Join WhatsApp Channel Join Now
Join Telegram Group Join Now
Latest Updates Click Here

Armed Forces Medical Services Recruitment 2026 – 120 Medical Officer (SSC) Posts, Apply Online

---

Home ›
Government Jobs ›
Defence Jobs 2026 ›
AFMS Recruitment 2026

🏥 AFMS Recruitment 2026

Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) Recruitment 2026 – 120 Medical Officer (SSC) Posts, MBBS/PG, Apply Online

Short Service Commissioned Medical Officer  |  Male 90 | Female 30  |  Interview: 2 Dec 2026

120
Total Posts
₹200
Application Fee
35 Yrs
Max Age (PG)
18 Nov
Last Date



Armed Forces Medical Services Recruitment 2026: Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has released an official recruitment notification for 120 Short Service Commissioned (SSC) Medical Officer posts (90 Male and 30 Female vacancies). Candidates holding an MBBS or Post Graduate (PG) degree recognized by the NMC/MCI/State Medical Council, with internship completed on or before September 30, 2026, and valid NEET PG scores are eligible to apply. The maximum age limit is 30 years for MBBS/PG Diploma holders and 35 years for PG Degree holders as of December 31, 2026. Online applications are open from November 9 to November 18, 2026, on the official recruitment website (`amser.gov.in` / `join.afms.gov.in`). Selected candidates will be commissioned in Pay Level 10B (Basic Pay ₹61,300 + MSP ₹15,500 + NPA and applicable allowances).

🔔 Applications Open: AFMS Recruitment 2026 started on 9 November 2026. Last date to apply online: 18 November 2026. Interview date: 2 December 2026. MBBS and PG doctors — apply now!

AFMS Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details

Organisation Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS)
Post Name Medical Officer (Short Service Commissioned)
Total Posts 120 Posts (Male 90 | Female 30)
Pay Scale Pay Level 10B, Defence Pay Matrix – BP ₹61,300 + MSP ₹15,500 + allowances
Qualification MBBS / PG (with NEET PG) and completed internship
Age Limit Below 30 years (MBBS) | Below 35 years (PG) – as on 31 Dec 2026
Application Fee ₹200/- (all categories)
Mode of Application Online
Apply Start Date 9 November 2026
Last Date to Apply 18 November 2026
Date of Interview 2 December 2026




AFMS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has released an employment notification for 120 Short Service Commissioned Medical Officer posts. Eligible MBBS and postgraduate doctors can apply online from 9 November 2026 to 18 November 2026.

Of the 120 posts, 90 are for male and 30 are for female candidates. The pay is Pay Level 10B of the Defence Pay Matrix (Basic Pay ₹61,300 plus Military Service Pay ₹15,500) along with allowances. The interview is on 2 December 2026.

📝 NEET PG is required: Candidates must have appeared in NEET PG during the last two years (2025 and 2026). Civilian doctors with a PG degree need not appear again — their earlier NEET PG marks are considered.




AFMS Vacancy Details 2026

Post Name Category Posts
Medical Officer (SSC) Male 90
Medical Officer (SSC) Female 30
Total 120

Salary & Pay Scale

Medical Officer (SSC) – Pay Level 10B, Defence Pay Matrix
BP ₹61,300 + MSP ₹15,500
Plus HRA, NPA, Transport Allowance, Dress Allowance and Dearness Allowance as per prevalent rates.
💰 Basic Pay + Military Service Pay = ₹76,800 before allowances (calculated from the two figures in the notice). Allowance amounts are “as per prevalent rates” and are not given in the notice.




Eligibility Criteria of AFMS Recruitment

Age Limit (as on 31 December 2026)

Qualification Held Age Limit Date of Birth
MBBS degree Must not have attained 30 years Born on or after 02 Jan 1997
PG degree Must not have attained 35 years Born on or after 02 Jan 1992
📝 The notice details do not mention any age relaxation for reserved categories. Please check the official notification.

Educational Qualification

•Passed the final MBBS (Part I & II) examination in not more than two attempts.
•Appeared in NEET PG at any time during the last two years, i.e. 2025 and 2026.
•Civilian doctors with a PG degree need not appear in NEET PG again; the marks obtained earlier will be considered.

Registration

•The applicant must possess a medical qualification included in the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
•Must have permanent registration from any State Medical Council / NMC / MCI.
•Postgraduate degree holders recognized by the State Medical Council / NBE / NMC can also apply.
⚠ Internship deadline: Candidates must have completed their internship on or before 30 September 2026.

Application Fee

UR / OBC₹200/-
SC / ST / PwD₹200/-
✅ Payment Mode: Internet Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card.




Interview Date & Selection

⭐ Date of Interview
2 December 2026
📝 The notice details give the interview date but do not describe the selection stages, marks or medical examination. Please read the official notification for the full selection procedure.

Important Dates of AFMS Recruitment 2026

Apply Starts
9 November 2026
⏰ Last Date
18 November 2026
⭐ Date of Interview
2 December 2026




How to Apply for AFMS Recruitment 2026

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official AFMS recruitment portal. Follow these steps:

1

Scroll down to the Important Links section of this page.

2

Click on the Online Application Form link and complete the registration process.

3

Click on the Online Application Form link again and log in.

4

Fill in all your personal and educational details, upload the necessary documents and submit the form.

5

At the end, pay the application fee (₹200) and submit the form.

6

Take a printout of the submitted application form.

Important Links



Online Application Form
Opened 9 Nov 2026 | Closes 18 Nov 2026


Apply Now

Official Notification
Medical Officer (SSC) – 120 Posts


Download

Official Website – AFMS
Armed Forces Medical Services


Visit

Join Whatsapp Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

QHow many posts are vacant under AFMS Recruitment 2026?

There are 120 Short Service Commissioned Medical Officer posts – 90 for male and 30 for female candidates.

QWhat is the starting date to apply online for AFMS Recruitment?

The online application started on 9 November 2026.

QWhat is the last date to apply online for AFMS Recruitment?

The last date to apply online is 18 November 2026.

QWhat is the date of the AFMS Medical Officer interview?

The date of the interview is 2 December 2026.

QWhat is the salary of an AFMS Medical Officer (SSC)?

The post is in Pay Level 10B of the Defence Pay Matrix: Basic Pay ₹61,300 + Military Service Pay ₹15,500, plus HRA, NPA, Transport Allowance, Dress Allowance and Dearness Allowance as per prevalent rates.

QWhat is the age limit for AFMS Recruitment 2026?

As on 31 December 2026, candidates with an MBBS degree must not have attained 30 years (born on or after 02 Jan 1997) and those with a PG degree must not have attained 35 years (born on or after 02 Jan 1992).

QWhat is the educational qualification for AFMS Medical Officer?

Candidates must have passed the final MBBS (Part I & II) in not more than two attempts, and must hold a medical qualification included in the NMC Act, 2019. PG degree holders recognized by the State Medical Council / NBE / NMC can also apply.

QIs NEET PG compulsory for AFMS Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have appeared in NEET PG at any time during the last two years (2025 and 2026). Civilian doctors with a PG degree need not appear again; their earlier NEET PG marks will be taken into consideration.

QBy when must the internship be completed?

Candidates must have completed their internship on or before 30 September 2026.

QWhat is the application fee for AFMS Recruitment 2026?

The fee is ₹200/- for all categories (UR/OBC and SC/ST/PwD), payable by Internet Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.

QHow to apply for AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?

Apply online on the official AFMS recruitment portal between 9 and 18 November 2026: register, log in, fill in your details, upload documents, submit, pay the ₹200 fee and take a printout of the form.

QIs medical registration required to apply for AFMS?

Yes. The applicant must have permanent registration from any State Medical Council / NMC / MCI.



Apply Online Now – AFMS Recruitment 2026 | Last Date: 18 Nov 2026

Download Official AFMS Medical Officer Notification PDF

AFMS | Medical Officer (SSC) | 120 Posts | Apply: 9–18 Nov 2026 | Interview: 2 Dec 2026

AFMS Recruitment 2026
Armed Forces Medical Services Recruitment 2026
AFMS Medical Officer 2026
AFMS SSC Medical Officer Vacancy
AFMS 120 Posts
AFMS Apply Online
AFMS Medical Officer Salary
SSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
Medical Officer Jobs 2026
MBBS Jobs 2026
NEET PG Defence Jobs
Defence Medical Jobs 2026

Leave a Comment

Home
Search
Admit
Results
Group