A fantastic opportunity to become a doctor in the Indian Army: AFMS announces recruitment for Medical Officers..

AFMS SSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: This is an excellent opportunity for medical graduates who aspire to serve the nation by becoming a part of the Indian Army. The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has released a short notice on its official website for the recruitment of 120 Medical Officers under the Short Service Commission (SSC). Let us look at the eligibility criteria and the application process.

The application process for this government recruitment will commence on November 9, 2026. Eligible male and female doctors from across the country can find detailed information regarding this recruitment process below:

Vacancy Details
A total of 120 positions will be filled through this recruitment, distributed among male and female candidates as follows:

90 positions for Male Medical Officers (Male MO)

30 positions for Female Medical Officers (Female MO)

Important Dates
Candidates are advised to complete their applications promptly, rather than waiting until the final date:

Date of Short Notification: November 7, 2026
Date for commencement of online applications: November 9, 2026
Last date for online applications: November 18, 2026
Last date for payment of application fees: November 18, 2026
Date of examination: To be announced soon
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for these medical officer positions in the Army, the following qualifications are required:

Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess an MBBS degree from a recognized college or university.

Age Limit
As of December 31, 2026, the maximum age of the candidate should be between 30 and 35 years. (There is no specified minimum age limit). In accordance with Army regulations, age relaxation will be provided to reserved categories as per the prescribed rules.

Application Fee
The application fee for candidates across all categories has been kept very nominal: it is ₹200 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates.

For SC, ST, and PWD (persons with disabilities) candidates, the fee is also ₹200.

The application fee can be paid online via credit card, internet banking, mobile wallet, or cash card.

Selection Process
To become a Medical Officer in the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), candidates must go through the following four steps:

Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on their academic marks and qualifications.

Interview
Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview.

Document Verification
Documents will be verified.

Medical Examination
A medical examination will be conducted.

How to Apply Online?
Eligible candidates can fill out the online application form by visiting the official AFMS website starting on November 9.

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