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.

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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.

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