AFMS SSC Medical Officer Online Form 2026 (Board 2) - 120 Posts
The Directorate General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), Ministry of Defence, has invited online applications from Indian men and women doctors for 120 posts of Medical Officer on Short Service Commission in the Armed Forces Medical Services: 90 for male and 30 for female candidates. This is the second SSC board of 2026 (listed on the website as 'Notification SSC 2026 Board 2'). Selected doctors are commissioned as Captain (or the equivalent rank in the Navy or Air Force) and can be posted with the Army, Navy or Air Force anywhere in India or abroad. Registration is open on join.afms.gov.in from 9 November 2026 to 18 November 2026. There is no written exam: candidates are shortlisted on NEET PG scores and then interviewed in Delhi from 2 December 2026 (tentative).
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer (SSC) - Male | 90 |
| Medical Officer (SSC) - Female | 30 |
Eligibility
You need a medical qualification recognised under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 and permanent registration with any State Medical Council, NMC or MCI. You must have passed the final MBBS (Part I and II) in not more than two attempts and completed your internship on or before 30 September 2026. You must also have appeared in NEET PG in 2025 or 2026. Doctors who already hold a PG degree recognised by a State Medical Council, NBE or NMC can apply too, and they do not need to sit NEET PG again: their earlier NEET PG marks will be used. If you are still pursuing PG, your final PG result must be declared by 18 November 2026, otherwise your candidature will not be considered.
Age is counted as on 31 December 2026. If you hold an MBBS degree, you must not have turned 30, which means you should be born on or after 2 January 1997. If you hold a PG degree, the limit is 35 years, so you should be born on or after 2 January 1992. PG holders must have the PG degree, result or mark sheet in hand and produce the originals for verification by the last date of the application, or their candidature will be cancelled. The notification does not mention any other category-wise age relaxation.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 9 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 18 November 2026 |
| Internship Completion Cut-off | 30 September 2026 |
| Final PG Result Must Be Declared By | 18 November 2026 |
| Interview at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt (tentative) | 2 December 2026 onwards |
| Interview Admit Card | At least one week before the interview starts |
Application Fee
| All Candidates | ₹200 Application Processing Fee (non-refundable) |
| Payment Mode | Online at the end of the application - Internet Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card |
Salary / Pay
On commissioning you get the rank of Captain in Level 10B of the Defence Pay Matrix: basic pay of ₹61,300 plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500, Non-Practising Allowance, Dearness Allowance, HRA where applicable, Transport Allowance of ₹3,600 to ₹7,200 depending on the city, and a Dress Allowance of ₹25,000 a year. Officers also get ration or ration allowance, subsidised accommodation, 60 days annual leave and 20 days casual leave, LTC, free medical care for self and family including dependent parents, group insurance and CSD canteen facility. PG holders can get PG allowance or specialist pay. The first tenure is five years, extendable by five and then four more years. Promotion to Major comes after four years and to Lt Col after eleven years. The application processing fee is ₹200 (non-refundable), paid online by internet banking, credit card or debit card.
Selection Process
Selection has three steps. First, complete applications are shortlisted on NEET PG percentile: your percentile is multiplied by two to give 'calculated NEET PG marks' out of 200, and separate lists are made for men and women. Second, shortlisted candidates face an interview by a Board of Officers at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt from 2 December 2026 (tentative). The interview carries 50 marks: 47 for viva-voce and up to 3 for NCC certificates (C = 3, B = 2, A = 1). You need at least 50% to qualify. Third, those who qualify go through a Special Medical Board right after the interview. The final merit list adds calculated NEET PG marks and interview marks, and medically fit candidates are given joining instructions up to the number of vacancies. First-time interviewees get to and fro AC III / AC Chair Car rail fare or government non-AC bus fare.
How to Apply
Apply only online at join.afms.gov.in between 9 and 18 November 2026. Click New User Registration, follow the steps, and use a laptop or desktop with the Google Chrome browser as the site advises. Upload a passport-size photo (not older than six months, JPEG up to 100 KB), Class 10 certificate or municipal birth certificate as date of birth proof (PDF up to 200 KB), final MBBS Part I & II attempt certificate, internship completion certificate, NEET PG score card, PG degree certificate if any, and Aadhaar card. Pay the ₹200 fee at the end and save the transaction number. Download the interview admit card from the same site at least a week before the interview, and bring all originals with two photocopies each, plus five attested copies of the Attestation Form. For help, call 011-24199857 (Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in AFMS SSC Medical Officer 2026 Board 2?
120 posts: 90 for male and 30 for female doctors.
What is the last date to apply?
18 November 2026. Online registration opened on 9 November 2026.
Who can apply?
MBBS doctors with permanent registration who passed final MBBS in not more than two attempts, completed internship by 30 September 2026 and appeared in NEET PG in 2025 or 2026. PG degree holders can also apply.
What is the age limit?
As on 31 December 2026, under 30 for MBBS (born on or after 2 January 1997) and under 35 for PG holders (born on or after 2 January 1992).
Is there a written exam?
No. Shortlisting is on NEET PG percentile, followed by an interview in Delhi Cantt and a medical board.
What is the fee?
₹200 application processing fee for every applicant, paid online and non-refundable.
What is the salary?
Captain rank in Level 10B: basic pay ₹61,300 plus MSP ₹15,500, NPA, DA, HRA and other allowances.