UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026 - Download Paper 1 & Paper 2

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Total Vacancies

1,358

Last Date

31 Mar 2026

Notification

07 Aug 2026

Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) 2026
Advertisement No.	09/2025-CMS
Exam Date	2 August 2026
Answer Key Release Date	5 August 2026 (Provisional)
Answer Key Mode	Online, PDF, on upsc.gov.in
Total Vacancies	1358 posts
Category	Answer Key
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	11 March 2026
Online Application Last Date	31 March 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	31 March 2026
Admit Card Released	24 July 2026
Exam Date	2 August 2026
Provisional Answer Key	5 August 2026
Objection/Representation Window	Opens 3rd day from exam date, closes 6:00 PM on the 7th day from exam date

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies
Medical Officer (General Duty Medical Officer Sub-Cadre), Central Health Service	864
Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (ADMO), Railways	450
General Duty Medical Officer Grade II, NDMC	14
General Duty Medical Officer, various Delhi Municipal Council posts	30
Total	1358

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Paper	Subjects	Questions	Marks	Timing
Paper I	General Medicine & Paediatrics	120	250	9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Paper II	Surgery (40), Gynaecology & Obstetrics (40), Preventive & Social Medicine (40)	120	250	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Post Name / Number of Posts

Post Name	Number of Posts
Medical Officer (General Duty Medical Officer Sub-Cadre), Central Health Service	864
Assistant Divisional Medical Officer (ADMO), Railways	450
General Duty Medical Officer Grade II, NDMC	14
General Duty Medical Officer, various Delhi Municipal Council posts	30
Total	1358

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully and confirm your eligibility.

Keep your documents, photo, signature and details ready.

Apply through the official website on or before 31 Mar 2026.

Pay the application fee if applicable and submit the form.

Take a printout/confirmation for future reference.

Important Note

Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification and website before applying.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the UPSC CMS 2026 answer key released?

UPSC released the provisional answer key for both papers of CMS 2026 on 5 August 2026, three days after the exam held on 2 August 2026.

Is this the final answer key or the provisional one?

This is the provisional answer key. UPSC releases it so candidates can review it and submit objections; the final key comes later, after objections are processed.

How can I download the UPSC CMS Paper 1 and Paper 2 answer key PDF?

Both Paper I and Paper II answer key PDFs are available separately on upsc.gov.in under the "What's New" or "Examinations" section — no login is needed to view them.

What is the last date to challenge the UPSC CMS answer key 2026?

The objection window runs for five days from the 3rd day after the exam date until 6:00 PM on the 7th day. No representations are accepted after this deadline, or by email/post.

Is there negative marking in UPSC CMS 2026?

Yes. One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer. Marking more than one option is also treated as wrong. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.

Last Date: 31 Mar 2026

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