The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) to shortlist the candidates for medical officer posts like Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways, Assistant Medical Officer in Indian Ordnance Factories Health Services & Other. The UPSC CMS Syllabus PDF 2021 will be released along with the official notification of the combined medical services examination. As per the official announcement, the UPSC CMS 2021 notification will be released on May 5, 2021.

UPSC CMS exam pattern:

The UPSC CMS exam comprises two stages, part I and part II, and the aspirants need to qualify for each of the stages.

Aspirants should be aware of the UPSC CMS selection process.

UPSC CMS Exam 2021 is conducted in two parts.
Part I consists of two written papers of 250 marks each –
- Paper I consist of 2 parts – General Medicine & Paediatrics
- Paper II consists of Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive Social & Community Medicine
Part II consists of – Personality Test/Interview. It carries 100 marks.

UPSC CMS SYLLABUS 2021

PART I- Computer Based Test

Stage 1/Part 1 – Computer Based Test
PAPER	SECTIONS	NO. OF QUES	DURATION	MARKS
Paper 1	1. General medicine	96	2 hours	250
	2. Paediatrics	24
Paper 2	1. General surgery	40	2 hours	250
	2. Gynaecology and obstetrics	40
	3. Preventive social and community service	40

It is a Computer Based Test which consists of two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Each paper carries 250 marks.
Total mark of the CBT is 500.
The questions in both papers of the CBT are objective type. Four options are given before every question. A student is required to choose the correct answer.
There is a scheme of negative marking in the CBT papers. For every incorrect answer, 1/3 marks will be deducted.
Each paper will be of 2 hours duration.

Syllabus of General Medicine – PAPER 1

The syllabus of General Medicine consists of the following topics:

Cardiology
Respiratory diseases
Gastro-intestinal
Genito-Urinary
Neurology
Haematology
Endocrinology
Metabolic disorders
Infections/Communicable Diseases:

Virus, Rickets, Bacteria, Spirochaetal, 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
Patho physiological basis of diseases
Vaccines preventable diseases and Non-vaccines preventable diseases
Vitamin deficiency diseases
In psychiatry consists – Depression, psychosis, anxiety, bipolar diseases, and Schizophrenia.

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Syllabus of Paediatrics- PAPER 1

The syllabus of Paediatrics consists of the following topics:

Common childhood emergencies
Basic new-born care
Normal developmental milestones
Accidents and poisonings in children
Birth defects and counselling including autism
Immunization in children
Recognizing children with special needs and management
National programs related to child health`

Syllabus of Surgery – PAPER 2

The surgery syllabus includes the following topics:

Wounds
Infections
Tumours
Lymphatic
Blood vessels
Cysts/sinuses
Head and neck
Breast
Alimentary tract:

Oesophagus, Stomach, Intestines, Anus, Developmental

Liver, Bile, Pancreas
Spleen
Peritoneum
Abdominal wall
Abdominal injuries
Urological Surgery
Neuro Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology E.N.T.
Thoracic surgery
Orthopaedic surgery
Ophthalmology
Anaesthesiology
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 pathos-physiology and management.

Syllabus of Obstetrics- PAPER 2

The Obstetrics syllabus includes the following topics:

Ante-natal conditions
Intra-natal conditions
Post-natal conditions
Management of normal labors or complicated labor

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Syllabus of Gynaecology- PAPER 2

The Gynaecology syllabus includes the following topics:

applied anatomy
applied physiology of menstruation and fertilization
infections in the genital tract
neoplasm in the genital tract
the displacement of the uterus
Normal delivery and safe delivery practices
High-risk pregnancy and management
Abortions
Intra-Uterine growth retardation
Medicolegal examination in obgy and Gynae including Rape.

Syllabus of Family Planning- PAPER 2

The Family Planning syllabus includes the following topics:

Conventional contraceptives
U.D. and oral pills
The operative procedure, sterilization, and organization of programs in the urban and rural surroundings
Medical Termination of Pregnancy

Syllabus of Preventive Social and Community Medicine- PAPER 2

The syllabus of Preventive Social and Community Medicine includes the following topics:

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 recognize, investigate, report, plan and manage community health problems including malnutrition and emergencies

UPSC CMS Part II: Interview Round

Candidates who qualify the Part I of the CMS selection process will be called for the Personality Test. The Interview round carries a total of 100 marks.

It will test the following qualities in the shortlisted candidates:

Academic knowledge
Balance of judgment
General knowledge
Initiative & leadership qualities
Integrity of character
Intellectual curiosity
Ability for social cohesion