AFMS SSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: 120 Posts, Eligibility and Dates

The AFMS SSC Medical Officer recruitment 2026 is open for 120 posts in the Armed Forces Medical Services. Online registration started on 9 November 2026 and closes on 18 November 2026 at join.afms.gov.in. Selected doctors are commissioned as Captains in the Indian Army, or equivalent ranks in the Navy and Air Force.

This is an officer entry for MBBS and postgraduate doctors, not an exam for school leavers. Here are the key facts, as reported by news and recruitment portals, in plain words.

AFMS SSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Key Details

• Vacancies: 120 Medical Officer posts on Short Service Commission, 90 for men and 30 for women. The split between Army, Navy and Air Force is not stated in the reports.
• Apply online: 9 November to 18 November 2026 on join.afms.gov.in.
• Application fee: Rs. 200, paid online.
• Notices: A short notice came on 31 October 2026. The detailed advertisement was published in Employment News on 7 November 2026.
• Interview: One report says interviews start on 2 December 2026 at Army Hospital (Research and Referral), Delhi Cantonment. Other reports only say December 2026 in Delhi.

Eligibility for AFMS SSC Medical Officer 2026

• Education: MBBS, with Part I and Part II of the final exam passed in no more than two attempts.
• Internship: Compulsory rotating internship completed on or before 30 September 2026.
• NEET PG: Candidates must have appeared in NEET PG 2025 or 2026. Civilian doctors can apply without rewriting it, and their earlier scores are considered.
• Registration: A recognised medical qualification under the NMC Act, 2019, and permanent registration with a State Medical Council or the NMC.
• PG candidates: The final PG result must be declared on or before 18 November 2026.
• Age (as on 31 December 2026): Up to 30 years for MBBS holders (born on or after 2 January 1997). Up to 35 years for PG degree holders (born on or after 2 January 1992).

Selection Process

The selection has three stages, and the final merit list combines NEET PG marks and interview marks.

• Shortlisting: The NEET PG percentile is multiplied by two to give a score out of 200. Men and women have separate merit lists.
• Interview: A Board of Officers conducts it for 50 marks, and 50% is the minimum. The viva carries 47 marks, plus NCC weightage of 3 marks for a C certificate, 2 for B and 1 for A.
• Medical examination: A Special Medical Examination Board checks fitness. Candidates found unfit can appeal to an Appeal Medical Board.

Final selection also depends on medical fitness and vacancy availability.

Rank and Pay

Selected doctors are commissioned as Captains in the Indian Army, or equivalent ranks in the Navy or Air Force. One report lists Level 10B of the Defence Pay Matrix, with basic pay of Rs. 61,300 per month and Military Service Pay of Rs. 15,500 per month, plus allowances as applicable. Check the official advertisement for the exact pay terms.

What the Reports Do Not Say

The details here come from news and recruitment-portal reports of the AFMS notice, not from the official PDF itself. The Army, Navy and Air Force split of the 120 posts is not stated. The length of the commission also varies across reports, so check the official advertisement for it.

Why This Matters for Defence Aspirants

Short Service Commission is one of the entry routes into the armed forces as an officer. Doctors enter through AFMS, while other graduates have routes such as AFCAT and CDS. To understand how SSC differs from permanent commission, read our guide on SSC vs Permanent Commission in the Indian Army.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for AFMS SSC Medical Officer 2026?

The last date to apply online is 18 November 2026. Registration opened on 9 November 2026 on join.afms.gov.in.

How many vacancies are there in AFMS SSC Medical Officer 2026?

There are 120 vacancies, with 90 for male candidates and 30 for female candidates.

What is the age limit for AFMS SSC Medical Officer 2026?

As on 31 December 2026, the limit is 30 years for MBBS holders (born on or after 2 January 1997) and 35 years for PG degree holders (born on or after 2 January 1992).

How are candidates selected for AFMS SSC Medical Officer 2026?

Candidates are shortlisted on NEET PG marks (out of 200), then interviewed by a Board of Officers (out of 50), and must pass a medical examination. The final merit list combines NEET PG and interview marks.