The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is recruiting 705 Medical Officers via the Combined Medical Services Examination, 2025. The notification (released 19/02/2025) includes positions such as Medical Officers Grade, Assistant Divisional Medical Officer, and General Duty Medical Officer across India. Online applications are accepted from 19/02/2025 to 11/03/2025. All India candidates are eligible to apply.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Medical Officers |
| Advt No. | 8/2025-CMS |
| Vacancies | 705 |
| Salary | Pay Level 10 to 14 |
| Nature of Job | Permanent and Temporary |
| Mode of Exam | CBT |
| Job Location | All India |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
Post Details
| S.No. | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Officers Grade (GDMO Sub-cadre of Central Health Service) | 226 |
| 2 | Asst. Div. Med. Officer (Railways) | 450 |
| 3 | GDMO (New Delhi Municipal Council) | 09 |
| 4 | GDMO Gr.II (MCD) | 20 |
| Total | 705 | |
Age Eligibility
To be eligible for this examination, you must be between 21 to 32 years old as of 01/08/2025. This means you must have been born not earlier than 02/08/1993. However, for Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Services, the upper age limit is 35 years as on 01/08/2025.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | Up to 5 years |
| OBC | Up to 3 years |
| Defence Services Personnel (Disabled) | |
| Ex-Servicemen (including ECOs/SSCOs) | Up to 5 years |
| ECOs/SSCOs (with 5 years Military Service & released) | |
| PwBD | Up to 10 years |
Exam Fee
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 200 |
| Female | Exempted |
| SC | |
| ST | |
| PwBD |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Medical Officers Grade (GDMO Sub-cadre of Central Health Service)
Asst. Div. Med. Officer (Railways) GDMO (New Delhi Municipal Council) GDMO Gr.II (MCD) |
Passed final M.B.B.S. Exam (written and practical parts).
Completion of compulsory rotating internship. |
Selection Process
| Stages | Details | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Written Exam |
Two Papers (Paper I and Paper II). Each Paper: 250 marks. Total Marks: 500 Duration (Each Paper): 2 hours. Objective Type (MCQs). Exam Language: English Only. Negative Marking: Yes (1/3rd mark deduction). |
Paper I: (96 + 24 questions Respectively ). Paper II: (40 questions each). |
| Paper 1 Subject Topics | Paper 1: Gen. Medicine, Pediatrics | |
| Paper 2 Subject Topics | Paper 2: Surgery, Gyn & Obs, Prev. Medicine |
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Personality Test/Interview |
Marks: 100
Tests general knowledge and abilities related to academic study. Assesses: intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, judgement, mental alertness, social cohesion, character, initiative, leadership potential. |
How to Apply
- Register at UPSC OTR (One Time Registration - lifetime).
- Fill out the CMS Examination application (after OTR or if already registered).
- Pay fee (Rs. 200, except Female/SC/ST/PwBD). Multiple payment options available.
- Modify details (Registration: once only / Application). Review and update: name change, gender, minority status, Class 10th roll no., etc.
- Submit application by 11/03/2025, 6:00 PM.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 19/02/2025 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 11/03/2025 till 6:00 PM |
| Last date for "Pay by cash" mode | 10/03/2025 at 23:59 |
| Last date for Online payment | 11/03/2025 till 6:00 PM |
| Application Modification Window | 12/03/2025 to 18/03/2025 |
| e-Admit Card availability | Last working day of the preceding week of exam. |
| Exam Date | 20/07/2025 |
Important Links
| Commission's Website | Click Here |
| Advertisement | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the last date to submit the application?The online applications can be filled up to 11th March, 2025 till 6.00 P.M.
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Can I modify my application after submitting it?Yes, you can modify certain fields in your application form (except for some OTR profile entries) during a one-week correction window from 12/03/2025 to 18/03/2025. Some OTR details can also be changed during the correction window of your *first* final submitted application. And OTR profile data change allow only once in the lifetime.
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What is the application fee?The application fee is Rs. 200. However, Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
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What if a candidate reports that he/she has lost access to his/her registered mobile number as well as registered email ID.the candidate will have to send a request to the Commission for making necessary changes at the (email ID: otrupsc@gov.in) along-with the following four documents: Matriculation Certificate, Aadhar Card or PAN Card or Passport or Driving License, Recent passport size photograph and Undertaking in prescribed format (as per APPENDIX-X).