UPSC CMS Previous Year Papers

Every UPSC CMS paper on Kinase in one place: 35 papers from 2009 to 2026, each a timed 120-question test with explanations.

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Last verified: 30 September 2026 against UPSC CMS 2026 notice (9/2026-CMS) and UPSC previous question papers.

Quick Answer

Kinase has 35 UPSC CMS previous-year papers from 2009 to 2026 — 4,200 questions, each with an explanation. Every year has Paper I and Paper II except 2023 (Paper I only). Attempt each as a timed 120-question, 2-hour test in the Kinase Test Series.

Which UPSC CMS papers can you practise on Kinase?

YearPaper I (Medicine & Paediatrics)Paper II (Surgery, OBG & PSM)
UPSC CMS 2026120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2025120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2024120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2023120 questionsComing soon
UPSC CMS 2022120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2021120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2020120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2019120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2018120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2017120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2016120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2015120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2014120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2013120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2012120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2011120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2010120 questions120 questions
UPSC CMS 2009120 questions120 questions

Paper list as available on Kinase on 30 September 2026.

What does each UPSC CMS paper contain?

Each past paper follows the structure UPSC fixes in its notice, so attempting one is a close rehearsal of the real exam: 120 questions in 120 minutes, which is one minute per question.

PaperQuestions by subject (current notice)Marks
Paper IGeneral Medicine 96 · Paediatrics 24250
Paper IISurgery 40 · Gynaecology & Obstetrics 40 · Preventive & Social Medicine 40250

Because Paper I is mostly General Medicine, a weak score there is hard to recover elsewhere. Paper II is three equal blocks, so a gap in any one of Surgery, OBG or PSM costs a third of the paper. Use your first few papers to find which block pulls your score down, then target it. The UPSC CMS exam pattern page explains the marking and the interview in detail.

How should you work through UPSC CMS past papers?

  1. Start recent. The latest papers reflect the current syllabus and question style most closely, so attempt 2026 and the years just before it first.
  2. Sit each paper in one go. 120 questions in 2 hours is the real pace. Practising Paper I in the morning and Paper II in the afternoon rehearses exam day, when both papers are written on the same day.
  3. Mark with the real penalty in mind. A wrong answer costs one third of the question’s marks. Note which of your wrong answers were guesses and which were confident mistakes; the confident ones point to concepts to revisit.
  4. Review every explanation. Read the explanation for the questions you got right as well, to check that you got them right for the right reason.
  5. Go back to older papers by topic. Once the recent papers are done, older years show which topics UPSC returns to. Match them against the UPSC CMS syllabus.

How do UPSC CMS papers differ from NEET-PG and INICET papers?

AspectUPSC CMS papersNEET-PG / INICET papers
SubjectsMedicine, Paediatrics, Surgery (with ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics), OBG, PSMAll 19 MBBS subjects
FormatTwo separate 2-hour papersOne paper split into timed sections
After the written examPersonality test (100 marks)Counselling on rank; no interview
Kinase practice35 full past papersSubject-wise PYQs in the question bank

Preparing for more than one exam? See NEET-PG PYQs by subject and INICET PYQs by subject. The exam itself is explained on the UPSC CMS exam guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which UPSC CMS previous year papers are on Kinase?▼
Kinase has 35 papers covering 18 years, from 2009 to 2026: both Paper I and Paper II for every year except 2023, where only Paper I is available so far. That is 4,200 questions in total.
Are the latest UPSC CMS 2026 papers on Kinase?▼
Yes. Both UPSC CMS 2026 papers (Paper I and Paper II, 120 questions each) are on Kinase, alongside every earlier year back to 2009. The recent papers are the best guide to the current question style, so attempt them first and time yourself.
Do the UPSC CMS papers on Kinase have explanations?▼
Yes. Every question in the UPSC CMS papers on Kinase comes with an explanation, so you can review each answer after the test.
How many questions are in each UPSC CMS paper?▼
120. Each paper has 120 MCQs to be answered in 2 hours. Paper I is General Medicine and Paediatrics; Paper II is Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics and Preventive & Social Medicine.
Where can I download official UPSC CMS question papers?▼
UPSC posts question papers of its examinations on upsc.gov.in under Examinations → Previous Question Papers. Kinase turns past papers into timed tests with explanations so you can attempt and review them.
How should I use UPSC CMS previous year papers?▼
Start with the most recent years, attempt each paper in one 2-hour sitting, and review every explanation. Then go back to older papers topic by topic to see which areas UPSC keeps returning to.
Are UPSC CMS PYQs useful for NEET-PG?▼
Partly. CMS covers the clinical subjects and PSM that also carry many NEET-PG questions, so the concepts overlap. NEET-PG also tests pre- and para-clinical subjects that CMS does not list separately.
35 papers, 2009–2026
4,200 questions
Explanations with every question

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