Armed Forces Medical Services has released a notification on its official website for the recruitment of Medical Officer (Short Service Commission). This recruitment is for 120 positions. AFMS Application Form will start on 09 November 2026 & candidates can apply until 18 November 2026. Minimum age required is 18 Years & the Maximum Age is 30 Years as on 31 December 2026. Candidates must check the complete details for Medical Officer (Short Service Commission) Recruitment 2026 given below. (Advt No. : Notification SSC 2026 (Board 2), dated 07 November 2026)
The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has invited online applications for 120 posts of Medical Officer (Short Service Commission) for the year 2026 (Board 2). The notification was released on 07 November 2026, and registration opens on 09 November 2026. The last date to apply is 18 November 2026. Indian citizens, both male and female, who have passed final MBBS (Part-I and II) in not more than two attempts and have appeared in NEET PG in 2025 or 2026 can apply online at join.afms.gov.in. Of the 120 vacancies, 90 are for male and 30 for female candidates.
Candidates must hold a medical qualification under the National Medical Council Act, 2019, with permanent registration from a State Medical Council, NMC or MCI. Internship must be completed on or before 30 September 2026, and candidates pursuing a PG degree must have their final PG result declared by 18 November 2026. The age limit as on 31 December 2026 is 30 years for MBBS holders (born on or after 02 January 1997) and 35 years for PG degree holders (born on or after 02 January 1992). The application processing fee is Rs. 200 for all candidates, payable online only and non-refundable.
Selection is through shortlisting on NEET PG marks or percentile, followed by an interview at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt from 02 December 2026 onwards and a medical examination. On commissioning, officers get the rank of Captain in Level 10B with basic pay Rs. 61,300 plus MSP Rs. 15,500 and other allowances.
Candidates are advised to confirm dates from the AFMS official website.
Application Processing Fee Rs. 200 for all candidates, payable online only (internet banking / credit / debit card). Non-refundable.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- No minimum age is stated in the notification. Maximum age as on 31 December 2026: 30 years for MBBS holders (born on or after 02 January 1997) and 35 years for PG degree holders (born on or after 02 January 1992).
| 💼 Post Name | No. Of Posts |
|---|---|
| 💼 Male | 90 |
| 💼 Female | 30 |
| Total | 120 |
- Medical Officer (SSC): MBBS (final Part-I & II in not more than two attempts) + appeared in NEET PG 2025 or 2026; PG degree holders exempt from NEET PG re-appear; permanent registration with State Medical Council / NMC / MCI; internship completed on or before 30 Sep 2026