UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026

UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026 – Download Paper 1 & 2 PDF

BySagar Charpe

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 on 5 August 2026, following the exam held on 2 August 2026. Separate PDFs are available for Paper I (General Medicine and Paediatrics) and Paper II (Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and Preventive & Social Medicine). Candidates can download both keys from the official website and raise objections within the specified window.

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Key Details

How to Download UPSC CMS Answer Key 2026

  1. Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
  2. Navigate to the “Examinations” or “What’s New” section on the homepage.
  3. Click the link for “Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 – Provisional Answer Key.”
  4. Select and open the Paper I or Paper II PDF as needed.
  5. Download the PDF and compare it with your response sheet to estimate scores.

How to Calculate Score

Based on the official marking scheme for UPSC CMS 2026:

  • Each question has four alternative answers.
  • One-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for a wrong answer.
  • Marking more than one answer to a question is treated as a wrong answer, with the same penalty applied.
  • No penalty for questions left blank or unattempted.

Calculate your score by assigning marks for correct answers and deducting for incorrect ones accordingly. Cross-check the question booklet series/set code with the correct answer key PDF before calculating.

How to Raise Objections

UPSC accepts representations against the provisional answer keys only through its official online portal. No email, post, or in-person submissions are entertained.

  1. Log in at upsconline.nic.in using your registered credentials.
  2. Go to “Examinations” and select “Representations on Question Paper & Provisional Answer Keys.”
  3. Choose the relevant question, paper, and reason for objection.
  4. Submit supporting justification where the portal allows it.
  5. Ensure submission before the deadline: the window opens on the 3rd day from the exam date (2 August 2026) and closes at 6:00 PM on the 7th day from the exam date. No objections are entertained after this deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the release date of the UPSC CMS 2026 answer key?

The provisional answer key for UPSC CMS 2026 was released on 5 August 2026.

Where can I download the UPSC CMS answer key PDF?

You can download it from the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.

How is the score calculated for UPSC CMS 2026?

For each correct answer, marks are awarded. For wrong answers, one-third of the marks per question is deducted. Unattempted questions have no penalty.

Can I challenge the UPSC CMS answer key?

Yes, you can raise objections through the online portal at upsconline.nic.in before the deadline, with valid justification.

Is the released answer key final?

No, the released key is provisional. The final answer key will be issued after reviewing objections, and it will be used for result computation.

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