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UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) Recruitment 2025: Notification, Eligibility, and Exam Details
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2025. This examination is a gateway for aspiring medical professionals to secure prestigious government positions in health services, railway hospitals, and municipal corporations across India.
Overview of UPSC CMS Recruitment 2025
The UPSC CMS Exam is conducted annually to recruit medical officers for various government departments. The selection process involves a written examination followed by a personality test/interview.
- Exam Name: Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2025
- Conducting Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Application Mode: Online
- Exam Date: 20th July 2025
- Total Vacancies: 705 (approx.)
Vacancy Distribution
The available vacancies are divided into two categories:
- Category-I – Medical Officers in the Central Health Service (226 vacancies)
- Category-II
- Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in Railways – 450 vacancies
- General Duty Medical Officer in New Delhi Municipal Council – 9 vacancies
- General Duty Medical Officer Grade II in Municipal Corporation of Delhi – 20 vacancies
Some vacancies are also reserved for candidates with benchmark disabilities as per government norms.
UPSC CMS 2025 Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
To be eligible, a candidate must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, with an intent to settle permanently.
2. Age Limit
- The upper age limit is 32 years as of 1st August 2025 (i.e., candidates must be born on or after 2nd August 1993).
- For Medical Officers under the Central Health Service, the upper age limit is 35 years.
- Relaxations apply for reserved categories (SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years).
3. Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed the final M.B.B.S. examination (both written and practical).
- Those awaiting final results may apply, but must provide proof of passing before the interview.
- Completion of a compulsory rotating internship is required before appointment.
How to Apply for UPSC CMS 2025?
Interested candidates must apply online through the UPSC website (https://upsconline.gov.in). Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- One-Time Registration (OTR):
- If you are a new applicant, register on the UPSC OTR platform.
- If already registered, log in and proceed with the application.
- Fill the Online Application Form:
- Provide personal details, qualifications, and preference of services.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph (with name & date) and signature.
- Pay the Examination Fee:
- ₹200 for General/OBC candidates
- Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates
- Payment modes: Debit/Credit card, Net Banking, or SBI e-Challan.
- Submit and Print Application Form:
- Review all details before final submission.
- Download and print the confirmation receipt for future reference.
Application Deadline:
- Last Date to Apply: 11th March 2025 (till 6:00 PM)
- Correction Window: 12th March to 18th March 2025
Exam Pattern for UPSC CMS 2025
The exam consists of two stages:
1. Written Examination (500 Marks)
It comprises two papers, each containing 120 multiple-choice questions:
- Paper I (250 Marks):
- General Medicine (96 questions)
- Pediatrics (24 questions)
- Paper II (250 Marks):
- Surgery (40 questions)
- Gynecology & Obstetrics (40 questions)
- Preventive & Social Medicine (40 questions)
👉 Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer.
2. Personality Test/Interview (100 Marks)
Candidates who qualify for the written exam are called for an interview, which assesses their knowledge, communication skills, leadership qualities, and decision-making abilities.
UPSC CMS 2025 Exam Centers
The exam will be conducted across 41 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, and Patna.
Why Choose UPSC CMS?
- Job Stability & Security: Work with reputed government institutions.
- Attractive Salary & Perks: Competitive pay with additional benefits like housing, travel allowances, and medical facilities.
- Prestige & Growth Opportunities: A chance to contribute to public healthcare and grow in the medical administration sector.
UPSC Exam – MCQ Quiz
Polity & Governance
- Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
a) Part II
b) Part III
c) Part IV
d) Part V
→ b) Part III - The President of India is elected by:
a) Direct election by citizens
b) Members of Parliament only
c) An Electoral College
d) Lok Sabha members only
→ c) An Electoral College - The fundamental duty of citizens was introduced by which Constitutional Amendment?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 52nd Amendment
d) 61st Amendment
→ a) 42nd Amendment - Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the Anti-Defection Law?
a) 8th Schedule
b) 9th Schedule
c) 10th Schedule
d) 12th Schedule
→ c) 10th Schedule - Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
a) Sardar Patel
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) B.R. Ambedkar
d) Rajendra Prasad
→ c) B.R. Ambedkar
History & Culture
- The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between:
a) British and French
b) British and Mughals
c) British and Nawab of Bengal
d) British and Marathas
→ c) British and Nawab of Bengal - Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
a) Ashoka
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Bindusara
d) Harsha
→ b) Chandragupta Maurya - The first war of Indian independence (1857) was triggered by:
a) Doctrine of Lapse
b) Introduction of Enfield rifles
c) Heavy taxation
d) Lord Dalhousie’s policies
→ b) Introduction of Enfield rifles - Who wrote the book “Arthashastra”?
a) Kalidasa
b) Chanakya
c) Vishnu Gupta
d) Kautilya
→ b) Chanakya - The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily:
a) Agricultural
b) Industrial
c) Hunter-Gatherer
d) Pastoralist
→ a) Agricultural
Geography
- The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which of these Indian states?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Odisha
d) Tripura
→ c) Odisha - The largest freshwater lake in India is:
a) Chilika Lake
b) Vembanad Lake
c) Dal Lake
d) Wular Lake
→ d) Wular Lake - The Western Ghats are also known as:
a) Sahyadri Hills
b) Aravalli Hills
c) Nilgiri Hills
d) Purvanchal Hills
→ a) Sahyadri Hills - The highest peak in India is:
a) Kanchenjunga
b) Mount Everest
c) Nanda Devi
d) K2
→ d) K2 - The longest river in India is:
a) Ganga
b) Yamuna
c) Brahmaputra
d) Godavari
→ a) Ganga
Economy
- The term “GDP” stands for:
a) Gross Domestic Price
b) Gross Domestic Product
c) Gross Development Parameter
d) Global Domestic Product
→ b) Gross Domestic Product - Who is responsible for issuing Indian currency notes?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) NITI Aayog
c) Reserve Bank of India
d) SEBI
→ c) Reserve Bank of India - Which is the largest contributor to India’s GDP?
a) Agriculture
b) Industry
c) Services
d) Manufacturing
→ c) Services - What is “Inflation”?
a) Decrease in the value of currency
b) Increase in production of goods
c) Decrease in money supply
d) Increase in the general price level
→ d) Increase in the general price level - The first Five-Year Plan in India was launched in:
a) 1947
b) 1951
c) 1956
d) 1961
→ b) 1951
Current Affairs & General Awareness
- India’s first bullet train is being developed on which corridor?
a) Delhi-Mumbai
b) Mumbai-Ahmedabad
c) Chennai-Bengaluru
d) Kolkata-Patna
→ b) Mumbai-Ahmedabad - Chandrayaan-3 mission was launched by which organization?
a) NASA
b) ISRO
c) Roscosmos
d) ESA
→ b) ISRO - The G20 Summit in 2023 was hosted by:
a) China
b) USA
c) India
d) Russia
→ c) India - Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India (as of 2024)?
a) Rajiv Kumar
b) Sushil Chandra
c) Sunil Arora
d) T.S. Krishnamurthy
→ a) Rajiv Kumar - The 2024 Paris Olympics mascot is named:
a) Miraitowa
b) Vinicius
c) Phryges
d) Cobi
→ c) Phryges
Polity & Governance
- Who is the custodian of the Indian Constitution?
a) Prime Minister
b) Supreme Court
c) President
d) Parliament
→ b) Supreme Court - The power of Judicial Review in India is derived from:
a) Constitution
b) Parliament
c) President
d) None of the above
→ a) Constitution - The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are borrowed from which country?
a) USA
b) UK
c) Ireland
d) France
→ c) Ireland - The concept of the “Basic Structure” of the Constitution was established in:
a) Golaknath Case
b) Keshavananda Bharati Case
c) Minerva Mills Case
d) A.K. Gopalan Case
→ b) Keshavananda Bharati Case - How many types of emergency provisions are mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
→ c) Three
History & Culture
- The first Governor-General of independent India was:
a) C. Rajagopalachari
b) Lord Mountbatten
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) B.R. Ambedkar
→ b) Lord Mountbatten - The Simon Commission was sent to India in which year?
a) 1919
b) 1927
c) 1935
d) 1942
→ b) 1927 - Who was the last Mughal Emperor of India?
a) Bahadur Shah I
b) Akbar II
c) Bahadur Shah II
d) Jahangir
→ c) Bahadur Shah II - The famous “Dandi March” was part of which movement?
a) Quit India Movement
b) Civil Disobedience Movement
c) Non-Cooperation Movement
d) Khilafat Movement
→ b) Civil Disobedience Movement - Who was the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament?
a) B.R. Ambedkar
b) Dadabhai Naoroji
c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
→ b) Dadabhai Naoroji
Geography
- Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Maharashtra
c) Gujarat
d) Andhra Pradesh
→ c) Gujarat - The highest waterfall in India is:
a) Jog Falls
b) Dudhsagar Falls
c) Kunchikal Falls
d) Nohkalikai Falls
→ c) Kunchikal Falls - Which river is known as the “Dakshin Ganga”?
a) Krishna
b) Godavari
c) Narmada
d) Kaveri
→ b) Godavari - Which type of soil is best suited for cotton cultivation?
a) Black Soil
b) Red Soil
c) Laterite Soil
d) Alluvial Soil
→ a) Black Soil - India shares the longest international border with which country?
a) China
b) Pakistan
c) Nepal
d) Bangladesh
→ d) Bangladesh
Economy
- The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is in:
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai
→ b) Mumbai - The term “Disinvestment” refers to:
a) Reducing government ownership in public sector enterprises
b) Increasing FDI in private companies
c) Printing more currency
d) None of the above
→ a) Reducing government ownership in public sector enterprises - The GST (Goods and Services Tax) was introduced in India in which year?
a) 2015
b) 2016
c) 2017
d) 2018
→ c) 2017 - The term “Repo Rate” is associated with:
a) RBI lending to commercial banks
b) Government budget deficit
c) Foreign exchange reserves
d) Stock market
→ a) RBI lending to commercial banks - Which body is responsible for calculating GDP in India?
a) Reserve Bank of India
b) NITI Aayog
c) Ministry of Finance
d) National Statistical Office (NSO)
→ d) National Statistical Office (NSO)
Science & Technology
- The first artificial satellite launched by India was:
a) Aryabhata
b) INSAT-1A
c) Chandrayaan-1
d) Rohini
→ a) Aryabhata - The fastest means of communication is:
a) Radio Waves
b) Sound Waves
c) Optical Fiber
d) Electric Signals
→ c) Optical Fiber - Which is the smallest unit of life?
a) Atom
b) Molecule
c) Cell
d) Tissue
→ c) Cell - Which part of the human brain controls balance and coordination?
a) Cerebrum
b) Cerebellum
c) Medulla Oblongata
d) Hypothalamus
→ b) Cerebellum - The ozone layer is found in which atmospheric layer?
a) Troposphere
b) Stratosphere
c) Mesosphere
d) Thermosphere
→ b) Stratosphere
Current Affairs & General Awareness
- India’s first underwater metro is being constructed in:
a) Mumbai
b) Chennai
c) Kolkata
d) Bengaluru
→ c) Kolkata - The BRICS grouping consists of:
a) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
b) Bangladesh, Russia, Indonesia, China, South Africa
c) Brazil, Romania, India, Canada, Sweden
d) Bhutan, Russia, India, China, Sri Lanka
→ a) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa - The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to:
a) Abhijit Banerjee
b) Maria Ressa
c) Narges Mohammadi
d) Kailash Satyarthi
→ c) Narges Mohammadi - Which country recently joined BRICS in 2023?
a) Argentina
b) France
c) Japan
d) Canada
→ a) Argentina - The Gaganyaan mission is related to:
a) India’s first human spaceflight program
b) A nuclear power project
c) A Mars exploration mission
d) A deep-sea exploration project
→ a) India’s first human spaceflight program
