMSE Interview August 2025
CMSE Final Result  September 2025

UPSC CMSE 2025 Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2025 notification. The notification was released for a total of 705 vacancies that include PwBD categories. The Services / Posts to which recruitment is to be made and the approximate number of vacancies to be filled are given below:

Service/Posts Vacancies
Category - I  
Medial Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service 226
Category - II  
Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways. 450
General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council 09
General Duty Medical Officer Gr-II in East Delhi Municipal Corporation, North Delhi Municipal Corporation & South Delhi Municipal Corporation 20
Total 705

 

  • The medical officer will be recruited and posted in any central department
  • The medical officer is supposed to do medical duties as performed by any doctor
  • Indian Govt. can send the officer to any department to serve its employees, retired employees and their dependents
  • The medical officer is responsible for allotting duties to the medical staff and makes the sure smooth running of OPD as well
  • The medical officer makes arrangements to distribute work at the time of emergency. The officer manages his staff in normal OPD hours and is allowed to organize laboratory services
  • The medical officer should be within 8 KM radius only as the medical officer's help may be required any time. The medical officer will get all the benefits as other central government employees get when it comes to accommodations, bonus, salary and other things

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