AFMS Recruitment 2026: The Armed Forces Medical Services invites online recruitment applications through The Armed Forces Medical Services website (http://www.join.afms.gov.in/) for the following posts of 120 Medical Officer vacancies on a regular basis. Candidates who fulfil all the eligibility criteria may register and apply online through the Online Application Portal of AFMS (http://www.join.afms.gov.in/) within the stipulated period. According to the official timeline, the online application portal opens today, 09.11.2026, and interested applicants must submit their forms before the closing date on 18.11.2026.
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Eligible candidates possessing a MBBS Degree can apply exclusively via the online mode. The primary job locations for these coveted Medical Officer posts are spread all over India. Following a successful submission, registered candidates will receive a secure link to download their official exam hall tickets and interview call letters via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
AFMS Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: The Armed Forces Medical Services |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 120 Medical Officer Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Application Start Date: 09.11.2026 |
| Application Last Date: 18.11.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: http://www.join.afms.gov.in/ |
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Current AFMS Job Openings:
- Medical Officer – 120 Posts (90 for male + 30 for female)
AFMS Eligibility Criteria:
- Qualification: Who have passed their final MBBS (Part-I & II) examination in not more than two attempts and have appeared in the NEET PG (anytime during the last two years i.e. 2025 & 2026). Civilian doctors having a Post Graduate degree will not be required to appear in the NEET PG examination again. Marks obtained by them in NEET PG examination earlier will be taken into consideration.
- Internship Completion: Only those candidates who have completed their internship on or before 30 Sep 2026 can apply.Â
- For Candidate Pursuing PG Degree: The final PG result should be declared by 18 Nov 2026, (the last date of accepting the online application). Otherwise candidature will not be considered.
Age Limit: (As on 31.12.2026)
- The candidate must not have attained the age of 30 years if holding an MBBS degree (only those born on or after 02 Jan 1997 are eligible) and 35 years if holding a PG degree (only those born on or after 02 Jan 1992 are eligible) respectively.
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SCÂ Â
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)Â Â
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for URÂ Â
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)Â Â
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale:
- Medical Officer – Level 10B Rs.61,300 + MSP Rs.15,500 + HRA
Method of Selection:
- Short listingÂ
- InterviewÂ
- Physical & Medical testÂ
- Merit listÂ
Application Fee:
- For All Applicants – Rs.200/-Â
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 09.11.2026 and 18.11.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the The Armed Forces Medical Services website http://www.join.afms.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 09.11.2026Â
- Closing Date of online application portal: 18.11.2026Â
AFMS Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of AFMS: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for AFMS: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for AFMS: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Are AFMS positions a permanent job?
- Yes, it is a permanent job.Â
- What is the last date to apply?Â
- The last date to submit your online application for the AFMS positions is 18.11.2026. The online application portal opened on 09.11.2026.Â
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?Â
- The official place of posting for all the 120 positions will be All over India.Â
- What is the selection process?Â
- The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Short listing, Interview, Physical & Medical test Merit listÂ
- What is the crucial date for reckoning age?
- The crucial date for reckoning age is 31.12.2026.