Are you a passionate doctor looking to serve the nation while advancing your medical career? Here's a golden opportunity for medical graduates across India to join the prestigious Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) as a Medical Officer under Short Service Commission (SSC) for the year 2025.

Applications are now open for 400 vacancies (300 for male and 100 for female candidates), inviting dedicated medical professionals to embark on a rewarding journey filled with challenges, pride, and national service.

🔍  Highlights of AFMS SSC MO Recruitment-2025

• Organization: Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS)

• Post: Medical Officer (Short Service Commission)

• Total Vacancies: 400 (300 Male, 100 Female)"

• Application Mode: Online

• Application Dates are 19/04/2025 to 12/04/2025

• Official Website: www.join.afms.gov.in

• Interview Venue: Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt

• Interview Date (Tentative): From 19 June 2025 onwards

📌 Eligibility Criteria

✔️ Educational Qualification

• "Candidates must be holder an MBBS degree from a university recognized by the (NMC)."

• Must have passed the final MBBS (Part I & II) exam in not more than two attempts.

• Should have appeared in NEET PG (2023 or 2024).

• Postgraduate candidates are exempted from reappearing in NEET PG; their previous scores will be taken into consideration.

✔️ Registration

• Permanent registration with any State Medical Council, NMC, or MCI is mandatory.

✔️ Internship Completion

• The  internship must be completed on or before the date 31st March 2025.

✔️ "Age Requirement (effective 31 December 2025)"

• MBBS degree holders: Not older than 30 years (Born on or after 2 Jan 1996).

• "Postgraduate degree holders are must be below the age of 35 years  (born on or after 2 January 1991)."

🧠 Selection Process

1. Shortlisting based on NEET PG Score: Marks converted into a scale of 200.

2.  Interview will  held at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi, & conducted by a designated Board of Officers."

3. Medical Examination: By the Special Medical Board (SMB). Those declared unfit can appeal via AMB and RMB.

4. Merit List: Based on NEET PG + Viva marks (minimum 50% required in interview).

📍 Employment Location

Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or abroad in the Army, Navy, or Air Force, and might be required to operate independently in their units.

💸 Salary & Benefits

• Basic Pay: ₹61,300 (Captain Rank)

• Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500

• Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA), HRA, Transport Allowance, Dress Allowance

• Additional Perks:

  • Avail 60 days of annual leave and 20 days of casual leave every year."

  • Free Medical for self and family

  • Subsidized accommodation, CSD facilities

  • Leave Travel Concession (LTC)

  • PG Allowance for degree holders

  • Group Insurance

📈 Career Growth & Promotions

PG degree holders can also benefit from ante-dated seniority.

⏳ Tenure and Extension

• Initial tenure: 5 years

• "Extended up to 14 years (5  + 5 + 4 years)."

• Former SSC/AMC officers may reapply within one year of their release.

🎓 PG and Super-Specialty Opportunities

For Permanent Commission Officers:

• Former SSC/AMC officers may reapply within one year of their release.

• May apply for super-specialty courses (India/abroad) under study leave.

For SSC Officers:

• May apply for PG courses post-release from AFMS.

📢 How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: www.join.afms.gov.in

2. Register and fill out the application form between 19 April – 12 May 2025.

3. "Upload the required documents and  pay the applicable fees, and submit the application form."

🙋 FAQs

❓ Is NEET PG mandatory for all applicants?

Yes, except for civilian doctors who already hold a PG degree.

❓ "Do candidates with postgraduate degrees qualify for age relaxation?"

Yes. Maximum age is 35 years for PG holders.

❓ Can female candidates apply?

Absolutely! 100 seats are reserved for female applicants.

❓ What is the salary during training?

There is no separate training stipend. Candidates will directly be commissioned as Captain with full pay.

✅ Final Words

Serving in the Armed Forces Medical Services is more than just a job—it's a prestigious, secure, and adventurous career that allows you to serve your country while advancing your professional goals. If you're a doctor looking for a life of discipline, purpose, and honor, now is your time to act.

🚀 Apply Now!

Online Registration form will  available from the 19 April  to 12 May 2025."
👉 Click here: www.join.afms.gov.in

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