AFMS Short Service Commission Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 – 120 Posts
Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), Ministry of Defence · All India
Total vacancies 120 See official notice for post-wise allocation
- Application window
- Starts 9 Nov 2026 · Last date 18 Nov 2026
- Application fee
- Rs. 200 (online)
- Age limit
- As on 31-12-2026: up to 30 years for UG degree holders (born on or after 02-01-1997); up to 35 years for PG degree holders (born on or after 02-01-1992). Relaxation as per notification
At a glance
| Organization | Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), Ministry of Defence |
|---|---|
| Job | AFMS Short Service Commission Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 – 120 Posts |
| Category | Defence |
| Location | All India |
| Total posts / vacancies | 120 |
| Post-wise vacancies | SSC Medical Officer (Male) - 90 posts
SSC Medical Officer (Female) - 30 posts |
| Qualification | MBBS or a medical qualification included in the National Medical Commission Act 2019 (UG or PG degree) |
| Age limit | As on 31-12-2026: up to 30 years for UG degree holders (born on or after 02-01-1997); up to 35 years for PG degree holders (born on or after 02-01-1992). Relaxation as per notification |
| Pay / salary | Pay Level 10B: basic pay Rs. 61,300 plus MSP Rs. 15,500, NPA and allowances. Commissioned as Captain (or equivalent) |
| Application fee | Rs. 200 (online) |
| Applications open | 9 November 2026 |
| Last date | 18 November 2026 |
| Selection stages | Interview in Delhi and Special Medical Board examination |
| Application mode | Official website |
Important dates
| "Short notice released | 2026-10-31 |
|---|---|
| Detailed notification (Employment News) | 2026-11-07 |
| Online registration opens | 2026-11-09 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 2026-11-18 |
| Interview (tentative, December 2026) | 2026-12-01" |
About this notification
The Armed Forces Medical Services has announced 120 Short Service Commission Medical Officer vacancies (90 male, 30 female) for the Army, Navy and Air Force. Online registration runs from 9 to 18 November 2026 on join.afms.gov.in. The detailed notification is due in Employment News on 7 November 2026, so eligibility details should be rechecked against it. Interviews are tentatively planned in Delhi in December 2026.
Source and update details
| Official website | Open official website |
|---|---|
| Information updated | 6 November 2026 |