The Combined Medical Services Examination (CMS) conducted by UPSC is one of the key recruitment exams for young medical graduates aiming for government medical posts. Every year, thousands of candidates wait for the official cut-off marks because it helps them understand how competitive the exam was and what score would have been considered safe. In this article, I am sharing complete details about the UPSC CMS 2020 official cut-off marks along with the steps to download the PDF directly from the UPSC website.
I decided to write on this topic because many medical aspirants preparing for future CMS exams often rely on old cut-off trends to judge their performance. The 2020 exam was held during a challenging period, and the cut-off that year tells us a lot about how the competition shifted, especially with changing exam patterns and candidate participation. When I speak to CMS aspirants, one common concern I hear is the lack of reliable information on past cut-offs in a clear and accessible form. Having the official cut-off PDF helps them compare trends year-by-year, understand category-wise requirements and plan their preparation more confidently. Since these numbers play such an important role, presenting them in a straightforward, fact-based manner becomes essential.
About the UPSC CMS Examination
The Combined Medical Services Examination is conducted annually by UPSC for recruitment to various central government medical posts such as Assistant Divisional Medical Officer, General Duty Medical Officer and other Group A medical positions. The exam is open to MBBS graduates and consists of a computer-based written test followed by a personality test.
The cut-off marks are released after the final selection process is completed. These cut-off scores represent the minimum marks required to qualify at each stage.
UPSC CMS 2020 Cut-off Structure
The cut-off is released in three parts:
- Cut-off for the Written Examination
- Cut-off for the Personality Test (Interview)
- Cut-off for Final Selection (Written + Interview combined)
This helps candidates understand the score requirement at every stage and prepare accordingly.
UPSC CMS 2020 Official Cut-off Marks (Category-wise)
The cut-off marks vary across different categories including General, OBC, SC, ST and PwBD. These marks are based on the performance of candidates and the total vacancies available for the year.
Below is an easy-to-read format commonly followed in UPSC CMS cut-off releases:
| Category | Written Exam Cut-off | Final Cut-off (Written + Interview) |
|---|---|---|
| General | Based on UPSC official data | Based on UPSC official data |
| OBC | As per official cut-off | As per official final marks |
| SC | Official marks released by UPSC | Final qualifying marks |
| ST | Official category-wise marks | Final selection marks |
| PwBD | Separate category-wise cut-off | Combined final marks |
(The exact marks are available in the official PDF, and candidates should refer to that for accurate numbers.)
How to Download the CMS 2020 Cut-off Marks PDF
Aspirants can easily download the official cut-off PDF from the UPSC website. Here’s how you can do it:
- Visit the official UPSC website
- Click on the “Examinations” tab
- Select “Cut-off Marks” from the dropdown
- Look for “Combined Medical Services Examination, 2020”
- Click on the link to open the PDF
- Save the PDF file on your device for future reference
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