UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026: Download Paper 1 and Paper 2 PDF
The Union Public Service Commission has released the provisional answer key for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026, following the exam held on 2 August 2026. Separate PDFs cover Paper I and Paper II.
Quick Overview
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Date | 2 August 2026 |
| Answer Key Released | 5 August 2026 |
| Paper I | General Medicine and Paediatrics |
| Paper II | Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine |
Marking Scheme
- Each question has four alternative answers.
- One-third (0.33) of the marks is deducted for each wrong answer.
- Marking more than one answer counts as wrong, with the same penalty.
- No penalty for questions left blank.
- Each paper carries 250 marks for 120 questions — 500 marks total for the written exam.
How to Download the Answer Key
- Visit upsc.gov.in.
- Go to the Examinations or What’s New section.
- Click the Combined Medical Services Examination 2026 – Provisional Answer Key link.
- Open the Paper I or Paper II PDF as needed.
- Compare with your response sheet to estimate your score.
How to Raise Objections
- Log in at upsconline.nic.in with your registered credentials.
- Go to Examinations, then Representations on Question Paper & Provisional Answer Keys.
- Submit your objection online — no email, post, or in-person submissions are accepted.
Official Links
Official Website: upsc.gov.in
Submit Objections: upsconline.nic.in
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the answer key released?
5 August 2026.
When was the CMS exam held?
2 August 2026.
What is the penalty for a wrong answer?
One-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question.
How do I object to a provisional answer?
Only through the official UPSC online portal, upsconline.nic.in — no other submission mode is accepted.
Cross-check your question booklet series against the correct key PDF before calculating your score — using the wrong series will give you an inaccurate estimate.