The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has released the recruitment notification for 120 Medical Officers under the Short Service Commission (SSC) — 90 posts for male candidates and 30 for female candidates. The short notice was issued on 31 October 2026, and the detailed advertisement has now appeared in the Employment News issue dated 7 November 2026. The online application window opens on 9 November 2026 and closes on 18 November 2026, and applications are accepted only through the official portal, join.afms.gov.in. This is a rare chance for MBBS graduates — and postgraduate doctors — to be commissioned as officers in the Armed Forces Medical Services.
Selected candidates serve as Medical Officers in the Army Medical Corps and the wider Armed Forces medical establishments across the country. The selection is through an interview by a Board of Officers, tentatively in December 2026 at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt, followed by document verification and a medical examination. There is no written examination announced for this recruitment. Because the application window is only ten days long — 9 to 18 November — eligible doctors should keep their documents ready and apply as soon as the portal opens.
A note on verification, stated plainly. The facts in this post — the 120 vacancies, the 90/30 split, the dates, the fee, the age limits and the eligibility conditions — are consistent across the official short notice and multiple independent sources checked on 7 November 2026, and the detailed advertisement is confirmed in today’s Employment News. Two details still need care: some sources list a NEET PG requirement and some describe shortlisting on NEET PG scores, while others do not mention it at all — candidates must confirm that point from the detailed advertisement itself. One source also prints “March 2026” for the interview, which is plainly an error for a past month; December 2026 is the date reported by the other sources and is used here. Candidates should always treat the detailed advertisement on join.afms.gov.in as final.
AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) |
| Post name | Medical Officer (Short Service Commission) |
| Total vacancies | 120 (Male 90, Female 30) |
| Short notice date | 31 October 2026 |
| Detailed advertisement | Employment News issue dated 7 November 2026 |
| Application mode | Online only, at www.join.afms.gov.in |
| Application dates | 9 November 2026 to 18 November 2026 |
| Qualification | MBBS recognised by NMC/MCI + compulsory rotating internship + permanent medical registration; PG degree/diploma holders also eligible |
| Age limit (as on 31 December 2026) | Below 30 years for MBBS/PG Diploma holders; below 35 years for PG Degree holders |
| Application fee | Rs. 200 (all categories) |
| Selection process | Shortlisting, interview by Board of Officers, document verification, medical examination |
| Interview | Tentatively December 2026, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt |
| Pay and benefits | 7th Central Pay Commission + Military Service Pay, Non-Practicing Allowance, DA, HRA, Transport Allowance |
| Official website | www.join.afms.gov.in |
AFMS Medical Officer Vacancy Details 2026
The AFMS has announced a total of 120 vacancies for the post of Medical Officer under the Short Service Commission. The vacancies are distributed between male and female candidates as follows:
| Candidate Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Male | 90 |
| Female | 30 |
| Total | 120 |
The Armed Forces Medical Services is the tri-service medical organisation of the Indian Armed Forces, and its officers serve in military hospitals and field medical establishments across the country and abroad. The 120 posts in this drive are for Short Service Commission officers — a commissioned service with a fixed tenure, not a permanent commission at entry.
AFMS Medical Officer Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short notice released | 31 October 2026 |
| Detailed advertisement in Employment News | 7 November 2026 |
| Online application starts | 9 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 18 November 2026 |
| Interview (tentative) | December 2026, Delhi |
The last date to submit the online application is 18 November 2026. The window is only ten days, and the portal is expected to open on 9 November — candidates should not wait until the final day, because the short window leaves no room for a last-minute correction or a slow server.
AFMS Medical Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational qualification: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the Medical Council of India (MCI). Applicants must have successfully completed their compulsory rotating internship. Permanent registration with any State Medical Council, NMC or MCI is strictly mandatory — without it, the application cannot be considered. Individuals holding a recognised Postgraduate Degree or Diploma are also eligible and are encouraged to apply.
NEET PG — please confirm in the detailed advertisement: Some sources reporting this recruitment state that candidates must have qualified or appeared for the NEET PG examination, and describe the shortlisting as based on NEET PG scores. Other sources reporting the same notification do not mention NEET PG at all. Because this point is not settled across the sources checked, this post does not state it as a confirmed condition — candidates must check the detailed advertisement in Employment News dated 7 November 2026 or on join.afms.gov.in before applying.
Age limit: The upper age limit is calculated as on 31 December 2026:
| Candidate Category | Maximum Age (as on 31 December 2026) |
|---|---|
| MBBS Degree holders / PG Diploma holders | Below 30 years (candidates must be born on or after 2 January 1997) |
| Postgraduate Degree holders | Below 35 years (candidates must be born on or after 2 January 1992) |
Age relaxation will be provided to applicable reserved categories strictly as per government rules and regulations. Candidates should check the exact relaxation provisions in the detailed advertisement, because the short notice does not spell them out category by category.
AFMS Medical Officer Application Fee 2026
A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 200 applies to all categories, including General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, Female and PwD candidates. The fee must be paid exclusively through online payment gateways — Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or e-challan. Offline applications and offline fee payments will not be accepted. Candidates should keep the payment receipt safe, because the application is complete only after the fee is paid and the confirmation page is generated.
AFMS Medical Officer Salary and Benefits 2026
Selected Medical Officers will receive a pay structure in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Additional allowances include Military Service Pay (MSP), Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA), Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance. Officers are also entitled to free medical facilities for themselves and their dependents, structured career progression, and CSD (Canteen Stores Department) privileges.
No exact rupee figure for the starting pay has been verified from the notification in the sources checked, so this post does not publish one. The service also offers what no civilian hospital posting can match in the same way: postings across Army, Navy and Air Force medical establishments, courses and study leave in premier institutions on the basis of performance, and the experience of serving in military hospitals in India and abroad, including UN peacekeeping missions.
AFMS Medical Officer Selection Process 2026
The selection process for AFMS Medical Officer (SSC) has the following stages:
1. Shortlisting of applications: Initial screening is based on academic eligibility criteria. Some sources describe the shortlisting as based on NEET PG scores — as noted above, candidates should confirm this from the detailed advertisement.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview conducted by a Board of Officers, tentatively scheduled for December 2026 at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt. One source prints “March 2026” for the interview — that is an error, because March 2026 is already past; December 2026 is the month reported by the other sources and is used here.
3. Document Verification: Verification of original educational certificates, medical registrations and age proof at the interview venue.
4. Medical Examination: A comprehensive medical and physical fitness test conducted by a Special Medical Board. Candidates must meet the physical and medical standards prescribed for service in the Armed Forces — this is a fitness standard, not a formality, and candidates should be prepared for it.
There is no written examination announced for this recruitment. The interview is the deciding stage, and the final selection is subject to medical fitness and verification of all documents.
How to Apply Online for AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official AFMS recruitment portal. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official AFMS recruitment portal at www.join.afms.gov.in.
- Locate and click on the “Medical Officer (SSC) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online” link on the homepage.
- Click on “New Registration” and provide basic details like your name, email ID and mobile number to generate your login credentials.
- Log in and fill out the detailed application form with your personal, academic and professional information.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents, including a recent passport-size photograph, signature, MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, permanent medical registration and your NEET PG qualification scorecard (if applicable — see the note above).
- Pay the Rs. 200 application fee online.
- Submit the application and download/print the final confirmation page for future reference.
Applications are accepted only between 9 November and 18 November 2026. Offline applications will not be accepted, and no application will be entertained after the closing date.
Documents Required for AFMS Medical Officer Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before the portal opens on 9 November 2026:
- MBBS degree certificate (recognised by NMC/MCI)
- Compulsory rotating internship completion certificate
- Permanent medical registration certificate (State Medical Council / NMC / MCI)
- Postgraduate degree/diploma certificate, if applicable
- NEET PG qualification scorecard, if applicable (see the note above)
- Date of birth proof
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format
- Category certificate, if claiming age relaxation or reservation
- Valid email ID and mobile number for all further communication
All details entered in the form must match the documents exactly. Any mismatch found during document verification can lead to rejection even after the interview.
About the Armed Forces Medical Services
The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) is the first tri-service organisation of the Indian Armed Forces and one of the largest organised medical services in the country. It provides medical support to the Armed Forces during war as well as comprehensive healthcare to service personnel, ex-servicemen and their dependents during peace. Its officers serve in Army, Navy and Air Force hospitals and field installations across India and abroad.
For a young doctor, a Short Service Commission in the AFMS offers commissioned-officer status, structured training, the chance to practise medicine in some of the best-equipped military hospitals in the country, and a career path that includes postgraduate study opportunities in premier institutions. It is a service role first and a medical career second — candidates should apply with that understanding, and with the medical fitness and discipline the service demands.
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Frequently Asked Questions – AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are available under AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
The Armed Forces Medical Services has announced 120 Medical Officer vacancies under the Short Service Commission — 90 for male candidates and 30 for female candidates.
What is the last date to apply for AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is 18 November 2026. The application window opens on 9 November 2026 at www.join.afms.gov.in.
What is the educational qualification for AFMS Medical Officer?
Candidates must hold an MBBS degree recognised by NMC/MCI, must have completed the compulsory rotating internship, and must hold permanent registration with a State Medical Council, NMC or MCI. Postgraduate degree and diploma holders are also eligible.
What is the age limit for AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
As on 31 December 2026, the maximum age is below 30 years for MBBS/PG Diploma holders (born on or after 2 January 1997) and below 35 years for PG Degree holders (born on or after 2 January 1992). Age relaxation applies as per government rules.
What is the application fee for AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
A non-refundable fee of Rs. 200 applies to all categories, payable online only through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or e-challan.
Is there a written examination for AFMS Medical Officer selection?
No written examination has been announced. Selection is through shortlisting, an interview by a Board of Officers, document verification and a medical examination by a Special Medical Board.
When and where is the AFMS Medical Officer interview held?
The interview is tentatively scheduled for December 2026 at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt. The exact schedule will be notified to shortlisted candidates.
Is NEET PG required for AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
Some sources list NEET PG qualification or appearance as a requirement and describe shortlisting on NEET PG scores, while others do not mention it. Candidates must confirm this point from the detailed advertisement in Employment News dated 7 November 2026 or on join.afms.gov.in before applying.
Where do I apply for AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
Apply online only at the official portal www.join.afms.gov.in between 9 November and 18 November 2026. Do not apply through any other website or agent.