AFMS Medical Officer 2026 — Join Army, Navy or Air Force as a Doctor
AFMS (Armed Forces Medical Services) recruits MBBS doctors as Short Service Commission (SSC) Medical Officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. No written exam — selection is through physical fitness test and interview. Starting in-hand pay exceeds ₹90,000/month with free accommodation, canteen benefits and pension.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Armed Forces Medical Services |
| Branches | Army (AMC), Navy (NMS), Air Force (IAF Medical) |
| Post | Short Service Commission (SSC) Medical Officer |
| Rank on joining | Captain (Army) / Lieutenant (Navy) / Flying Officer (Air Force) |
| Eligibility | MBBS from MCI/NMC-recognised institution + Internship completed |
| Selection process | Physical fitness test + Medical examination + Interview |
| No written exam | ✅ Correct — no MCQ or theory written test |
| Basic pay | ₹61,300/month (Level 10B pay matrix) |
| Military Service Pay | ₹15,500/month (additional) |
| In-hand salary | ₹90,000–₹1,20,000/month (location-dependent) |
| Initial tenure | 5 years (SSC), extendable to 14 years |
| Private practice | ❌ Strictly prohibited |
| Notification portal | Army: joinindianarmy.nic.in | Navy: nausena-bharti.nic.in | AF: careerindianairforce.cdac.in |
🟢 Army — Army Medical Corps (AMC)
Largest branch with the most vacancies. SSC MOs are posted to military hospitals, field medical units, and cantonment dispensaries across India. Army MOs may be deployed to border postings and peacekeeping missions. Notification via joinindianarmy.nic.in.
🔵 Navy — Naval Medical Service (NMS)
Fewer vacancies. MOs serve at naval bases (Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Karwar) and aboard naval vessels. Unique opportunity for sea-going postings. Notification via nausena-bharti.nic.in.
🟡 Air Force — IAF Medical Branch
MOs at Air Force stations and airbases. Aviation medicine is a unique specialty in this branch. Notification via careerindianairforce.cdac.in.
| Feature | AFMS SSC MO | UPSC CMS MO |
|---|---|---|
| Selection exam | Physical + Interview only | Written MCQ + Interview |
| In-hand salary | ₹90,000–₹1,20,000 | ₹75,000–₹90,000 |
| Accommodation | Free (Type IV/V quarters) | HRA only |
| Tenure | 5 years (SSC), extendable | Permanent from day 1 |
| Pension | Only for Permanent Commission | NPS (National Pension System) |
| Private practice | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Posting flexibility | Anywhere incl. border/remote | CGHS/Railways posting |