CMS
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CMS
About This Course
UPSC Combined Medical Service Examinaion (CMS)
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CMS Exam Full Form |
Union Public Service Commission Combined Medical Service Examination (CMS) |
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Authority |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
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Purpose |
Recruit Group A and Group B Medical Officers |
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Frequency |
Annual Exam |
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Exam Mode |
Offline |
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Exam Level |
National Level |
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UPSC CMS Eligibility |
M.B.B.S |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Application Fees |
General – Rs. 200 Female/SC/ST/PWD – NIL |
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Age Limit |
Maximum 32 years |
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UPSC CMS Selection Process |
Written – Paper I and Paper II Personality/Interview Test |
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Total Marks |
600 (500 Phase 1 and 100 Phase 2) |
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Official Website |
upsc.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 to 32 years of age as of the application deadline. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government regulations.
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Category |
Relaxation |
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Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
3 years |
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Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
5 years |
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Ex-servicemen with continuous 5 years of service (with appropriate conditions) |
5 years |
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Defence service personnel released due to injuries (with appropriate conditions) |
3 years |
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Candidates with Physical Disability |
Up to 10 years |
Educational Qualification
- Successfully completed the MBBS degree, including both the written and practical parts of the final year exam, or
- Be appearing for the final MBBS examination in the year of the exam (must complete it by the date of interview).
Selection Process
The selection process for the CMS Exam consists of two main stages:
Written Examination
- The written examination is divided into two papers:
- Paper I: General Medicine and Pediatrics (250 marks)
- Paper II: Surgery, Preventive & Social Medicine, and Gynaecology & Obstetrics (250 marks)
- Both papers are multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and are conducted on the same day. Candidates will have a total of 4 hours to complete both papers combined. Only those who score above the cutoff in the written exam will be eligible for the next stage.
Personality Test (Interview)
- Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for an interview, which tests their suitability for service as a medical officer. The interview typically carries 100 marks. The final selection is based on the combined score of the written exam and the interview.
Exam Pattern
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Subject |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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Exam Pattern for Paper I |
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General medicine |
96 |
250 |
2 hours |
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Pediatrics |
24 |
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Exam Pattern for Paper II |
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Surgery |
40 |
250 |
2 hours |
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Preventive & Social Medicine |
40 |
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Gynaecology and Obstetrics |
40 |
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Total |
250 |
500 |
4 hours |
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Why to join us?
- Experienced Faculty: Teachers with in-depth knowledge and teaching experience.
- Comprehensive Study Material: Well researched and regularly updated study resources.
- Structured Course Plan: A well-planned curriculum covering all aspects of the syllabus.
- Regular Classes: Consistent and punctual classes with sufficient time for doubt clearance.
- Practice Tests and Mock Exams: Regular assessments to simulate the actual exam experience.
- Personalized Attention: Small batch sizes or individual focus for better understanding.
- Technology Integration: Utilization of digital tools and resources for enhanced learning.
- Doubt Clearance Sessions: Separate sessions for clarifying doubts and reinforcing concepts.
- Performance Tracking: Regular evaluation and feedback to monitor progress.
- Results-Oriented Approach: A focus on achieving high scores and selection in top institutions of India.
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