AFMS PG Admission

MD Specialties

General Medicine, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Radiodiagnosis, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Pathology, Community Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Hospital Administration, Aviation Medicine, Sports Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, Transfusion Medicine, Forensic Medicine.

MS Specialties

General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT (Otorhinolaryngology).

DNB Courses

Selected AFMS hospitals offer DNB programmes in NBE-approved specialties, alongside their MD/MS intake.

MDS Courses

Dental graduates can apply through NEET MDS 2026, subject to eligibility criteria in the admission bulletin and approved intake.

Eligibility Conditions

• Indian citizens eligible; foreign candidates considered only under Priority II
• MBBS degree (for MD/MS/DNB) or BDS degree (for MDS), recognized by NMC/DCI
• Compulsory rotating internship completed by the prescribed cut-off date
• Valid Permanent or Provisional Registration Certificate (NMC, State Medical Council, or DCI)
• Must qualify NEET PG 2026 (MD/MS/DNB) or NEET MDS 2026 (MDS) at the prescribed percentile
• Priority V candidates: must meet the AFMS upper age limit and be medically fit for commissioning

Medical Fitness Requirements

• Mandatory Medical Examination by an authorized AFMS Medical Board
• Includes general physical exam, vision & hearing assessment, medical history, systemic examination, lab investigations
• Candidates declared medically unfit are not admitted
• An appeal against the Medical Board's decision may be available; the decision of the Appeal Medical Board is generally final

Step 1: Qualify NEET PG / NEET MDS

Only candidates meeting the prescribed qualifying percentile are eligible to apply.

Step 2: Check AFMS Eligibility

Verify priority category, qualification, internship, registration, medical fitness, and age criteria.

Step 3: Online Registration

Register as notified by DGAFMS; enter personal/academic/NEET details, select priority category, upload documents.

Step 4: MCC Registration & Choice Filling

Register on MCC for the relevant counselling; submit and lock institute/course/specialty preferences in genuine order.

Step 5: Seat Allotment

Based on NEET rank, priority category, eligibility, medical fitness, seat availability & choice preference.

Step 6: Reporting & Document Verification

Report to the allotted institution within schedule; originals verified. Discrepancies can cancel admission.

Step 7: Medical Examination

Civilian candidates undergo examination by the Armed Forces Medical Board; admission confirmed only if fit.

Step 8: Fee Payment & Final Admission

Pay prescribed fees, execute the service bond, and complete remaining formalities to confirm admission.

Service Liability

Civilian (Priority V) candidates must serve AFMS as Short Service Commissioned Officers for 5 years after successfully completing the course, subject to eligibility and medical fitness.

Security Deposit

A refundable security deposit of ₹10,000 is payable at admission, refunded on completion of the course subject to settlement of dues.

Stipend

A monthly stipend is generally payable during training, as per applicable Government and Armed Forces norms, subject to periodic revision.

Other Charges May Include: University Examination Fee, Registration Fee, Library Charges, Hostel Charges, Mess Charges, Identity Card Fee, Security Deposit, and other institutional charges wherever applicable.

Academic Documents

• NEET PG/MDS 2026 Score Card & Admit Card
• MBBS/BDS Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Permanent/Provisional Registration Certificate

Identity & Educational Documents

• Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport (if applicable)
• Class 10 & Class 12 Certificates
• Migration Certificate (if applicable)

Admission & Category Documents

• Online Application Form & Allotment Letter
• Passport Size Photographs & Character Certificate
• Sponsorship / Service Certificate (Priority III/IV)
• Caste / Disability Certificate (if applicable)

Service in AFMS

Selected candidates serve as specialist doctors across Armed Forces hospitals in India, per the service liability.

Specialist Practice

After fulfilling service obligation, doctors can pursue government/private hospitals, medical colleges, or independent practice.

Academic Career

PG qualification enables work as teaching faculty in medical institutions, subject to regulatory norms.

Super-Speciality & Research

Candidates may pursue DM, M.Ch, or Fellowship programmes, or explore clinical research, public health, and hospital administration.