UPSC CMS Syllabus 2027
UPSC Combined Medical Services
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper 1: General Medicine & Paediatrics | 80 | 80 |
| 2 | Paper 2: Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine | 80 | 80 |
| 3 | Interview | 80 | 80 |
| Total | 240 | 240 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Paper 1: General Medicine & Paediatrics
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC CMS syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Paper 1: General Medicine & Paediatrics.
View Paper 1: General Medicine & Paediatrics Syllabus →Paper 2: Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC CMS syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Paper 2: Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine.
View Paper 2: Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine Syllabus →Interview
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC CMS syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Interview.
View Interview Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
MBBS degree, age up to 32 years
ANumber of Attempts
No limit till age
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
July 2027
Registration Opens
March 2027
Preparation Tips
- 1No negative marking means attempt all 240 questions — smart guessing adds marks when unsure
- 2General Medicine and Paediatrics in Paper 1 carry 48Q each — master Harrison's and Nelson's key topics
- 3Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM) in Paper 2 has specific UPSC angle — focus on national health programs, epidemiology, and nutrition
- 4Previous year UPSC CMS papers are your best guide — questions from pharmacology, pathology, and microbiology repeat frequently
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