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UPSC CMS and NEET PG – Can You Do Both? M3 Academy Explains

Can You Join UPSC CMS and NEET PG Together? M3 Academy’s Complete Guide

Thu Jul 31, 2025

M3 Academy – Your Ultimate Partner for Cracking UPSC CMS and Achieving Your PG Dream

"At M3 Academy, we understand the confusion many doctors face after clearing UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS) and simultaneously planning for NEET PG. Good news – you can manage both successfully. Here’s our expert guidance.

Key Points from M3 Academy Experts → UPSC CMS does not stop you from pursuing PG.
→ You can resign freely anytime since there’s no long-term service bond.
→ UPSC allows 3-year leave for PG, but bond penalties must be paid personally.
→ With proper planning, you can secure a central government job and dream PG branch without conflict.

Scenarios Explained by M3 Academy 
1. Already Doing PG + Selected in UPSC CMS → If you’ve completed 1 year of PG, you can request a 2-year permission from UPSC to finish your course.
→ Any bond penalty has to be paid to your college before joining UPSC. 

2. Awaiting PG Counseling + Cleared UPSC CMS → UPSC joining letters usually take 6–12 months, giving you time to start PG.
→ After completing 1 year of PG, you can seek 2-year permission.
→ Same bond rules apply. 

3. Currently Working in Railways, CGHS, or MCD Railways:
→ Probation period: Must resign + repay salary and ₹5 lakh penalty if leaving early.
→ After 1 year: Resign without penalty.
→ After 3 years: Eligible for 3-year unpaid leave (seniority safe).
→ After 5 years: Eligible for paid study leave. CGHS:
→ First year: Resign without penalty.
→ After 3 years: 3-year unpaid leave.
→ After 5 years: Paid study leave. MCD:
→ First year: Free resignation without penalty.
→ Early service: Max 2-year unpaid leave.
→ After 3 years: 3-year unpaid leave allowed.
→ After 5 years: Paid study leave.

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M3 Academy’s Final Advice → UPSC CMS is the safest, most flexible government job for doctors.

→ You can switch to PG anytime while keeping your job security intact.
→ Plan early to handle bond penalties and cadre-specific rules.
→ With M3 Academy’s Premium UPSC CMS Course, you’ll receive:
→ Expert-led classes covering both Paper I & II

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