Best Books for UPSC CMS Exam

The CMS-Combined Medical Services Examination is a recruitment process conducted by the Union Public Service Commission -UPSC to recruit candidates possessing MBBS degrees into various medical officer posts in two categories.

In this article, We covered a detailed Exam Syllabus, Exam Patterns, and the Best book for preparation for UPSC CMS Exam 2023 Examination.

To qualify to take the UPSC CMS Test in 2023, applicants must meet the requirements listed below:

Age: 18 to 32 years
Education Qualification: MBBS from a recognized university or institute
Nationality: Indian

UPSC CMS Exam Pattern 2023

Paper: I

General Medicine
Total Number of Questions: 96
Pediatrics
Number of questions overall: 24

Full Marks allotted- 250
Entire Time Duration- 2 hours

Paper: II

Gynecology & Obstetrics
Total Questions: 40
Preventive & Social Medicine
Number of questions overall: 40

Total Marks allotted- 250
Total Time Duration- 2 hours

Personality/Interview (Eligible upon clearing the written test)
Total Marks allotted- 100

Marking Scheme:

For each wrong answer, 0.33 marks are deducted.
In the case of having chosen multiple answers in the MCQ, marks are deducted.
In the case no answer is selected, no marks are deducted.

UPSC CMS Paper I

Syllabus

General Medicine

Cardiology, Respiratory diseases, Gastro-intestinal, Genito-Urinary, Neurology, Hematology, Endocrinology, Metabolic disorders

Infections/Communicable Diseases, Viruses, Rickets, Bacterial, Spirochetal, Protozoan, Metazoan, Fungus

Nutrition/Growth, Diseases of the skin (Dermatology), Musculoskeletal System, Psychiatry, General, Emergency Medicine, Common Poisoning, Snakebite, Tropical Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Emphasis on medical procedures, Pathophysiological basis of diseases, Vaccines preventable diseases and Non-vaccines preventable diseases, Vitamin deficiency diseases, In psychiatry include – Depression, psychosis, anxiety, bipolar diseases, and Schizophrenia.

Pediatrics

Common childhood emergencies, Basic newborn care, Normal developmental milestones, Accidents and poisonings in children, Birth defects and counseling including autism, Immunization in children, Recognizing children with special needs and management, and, National programs related to child health.

Recommended Books

You can use the best books on our list to help you study for the UPSC CMS ExamPaper I portion.

Elsevier Comprehensive Guide to Combined Medical Services (UPSC)
Number of Pages: 1024
By Nayak, Prakash, MBBS, DCH,DMCH
Kumar, Rajeev

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Rapid Digest UPSC Combined Medical Services Examinations 17ed
Number of Pages: 821
By Tapas Koley , Arun yadav

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CBS Combined Medical Services UPSC Entrance Examination, 16e (PB)
Number of Pages: 523
By BHATIA M.S

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Old Edition - BD CHAURASIAS HUMAN ANATOMY 9ED VOL 3 AND 4 REGIONAL AND APPLIED DISSECTION AND CLINICAL HEAD AND NECK BRAIN NEUROANATOMY (PB 2023) SET OF 2 VOLS
Number of Pages: 628
By CHAURASIA B. D

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Textbook of Pathology with Pathology Quick Review and MCQs

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UPSC CMS Paper II

Syllabus

Surgery (ENT, Ophthalmology, Traumatology, and Orthopedics

General Surgery

Wounds, Infections, Tumours, Lymphatic, Blood vessels, Cysts/sinuses, Head and neck, Breast, Alimentary tract

Oesophagus, Stomach, Intestines, Anus, Developmental

Liver, Bile, Pancreas, Spleen, Peritoneum, Abdominal wall, Abdominal injuries

Urological Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology E.N.T., Thoracic surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology, Traumatology, Diagnosis and management of common surgical ailments, Pre-operative and post-operative care of surgical patients, Medicolegal and ethical issues of surgery, Wound healing, Fluid and electrolyte management in surgery, Shock pathophysiology and management.

Gynecology & Obstetrics

OBSTETRICS

Ante-natal conditions, Intra-natal conditions, Postnatal conditions
Management of normal labor or complicated labor

GYNECOLOGY

Questions on applied anatomy, Questions on applied physiology of menstruation and fertilization, Questions on infections in genital tract, Questions on neoplasms in the genital tract, Questions on the displacement of the uterus, Normal delivery and safe delivery practices, High-risk pregnancy and management, Abortions, Intrauterine growth retardation, Medicolegal examination in obgy and Gynae including Rape.

FAMILY PLANNING

Conventional contraceptives, U.D. and oral pills, Operative procedure, sterilization and organization of programs in, urban and rural surroundings, Medical Termination of Pregnancy

Preventive & Social Medicine

Social and Community Medicine, Concept of Health, Disease and Preventive Medicine, Health Administration and Planning, General Epidemiology, Demography and Health Statistics, Communicable Diseases, Environmental Health, Nutrition and Health, Non-communicable diseases, Occupational Health, Genetics and Health, International Health, Medical Sociology and Health Education, Maternal and Child Health, National Programmes, Management of common health problems, Ability to monitor national health programs, Knowledge of maternal and child wellness, Ability to recognize, investigate, report, plan and manage, community health problems including malnutrition and emergencies.