“It’s not just an interview—it’s your chance to showcase confidence, commitment, and readiness to serve as a Class-1 Medical Officer!” ✨

"1. Introduction 

Congratulations to all who cleared the written exam for UPSC CMS 2025! 🎉 Now it’s time to prepare for the personality test, which is more than a knowledge assessment. It’s a test of your attitude, communication, and suitability for public service. This guide will help you prepare confidently.

2. What is the UPSC CMS Personality Test? 🧠 The test is conducted by a UPSC board panel, typically consisting of a senior IAS officer (Chairman) and 3–4 medical faculty members (Medicine, Surgery, Gynae, PSM, etc.). Marks Distribution:

• 📚 Knowledge Domain – 50–60 marks
• 🤝 Personality Domain – 20–25 marks
• 🏥 Job Suitability Domain – 20–25 marks

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3. Key Personality Traits They Assess 🌟

• ✅ Confidence
• ⚡ Alertness & Decision-making
• ☀️ Positive outlook
• 🗣️ Communication skills
• 🎯 Sincerity & body language
• 🧳 Dedication to public service

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4. Subject-Wise Important Topics to Prepare 📖 Obstetrics & Gynaecology

• 🛠️ Steps of abdominal hysterectomy
• 🚨 Site of ureteric injury
• ⚰️ Maternal mortality in India
• 💊 Management of preeclampsia and eclampsia

Medicine

• ❤️‍🩹 Hypertension, diabetes, anemia
• 🚑 CPR steps and emergency drug doses
• 🩺 Clinical case management

Surgery

• ✂️ Appendicitis, hernia, gallstones
• 🧰 Instrument identification
• 📝 Consent and basic procedures

Pediatrics

• 💉 Vaccination schedule
• 🤒 Fever, diarrhea, pneumonia
• 👶 Developmental milestones

PSM (Preventive and Social Medicine)

• 🧬 RMNCH+A, RCH, NCD programs
• 📉 IMR, MMR & public health goals
• 🔍 Epidemiology & screening

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5. Behavioral Questions You Must Prepare ❓

• 🤔 Why CMS job over NEET PG?
• 🏥 Why government job over private practice?
• ⏳ Will you continue long-term in this job?
• ⚖️ How do you plan to balance PG aspirations with service?

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6. Interview Dress Code & Body Language Guidelines 👔🧕 For Men:

• 👔 Formal suit or shirt with tie
• 👞 Polished shoes
• 🧼 Neatly groomed

For Women:

• 🧣 Saree or professional suit
• 💇‍♀️ Well-combed hair, minimal jewelry

In the Interview Room:

• 🚪 Knock and ask permission
• 🙏 Greet respectfully
• 🪑 Sit only when asked
• ✍️ Keep posture upright
• 👀 Maintain eye contact
• 😅 Say “Sorry” if unsure
• 🙌 Exit politely and close the door softly