🧭 1. Introduction

The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) Medical Officer Exam 2026 is conducted by the Directorate General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

It recruits Short Service Commissioned (SSC) Medical Officers in the Army Medical Corps (AMC) — one of the most respected career paths for MBBS and postgraduate doctors in India.

The AFMS Medical Officer selection offers opportunities to serve the nation as a Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force while practicing modern medicine in well-equipped military hospitals.

🪜 2. Selection Process

The AFMS Medical Officer 2026 recruitment involves the following stages:

Online Application through Official AFMS Portal
Document Verification (MBBS/Internship/Registration)
Personal Interview – conducted by a Selection Board at Delhi Cantt.
Medical Examination – by the Medical Board of Armed Forces.
Final Merit List – based on performance in the interview and medical fitness.

💡 Note: There is no written exam. Selection is purely through interview performance and medical fitness.

📘 3. Exam / Interview Pattern

AFMS Medical Officer 2026 Selection Structure

Stage	Description	Marks / Criteria
Stage 1	Document Verification	Verification of eligibility, degree, and registration
Stage 2	Interview	Personal interaction with the Selection Board (Delhi Cantt.)
Stage 3	Medical Examination	Conducted by Service Medical Board
Final	Merit List	Based on Interview + Medical Fitness

Interview Details

Component	Details
Duration	10–15 minutes
Topics	Clinical knowledge, current medical issues, ethics, and general awareness
Conducted By	Senior officers from DGAFMS
Marks Weightage	100 (Qualitative assessment)

📚 4. Detailed Syllabus (Interview Topics)

There is no written syllabus, but interview questions are typically based on the MBBS curriculum and real-world medical application.

Likely Topics

A. Clinical Medicine

Common clinical scenarios
Diagnosis and management of acute conditions
Internal medicine & emergency response

B. Surgery and Allied

Pre- and post-operative management
Trauma care, anesthesia basics, orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology

C. Preventive & Community Medicine

Epidemiology, immunization, and disease control programs
National health schemes (NHM, Ayushman Bharat, etc.)

D. Current Medical & Ethical Awareness

Recent health policies and medical ethics
Role of AFMS in humanitarian and disaster relief missions

E. General Personality Assessment

Leadership qualities
Communication skills
Mental robustness and motivation to serve in the Armed Forces

🎯 5. Final Selection & Weightage

Component	Criteria
Interview	100 Marks (Performance-based)
Medical Fitness	Mandatory Qualifying
Final Merit	Based on Interview Merit + Fitness + Document Verification

Candidates found “Medically Fit” and in merit order are granted Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Army Medical Corps.
Service tenure is typically 5 years, extendable up to 14 years based on performance and vacancies.
Officers are granted rank of Captain on commission and eligible for promotion to Major and Lt. Colonel ranks during tenure.

💡 6. Practical Preparation Tips

✅ Revise MBBS Core Subjects: Focus on Medicine, Surgery, OBG, and PSM.
✅ Stay Updated: Read about national health schemes and AFMS missions.
✅ Mock Interviews: Practice structured answers about motivation, ethics, and crisis response.
✅ Fitness: Maintain medical and physical standards as per Armed Forces guidelines.
✅ Personality Grooming: Demonstrate discipline, teamwork, and adaptability.
✅ Documents: Keep original degree, internship completion, and MCI/NMC registration ready.

Tip: Confidence and clarity of thought are key — the AFMS panel values composure and sincerity more than theoretical detail.

🔗 7. Useful Official Resources

🏛️ Official AFMS Website: https://amcsscentry.gov.in
📄 AFMS 2025 Official Notification PDF: Download Notification PDF (Official Source) (2026 version to be updated soon)
🗂️ Directorate General Armed Forces Medical Services: https://www.mod.gov.in
📘 Eligibility Guidelines (MBBS & PG Doctors): Available on official portal

⚕️ Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) Medical Officer Exam 2026 – Complete Guide