Armed Forces Medical Services Recruitment 2026

Armed Forces Medical Services Recruitment 2026 has been announced for grant of Short Service Commission in the Armed Forces Medical Services. Applications are invited from Indian citizens, both male and female, desirous of joining the Armed Forces as Medical Officers (Short Service Commission), who have passed their final MBBS (Part I & II) examination in not more than two attempts and have completed their internship by 31 July 2025.

Under Armed Forces Medical Services Recruitment 2026, doctors having Post Graduate degree will be considered on the basis of previous NEET PG result (on the basis of which they were given admission in PG Degree Course). They will not be required to appear for NEET PG again. Doctors who have passed PG Degree Course are not required to appear in NEET PG examination and hence should not apply.

The online application window for Armed Forces Medical Services Recruitment 2026 will remain open from 21 February 2026 to 12 March 2026. The selection process includes shortlisting based on NEET PG percentile and interview, followed by medical examination.

Armed Forces Medical Services Recruitment 2026 Recruitment Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationArmed Forces Medical Services
Post NameMedical Officer (Short Service Commission)
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Application Websitewww.join.afms.gov.in
Application StatusOnline applications only

Important Dates

EventDate
Registration Start Date21 February 2026
Registration End Date12 March 2026
Interview DateFrom 01 May 2026 onwards

Vacancy Details

CategoryVacancies
Male400
Female50
Total450

Eligibility Criteria

CriteriaDetails
NationalityIndian Citizen
Educational QualificationMBBS (Final Part I & II) in not more than two attempts
InternshipCompleted on or before 31 July 2025
RegistrationPermanent registration from any State Medical Council/MCI/NMC
PG Degree HoldersConsidered based on previous NEET PG result; not required to appear again

Age Limit: Please check age using the AGE CALCULATOR

QualificationMaximum Age
MBBS Degree30 years as on 31 Dec 2026 (born not earlier than 02 Jan 1997 and not later than 01 Jan 2007)
PG Degree35 years as on 31 Dec 2026 (born not earlier than 02 Jan 1992 and not later than 01 Jan 2007)

Pay Scale

PostPay Scale
Medical OfficerNot Mentioned in the Official Notification

Application Process

StepDetails
ModeOnline only
Websitewww.join.afms.gov.in
FeeRs. 200/-
Payment ModeOnline

Candidates must apply online and keep the transaction number for future reference.

Documents Required

DocumentStatus
MBBS Degree CertificateRequired
Internship Completion CertificateRequired
Permanent Medical Registration CertificateRequired
NEET PG Score (if applicable)Required

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting based on NEET PG percentile.
  • Interview.
  • Medical Examination.

Important Instructions

  1. Applications must be submitted online only.
  2. The online payment transaction number must be preserved.
  3. Candidates should check the website regularly for updates regarding interview dates.
  4. Any variation in the details provided in the online application and documents submitted online may lead to rejection of candidature.
  5. The Admit Card (Call Letter) will be available on the website www.join.afms.gov.in.

Official Website / Reference

Official Website: www.join.afms.gov.in

Please check for all Defence Notifications

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