Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a notification inviting applications for the Combined Medical Services Examination 2024. This examination is conducted by the UPSC for recruitment to various medical officer posts in the Central Government services, including the Indian Civil Service (ICS).
Vacancy Details
| Category | Department | Vacancies (General) | Vacancies (PwBD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category-I | Central Health Service – Medical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre | 163 | 6 |
| Category-II (i) | Railways – Assistant Divisional Medical Officer | 450 | 18 |
| Category-II (ii) | New Delhi Municipal Council – General Duty Medical Officer | 14 | NIL |
| Category-II (iii) | Municipal Corporation of Delhi – General Duty Medical Officer (Gr.II) | 200 | 8 |
Eligibility
- Citizenship: A candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Age: Not more than 32 years of age on the 1st of August 2024. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per the government norms.
- Educational Qualification: The candidate must possess an MBBS degree from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
Important Dates
- Last Date for Submission of Online Applications: April 30, 2024 (up to 6:00 PM)
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date: 30/04/2024
- Correction Date : 01-07 May 2024
- Exam Date : 14/07/2024
- Admit Card Download : Before Exam
- Result: Result of Written examination is likely to be declared in the month of August/September, 2024.
Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee | Payment Option |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | 200/- | Debit / Credit Card or Net Banking or E Challan |
| SC / ST / PH | 0/- (Exempted) | N/A |
| All Category Female | 0/- (Nil) | N/A |
Selection Process
The selection process for the UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination 2024 consists of two stages:
- Written Examination: The written examination will be conducted in two papers, each carrying a maximum of 250 marks. Each paper will be of two hours duration.
- Personality Test: Candidates who qualify on the results of the written examination will be called for a personality test carrying 100 marks.
Scheme of Examination
The written examination will consist of two papers as follows:
Paper I (General Medicine and Paediatrics):
- General Medicine (96 Questions)
- Paediatrics (24 Questions)
Paper II (Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and Preventive & Social Medicine):
- Surgery (40 Questions)
- Gynaecology & Obstetrics (40 Questions)
- Preventive & Social Medicine (40 Questions)
The written examination will be completely objective type (Multiple Choice Questions).
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online through the UPSC website [https://upsc.gov.in/].
Important Points
- Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying for the examination.
- The official notification contains detailed information about the eligibility criteria, scheme of examination, syllabus, and selection process.
- Candidates can download the syllabus and other relevant documents from the UPSC website.
Examination Centers
| Sl. No. | Centre | Sl. No. | Centre | Sl. No. | Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGARTALA | 15 | HYDERABAD | 29 | PATNA |
| 2 | AHMEDABAD | 16 | IMPHAL | 30 | PORT BLAIR |
| 3 | AIZWAL | 17 | ITANAGAR | 31 | PRAYAGRAJ |
| 4 | BAREILLY | 18 | JAIPUR | 32 | RAIPUR |
| 5 | BENGALURU | 19 | JAMMU | 33 | RANCHI |
| 6 | BHOPAL | 20 | JORHAT | 34 | SAMBALPUR |
| 7 | CHANDIGARH | 21 | KOCHI | 35 | SHILLONG |
| 8 | CHENNAI | 22 | KOHIMA | 36 | SHIMLA |
| 9 | CUTTACK | 23 | KOLKATA | 37 | SRINAGAR |
| 10 | DEHRADUN | 24 | LUCKNOW | 38 | THIRUVANATHAPURAM |
| 11 | DELHI | 25 | MADURAI | 39 | TIRUPATI |
| 12 | DHARWAD | 26 | MUMBAI | 40 | UDAIPUR |
| 13 | DISPUR | 27 | NAGPUR | 41 | VISHAKHAPATNAM |
| 14 | GANGTOK | 28 | PANAJI (GOA) |