UPSC CMS 2026 interview schedule: 12 Oct to 17 Dec 2026, e-Summon letter
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| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 - Personality Test (Interview), 2,842 candidates | — |
| Notice date | 25 September 2026 |
| Written part result declared | 1 September 2026 |
| Personality Tests (Interviews) begin | 12 October 2026 |
| Last interview date in the schedule | 17 December 2026 |
| Forenoon session | 0900 hrs |
| Afternoon session | 1300 hrs |
UPSC will hold the Personality Tests (Interviews) for the Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 from Monday, 12 October 2026, as per its notice dated 25 September 2026. The schedule covers 2,842 candidates, with interview dates listed up to Thursday, 17 December 2026, in two sessions a day: forenoon at 0900 hrs and afternoon at 1300 hrs. e-Summon Letters are to be downloaded from upsconline.nic.in. The notice does not state the interview venue.
What has UPSC announced?
Based on the written part result of the Combined Medical Services Examination, 2026 declared on 1 September 2026, UPSC has decided to start the Personality Tests (Interviews) from Monday, 12 October 2026. The notice is dated 25 September 2026 and carries the schedule of 2,842 candidates.
Interview dates and sessions
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Interviews begin | Monday, 12 October 2026 |
| Last date in the schedule | Thursday, 17 December 2026 |
| Forenoon session | 0900 hrs |
| Afternoon session | 1300 hrs |
Each candidate’s day, date and session is listed by roll number in the official PDF. Check your own date there using your roll number. On the last day in the schedule (17 December 2026), only a forenoon session is listed.
How to get your e-Summon Letter
According to UPSC, e-Summon Letters will be made available shortly and can be downloaded from the Commission’s website upsconline.nic.in. A candidate who has not finally updated/submitted the Application Form/DAF within the stipulated date and time will have candidature cancelled and no e-Summon Letter will be issued. The notice says requests to change the interview date and time will ordinarily not be entertained.
Travel expense reimbursement
Candidates appearing for the interview get travelling expense reimbursement, which is restricted to Second/Sleeper class train fare (Mail Express). If a candidate travels by any other mode or class, it will be dealt with as per S.R.-132 and the Commission’s guidelines. The Travelling Allowance Form for Candidates is available under Forms & Downloads on upsc.gov.in.
What the notice does not say
The notice does not give the interview venue, documents to carry, reporting time before the session, interview marks/weightage or the number of vacancies. For these, check your e-Summon Letter and the official website only.
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FAQ
When do the UPSC CMS 2026 interviews start?
From Monday, 12 October 2026.
What is the last interview date for CMS 2026?
The schedule lists interview dates up to Thursday, 17 December 2026.
Where to download the CMS 2026 e-Summon Letter?
From the Commission's website upsconline.nic.in. The notice dated 25 September 2026 said the letters would be made available shortly.
Can the interview date be changed?
As per the notice, requests to change the date and time will ordinarily not be entertained.
Is travel expense reimbursed for the interview?
Yes, but restricted to Second/Sleeper class train fare (Mail Express); other modes are dealt with as per S.R.-132 and the Commission's guidelines.
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