AFMS Recruitment 2026: The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has commenced the online application process for the recruitment of Medical Officers under the Short Service Commission (SSC) today, November 9, 2026. Eligible male and female Indian citizens with an MBBS degree can submit their applications through the official website, join.afms.gov.in . The recruitment drive aims to fill 120 vacancies, including 90 posts for male candidates and 30 for female candidates.The detailed recruitment notification was released on November 7, 2026. Candidates can register until November 18, 2026. Applicants must meet the prescribed educational, internship and age requirements. The selection process will include shortlisting based on NEET PG percentile, an interview, medical examination and document verification.AFMS SSC Medical Officer recruitment 2026: Key detailsThe recruitment is being conducted by the Armed Forces Medical Services under the Ministry of Defence, covering the Army, Navy and Air Force medical services.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Armed Forces Medical Services |
| Post | Medical Officer (SSC) |
| Total vacancies | 120 |
| Male vacancies | 90 |
| Female vacancies | 30 |
| Notification date | November 7, 2026 |
| Application dates | November 9 to 18, 2026 |
| Official website | join.afms.gov.in |
Eligibility criteria and age limitCandidates must have passed their final MBBS examination in not more than two attempts and hold permanent registration with a State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission (NMC). Completion of the compulsory internship by September 30, 2026, is mandatory. Applicants must also have appeared for NEET PG 2025 or NEET PG 2026. Candidates holding postgraduate degrees are also eligible.The age limit is below 30 years for MBBS degree holders born on or after January 2, 1997, and below 35 years for postgraduate degree holders born on or after January 2, 1992. Age eligibility will be calculated as on December 31, 2026.Application fee and selection processThe application fee is Rs. 200 for all categories, payable online through internet banking, credit card or debit card.Selection will involve the following stages:• Shortlisting based on NEET PG percentile, converted into marks out of 200.• Interview or viva-voce carrying 50 marks, with 50% required to qualify.• Special Medical Board examination.• Document verification.• Final merit list based on NEET PG marks and interview scores.NCC certificate holders can receive weightage of up to three marks during the interview assessment.Interview and salary detailsShortlisted candidates will be called for interviews at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt, from December 2, 2026, onwards. Interview admit cards will be issued at least one week before the scheduled interview.Selected candidates will be commissioned in the rank of Captain, with basic pay of Rs. 61,300 under Level 10B, Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15,500 and applicable allowances.How to apply onlineEligible candidates can follow these steps:Step 1: Visit join.afms.gov.in.Step 2: Open the Medical Officer (Short Service Commission) recruitment section and select New Registration.Step 3: Complete registration and log in using the generated credentials.Step 4: Fill in the application form and upload the required photograph, 10th certificate, MBBS attempt certificate, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, Aadhaar and postgraduate degree certificate, if applicable.Step 5: Ensure the photograph is within 100 KB and the 10th certificate is within 200 KB.Step 6: Pay the application fee of Rs. 200 and submit the form by November 18, 2026.Candidates should retain the payment transaction number and download the Attestation Form. Five copies of the form must be carried to the interview.
