Updated on 10 November 2026: the second 2026 cycle is open: online registration runs 9 to 18 November 2026, vacancies are 120 (90 male + 30 female) and interviews start tentatively from 2 December 2026 at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt. NEET PG 2025 or 2026 is accepted. Changed values are struck through in the sections below.
AFMS Medical Officer SSC 2026: Career in Defence Medical Services
Good news for MBBS graduates! Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) is recruiting 100 120 Medical Officers on Short Service Commission (SSC). This is a prestigious opportunity to serve the nation while earning excellent salary and benefits. If you’ve completed your MBBS and appeared in NEET PG within the last two years, don’t miss this chance to build a career as a Captain in the Indian Armed Forces with a starting salary of ₹61,300 + ₹15,500 MSP + allowances.
Applications are open online from 21 February 2026 to 04 March 2026 9 November 2026 to 18 November 2026 (second 2026 cycle). The selection process includes shortlisting based on NEET PG marks, followed by interview and medical examination. Interviews are scheduled tentatively from 17 March 2026 2 December 2026 onwards at Army Hospital in Delhi. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know — eligibility, salary, selection process, important dates, and how to apply. Read carefully to ensure you don’t miss any critical information.
Key Highlights about Armed Forces Medical Services & This Recruitment
Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) commissions selected doctors as Captain (or equivalent rank in Navy/Air Force) in Level 10B of the Defence Pay Matrix.
- Post Name: Medical Officer (Short Service Commission), Rank: Captain
- Total Vacancies:
100 posts (75 Male, 25 Female)120 posts (90 Male, 30 Female) - Basic Salary: ₹61,300 per month + ₹15,500 MSP + various allowances
- Service Location: Anywhere in India or abroad, in the Army, Navy or Air Force
- Application Start Date:
21 February 20269 November 2026 - Application Last Date:
04 March 202618 November 2026
Vacancy Breakdown by Category
| Category | Male Vacancies | Female Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| All categories (the notification gives no category-wise split) | ||
| Total | ||
Eligibility Criteria for AFMS Medical Officer SSC 2026
Educational Qualification (Mandatory Requirements)
- MBBS Degree: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Part I & II) cleared in maximum 2 attempts from a recognized medical college
- NEET PG Score: Must have appeared in NEET PG examination in the last 2 years (
2024 or 20252025 or 2026). This is a mandatory requirement — candidates who have not appeared in NEET PG within this window are not eligible. Civilian doctors who already hold a Post Graduate degree need not appear in NEET PG again; their earlier NEET PG marks are considered - Medical Registration: Permanent registration from any State Medical Council / NMC / MCI
- Internship Completion: Must have completed internship on or before
31 July 202530 September 2026 - Candidates Pursuing PG: The final PG result must be declared by 18 November 2026, the last date of accepting the online application; otherwise the candidature will not be considered
Age Limit (As on 31 December 2026)
- MBBS Graduates: Maximum 30 years of age (only those born on or after 02 January 1997 are eligible)
- PG Degree Holders: Maximum 35 years of age (only those born on or after 02 January 1992 are eligible). Civilian doctors with a PG qualification must produce the requisite PG degree / result / marksheet in original on or before
the last date of interview18 November 2026, the last date of accepting the online application, failing which their candidature shall be cancelled - Relaxation: The notification does not mention any age relaxation
Special Medical Requirements
- Must be declared medically fit by the medical board before commission
- Physical and medical standards are given on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
Salary and Benefits for AFMS Medical Officer
The pay structure for Medical Officer (SSC) is in Level 10B of the Defence Pay Matrix. The salary is structured as follows:
- Basic Pay: ₹61,300 per month
- Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month
- Dearness Allowance (DA): As per prevalent rates
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): If applicable, as per the city category (X, Y, Z) of posting
- Dress Allowance:
₹20,000 per annum₹25,000 per annum
Officers also get NPA, Transport Allowance ₹3,600 – ₹7,200, ration or ration allowance, subsidised accommodation, 60 days Annual Leave and 20 days Casual Leave a year, LTC, free medical services for self and family, Group Insurance and CSD facility.
Selection Process Explained for AFMS Medical Officer SSC 2026
Stage 1: Shortlisting Based on NEET PG Marks
Complete applications are filtered on NEET PG marks / percentile. The percentile is converted into “calculated NEET PG marks” out of 200 (percentile multiplied by two). Candidates are called for interview in the order of the list, with separate lists for male and female candidates.
Stage 2: Interview and Viva Voce (Personality Assessment)
The interview is conducted at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt, tentatively from 17 March 2026 2 December 2026 onwards. A Board of Officers assesses suitability and merit for grant of Short Service Commission.
- Viva-voce: 47 marks
- NCC Weightage: weightage for the highest NCC certificate held: ‘C’ Certificate 3 marks, ‘B’ Certificate 2 marks, ‘A’ Certificate 1 mark
- Total Interview Marks: 50 marks
- Qualifying Criteria: Minimum 50% marks (25 out of 50) required to qualify for medical examination
Stage 3: Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify the interview undergo medical examination by the Special Medical Examination Board (SMB) constituted by the DGAFMS. Those declared unfit may apply for an Appeal Medical Board; a Review Medical Board is at the DGAFMS’s discretion.
Separate male and female merit lists add calculated NEET PG marks and viva-voce marks; medically fit candidates get joining instructions up to the number of vacancies.
How to Apply Online for AFMS Medical Officer SSC 2026
Follow these step-by-step instructions carefully. Keep ready your MBBS certificates, NEET PG score card, and medical council registration details before you start.
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to www.join.afms.gov.in and click the “NEW REGISTRATION” button
- Fill the Form and Upload Documents: Follow the steps given on the website and upload the scanned documents listed in the table below
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the ₹200 application processing fee online at the end of the application. The fee applies to all applicants
- Submit and Save: Save the online payment transaction number; it must be quoted in further enquiries
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Upload: Photograph | Passport size, not older than 6 months (jpeg, up to 100 kb) |
| Upload: Date of birth proof | Class X certificate or Municipal Corporation birth certificate, if in English (pdf, up to 200 kb) |
| Upload: MBBS | Final MBBS Part I & II attempt certificate |
| Upload: Internship | Internship completion certificate |
| Upload: NEET PG | NEET PG score card |
| Upload: PG degree | PG degree certificate, if any |
| Upload: ID | Aadhar Card |
| At interview | All original certificates with two attested photocopies of each, and the application / admit card |
| At interview | Attestation Form, five copies, filled in and attested by the Competent Authority |
| No originals at interview | Not eligible, even if shortlisted |
| Admit card for interview | On www.join.afms.gov.in at least one week before interviews begin |
Important Dates for AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | |
| Last Date for Online Application | |
| Tentative Interview Commencement | |
| Tentative Interview Venue | Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt |
Note: Check www.join.afms.gov.in and your registered email regularly for interview dates and other updates.
Application Fees for AFMS Medical Officer SSC 2026
| Candidate Category | Application Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹200 |
Payment: The fee is paid online at the end of the application submission and is non-refundable, so verify all details before paying. The notification gives no fee exemption for any category.
Essential Links for AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
- Download AFMS Medical Officer (SSC) Detailed Advertisement PDF – Second 2026 Cycle, Apply Online 9 to 18 November 2026
- Download Original Notification PDF (February 2026 Cycle)
- Apply Online for AFMS Medical Officer (SSC) Recruitment 2026 – 120 Posts, Apply Online 9 to 18 November
- Visit AFMS Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
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If you meet the eligibility criteria, apply by 04 March 2026 18 November 2026 at www.join.afms.gov.in.