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UPSC-CMS Syllabus 2025 Information

Exam Name :
UPSC-CMS
Language :
English
Level :
Beginner



UPSC COMBINED MEDICAL SERVICES EXAMINATION 2024 SYLLABUS

SCHEME OF COMBINED MEDICAL SERVICES (CMS) EXAMINATION:  

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Combined Medical Services (CMS) examination shall be conducted according to the following plan :- 

Part-I UPSC CMS COMPUTER BASED EXAMINATION (500 marks) 
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Combined Medical Services (CMS) candidates will take the Computer based examination in two Papers, each Paper carrying a maximum of 250 marks. 

The Syllabus of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Combined Medical Services (CMS) COMPUTER BASED EXAMINATION in two Papers are given below :

UPSC CMS Paper I General Medicine and Paediatrics Syllabus

Total questions in UPSC CMS Paper I = 120 (96 from General Medicine and 24 from Paediatrics) ; 

a) UPSC CMS General Medicine Syllabus including the following topics:

(i) Cardiology
(ii) Respiratorydiseases
(iii) Gastro-intestinal
(iv) Genito-Urinary
(v) Neurology
(vi) Hematology
(vii) Endocrinology
(viii) Metabolic disorders
(ix) Infections/CommunicableDiseases
      a) Virus
      b) Rickets
      c) Bacterial
      d) Spirochetal
      e) Protozoan
      f) Metazoan
      g) Fungus
(x) Nutrition/Growth
(xi) Diseasesoftheskin(Dermat
xii) MusculoskelatalSystem
(xiii) Psychiatry
(xiv) General
(xv) EmergencyMedicine
(xvi) Common Poisoning
(xvii) Snakebite
(xviii) TropicalMedicine
(xix) Critical Care Medicine
(xx) Emphasis on medical procedures
(xxi) Patho physiological basis of diseases
(xxii) Vaccines prevent able diseases and Nonvaccines preventable diseases
(xxiii) Vitamind eficiency diseases
(xxiv) In psychiatry include ? Depression, psychosis, anxiety, bipolar diseases and Schizoprenia

(b) UPSC CMS PaediatricsSyllabus including the following topics
(i) Common childhood emergencies
(ii) Basic new born care
(iii) Normal developmental milestones
(iv) Accidents and poisonings in children
(v) Birth defects and counseling including autism
(vi) Immunization in children
(vii) Recognizing children with special needs and management
(viii) National programmes related to child health 

UPSC CMS Paper II  

(a) Surgery
(b) Gynaecology & Obstetrics
(c) Preventive & Social Medicine

Total questions in UPSC CMS Paper II = 120 (40 questions from each part)

 a. UPSC CMS Surgery syllabus including the following topics

 (Surgery including ENT, Opthalmology, Traumatology & Orthopaedics)  

 I.      General Surgery 

 i.      Wounds

ii.      Infections

iii.     Tumours

iv.     Lymphatic

v.     Blood vessels

vi.     Cysts / sinuses

vii.    Head and neck

viii.   Breast

ix.     Alimentary tract 

a.     Oesophagus

b.     Stomach

c.      Intestines

d.     Anus

e.     Developmental

x.     Liver, Bile, Pancreas

xi.     Spleen

xii.    Peritoneum

xiii.   Abdominal wall

xiv.   Abdominal injuries

II.     Urological Surgery  

III.    Neuro Surgery  

IV.    Otorhinolaryngology E.N.T.  

V.     Thoracic surgery  

VI.    Orthopedic surgery  

VII.   Ophthalmology  

VIII.  Anesthesiology  

IX.    Traumatology 

X.     Diagnosis and management of common surgical ailments

XI.    Pre-operative and post operative care of surgical patients

XII.  Medicolegal and ethical issues of surgery

XIII. Wound healing

XIV.  Fluid and electrolyte management in surgery

XV.    Shock patho-physiology and management 

b. UPSC CMS Gynaecology & Obstetrics Syllabus including the following topics

I.      Obstetrics 

i.   Ante-natal conditions

ii.  Intra-natal conditions

iii.  Post-natal conditions

iv.  Management of normal labours or complicated labour

II.  Gynaecology 

i.      Questions on applied anatomy

ii.      Questions on applied physiology of menstruation and fertilization

iii.     Questions on infections in genital tract

iv.     Questions on neoplasma in the genital tract

v.     Questions on displacement of the uterus

vi)    Normal delivery and safe delivery practices

vii)    High risk pregnancy and management

viii)    Abortions

ix)     Intra Uterine growth retardation

x)     Medicolegal examination in obgy and Gynae including Rape

III. Family Planning 

i.      Conventional contraceptives

ii.      U.D. and oral pills

iii.     Operative procedure, sterilization and organization of programmes in the urban    and rural surroundings

iv.     Medical Termination of Pregnancy

C. UPSC CMS Preventive Social and Community Medicine Syllabus including the following topics

 i.      Social and Community Medicine

ii.      Concept of Health, Disease and Preventive Medicine

iii.     Health Administration and Planning

iv.     General Epidemiology

v.     Demography and Health Statistics

vi.     Communicable Diseases

vii.    Environmental Health

viii.   Nutrition and Health

ix.     Non-communicable diseases

x.     Occupational Health

xi.     Genetics and Health

xii.    International Health

xiii.   Medical Sociology and Health Education

xiv.   Maternal and Child Health

xv.    National Programs

XVI. Management of common health problems

XVII. Ability to monitor national health programmes

XVIII. Knowledge of maternal and child wellness

XIX. Ability to recognize, investigate, report, plan and manage community health problems including malnutrition and emergencies

The UPSC Combined Medical Service CMS) computer based examination in both the papers will be completely of objective (Multiple choice answer) type. 

The UPSC CMS question Papers will be set in English only.

FAQ related to the UPSC CMS Syllabus

Q: What is the syllabus for the UPSC CMS exam? 

A: The syllabus for the UPSC CMS exam includes topics from various medical subjects such as General Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics, and Preventive & Social Medicine.

Q: What topics are covered under General Medicine in the UPSC CMS syllabus? 

A: General Medicine in the UPSC CMS syllabus typically covers areas such as Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Respiratory diseases, and Rheumatology, among others.

Q: What topics are covered under Pediatrics in the UPSC CMS syllabus? 

A: Pediatrics in the UPSC CMS syllabus covers areas such as Growth and Development, Nutrition, Common Pediatric Diseases, Immunization, Neonatology, and Pediatric Emergencies, among others.

Q: What topics are covered under Surgery in the UPSC CMS syllabus? 

A: Surgery in the UPSC CMS syllabus includes General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Traumatology, Anesthesia, and Surgical Oncology, among others.

Q: What topics are covered under Gynecology & Obstetrics in the UPSC CMS syllabus? 

A: Gynecology & Obstetrics in the UPSC CMS syllabus includes areas such as Obstetric Medicine, Antenatal Care, Postnatal Care, Gynecological Disorders, Family Planning, Reproductive Health, and Infertility, among others.

Q: What topics are covered under Preventive & Social Medicine in the UPSC CMS syllabus? 

A: Preventive & Social Medicine in the UPSC CMS syllabus covers areas such as Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, Maternal and Child Health, National Health Programs, and Health Administration, among others.

Q: Are there any specific textbooks or reference materials recommended for preparing for the UPSC CMS exam? 

A: While there are no specific textbooks recommended by UPSC, candidates typically refer to standard medical textbooks and study materials covering the topics mentioned in the syllabus. Additionally, solving previous years' question papers and mock tests can be beneficial for exam preparation.

Q: Does the UPSC CMS syllabus undergo changes from year to year? 

A: The core topics covered in the UPSC CMS syllabus generally remain consistent from year to year. However, minor revisions or updates may occur, so it's essential for candidates to refer to the latest official notification for any changes in the syllabus.

Q: Is the UPSC CMS syllabus the same for both Paper I and Paper II? 

A: No, Paper I of the UPSC CMS exam covers topics from General Medicine and Pediatrics, while Paper II covers subjects like Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics, and Preventive & Social Medicine. Each paper has its specific syllabus.


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