UPSC CMS Admit Card 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Combined Medical Services (CMS) 2026 written exam will be held on August 2, 2026. The admit cards of the candidates who have completed the registration process are expected to be released soon on the UPSC official website.The recruitment exam will fill 1358 Medical Officer posts in Central Health Service, Indian Railways and Municipal Corporations. The written test will be carried out in computer mode and will consist of two objective works carried out on the same day.Important Dates for UPSC CMS 2026
Exam Pattern and Paper ScheduleThe UPSC CMS 2026 written exam will include two papers with objective type questions. Candidates will appear for both papers on the same day.
Vacancy Details for CMS Recruitment 2026UPSC has announced 1,358 vacancies in various medical departments and services. Further assignment includes posts in the Central Health Service, Indian Railways and municipal bodies.
Candidate participation and cutting trendsData from previous CMS cycles indicate that the number of candidates appearing for the examination is less than the number of registrations. In the 2025 cycle, 78,489 doctors registered for the exam, while 40,284 candidates appeared.The written cut off marks have also varied with the changes in vacancies and participation of candidates. In 2024, the cut-off reached 309 marks out of 500, while in 2025 it was reduced to 290 marks. For the 2026 cycle, the availability of 1,358 positions places the vacancy count among the highest levels recorded in recent CMS examinations.Historical cutoff patterns indicate that candidates can focus on securing a competitive score range to qualify for the interview stage.