UPSC CMS Cut-off & Result: Marks and Interview

Last verified: 30 September 2026 against UPSC CMS 2025 cut-off marks (PDF), CMS 2026 written result, CMS 2026 Personality Test schedule and CMS 2026 notice (9/2026-CMS).

Quick Answer

UPSC declares the CMS result in stages: a written result (roll numbers called for interview), a 100-mark personality test, and a final merit list out of 600. For CMS 2025, the General cut-off was 290.24/500 in the written result and 380.20/600 in the final result (Category-I). CMS 2026 interviews run 12 October 2026 to 17 December 2026.

How is the UPSC CMS result declared?

Stage	What UPSC publishes
Written result	A list of roll numbers qualified for the personality test, posted on upsc.gov.in. Candidature stays provisional until documents are checked.
Application update window	Qualified candidates update their details and upload proof of passing MBBS on upsconline.nic.in (15 days after the written result).
Personality test	Interviews at UPSC, 100 marks. e-Summon letters are downloaded from upsconline.nic.in.
Final result	Recommended candidates in merit order on the combined 600-mark total, separately for Category-I and Category-II.
Cut-off marks	The marks of the last recommended candidate in each category, published by UPSC as a PDF.

What were the UPSC CMS 2025 cut-off marks?

These are the minimum marks secured by the last recommended candidate in each category, as published by UPSC. The written cut-off is the same for both categories; the final cut-off differs.

Category-I (Central Health Service)
Category	Written result (out of 500)	Final result (out of 600)
General	290.24	380.20
OBC	278.20	372.54
SC	243.30	325.84
ST	222.49	310.08
EWS	251.18	358.29
PwBD-1	126.25	236.57
PwBD-4 & 5	71.04	138.65

Category-II (Railways, NDMC, MCD)
Category	Written result (out of 500)	Final result (out of 600)
General	290.24	368.45
OBC	278.20	354.53
SC	243.30	312.53
ST	222.49	288.34
EWS	251.18	341.12
PwBD-1	126.25	195.92

Subject to a minimum of 25% marks in each paper for non-PwBD candidates and 10% for PwBD candidates. PwBD-1: locomotor disability (OA, OL, BL, LC and AAV without joint involvement). PwBD-4 & 5: the sub-categories listed in the CMS 2025 rules. Source: UPSC CMS 2025 cut-off marks (PDF); earlier years are on UPSC’s cut-off marks page.

Reading the numbers: the CMS 2025 General written cut-off of 290.24 is about 58% of the 500 written marks. Cut-offs change from year to year, so use them as a reference point, not a target.

Where does the UPSC CMS 2026 result stand?

• Written exam held on Sunday 2 August 2026.
• Written result declared on 1 September 2026.
• Application update window for qualified candidates closed on 21 September 2026.
• Personality tests for 2,842 candidates from 12 October 2026 to 17 December 2026.
• Final result and cut-off marks: after the interviews (no date announced yet).

Sources: written result press note, application update notice, Personality Test schedule.

What happens at the personality test stage?

The interview carries 100 marks and is added to your written score. UPSC describes it as a test of general knowledge and ability in your field of study, and of qualities such as intellectual curiosity, balance of judgement, alertness, integrity, initiative and leadership.

• Documents: bring originals for age, MBBS qualification, category and disability (if claimed). Without them you may not be allowed before the board.
• Travel: UPSC reimburses travel limited to second/sleeper class train fare (Mail/Express).
• Dates: no change to an allotted interview date or time will ordinarily be entertained.

How are ties broken in the UPSC CMS merit list?

Equal final marks: more marks in the written exam ranks higher.
Still equal: the older candidate ranks higher.
Same date of birth: the candidate who completed internship earlier ranks higher.
Any remaining tie is resolved at UPSC’s discretion.

The written score counts twice — it is 500 of the 600 marks and the first tie-breaker. Rehearse them with the UPSC CMS previous year papers on Kinase.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the UPSC CMS 2025 cut-off?▼

In the written result the General-category cut-off was 290.24 out of 500. In the final result it was 380.20 out of 600 for Category-I (Central Health Service) and 368.45 for Category-II. These are the marks of the last recommended candidate, from UPSC's cut-off document.

When is the UPSC CMS 2026 result?▼

The written result was declared on 1 September 2026. Personality tests for 2,842 candidates run from 12 October 2026 to 17 December 2026. The final result comes after the interviews; UPSC has not announced a date.

Is there a minimum mark in each UPSC CMS paper?▼

The notice lets UPSC fix qualifying marks in either or both papers. For CMS 2025, UPSC's cut-off document states that the cut-offs were subject to at least 25% marks in each paper for non-PwBD candidates and 10% for PwBD candidates.

How is the UPSC CMS final merit list made?▼

By adding written marks (out of 500) and personality test marks (out of 100). Posts are then allotted by merit and the preferences you give UPSC. If totals tie, the candidate with more written marks ranks higher, then the older candidate, then the one who finished internship earlier.

Why are there separate cut-offs for Category-I and Category-II?▼

Category-I is the Central Health Service; Category-II covers the Railways, NDMC and MCD posts. In CMS 2025 the written cut-off was the same for both, but UPSC published separate final cut-offs for each category.

What if I qualify but miss the application update window?▼

After the written result, qualified candidates must log in to upsconline.nic.in within the window UPSC gives, update their details and upload proof of passing MBBS. Those who do not submit are not issued an interview e-summon and their candidature is cancelled.

Cut-offs from UPSC's own PDF

CMS 2026 interview dates

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UPSC CMS Cut-off and Result — Written, Interview and Final Marks