The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has opened applications for 120 Medical Officer positions under the Short Service Commission. The recruitment drive includes 90 posts for men and 30 for women.
Applications opened on November 9 and are scheduled to close on November 18, according to TOI. Eligible candidates can apply through the official AFMS recruitment website.
The recruitment is for medical services across the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be Indian citizens with an MBBS degree and permanent registration with a State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission. The report says candidates must have passed their final MBBS examination in no more than two attempts.
Candidates must have completed their compulsory internship by September 30, 2026. They must also have appeared for NEET PG 2025 or NEET PG 2026. Applicants with postgraduate medical degrees are eligible as well.
The reported age limits are under 30 for MBBS degree holders born on or after January 2, 1997, and under 35 for postgraduate degree holders born on or after January 2, 1992. Age eligibility is calculated as of December 31, 2026.
Candidates should use the official notification to confirm the full criteria and required documents before submitting an application.
Selection process
The reported selection process begins with shortlisting based on NEET PG percentile, converted into marks out of 200. Shortlisted candidates will then attend an interview or viva-voce worth 50 marks, with a minimum qualifying score required.
Candidates who pass the interview will undergo a Special Medical Board examination and document verification. The final merit list will be based on NEET PG marks and interview scores.
The report says candidates with an NCC certificate may receive up to three marks of weightage during the interview assessment. Interviews are expected to begin at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) in Delhi Cantt from December 2.
Pay and application details
Selected candidates will be commissioned as Captains. The reported basic pay is ₹61,300 under Level 10B, plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 and applicable allowances.
The application fee is ₹200 for all categories, payable online, according to the report. Applicants will need to provide relevant education and identity documents, including their NEET PG scorecard and internship certificate.
Because the application window is short, candidates should review the official notice carefully and allow time to complete the form and upload the required documents before the deadline.
A medical career in the armed forces
The Short Service Commission offers doctors a route to serve within the armed forces’ medical system. The work involves clinical care within a military environment, with service conditions governed by AFMS rules.
For applicants considering the opportunity, the important next step is to compare their qualifications with the official eligibility requirements. Details such as age cut-offs, internship completion and exam history can determine whether an application is accepted.