The Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. It is a competitive examination for recruiting medical officers in various government organizations, including the Indian Railways, Indian Ordnance Factories Health Service, Central Health Service, etc. The syllabus for the UPSC CMS Examination is divided into two parts: Paper-I and Paper-II.
Paper-I:
- General Medicine:
- Cardiology
- Respiratory diseases
- Gastro-intestinal
- Genito-urinary
- Neurology
- Hematology
- Endocrinology
- Metabolic disorders
- Infectious/Communicable Diseases
- Diseases of the skin (Dermatology)
- Pediatrics:
- Common childhood emergencies
- Basic newborn care
- Normal developmental milestones
- Accidents and poisonings in children
- Immunization in children
- Preventive and Social Medicine:
- Social and community medicine
- Concept of Health, Disease, and Preventive Medicine
- Health Administration and Planning
- General Epidemiology
- Demography and Health Statistics
- Communicable Diseases
Paper-II:
- Surgery:
- General Surgery
- Urological Surgery
- Thoracic surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedic surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- Ophthalmology
- Traumatology
- Gynecology & Obstetrics:
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Family Planning and Maternal and Child Health
- Preventive and Social Medicine:
- Social and Community Medicine
- Concept of Health, Disease, and Preventive Medicine
- Health Administration and Planning
- General Epidemiology
- Demography and Health Statistics
- Communicable Diseases
The examination consists of two papers, each carrying a maximum of 250 marks. The duration of each paper is 2 hours. Both papers are objective type and contain multiple-choice questions. There is a negative marking of one-third of the marks assigned to a particular question for incorrect answers.
It’s important for candidates to thoroughly understand the syllabus and focus on key topics within each subject to prepare effectively for the UPSC CMS Examination. Additionally, staying updated with current medical advancements and healthcare-related developments is crucial for success in this examination.
