CMS is a recruitment exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for candidates to be appointed as medical officers in various government departments. The recruitment is for posts in organizations like the Indian Railways, the Central Health Service, and other central government ministries.
Candidates with disabilities may be eligible for the exam depending on the extent and type of disability. UPSC specifies categories of disability that are eligible for the CMS, but certain posts may not be accessible due to the physical nature of the job.
Candidates must be physically fit according to the standards set for the CMS. This includes general health and specific requirements such as eyesight and physical endurance based on the post.
The pay grade for Combined Medical Services is generally in the range of ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10) under the 7th Pay Commission, depending on the position and grade.
Ex-servicemen are provided with age relaxations and can apply as long as they meet other eligibility criteria.
The recruitment follows the reservation policy for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD (Persons with Disabilities) categories as per government guidelines.
Candidates who have represented their states or country in sports events may get eligibility under the special sports quota or relaxation in physical tests, depending on the specific recruitment guidelines.
Government medical officers in the CMS can expect promotions based on experience and seniority, usually to higher medical officer grades or administrative roles. Promotions could lead to positions such as senior medical officer, assistant director, or director.
Specific relaxations and eligibility criteria apply to candidates with disabilities, women, and other minority categories, allowing them to apply for positions that might have different physical or age criteria.
As a medical officer, your duties would typically involve providing healthcare services to government employees, managing public health programs, conducting health screenings, and fulfilling medical needs within government departments or railways. You may also be involved in administrative and supervisory roles in medical health schemes.
The Combined Medical Services (CMS) exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). You can find detailed notifications, eligibility criteria, and other updates on the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in.
Depending on the vacancy and your specialization, you could be posted in various departments such as:
For more specific details, you would need to refer to the UPSC CMS official notification.