Free UPSC CMS Exam Prep
Combined Medical Services Examination (UPSC CMS)
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UPSC India Civil Services Exams (UPSC & State PSC) License: Complete Roadmap
Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation
Phase 1: Pattern & Syllabus MapYou are here
Confirm the two-paper computer-based format, subject-wise question counts, negative marking, eligibility, and the official UPSC notification.
Phase 2: General Medicine
Master high-yield cardiology, respiratory, neurology, endocrinology, infectious disease, and emergency/poisoning topics that dominate Paper I.
Phase 3: Paediatrics
Cover developmental milestones, immunisation, newborn care, nutrition, and childhood emergencies for the Paediatrics portion of Paper I.
Phase 4: Surgery and Allied Specialties
Revise general surgery, trauma, ENT, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, and anaesthesia for Paper II.
Phase 5: Gynaecology, Obstetrics & PSM
Drill antenatal care, obstetric emergencies, contraception, epidemiology, biostatistics, and national health programmes for Paper II.
Phase 6: Timed Mixed Mocks
Sit full timed mock papers, review errors by subject, and refine speed and accuracy under negative-marking conditions.
Can You Take the UPSC CMS Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Indian nationality (with the specific nationality conditions stated in the UPSC notification).
- •Meet the physical standards prescribed for the relevant medical services.
- •Pay the application fee of Rs. 200 (General/OBC male); female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt.
UPSC CMS Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
3-6 months for most MBBS graduates
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at designated computer-based test centres
Retake Policy
The CMS examination is held once a year. Candidates who do not qualify reapply when UPSC issues the next year's notification, subject to the age limit and number-of-attempts rules in force.
Total Cost Breakdown
Free UPSC CMS Prep Tools
Reported exam pass rate: UPSC does not publish a first-attempt pass-rate percentage for the CMS examination; instead it releases year-specific category cut-off marks.. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.
Aligned to the MCQ Pattern
Practice MBBS-level objective questions across all five CMS subjects in Paper I and Paper II.
Aligned to UPSC CMS 2026
Reflects the current computer-based two-paper format and subject weighting used by UPSC.
Negative-Marking Aware
Train accuracy under one-third negative marking by drilling explanations for both right and wrong options.
Free Access
Use all UPSC CMS practice resources free of charge.
What You'll Study
17 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Exam Structure, Logistics & Pattern
3 sections
Chapter 2: General Medicine - Cardiology & Respiratory
4 sections
Chapter 3: General Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology
4 sections
Chapter 4: General Medicine - Nephrology & Endocrinology
4 sections
Chapter 5: General Medicine - Neurology, Haematology & Infection
4 sections
Chapter 6: General Medicine - Emergency Medicine & Toxicology
4 sections
Chapter 7: Paediatrics - Neonatology & Child Growth
3 sections
Chapter 8: Paediatrics - Child Health & Nutrition
4 sections
Chapter 9: Surgery - General Surgery, Wounds & Shock
5 sections
Chapter 10: Surgery - Surgical Specialties I
4 sections
Chapter 11: Surgery - ENT, Orthopaedics & Anaesthesia
6 sections
Chapter 12: Obstetrics - Antenatal Care & Complications
5 sections
Chapter 13: Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Labor & PPH
4 sections
Chapter 14: Gynaecology & Family Planning
4 sections
Chapter 15: PSM - Epidemiology & Biostatistics
4 sections
Chapter 16: PSM - Disease Epidemiology & Programmes
5 sections
Chapter 17: PSM - Health Planning & Environmental Health
6 sections
UPSC CMS Exam Details
Combined Medical Services Examination (UPSC CMS)
Administered by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) content outline
Cardiology, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genito-urinary, neurology, haematology, endocrinology, metabolic disorders, infectious diseases, dermatology, psychiatry, emergency medicine, and poisoning — 96 of the 120 questions in Paper I.
Common childhood emergencies, newborn care, developmental milestones, immunisation, nutrition, accidents and poisoning in children, and national child-health programmes — 24 of the 120 questions in Paper I.
General surgery, trauma, ENT, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, anaesthesiology, urology, fluid/electrolyte and shock management, and surgical ethics — 40 questions in Paper II.
Antenatal care, labour, obstetric emergencies, gynaecological disorders, contraception, and family planning — 40 questions in Paper II.
Epidemiology, biostatistics, communicable diseases, environmental health, nutrition, health planning, demography, and national health programmes — 40 questions in Paper II.
What's Included
17 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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What's Next After the UPSC CMS?
After passing the UPSC CMS, you can pursue these career paths
NEET PG
Postgraduate medical entrance examination for MBBS graduates pursuing MD/MS specialisation in India.
UPSC CSE
Civil Services Examination for candidates also considering broader government administrative careers.
UPSC CMS Exam FAQ
Official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Resources
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