AFMS SSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 100 Posts

Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released the official notification for Short Service Commission (SSC) Medical Officers Recruitment 2026. A total of 100 vacancies are available — 75 for Male and 25 for Female candidates. The online application window opened on 21 February 2026 and closes on 04 March 2026. Eligible MBBS or PG degree holders can apply online at join.afms.gov.in. This is a prestigious opportunity to serve the Indian Armed Forces as a commissioned medical officer.

SSC Medical Officers are commissioned into the Indian Army Medical Corps, Army Dental Corps, or Military Nursing Service for a short service tenure. Candidates who complete their internship on or before 31 July 2025 are eligible to apply. The selection process involves shortlisting based on NEET PG 2025 scores followed by a personal interview at Delhi (tentatively in March 2026) and a medical examination by a Special Medical Board.

AFMS SSC Medical Officer 2026 – Overview

Go through the complete details in the vacancy table below before filling the application form.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must possess a medical qualification included in the National Medical Council Act, 2019.
• Must have permanent registration from any State Medical Council / NMC / MCI.
• Post Graduate (PG) degree holders recognized by State Medical Council / NBE / NMC can also apply.
• Internship must be completed on or before 31 July 2025.
• Candidates must be Indian citizens (Male or Female).
• Candidates must be physically and mentally robust as per service standards.

Vacancy Breakup

Age Limit

• MBBS Degree Holders: Maximum 30 years (born on or after 04-03-1996)
• PG Degree / Diploma Holders: Maximum 35 years (born on or after 02-01-1992)
• No age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC in military service recruitment.

Salary / Pay Structure

SSC Medical Officers receive a comprehensive pay package as follows:

• Basic Pay: ₹61,300 per month
• Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month
• HRA: As applicable based on city category (X, Y, Z)
• Non-Practising Allowance (NPA): At prevalent rates
• Transport Allowance: ₹3,600 – ₹7,200 per month (city-wise)
• Dress Allowance: ₹20,000 annually
• Dearness Allowance (DA): As per prevalent rates

Application Fee

There is no application fee for this recruitment. All eligible candidates can apply free of cost at the official AFMS portal.

Important Dates

Selection Process

The selection for AFMS SSC Medical Officer 2026 is conducted in the following stages:

1. Shortlisting based on NEET PG 2025: Applications will be screened and filtered based on NEET PG entrance examination marks/percentile. The percentile score will be proportionately converted into "Calculated NEET PG Marks" out of 200. Separate merit lists are prepared for male and female candidates.
2. Personal Interview / Viva-Voce: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview by a Board of Officers (tentatively in March 2026 at Delhi). A minimum of 50% marks is required to qualify the interview.
3. Document Verification: Original certificates including MBBS/PG degree, NMC/MCI registration, internship completion certificate, and identity proof are verified.
4. Medical Examination: A Special Medical Board conducts the medical fitness examination for finally shortlisted candidates. Candidates must meet the prescribed physical and medical standards of the Indian Armed Forces.

Required Documents

• MBBS / PG Degree Certificate and Marksheets
• Permanent Registration Certificate (NMC / MCI / State Medical Council)
• Internship Completion Certificate (completed by 31-07-2025)
• NEET PG 2025 Score Card
• Date of Birth Certificate (Class 10th Board Certificate)
• Nationality Certificate / Domicile
• Recent Passport-size photographs
• Valid Government-issued Photo ID Proof

How to Apply for AFMS SSC Medical Officer 2026

1. Visit the official AFMS website: join.afms.gov.in.
2. Click on the relevant SSC Medical Officer 2026 notification link.
3. Register online by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
5. Upload scanned copies of required documents including photograph, signature, and medical qualification certificates.
6. Submit the application form online before 04-03-2026.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference and for carrying to the interview.

Important: Candidates are advised to keep their NEET PG 2025 scorecard ready, as shortlisting will be entirely based on NEET PG marks/percentile. Candidates should also ensure their NMC/MCI registration is permanent (not provisional) at the time of application.