Opportunity to become a doctor in the Armed Forces; applications for 120 positions will open on November 9th.

The AFMS has released a short notification for the Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 for 120 vacancies under the Short Service Commission. This recruitment includes 90 positions for men and 30 positions for women.

The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has released a short notification for the Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 for 120 vacancies under the Short Service Commission. This recruitment includes 90 positions for men and 30 positions for women. Eligible MBBS graduates can apply online from November 9th to November 18th, 2026, through the official website join.afms.gov.in. Interviews for the recruitment are expected to be held in Delhi in December 2026.

Important Dates for Recruitment 2026

What are the eligibility criteria?

Candidates applying for this recruitment must meet the educational qualifications and age limits for the Armed Forces Medical Officer Recruitment 2026. The short notice states the minimum educational qualification as MBBS. According to the short notice, candidates must possess an MBBS degree for this recruitment. Both male and female Indian citizens are eligible to apply. Applicants must be physically fit and mentally strong. They must possess a medical qualification recognized under the National Medical Commission Act 2019. They must also have permanent registration with a State Medical Council, MCI, or NMC.

What should be the age limit?

The age limit for the Armed Forces Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 depends on the candidate's medical qualifications. Age will be calculated as of December 31, 2026. For instance, the maximum age limit for candidates with an MBBS degree or a PG Diploma is 30 years; such candidates must have been born on or after January 2, 1997. For candidates holding a PG degree, the maximum age limit is 35 years; they must have been born on or after January 2, 1992. Candidates from reserved categories will be granted age relaxation as per the applicable rules.

What is the selection process and application fee?

The selection process for the AFMS Medical Officer recruitment 2026 will be conducted in accordance with the rules established by the Armed Forces Medical Services. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their eligibility criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview in Delhi, which is tentatively scheduled for December. Those who succeed in the interview must meet the required medical fitness standards. Subsequently, a document verification process will take place, following which the final selection of candidates will be made. An application fee of ₹200 is applicable to candidates of all categories.

How to apply?

To apply for this recruitment, candidates should first visit the official website: join.afms.gov.in.
On the home page, click on the 'Recruitment' link.
Register using your email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the application form with your personal, educational, and medical details.
Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
Once the form is submitted, download the confirmation page.