Armed Forces Medical Services Recruitment 2025 – 225 Posts, Online Apply
Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 225 Short Serviced Commissioned (SSC) Medical Officer posts. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here.
AFMS Recruitment 2025 - Overview
| Name of post | Medical Officer |
| No of posts | 225 |
| Name of organisation | Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 13th September 2025 |
| Last Date | 3rd October 2025 |
AFMS Recruitment Vacancy Details
Name of post: Short Serviced Commissioned (SSC) Medical Officer
No of posts: 225
Gender-wise vacancy:
| Gender | No of Posts |
|---|---|
| Male | 169 |
| Female | 56 |
Pay Scale: Pay Level 10B of Defence Pay Matrix (Basic Pay Rs. 61,300 + MSP Rs. 15,500 + allowances as applicable).
Eligibility Criteria of AFMS Recruitment
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed their final MBBS (Part I & II) examinations in not more than two attempts.
- Must have appeared in NEET-PG 2024 or 2025. (Civilian doctors with a PG degree are exempt from NEET-PG).
- Must have permanent registration from any State Medical Council/NMC/MCI.
- Must have completed a mandatory internship on or before 31st July 2025.
Age Limit (as on 31st Dec 2025):
- For MBBS Degree Holders: Must not have attained the age of 30 years (i.e., born on or after 02 Jan 1996).
- For PG Degree Holders: Must not have attained the age of 35 years (i.e., born on or after 02 Jan 1991).
Application Fee
An application fee of Rs. 200/- is applicable to all candidates.
Payment Mode: The fee can be paid online using Internet Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
Selection Process of AFMS Recruitment
The selection of candidates will be done through a multi-stage process which is as follows:
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on their scores in the NEET-PG 2024 or 2025 examination.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview by a Board of Officers in New Delhi. This stage assesses the candidate's suitability and merit for the grant of Short Service Commission.
- Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify in the interview will undergo a detailed medical examination to ensure they meet the physical and medical standards of the Armed Forces.
- Final Merit List: A final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the interview for medically fit candidates.
Syllabus for AFMS Recruitment
There is no separate written examination conducted by AFMS for this recruitment. The selection is based on NEET-PG scores and a final interview.
The interview will be conducted by a Board of Officers to assess the candidate’s overall suitability. While there is no fixed syllabus, the interview will likely cover the following areas:
- Professional Knowledge: Questions related to subjects from the MBBS/PG curriculum to assess medical knowledge.
- Current Affairs: General awareness, particularly related to medical and health-related news and advancements.
- General Aptitude & Logic: Basic problem-solving and reasoning skills.
- Personality Assessment: Officer-like qualities, communication skills, leadership potential, and motivation to join the Armed Forces.
How to Apply for AFMS Recruitment
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the official AFMS Recruitment Portal. Please follow the steps below:
- Scroll down to the "Important Web-Links" section.
- Click on the "Online Application Form" link to complete the registration process.
- Log in with your credentials.
- Fill in all your personal and educational details and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 200/- online.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates of AFMS Recruitment 2025
| Starting Date of Online Application | 13th September 2025 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 3rd October 2025 |
Important Web-Links of AFMS Vacancy
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of AFMS Recruitment 2025
- Q1: What is the last date to apply for AFMS Recruitment?
- A1: The last date to submit the online application is 3rd October 2025.
- Q2: How many vacancies are available?
- A2: There are a total of 225 vacancies for the Medical Officer post.
- Q3: What is the application fee?
- A3: The application fee is Rs. 200/- for all candidates.
- Q4: Is appearing in NEET-PG mandatory?
- A4: Yes, it is mandatory for MBBS graduates to have appeared in NEET-PG 2024 or 2025. However, candidates with a postgraduate medical degree are exempted.
- Q5: What is the age limit for an MBBS graduate?
- A5: An MBBS graduate must not have attained the age of 30 years as of 31st December 2025.
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