AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2025: The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens (both male and female) for the post of Medical Officer under Short Service Commission (SSC). This is an opportunity for MBBS doctors to serve in the Army, Navy, or Air Force medical services with attractive pay and benefits.
AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2025
AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 19 Apr 2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 12 May 2025 |
| Tentative Interview Dates | 19 Jun 2025 onwards |
AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 - Vacancy Details
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Male Candidates | 300 |
| Female Candidates | 100 |
| Total Vacancies | 400 |
AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment - Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 31 Dec 2025):
- MBBS Degree Holders: Not attained 30 years (born on or after 02 Jan 1996)
- PG Degree Holders: Not attained 35 years (born on or after 02 Jan 1991)
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS qualification included in National Medical Council Act, 2019
- Permanent registration from any State Medical Council/NMC/MCI
- Post graduate degree holders recognized by State Medical Council/NBE/NMC can also apply
- Must have passed final MBBS (Part-I & II) examination in not more than two attempts
- Must have appeared in NEET PG examination (anytime during 2023 & 2024)
- PG degree holders not required to appear in NEET PG again
Other Requirements:
- Must have completed internship on or before 31 Mar 2025
- Civilian doctors with PG degree can use their previous NEET PG scores
AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment - Selection Process
- Shortlisting Based on NEET PG Scores:
- NEET PG percentile converted to "calculated NEET PG marks" (out of 200)
- Candidates called for interview (up to 8 times vacancies) based on merit
- Interview (Viva-Voce):
- Conducted at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt in Jun 2025
- Maximum 50 marks for interview
- First-time candidates eligible for travel allowance
- Medical Examination:
- Special Medical Board (SMB) examination after interview
- Appeal Medical Board (AMB) and Review Medical Board (RMB) options available
- Pregnancy at any stage makes candidate 'Temporarily Unfit'
- Final Merit List:
- Combined score of "calculated NEET PG marks" (200) + interview marks (50)
- Minimum 50% marks required in interview
- Separate merit lists for male and female candidates
AFMS Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 - How to Apply
- Application Mode: Online only through AFMS website
- Application Fee: Rs. 200/- (online payment only)
- Steps to Apply:
- Visit www.join.afms.gov.in
- Click on "NEW REGISTRATION" and complete registration
- Login with registered email, password and OTP
- Fill application form and upload required documents
- Pay application fee online
- Submit application before deadline
- Documents to Upload (Scanned):
- Passport size photo (jpeg, ≤100KB)
- Class X certificate/Birth certificate (pdf, ≤200KB)
- Final MBBS Part-I & II attempt certificate
- Internship completion certificate
- NEET PG score card
- PG Degree certificate (if any)
- Aadhar Card
- Documents to Carry for Interview (Originals + 2 attested copies):
- Matriculation/Birth certificate
- Aadhar Card
- Permanent Medical Registration Certificate
- Internship Completion Certificate
- MBBS/PG Degree Certificate
- Final MBBS attempt certificate
- NEET PG score card
- NOC from present employer (if applicable)
- NCC Certificate (if any)
- 5 copies of duly filled Attestation Form
- 10 passport size photos
Important Links
- Official Website: Click
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Contact Email: dirafmsp-mod@nic.in
- Helpline Number: 011-24199857/858 (10:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Mon-Fri)
Important Notes
- Admit cards will be available for download at least one week before interview
- Name, Father's Name, Gender, Date of Birth and Email cannot be changed after submission
- Regularly check website and registered email for updates
- Best viewed with Google Chrome (version 134.0.6998.88 or higher)
- Recommended to use Desktop/Laptop for application
- Discrepancies in details/documents may lead to rejection
- Service tenure: Initial 5 years, extendable up to 14 years total
- Posting can be anywhere in India or abroad
- PG degree holders may still be posted as General Duty Medical Officers
Emoluments
- Rank: Captain (or equivalent in Navy/Air Force)
- Pay: Level 10B of Defence Pay Matrix (BP Rs. 61300 + MSP Rs. 15500)
- Allowances: HRA, NPA, Transport Allowance (Rs. 3600-7200), Dress Allowance (Rs. 20,000 annually)
- Other Benefits: Subsidized accommodation, ration/allowance, 60 days Annual Leave, 20 days Casual Leave, LTC, free medical services for family, Group Insurance, CSD facility
- PG Allowance: Eligible for PG allowance/specialist pay if designated as Graded Specialist
