The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has invited online applications for 120 Medical Officer posts on Short Service Commission, including 90 posts for male candidates and 30 for female candidates. Applications are open from 9 to 18 November 2026 on the official portal join.afms.gov.in. Candidates should note clearly: this is a Short Service Commission, not a permanent commission, so applicants should read the terms of service in the official notification before applying.
Vacancy Details
A total of 120 Medical Officer posts have been announced, with 90 posts for male candidates and 30 posts for female candidates. The selected doctors will serve as Medical Officers in the Armed Forces Medical Services. Postgraduate degree holders are also eligible to apply, and the notification carries the detailed terms, including the tenure of the Short Service Commission and the service conditions, which candidates should read carefully.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold an MBBS degree, having passed the final MBBS Part I and Part II examinations in not more than two attempts, and must hold permanent registration with a State Medical Council, the National Medical Commission or the Medical Council of India. The internship must have been completed on or before 30 September 2026, and candidates must have appeared in NEET PG 2025 or NEET PG 2026. The age limit as on 31 December 2026 is below 30 years for MBBS candidates (born on or after 2 January 1997) and below 35 years for postgraduate degree holders (born on or after 2 January 1992).
Important Dates
Online applications for AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 opened on 9 November 2026 and close on 18 November 2026. The interviews are scheduled to begin from 2 December 2026 at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral), Delhi Cantt. Applications must be submitted online only through join.afms.gov.in, and candidates should not wait until the last day, as the portal usually sees heavy traffic near the deadline.
Selection is through shortlisting based on NEET PG scores, followed by an interview at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral), Delhi Cantt, and then a medical examination. The application fee is Rs 200, payable online. Candidates should keep their NEET PG scorecard, registration certificate and internship completion certificate ready before applying, and check the official portal for the interview schedule and call letter.
How to Apply
Visit the official portal join.afms.gov.in and open the link for the Medical Officer (Short Service Commission) recruitment, then register online and fill in personal, educational and NEET PG details carefully. Upload the required documents, pay the application fee of Rs 200 online and submit the form before 18 November 2026. Keep a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference, and check the official portal regularly for the interview schedule. Also read: DSSSB JE and MTS Recruitment 2026 for 1,260 posts
With 120 posts and a short nine-day window, the AFMS Medical Officer drive is a rare opportunity for MBBS doctors to serve in the armed forces medical services. Remember it is a Short Service Commission, so read the service terms in the official notification before applying. Also read: UP TGT Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 for 17,735 posts
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