The UPSC CMS exam will be administered as a computer-based test via the internet. Applicants must apply for this exam by the deadline. Candidates should consult the official notification and information pamphlet for more information on the application form filling procedure. We’ve also included all of the pertinent details, such as notification, eligibility, application form, exam date, and so on.
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UPSC CMS 2022
| Name of Examination | Union Public Service Commission Combined Medical Services Examination 2022 |
| Acronym | UPSC CMS Exam 2022 |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam-Level | National |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Application Fees | Unreserved- INR 200/-
Female and Reserved – Exempted |
| Number of papers | 2 |
| Qualification Required | MBBS |
| Maximum Age | 32 years |
| Selection Procedure | Computer-Based Exam & Interview |
| Official Website | upsconline.nic.in |
UPSC CMS 2022 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Availability of online application form | 6th April 2022 |
| Last date to submit the application form | 26th April 2022 |
| Admit card release date | 1st week of July 2022 |
| Exam date | 17th July 2022 |
| Result announcement | September 2020/ October 2022 |
| Online submission of DAF | November 2022 |
| Last date to submit DAF | December 2022 |
| Call letter for interview | December 2022 |
| Interview date | December 2022 |
UPSC CMS 2022 Exam Pattern
The UPSC CMS 2022 test pattern is summarised below:
#Mode of exam: Online
#Number of papers: 2
#Duration of exam: 2 hours (each paper)
#Question paper language: English
#Type of questions: Objective type
#Number of questions: 240 (120 each paper)
#Total marks: 500 (250 each paper)
#Negative marking: One-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted for each erroneous answer.
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Paper 1
#A total of 120 questions were asked for a total of 250 points.
#It is possible to use negative marking. For each incorrect or wrong answer, a third of a mark will be deducted.
#Even if one of the alternatives is accurate, if the candidate gives two or more replies, it will be regarded as a wrong answer, and negative marking will be applied.
#Unanswered questions do not receive a negative mark.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Medicine | 96 | 250 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Pediatrics | 24 | ||
| Total | 120 |
Paper 2
#A total of 120 questions were asked, with 40 questions from each of the four parts listed above. The examination has a total of 250 points.
#The UPSC CMS time limit has been established at 2 hours by the Commission.
#It is possible to use negative marking. 1/3rd For each incorrect or wrong answer, a mark will be deducted.
#If a candidate provides two or more responses, it will be regarded as a bad answer, and negative marking will be applied, even if one of the options is accurate.
#Unanswered questions do not receive a negative mark.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Surgery | 40 | 250 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Gynaecology and obstetrics | 40 | ||
| Preventive and Social Medicine | 40 | ||
| Total | 120 |
UPSC CMS 2022 Eligibility
A candidate must be either a:
#Citizen of India, or
#Subject of Nepal, or
#a subject of Bhutan, or
#Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962 to permanently settle in India, or
#a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Zambia, Burma, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Kenya, Zaire and Ethiopia or from Vietnam to permanently set in India
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ ST candidates | 5 years |
| OBC candidates | 3 years |
| PwD candidates | 10 years |
Syllabus for 2022
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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 – of 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
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.
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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
Conclusion
When attending for the interview round, one should maintain a calm, honest, and upbeat demeanour. Before beginning their preparation, aspirants should familiarise themselves with the syllabus and exam format.
Aspirants who plan to take the exam should keep an eye on the official websites from time to time. Aspirants will be kept informed and updated by UPSC Pathshala. Keep an eye on this page for daily updates.
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