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Use our interactive eligibility checker to find out if you meet the age, education, and nationality requirements for UPSC CMS 2026. The exam is scheduled for 02 August 2026.
Answer the questions below to check if you are eligible for UPSC CMS 2026. The exam is scheduled for 02 August 2026.
Used to calculate age as on 02 August 2026 (exam date).
There is no fixed attempt limit for UPSC CMS, subject to the age ceiling. Candidates can attempt the exam as many times as they want until they exceed the age limit for their category.
Candidates must meet the physical and medical standards prescribed for the post applied for. This includes vision standards, hearing, and general physical fitness as per UPSC guidelines.
UPSC CMS 2026 eligibility: MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution (final-year appearing allowed), age limit 32 years (relaxation for reserved categories), Indian citizenship or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, and medical fitness as prescribed by UPSC. Use the eligibility checker above to verify your specific case.
Yes — final-year MBBS students can apply provisionally, provided they pass the final exam before the personality test / document verification stage. This is explicitly mentioned in the UPSC CMS official notification.
The upper age limit is 32 years for General category. Relaxations apply: OBC (3 years relaxation → 35 years), SC/ST (5 years relaxation → 37 years), PwBD (up to 10 years relaxation → 42 years), and Ex-servicemen (as per govt rules).
No — there is no fixed attempt limit for UPSC CMS. You can attempt the exam as many times as you want, subject to the age ceiling for your category.
No — UPSC CMS is specifically for MBBS graduates. BDS graduates should look at state PSC Dental Surgeon posts or other dental recruitment exams.