AFMS 2026 Opens 120 Medical Officer Posts for MBBS and PG Doctors

Doctors who dream of serving the country in uniform have a new opportunity to consider. The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has announced recruitment for 120 Medical Officer posts, offering eligible male and female doctors a chance to serve in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.

The vacancies include 90 posts for men and 30 for women. The online application process began on 9 November 2026, and interested candidates can submit their forms through the official AFMS recruitment website until 18 November 2026.

This recruitment is particularly relevant for doctors who want to combine their medical profession with service in the armed forces. Unlike ordinary hospital appointments, the selection process includes an interview followed by medical and physical fitness assessments.

Applicants must also meet the prescribed educational, registration and age requirements. With only a short application window available, eligible doctors should check the conditions carefully and keep their certificates ready before starting the online process.

The recruitment is open to candidates holding an MBBS degree from a recognised medical college or university. Applicants must also have permanent registration with a State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission (NMC). Candidates with postgraduate qualifications such as a PG Diploma, MD, MS or DNB can also apply, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

The total number of vacancies is 120, divided as follows:

• Male candidates: 90 posts

• Female candidates: 30 posts

The age limit depends on the candidate's medical qualification. MBBS and PG Diploma applicants must be up to 30 years old, while candidates with MD or MS qualifications can be up to 35 years old. The age will be calculated as on 31 December 2026. According to the notification, MBBS and PG Diploma candidates should have been born on or after 2 January 1997, while MD/MS candidates should have been born on or after 2 January 1992.

The selection process will begin with the screening of online applications based on educational qualifications and submitted documents. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) in New Delhi. The interviews are expected to take place in December 2026. Candidates who clear the interview will then undergo medical and physical fitness examinations. The final selection list will be prepared after the required stages are completed.

The application process is entirely online. Candidates should visit join.afms.gov.in and open the Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 link. After registering or logging in, applicants need to enter their personal and educational details, upload the required documents and pay the application fee.

The application fee is ₹200 for all categories. Payment can be made through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Applicants should keep a copy of the submitted application form and payment confirmation for future reference.

The application window opened on 9 November 2026, and the last date to apply is 18 November 2026. Since the registration period is short, eligible doctors should complete the process without waiting until the final day. Before submission, it is important to verify all details against the official notification, particularly the qualification, age and registration requirements.

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