UPSC CMS Syllabus 2024: Download PDF for Prelims and Mains

Rajalakshmi BK

Updated on - Apr 18, 2024

UPSC CMS Syllabus 2024 has been released by the conducting body along with the official notification. The written exam will consist of 2 papers, Paper 1 and 2. UPSC CMS 2024 Syllabus for Paper 1 consists of topics from General Medicine and Paediatrics, whereas the Paper 2 questions will be related to Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and Preventive and Social Medicine. Candidates can check and download the detailed UPSC CMS syllabus PDF from the official website. 

The syllabus of the UPSC CMS Interview/Personality Test round is set to assess the General Knowledge and Awareness of the candidates and their Critical and Analytical Skills. During the Personality Test, UPSC will also gauge their social behaviour, character integrity, and mental alertness.

Candidates can check and download the UPSC CMS Syllabus 2024 PDF provided below.

Table of Contents

• UPSC CMS Syllabus 2024
• UPSC CMS Paper 1 Syllabus 2024
• UPSC CMS Paper 2 Syllabus 2024
• UPSC CMS Recommended Books

UPSC CMS Syllabus 2024

UPSC CMS Syllabus 2024 has been released with the official notification for papers 1 and 2 of the written exam. The syllabus of UPSC CMS Paper 1 includes topics from General Medicine and Paediatrics. UPSC CMS Paper 2 syllabus consists of Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and Preventive and Social Medicine topics. 120 questions will be asked in each paper from the respective topics.

UPSC CMS exam syllabus for the Interview/Personality Test round mainly focuses on topics related to General Knowledge and Awareness and Critical and Analytical Skills.

UPSC CMS Paper 1 Syllabus 2024

UPSC CMS syllabus 2024 for Paper 1 consists of 2 major subjects, General Medicine and Paediatrics. 120 questions will be asked from the UPSC CMS 2024 General Medicine and Paediatrics syllabus. 

UPSC CMS 2024 General Medicine Syllabus

The important topics included in the UPSC CMS 2024 Syllabus for General Medicine are as follows.

• Cardiology
• Respiratory Diseases
• Gastro-Intestinal
• Genito-Urinary
• Neurology
• Haematology
• Endocrinology
• Metabolic Disorders
• Infections/Communicable Diseases (Viral, Rickets, Bacterial, Spirochetal, Protozoan, Metazoan, And Fungal)
• Growth And Nutrition
• Skin Diseases (Dermatology)
• Musculoskeletal System
• Psychiatry (Depression, Psychosis, Anxiety, Bipolar Diseases And Schizophrenia)
• General
• Emergency Medicine
• Common Poisoning
• Snake-Bite
• Tropical Medicine
• Critical Care Medicine
• Emphasis On Medical Procedures
• Patho Physiological Basis Of Diseases
• Vaccines Preventable Diseases And Non-Vaccines Preventable Diseases
• Vitamin Deficiency Diseases.

UPSC CMS Syllabus 2024 for Paediatrics

UPSC CMS 2024 Paediatrics syllabus includes the following topics.

• 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
• National Programmes Related To Child Health

UPSC CMS Paper 2 Syllabus 2024

UPSC CMS Paper 2 syllabus 2024 consists of Surgery, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Family Planning, and Preventive Social and Community Medicine topics. UPSC CMS Paper 2 will also have a total of 120 questions. 

UPSC CMS 2024 Surgery Syllabus

UPSC CMS 2024 Surgery syllabus comprises of topics from ENT, Ophthalmology, Traumatology and Orthopaedics.

• 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
• Orthopaedic 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 Patho-Physiology And Management.

UPSC CMS 2024 Gynaecology Syllabus

40 questions will be asked from the topics included in the UPSC CMS Syllabus 2024 for Gynaecology and Obstetrics.

• Applied Anatomy
• Applied Physiology Of Menstruation And Fertilization
• Genital Tract Infection
• Genital Tract Neoplasma
• Uterus Displacement
• Normal Delivery And Safe Delivery Practices
• High-Risk Pregnancy And Management
• Abortions
• Intra Uterine Growth Retardation
• Medicolegal Examination In Obgy And Gynae Including Rape.

UPSC CMS 2024 Obstetrics Syllabus

UPSC CMS syllabus 2024 for Obstetrics section includes the following topics.

• Antenatal Conditions
• Intranatal Conditions
• Postnatal Conditions
• Management Of Normal Labours Or Complicated Labour.

UPSC CMS 2024 Syllabus for Family Planning

UPSC CMS syllabus 2024 for Family Planning is as follows. This subject is included in Gynaecology and Obstetrics.

• Conventional Contraceptives
• U.D. And Oral Pills
• Operative Procedure, Sterilization And Organization Of Programmes In The Urban And Rural Surroundings
• Medical Termination Of Pregnancy.

UPSC CMS Syllabus 2024 Preventive Social and Community Medicine

The syllabus of UPSC CMS 2024 Preventive Social and Community Medicine includes the following topics.

• 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 Programmes
• Knowledge Of Maternal And Child Wellness
• Ability To Recognize, Investigate, Report, Plan And Manage Community Health Problems Including Malnutrition And Emergencies.

UPSC CMS Recommended Books

For preparing the topics in UPSC CMS syllabus 2024, candidates can refer to the following reference books recommended by the exam experts and previous year test-takers.

UPSC CMS Books for Paper 1

UPSC CMS Books for Paper 2