The Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) is held every year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to shortlist candidates for medical officer positions. Along with the formal notice of the combined medical services examination, the UPSC CMS Syllabus 2022 will be given. The UPSC CMS 2022 notice will be released in May 2022, according to the official statement (tentative).
For the upcoming Combined Medical Services test in 2022, candidates should get their hands on the top UPSC CMS Books. These publications will assist you in preparing for the 500-point Computer Based Examination, which is separated into two sections. More information can be found in the following article.
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UPSC CMS Books
The UPSC CMS test is divided into two phases, with aspirants required to pass each step. The UPSC CMS selection procedure should be understood by aspirants. Paper I and Paper II are the two papers in the part I exam. In the paper I exam, candidates must answer 120 questions from Paediatrics and General Medicine.
Aspirants get questions on the paper II exam such as Preventive & Social Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and must answer a total of 120 questions.
The personality test’s part II syllabus includes general knowledge and awareness, as well as critical and analytical skills. Aside from that, the personality test will look at social behaviour, mental alertness, and character integrity.
How to Prepare for UPSC CMS 2022?
Syllabus of General Medicine
Cardiology
Respiratory diseases
Gastro-intestinal
Genito-Urinary
Neurology
Haematology
Endocrinology
Metabolic disorders
Infections/Communicable Diseases
Virus
Rickets
Bacterial
Spirochetal
Protozoan
Metazoan
Fungus
Nutrition/ Growth
Diseases of the skin (Dermatology)
Musculoskeletal System
Psychiatry
General
Emergency Medicine
Common Poisoning
Snakebite
Tropical Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Emphasis on medical procedures
Pathophysiological basis of diseases
Vaccines preventable diseases and Non-vaccines preventable diseases
Vitamin deficiency diseases
In psychiatry consists – anxiety, depression, bipolar diseases, psychosis, and Schizophrenia.
Syllabus of Paediatrics
Common childhood emergencies,
Basic newborn care,
Normal developmental milestones,
Accidents and poisonings in children,
Birth defects and counselling including autism,
Immunization in children,
Recognizing children with special management and needs, and
National programs related to child health
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Syllabus of Surgery
Wounds
Infections
Tumours
Lymphatic
Blood vessels
Cysts/ sinuses
Head and neck
Breast
Alimentary tract
Oesophagus
Stomach
Intestines
Anus
Developmental
Bile, Liver, Pancreas
Spleen
Peritoneum
Abdominal wall
Abdominal injuries
Urological Surgery
Neuro Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology E.N.T.
Thoracic surgery
Orthopaedic surgery
Ophthalmology
Anesthesiology
Traumatology
Diagnosis and management of common surgical ailments
Pre-operative and post-operative care of surgical patients
Medicolegal and ethical issues of surgery
Wound healing
Fluid and electrolyte management in surgery
Shock pathophysiology and management.
Syllabus of Obstetrics
Ante-natal conditions
Intra-natal conditions
Post-natal conditions
Management of normal labours or complicated labour
Syllabus of Gynaecology
Questions on applied anatomy
Questions on applied physiology of fertilization and menstruation
Questions on infections in the genital tract
Questions on neoplasm in the genital tract
Questions on the displacement of the uterus
Normal delivery and safe delivery practices
High-risk pregnancy and management
Abortions
Intra-Uterine growth retardation
Medicolegal examination in Gynae and body including Rape.
Syllabus of Family Planning
Conventional contraceptives
U.D. and oral pills
The operative sterilization, procedure, and organization of programs in the urban and rural surroundings
Medical Termination of Pregnancy
Syllabus of Preventive Social and Community Medicine
Social and Community Medicine
Concept of Health, Disease and Preventive Medicine
Health Administration and Planning
General Epidemiology
Demography and Health Statistics
Communicable Diseases
Environmental Health
Nutrition and Health
Non-communicable diseases
Occupational Health
Genetics and Health
International Health
Medical Sociology and Health Education
Maternal and Child Health
National Programmes
Management of common health problems
Ability to monitor national health programs
Knowledge of maternal and child wellness
Ability to investigate, recognize, plan, report, and manage community health problems including malnutrition and emergencies
UPSC CMS Books for Paper 1
| Books | Author/Publisher |
| Human Anatomy | B.D.Chaurasia |
| Human Embryology | Inderbir Singh |
| Pathologic Basis of Disease | Robbins |
| Biochemistry | U. Satyanarayana |
| Textbook of Pathology | Harsh Mohan |
| Essentials of Forensic medicine and Toxicology | Dr K S Narayan Reddy |
| Preventive and Social Medicine | K Park |
| Medical Parasitology | D.R.Arora |
| Elsevier Comprehensive Guide to Combined Medical Services | Rajeev Kumar(Elsevier India) |
| Rapid Digest UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination | N/A |
| CBS Combined Medical Services UPSC Entrance Examination Paperback | M. S. Bhatia |
UPSC CMS Books for Paper 2
| Books | Author/Publication |
| Illustrated Synopsis of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Dr Neena Khanna |
| Clinical Methods in Medicine | Chugh |
| Practical Aspects of Pediatrics | Dr Mayoor K Chheda |
| Medicine: Prep Manual for Undergraduates | Aggarwal Praveen & George K. Mathew |
| Emergency Medicine | S N Chugh |
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UPSC CMS Exam Date 2022
| Release of the Notification | 06 April 2022 |
| Availability of application form | 06 April 2022 |
| Last day to fill the application form | 26 April 2022 |
| Admit card | June 2022 |
| Computer-Based Exam Date | 17 July 2022 |
| Result of CBE | August 2022 |
Exam Pattern
Paper 1 (Written exam)
| Subject | Number of Question |
| General Medicine | 96 |
| Pediatrics | 24 |
| Total | 120 |
Paper 2 (Written exam)
| Subject | Number of Questions |
| Gynaecology & Obstetrics | 40 |
| Surgery | 40 |
| Preventive & Social Medicine | 40 |
| Total | 120 |
UPSC CMS Preparation
Personality Test:
#For the CMS 2022 personality test, candidates must dress appropriately. Candidates must wear formal attire. Make-up and bright colours are strictly prohibited.
#During the interview, the interviewers will assess the candidates’ honesty. Because the board members will be incredibly experienced and well-trained for the position, do not lie to appease the interviewers.
#Candidates must respond to the questions succinctly and without elaboration.
#While answering the questions, the interviewees must retain their body language and posture.
#Greet the interviewers before and after the interview to demonstrate your politeness.
#Maintain a pleasant attitude and a calm temperament.
Conclusion
MBBS is the minimum academic qualification for UPSC CMS 2022. Candidates must be between the ages of 16 and 32. The written exam will be conducted in a computer-based format. UPSC CMS is not open to ordinary graduates. Candidates must be MBBS to apply for CMS. Hopefully, this article clarified and informed you about exam preparation strategies and books.
It is recommended that candidates do not wait for the results of the Computer Based Test (CBT) test to perform well and demonstrate their worthiness for the position. They might begin early to maintain a good and advanced attitude. They can also participate in mock interviews to become used to the interview environment.
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