AFMS Recruitment 2026 – 120 Medical Officer (SSC) Posts
Post Date / Update : 07 November 2026
Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), Ministry of Defence | Short Service Commission 2026 (Indian Army / Navy / Air Force)
| Short Information |
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| AFMS has invited online applications for 120 Medical Officer (Short Service Commission) posts (90 male + 30 female) from male and female Indian citizens who hold an MBBS or PG degree and have a valid NEET PG score (2025 or 2026). Online registration starts on 09 November 2026 and the last date to apply is 18 November 2026. Selection is through NEET PG based shortlisting, interview at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt (from 02 December 2026) and a medical examination. |
Important Dates
- Online Registration Begins : 09/11/2026
- Last Date to Apply Online : 18/11/2026
- Interview at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt : 02/12/2026 onwards (tentative)
- Admit Card : at least one week before the interview, on join.afms.gov.in
- Final PG result (for those pursuing PG) must be declared by 18/11/2026.
Application Fee
- Application Processing Fee : ₹200/- (all candidates)
- Payment Mode : Online only – Internet Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card.
- Fee is non-refundable.
- Save the online payment transaction number for future correspondence.
| Vacancy Details | |||
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| Post | Male | Female | Total |
| Medical Officer (Short Service Commission) | 90 | 30 | 120 |
| Grand Total | 90 | 30 | 120 |
Place of interview : Delhi. Separate merit lists will be prepared for male and female candidates.
| Eligibility, Age Limit & Qualification | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens, male and female. |
| Qualification | Medical qualification included in the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, with permanent registration from any State Medical Council / NMC / MCI. PG degree holders recognised by State Medical Council / NBE / NMC can also apply. |
| MBBS attempts | Passed final MBBS (Part I & II) in not more than two attempts. |
| NEET PG | Must have appeared in NEET PG in the last two years (2025 & 2026). Civilian doctors with a PG degree need not appear again; their earlier NEET PG marks will be considered. |
| Internship | Must be completed on or before 30 September 2026. |
| Candidates pursuing PG | Final PG result must be declared by 18 November 2026, otherwise candidature will not be considered. |
| Age (as on 31 Dec 2026) | MBBS holders : below 30 years (born on or after 02 Jan 1997). PG degree holders : below 35 years (born on or after 02 Jan 1992). |
Civilian doctors with a PG qualification must have the PG degree / result / marksheet and produce the originals for verification on or before the last date of accepting the online application, otherwise candidature will be cancelled.
| Pay & Allowances | |
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| Rank & Level | Captain (or equivalent in Navy / Air Force), Level 10B of the Defence Pay Matrix |
| Basic Pay + MSP | Basic Pay ₹61,300 + Military Service Pay (MSP) ₹15,500 |
| Allowances | HRA (as per city category X / Y / Z), NPA at prevalent rates, Transport Allowance ₹3,600–7,200, Dress Allowance ₹25,000 per year, Dearness Allowance, ration or ration allowance. |
| Other benefits | 60 days annual leave + 20 days casual leave, LTC, free medical services for self and family including dependent parents, group insurance, CSD facility and subsidised accommodation. PG holders get PG allowance / specialist pay on being designated Graded Specialist. |
| Tenure, Promotion & Permanent Commission | |
|---|---|
| Tenure (fresh candidates) | Initial tenure of 5 years, extendable by 9 more years in two spells (5 + 4 years), subject to vacancies and eligibility. |
| Promotion | Captain on entry; Major after 4 years; Lt Col after a total of 11 years of service, subject to eligibility. PG degree holders (MCI / NBE recognised) get ante-date seniority as per rules. |
| Permanent Commission | Three chances for the departmental exam after 2 years and before 9½ years of service (not more than two chances in the first 5-year tenure). |
| PG courses | SSC officers can pursue PG courses (MD / MS / DNB) in service as per Training Rules, or apply for AFMS institutions after release as Ex-SSC officers. |
| Posting | Any part of the country or abroad in Army, Navy or Air Force. PG holders may also be posted as General Duty Medical Officer. |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting : Applications are filtered on NEET PG marks / percentile. Percentile is converted into “calculated NEET PG marks” out of 200 (percentile × 2). Separate lists for male and female candidates.
- Interview : Total 50 marks – Viva-voce 47 + NCC weightage (‘C’ certificate 3, ‘B’ certificate 2, ‘A’ certificate 1). Minimum 50% marks needed to qualify.
- Medical examination : Qualified candidates face the Special Medical Board (SMB) immediately after the interview. ‘Unfit’ candidates can appeal to the Appeal Medical Board (AMB) and then the Review Medical Board (RMB).
- Final merit list : Calculated NEET PG marks + interview marks (max. 50). Medically fit candidates get joining instructions up to the number of vacancies.
- Candidates appearing for the first time get AC III / AC Chair Car rail fare or Govt non-AC bus fare from their residence to the interview place.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.join.afms.gov.in.
- Click on the “NEW REGISTRATION” button and follow the steps on the website.
- Fill in the application form completely and upload the documents (photo up to 100 KB in JPEG, Class X / birth certificate PDF up to 200 KB, MBBS attempt certificate, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, PG degree if any, Aadhaar).
- Pay the application processing fee of ₹200/- online.
- Submit the form and keep the application / admit card print and payment transaction number safely.
Check the website and your registered email ID regularly for interview dates and updates. Admit card will be available on the website at least one week before the interview.
Documents Required at Interview (Originals + 2 Photocopies)
- Class X / Birth Certificate (Municipal Corporation), Aadhaar Card, photo ID and address proof.
- Permanent Medical Registration Certificate, Internship Completion Certificate, MBBS and PG Degree Certificates.
- Final MBBS (Part I & II) Attempt / Transcript Certificate and NEET PG scorecard.
- NOC from present employer (if any); NCC certificate (if any); NBE certificate and passport for Foreign Medical Graduates.
- Gazette notification in case of name change after Class X.
- 10 passport size photographs (not older than 6 months).
- Attestation Form (5 copies, filled and attested by the competent authority as per page 7 of the form).
Important Instructions
- Only online applications are accepted. Incomplete applications or those not as per instructions will be rejected.
- Candidates without original documents at the time of interview will not be eligible even if shortlisted.
- If the originals are deposited elsewhere, a deposit certificate from the Dean / Head of the institution with attested photocopies is required.
- Any mismatch between online details and documents may lead to rejection. False or fabricated information leads to disqualification and possible debarment from future selections.
- Candidates are advised to get a preliminary medical check-up (ear wax, DNS, colour vision, weight, piles, gynecomastia, tonsillitis, varicocele) before the interview.
- Pregnancy detected at any stage makes the candidate ‘Temporarily Unfit’; commission is offered after being declared fit.
- Qualifying in the interview does not guarantee final selection. Information on pay, promotion and tenure is subject to change as per Government rules.
- Helpline : 011-24199857 (10:00 AM – 04:00 PM, Monday to Friday).
| Some Useful Important Links | |
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| Apply Online (AFMS Portal) | Link Active 9 nov 2026 |
| Download Notification (Medical Officer SSC 2026) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Please verify all dates, eligibility conditions, fees and vacancies from the official AFMS notification before applying.
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