📅 Exam Schedule
UPSC CMS Exam Date 2026
The UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) 2026 examination is scheduled for August 2, 2026, conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) at examination centres across India.
Exam Schedule 2026
| Exam Name | UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2026 |
| Exam Date | August 2, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Paper I | General Medicine & Paediatrics |
| Paper II | General Surgery, OBG & PSM |
| Duration | 2 hours per paper |
| Questions | 120 per paper (240 total) |
| Total Marks | 480 (240 per paper) |
| Negative Marking | −1/3 per wrong answer |
Important Dates (UPSC CMS 2026)
| Notification Release | March–April 2026 (approx.) |
| Application Window | Approximately 3–4 weeks from notification |
| Admit Card | 2–3 weeks before exam date |
| Exam Date | August 2, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 2–3 months post examination |
| Interview / Personality Test | After written result (for candidates who qualify) |
| Final Result | After interview process |
Note: Dates are based on official UPSC notification and historical patterns. Always verify from the official UPSC website.
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