📋 Vacancy Details

UPSC CMS Vacancy 2026 | Year-wise & Category-wise

Complete vacancy data for UPSC CMS 2026 and historical figures from 2020 onwards. Use this to understand competition intensity and category-wise seat distribution.

CategorySeats% of Total
UR (Unreserved)~54440%
OBC (Other Backward Class)~36727%
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)~13610%
SC (Scheduled Caste)~20415%
ST (Scheduled Tribe)~1077.5%
Total1,358100%

* Category-wise figures are approximate based on standard reservation percentages applied to total vacancies. Verify exact figures in the official UPSC notification.

YearTotal VacanciesTrend
2020~827
2021~756↓ Lower
2022~1,122↑ Higher
2023~1,098— Similar
2024~1,068↓ Slightly lower
2025~1,224↑ Higher
20261,358↑ Highest in 7 years
DepartmentApprox. SeatsNotes
Central Health Services (CHS)~950–1,050Largest department; All India postings
Railways Health Service~220–280Zonal postings; railway pass benefit
NDMC~35–55Delhi-only posting; fewer seats
MCD~30–50Delhi Municipal; varies by year

* Exact department-wise split is published in the UPSC annual notification. Figures above are based on historical distribution patterns.

4% of total vacancies are horizontally reserved for PwBD candidates across all categories. UPSC specifies which disability categories are eligible for each post. Check the official notification for specific disability sub-categories applicable to CMS posts.

How many vacancies are there in UPSC CMS 2026?
UPSC CMS 2026 has 1,358 total vacancies across CHS, Railways, NDMC and MCD. This is the highest vacancy count in at least seven years, making 2026 a particularly good year to appear for the exam.
How many doctors appear for UPSC CMS vs vacancies?
Typically 15,000–25,000 candidates appear for UPSC CMS each year. With 1,358 vacancies in 2026, the selection ratio is approximately 1 in 12–18. This is better than most medical PG exams on a per-vacancy basis.
Are vacancies increasing or decreasing in UPSC CMS?
The 2026 vacancy count of 1,358 is among the highest in recent years, showing an upward trend from the pandemic-period lows of 2021. Vacancies depend on retirements, new posts created, and government budget allocations.