The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), under the Ministry of Defence, has invited online applications for 120 Medical Officer posts under the Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. Eligible male and female Indian citizens holding an MBBS degree with a valid NEET PG score can apply online from 9 November 2026 to 18 November 2026 at join.afms.gov.in.
The recruitment is for 90 male and 30 female Medical Officer posts. The detailed notification was released on 7 November 2026. There is no written examination — shortlisting is based on the NEET PG 2025 or NEET PG 2026 score, followed by an interview at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt, from 2 December 2026, and a medical examination.
This article covers the complete details of the AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 — important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process and the step-by-step application procedure — all taken from the official notification.
Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), Ministry of Defence (DGAFMS) |
| Recruitment Name | Medical Officer — Short Service Commission (SSC) 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 120 (90 Male + 30 Female) |
| Commission Type | Short Service Commission |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Army / Navy / Air Force medical establishments across India |
| Official Website | https://www.join.afms.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Released | 31 October 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Released | 7 November 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 9 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 November 2026 |
| Interview at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt | From 2 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Admit Card for Interview | At least one week before the interview, on join.afms.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer (Short Service Commission) | 90 | 30 | 120 |
| Grand Total | 90 | 30 | 120 |
Male and female candidates are shortlisted through separate merit lists, so candidates compete only within their own group.
Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
- Essential: MBBS degree from a university or medical institution recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI).
- Internship: Candidates must have completed the compulsory rotatory internship before the application closing date.
- NEET PG: Candidates must hold a valid NEET PG score — NEET PG 2025 or NEET PG 2026.
- Final PG result: For candidates pursuing a postgraduate degree, the final PG result must be declared by 18 November 2026.
- Candidates should check the official notification for the complete eligibility conditions, including medical fitness standards for service in the Armed Forces.
Age Limit
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | Under 30 years as on 31 December 2026 |
Candidates must be under 30 years of age as on the cut-off date of 31 December 2026. Age relaxation, if any, is as per the rules in the official notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 200 (Application Processing Fee) |
The application processing fee of Rs. 200 applies to all candidates.
Salary
Selected Medical Officers are commissioned in the Armed Forces Medical Services as officers under the Short Service Commission, with pay and allowances as per the Armed Forces pay structure for Medical Officers. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact pay scale, allowances and service conditions.
Selection Process
There is no written examination. Selection is made through the following stages:
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | On the basis of the NEET PG 2025 / NEET PG 2026 score (separate merit lists for male and female candidates) |
| Interview | At Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt, from 2 December 2026 |
| Medical Examination | As per Armed Forces medical standards |
How to Apply
- Visit the official AFMS recruitment portal at https://www.join.afms.gov.in/.
- Open the Medical Officer (Short Service Commission) 2026 recruitment link.
- Register with your personal details, email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with your educational details, MBBS qualification, internship details and NEET PG 2025 / 2026 score.
- Upload the required documents as specified in the notification.
- Pay the application processing fee of Rs. 200 online.
- Submit the form before 18 November 2026 and save a copy for your records.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online — AFMS Recruitment Portal | https://www.join.afms.gov.in/ |
| Official Website — AFMS | https://www.join.afms.gov.in/ |
| Official Notification — Medical Officer SSC 2026 | Available on the official website join.afms.gov.in |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026? A total of 120 Medical Officer (Short Service Commission) posts — 90 for male candidates and 30 for female candidates.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026? The last date to apply online is 18 November 2026. Online registration opened on 9 November 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required? An MBBS degree from an NMC / MCI-recognised institution, with the compulsory rotatory internship completed before the closing date, and a valid NEET PG 2025 or NEET PG 2026 score.
Q4. What is the age limit for the AFMS Medical Officer post? Candidates must be under 30 years of age as on 31 December 2026.
Q5. Is there any application fee? Yes. An application processing fee of Rs. 200 applies to all candidates.
Q6. Is there a written examination? No. Shortlisting is based on the NEET PG score, followed by an interview at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt, from 2 December 2026, and a medical examination.
Q7. When will the interviews be held? Interviews are scheduled to begin on 2 December 2026 at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt. The admit card will be available at least one week before the interview on join.afms.gov.in.
Q8. How can I apply? Apply online only through the official AFMS recruitment portal at https://www.join.afms.gov.in/ between 9 and 18 November 2026.