AFMS SSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 – 120 Vacancies, Apply Online

Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), under the Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for 120 Medical Officer posts under the Short Service Commission (SSC). The vacancies include 90 for male candidates and 30 for female candidates. Eligible Indian medical graduates and qualifying postgraduate doctors can apply online from 9 November to 18 November 2026.

AFMS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details

Educational Qualification

• Applicants must hold an MBBS qualification recognized under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, or an eligible recognized postgraduate medical qualification.
• Final MBBS Part-I and Part-II examinations must have been passed in not more than two attempts.
• Permanent registration with a State Medical Council, NMC or MCI is required.
• Compulsory internship must have been completed on or before 30 September 2026.
• Applicants must meet the NEET PG 2025/2026 conditions in the notification. Civilian doctors already holding an eligible PG qualification are covered by the stated exemption from appearing again.
• For candidates pursuing PG, the final result must be declared by 18 November 2026.

Age Limit

Pay and Service Conditions

Selected candidates are commissioned as Captain or equivalent in the Navy/Air Force. The initial basic pay is ₹61,300 per month, with Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 and other admissible allowances. The initial Short Service Commission tenure is five years. Posting may be anywhere in India or abroad according to service requirements. The combined basic pay and MSP is ₹76,800 before applicable allowances and deductions.

Application Fee

Applicants must pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 through the online payment facility provided on the official portal.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting based on NEET PG performance as prescribed in the notification.
2. Interview at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt. The interview is tentatively scheduled to commence from 2 December 2026.
3. Medical examination for candidates qualifying the interview.
4. Document verification and preparation of separate male and female final merit lists.

The interview carries 50 marks, including applicable NCC weightage; the notified minimum qualifying interview score is 50%. No separate written examination schedule is specified.

Important Dates

Documents to Prepare

• MBBS degree and all professional examination mark sheets / attempt certificate.
• Internship completion certificate.
• Permanent medical registration certificate.
• NEET PG score card and PG degree/result documents, as applicable.
• Identity and address proof, date-of-birth proof and category/NCC certificates, where applicable.
• Recent passport-size photographs and prescribed attestation forms.

Candidates should carry original documents and the prescribed attested copies/forms at the interview stage, as directed in the notification.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official AFMS recruitment portal.
2. Open the Medical Officer (SSC) Recruitment 2026 notice and read the detailed instructions.
3. Complete new registration and enter personal, contact and medical qualification details.
4. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
5. Pay the ₹200 processing fee online.
6. Review and submit the application before 18 November 2026.
7. Save the submitted application and payment confirmation.

Important Links

Important Note

Check the official AFMS portal for the detailed notification, application instructions and any corrigendum. Eligibility, NEET PG shortlisting and medical fitness conditions are governed by the official notice.