UPSC CMS Selection Process 2024, Exam and Cut-off Details

UPSC CMS Selection Process 2024

The UPSC CMS Selection Process 2024 consists of two stages – a computer-based test, which is conducted online, and a personal interview. These two stages are designed to select individuals aspiring to participate in the Combined Medical Services (CMS). This CMS exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

UPSC CMS Selection Process 2024: Overview

The Combined Medical Services exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission has released the dates for the CMS exam 2024. Candidates interested in the exam, must go through the UPSC CMS Selection Process 2024 first to know about the selection procedure.

Below given are some commonly known details about the UPSC CMS Exam: –

Particulars	Details
Name of the Exam	Union Public Service Commission Combined Medical Services Exam (UPSC CMS)
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Posts	General Duty Medical Officer, Assistant Division Medical Officer, and others.
Exam Level	National
Frequency	Annually
Educational Qualification	MBBS
Exam Mode	Online (Computer-Based)
Number of papers	2
Official Website	https://www.upsc.gov.in/

Combined Medical Services (CMS): Selection Process

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Combined Medical Services Examination to hire candidates for positions like Assistant Divisional Medical Officer and General Duty Medical Officers. For those going for the UPSC CMS Exam, understanding the selection process is crucial for planning their preparation. Here are the key details of the UPSC CMS Selection Process:

The UPSC CMS 2024 selection process comprises two stages –

1. Written Test
2. Personal interview

UPSC CMS Selection Process: Stage I (Written Test)

• The written exam holds significant importance in the UPSC CMS selection process, contributing a total of 500 marks.
• Stage I consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2

Paper 1 will be of General Medicine and Pediatrics. Both papers are of 250 marks each and of 2 hours’ time duration each. There will be 120 questions in total.

Details	Section A	Section B
Paper	General Medicine	Paediatrics
No. of Questions	96	24
Maximum Marks	250	250
Time Duration	2 hours	2 hours
Negative Marking	1/3 of the Marks Allotted for the Question	1/3 of the Marks Allotted for the Question

Paper 2 will consist of Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics and Preventive & Social Medicine. Paper 2 will be of total 250 marks and of 2 hours. There will be 120 questions in total.

Details	Section A	Section B	Section C
Paper	Surgery	Gynaecology and obstetrics	Preventive and Social Medicine
No. of Questions	40	40	40
Negative Marking	1/3 of the Marks Allotted for the Question	1/3 of the Marks Allotted for the Question	1/3 of the Marks Allotted for the Question

UPSC CMS Selection Process: Stage II (Interview)

Candidates passing Stage I Written Exam proceed to Stage II Personality Test.

• Stage II, the Personality Test, is conducted for 100 marks.
• It serves as a complement to the Written Exam, assessing general knowledge and academic proficiency.
• Officials evaluate leadership, initiative, character, alertness, social cohesion ability, judgment balance, and intellectual curiosity.
• The aim is to provide a holistic assessment of candidates beyond academic qualifications.

UPSC CMS 2024 Cut-off (Expected)

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks for Stage I (Out of 500)	Cut-off Marks for Stage II (Out of 600)
General	224	306
OBC	183	268
SC	192	271
ST	159	225
EWS	126	220
PwBD 1	83	165
PwBD 2	94	197

Conclusion

Candidates preparing for the UPSC CMS 2024 exam must go through the selection procedure first so that they can get the actual procedure and get ready accordingly.

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