UPSC CMS 2025 Final Result Out - Check Reserve List

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Combined Medical Services (CMS) examination annually to recruit medical officers and specialists for various central government health departments and organizations. The CMS 2025 Final Result and Reserve List have been declared by UPSC on their official website upsc.gov.in. This examination selects candidates for posts in Central Health Services (Group A) including Assistant Divisional Medical Officer, Junior Scale Medical Officer in Railways, Assistant Professor (Community Medicine/PSM) in ESIC, and Medical Officer positions in various central government hospitals and establishments. The selection process includes a written examination followed by an interview/personality test. Successful candidates are allocated to various ministries and departments based on merit and preference. The reserve list contains candidates who have qualified but are kept on standby for future vacancies.

Important Dates (Typical / Indicative)

Vacancy Details (Typical / Indicative)

Note: Exact vacancy numbers vary yearly and are announced in the official notification. Some posts may be reserved for PwBD candidates.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• MBBS degree from a recognized Medical College/University included in the First or Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956
• Completion of compulsory rotating internship
• Registration with Medical Council of India (now National Medical Commission) or State Medical Council
• For specialist posts: Postgraduate degree/diploma in the relevant specialty from a recognized institution

Age Limit

Age as on closing date of application:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

A candidate must be either:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal, or
• A subject of Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with intention of permanent settlement, or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with intention of permanent settlement in India

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official UPSC website at www.upsc.gov.in or the dedicated portal www.upsconline.nic.in
2. Click on the "Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC" link
3. Register as a new user by providing basic details like name, email ID, mobile number, and date of birth (if applying for the first time)
4. Note down the Registration ID and Password sent to your email/mobile
5. Login using Registration ID and Password
6. Fill Part-I of the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, experience, and post preferences
7. Upload scanned copies of recent photograph (3.5cm × 4.5cm, JPEG format, 40-100KB) and signature (JPEG format, 10-40KB)
8. Fill Part-II of the application form after paying the requisite fee
9. Select payment mode (SBI Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI) and complete the payment
10. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
11. No need to send hard copy of application form to UPSC

Application Fees

Payment can be made through online mode only via SBI Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.

Selection Stages

1. Written Examination: Computer-based objective type written examination consisting of 240 multiple choice questions covering medical subjects. Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks (General: 50%, OBC/EWS: 45%, SC/ST: 40%) to be shortlisted for interview. Duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.

1. Interview/Personality Test: Shortlisted candidates based on written exam marks are called for interview conducted by UPSC board. The interview carries 100 marks and assesses candidate's personality, communication skills, general awareness, aptitude for medical profession, and suitability for the post. Questions cover medical ethics, current health issues, and general knowledge.

1. Document Verification: Candidates provisionally selected after interview must attend document verification at UPSC office. Original certificates of educational qualification, internship completion, medical registration, date of birth, caste certificate (if applicable), and other relevant documents are verified.

1. Medical Examination: Finally selected candidates undergo medical examination by the recruiting organization to ensure physical and mental fitness for the post. Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards.

1. Final Merit List: Final selection is based on aggregate marks obtained in written examination and interview combined. Candidates are ranked category-wise and allocated to posts based on merit and preference indicated during application.

1. Reserve List: Candidates who qualify but do not get selected in main list are placed in reserve list for future vacancies arising within one year.

Written Examination Pattern

Paper (Computer-Based Test)

Interview/Personality Test

Marking Scheme

• Each question carries 2 marks
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark (0.66 marks) deducted for each wrong answer
• No marks deducted for unattempted questions
• Questions are of objective type with four options, only one being correct
• Minimum qualifying marks: General/EWS 50%, OBC 45%, SC/ST 40% in written exam
• Minimum qualifying marks in interview: 20% of maximum marks (20 out of 100) for all categories

Examination Syllabus

Pre-clinical Subjects

Anatomy:

• General anatomy: tissues, organs, systems
• Gross anatomy: upper limb, lower limb, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, head and neck
• Neuroanatomy: brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves
• Embryology and genetics
• Histology of various organs

Physiology:

• General physiology: cell and membrane physiology
• Blood and body fluids
• Cardiovascular system, respiratory system
• Digestive system, renal physiology
• Nervous system, endocrine system
• Reproductive physiology, exercise physiology

Biochemistry:

• Biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
• Enzymes and bioenergetics
• Metabolism: carbohydrate, lipid, protein, nucleotide metabolism
• Nutrition and vitamins
• Clinical biochemistry and molecular biology

Para-clinical Subjects

Pathology:

• General pathology: cell injury, inflammation, healing
• Immunopathology and infectious diseases
• Neoplasia and genetics
• Haematology: anaemias, bleeding disorders, leukaemias
• Systemic pathology of all organ systems

Microbiology:

• General microbiology: bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites
• Immunology: immunity, hypersensitivity, vaccines
• Systemic bacteriology: gram positive and negative organisms
• Virology: DNA and RNA viruses
• Mycology and parasitology
• Antimicrobial agents

Pharmacology:

• General pharmacology: pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics
• Autonomic nervous system drugs
• Cardiovascular drugs, diuretics
• Drugs acting on CNS, respiratory, GI, renal systems
• Antimicrobial agents, chemotherapy
• Endocrine pharmacology
• Toxicology and adverse drug reactions

Forensic Medicine & Toxicology:

• Medical jurisprudence and ethics
• Identification, injuries, death and its medico-legal aspects
• Asphyxia, sexual offences
• Poisons: agricultural, industrial, household
• Autopsy procedures and medico-legal reports

Clinical Subjects

Medicine:

• Infectious diseases, tropical diseases
• Cardiovascular disorders, respiratory diseases
• Gastrointestinal and liver diseases
• Renal and urinary disorders
• Endocrine and metabolic diseases
• Haematological disorders, rheumatology
• Nervous system diseases, psychiatry basics
• Emergency medicine and critical care

Surgery:

• Principles of surgery: pre-operative, operative, post-operative care
• Wounds, shock, haemorrhage, transfusion
• Surgical infections and antibiotics
• Trauma and emergency surgery
• Systemic surgery: GI, hepatobiliary, urological, vascular surgery
• Surgical oncology basics

Obstetrics & Gynaecology:

• Physiology of pregnancy, antenatal care
• Labour, complications of pregnancy and labour
• Puerperium and family planning
• Gynaecological disorders: menstrual, fertility, infections
• Gynaecological oncology
• Operative obstetrics and gynaecology

Paediatrics:

• Neonatology: newborn care, common neonatal problems
• Growth and development, nutrition
• Immunization and infectious diseases
• Common paediatric disorders: respiratory, cardiovascular, GI, renal
• Paediatric emergencies

Preventive & Social Medicine/Community Medicine:

• Epidemiology: principles, study designs, disease surveillance
• Health statistics and demography
• Communicable diseases: prevention and control
• Non-communicable diseases: chronic diseases, lifestyle disorders
• National health programmes
• Environmental health, occupational health
• Nutrition and food safety
• Health planning and management

ENT (Otorhinolaryngology):

• Diseases of ear, nose, throat
• Common ENT emergencies
• Basic ENT procedures

Ophthalmology:

• Diseases of eye: refractive errors, cataract, glaucoma
• Common eye infections and injuries
• Basic ophthalmic procedures

Orthopaedics:

• Common fractures and dislocations
• Bone and joint infections
• Arthritis and degenerative disorders
• Trauma management

Dermatology (Skin & VD):

• Common skin diseases
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Leprosy and other infectious skin diseases

Psychiatry:

• Common psychiatric disorders
• Psychopharmacology basics
• Emergency psychiatry

Anaesthesia:

• Principles of anaesthesia
• Pre-anaesthetic evaluation
• Common anaesthetic procedures

Radiology:

• Basic radiological investigations
• Interpretation of common X-rays
• CT, MRI, USG basics

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative - 7th Pay Commission)

Additional Benefits:

• Medical facilities for self and dependents through CGHS
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Children Education Allowance: ₹2,250 per child per month (max 2 children)
• Pension benefits under National Pension System (NPS)
• Government accommodation or HRA
• Annual increments and promotion opportunities
• Professional development allowances

Note: For specialist posts (Assistant Professor positions), starting pay may be at Level 11 (₹67,700) or Level 12 (₹78,800) depending on qualifications and experience.

UPSC CMS officers have excellent career progression opportunities through regular promotions and time-bound advancement. Assistant Divisional Medical Officers can be promoted to Divisional Medical Officer (Level 11), then to Senior Divisional Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon (Level 12), and eventually to Director/Additional Director positions (Level 13-14) in Central Health Services based on service record and departmental examinations. Medical Officers in Railways and ESIC follow similar promotion hierarchies with opportunities to reach senior administrative positions. Doctors can also pursue higher specializations through MD/MS/DNB courses with study leave provisions, leading to specialist and super-specialist positions with higher pay scales.

UPSC releases the admit card for CMS examination approximately 3-4 weeks before the exam date on its official website. Candidates must login to the UPSC portal using their registration ID and password to download their e-admit card. The admit card contains important details including examination date, time, venue, roll number, reporting time, and important instructions. No physical admit card is sent by post. Candidates must carry printout of the admit card along with a valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving License/Voter ID) to the examination centre for verification.

UPSC declares the CMS results in multiple stages on its official website www.upsc.gov.in. The written examination result is announced first (typically 2-3 months after the exam), listing roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for interview. After completion of interviews, the final result is declared (usually 3-4 months after interviews) containing roll numbers of recommended candidates in order of merit along with their marks. Subsequently, a reserve list is also published containing candidates who qualified but could not be accommodated in the main list. Results are published as PDF files and candidates can check their individual scorecards through the login portal. No separate communication is sent by post regarding results.

UPSC CMS cutoff marks vary each year depending on number of vacancies, difficulty level, and candidate performance. Typically, the overall cutoff (written + interview) for General category ranges between 50-55% of total marks (290-320 marks out of 580), while OBC cutoff is around 45-50% (260-290 marks) and SC/ST cutoff ranges from 40-45% (230-260 marks). Written examination cutoff alone is generally 45-50% for General, 40-45% for OBC, and 35-40% for SC/ST categories. Category-wise cutoffs are determined separately and candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in both written exam and interview. Final selection depends on merit ranking within the total vacancies available for each category.

Examination Centres (All India)

UPSC conducts CMS examination at the following centres across India:

North: Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla, Dehradun, Jaipur, Lucknow, Allahabad, Varanasi

South: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Mysuru, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati

East: Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Siliguri, Darbhanga, Bhagalpur

West: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Nagpur, Surat, Indore, Aurangabad, Panaji (Goa)

Northeast: Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Kohima, Agartala, Aizawl, Itanagar, Dibrugarh

Central: Bhopal, Raipur, Jabalpur

Candidates can select up to three exam centre preferences during application. UPSC allots the centre based on availability and administrative feasibility. Candidates should choose centres carefully as no change request is entertained after submission.