UPSC CMS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023

The UPSC CMS (Union Public Service Commission Combined Medical Services) exam is a prestigious examination for medical professionals seeking to serve in various government healthcare roles. The syllabus for UPSC CMS is comprehensive, encompassing a wide range of medical topics. It includes subjects such as General Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine, and more. The examination consists of two papers, Paper-I and Paper-II, each covering specific areas of medical science. Success in the UPSC CMS exam is essential for aspiring doctors to join the esteemed Indian government healthcare system and serve the nation’s healthcare needs effectively.

UPSC CMS Syllabus

What is the Syllabus of UPSC CMS Exam?

The UPSC CMS (Union Public Service Commission Combined Medical Services) Exam is conducted for the recruitment of medical officers in various government organizations and services. The exam consists of two papers – Paper-I and Paper-II, followed by an interview/personality test. Below is the syllabus for the UPSC CMS Exam:

  • Paper I
  • Paper II

The following is the UPSC CMS Paper I Exam Pattern:

Subject No. of Questions Total Marks Duration
General Medicine 96 250 Marks 2 Hours
Pediatrics 24
Total 120

UPSC CMS Tier I Details Give Below

  • General Medicine
  • Pediatrics

General Medicine

The syllabus of General Medicine consists of the following topics:

  • Cardiology
  • Respiratory diseases
  • Gastro-intestinal
  • Genito-Urinary
  • Neurology
  • Hematology
  • 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
  • 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.

Paediatrics

The syllabus of Paediatrics consists of the following topics:

  • Common childhood emergencies,
  • Basic newborn care,
  • Normal developmental milestones,
  • Accidents and poisonings in children,
  • Birth defects and counseling including autism,
  • Immunization in children,
  • Recognizing children with special needs and management, and
  • National programs related to child health

The following is the UPSC CMS Paper II Exam Pattern:

Subject No. of Questions Total Marks Duration
Surgery 40 250 Marks 2 Hours
Genecology and obstetrics 40
Preventive and Social Medicine 40
Total 120

UPSC CMS Tier I Details Give Below

  • Surgery
  • Obstetrics
  • Genecology
  • Preventive and Social Medicine

Surgery

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
  • 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 patho-physiology and management.

Obstetrics

The Obstetrics syllabus includes the following topics:

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

Genecology

The Genecology syllabus includes the following topics:

  • Questions on applied anatomy
  • Questions on applied physiology of menstruation and fertilization
  • Questions on infections in the genital tract
  • Questions on neoplasma 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 obgy and Gynae including Rape.

Preventive Social and Community Medicine

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

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