CAREER FOR DOCTORS IN THE NAVY
The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) is amongst one of the finest options available to a medical graduate in our country where there is an opportune professional environment of an exceptional order blended with an adventurous life, camaraderie, dignity and self-esteem. It offers a golden opportunity to be a part of the world's finest service and get trained not only to be an officer but also a gentleman for life. 
The AFMS promises both professional and personal growth at every stage of the career. The adventure and extra-curricular activities in the Armed Forces ensure an all around development essential in today's world. Apart from attractive pay and perks, Armed Forces offer the best in life style and professional growth. 
As a doctor in the Navy you will have an opportunity to learn and practice military medicine and look after the health of the men in uniform and their families both in peace and war Zones. There are ample avenues to specialise in basic specialties and super specialties. Most of the post-graduate courses are conducted at Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune and various other teaching hospitals of the armed Forces. However the service also offers opportunities to avail study leave at Government Expense for the super-speciality courses at reputed civil institutions in India and abroad.
The medical services in the Navy are delivered through a network of hospitals spread throughout the length and breadth of the country. To support the professional activities, hospitals have been equipped with state of tart equipment and trained paramedical staff. Postings to various parts of the country give the medical officer a glimpse of the beautiful heritage and culture around and broadens outlook beyond the barriers of casts, creed and religion. During active participation of our country in peace keeping initiatives of the United Nations, AFMS doctors are sent on deputation with these missions. 
The privileges offered in the Armed Forces are far better than other services in the Country. The comforts of life, like good housing, medical aid, canteen facilities, school, college and higher education for children, life insurance cover etc are catered for all. The benefits are extended into the retired life including handsome pension and medical facilities. Abundant opportunities are provided to relish outdoor activities for those with a yearning for adventure and beyond.
Types Of Commission
The Armed Forces offer a prestigious and professionally satisfying career for doctors as commissioned officers with high status associated with Group 'A' gazetted posts of Central Government.
There are two types of commission viz Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC). Doctors from civil medical colleges at entry are offered only SSC. Pay & allowances and terms and conditions of AFMS, except for the duration of service and provision of retirement benefits are broadly similar for both types of commission.
SSC officers are required to serve for a minimum period of 5 years. The SSC may be extended by another two terms of 5 years and then 4 years upto a maximum of 14 years. 
50% graduates passing out from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune are taken directly into Permanent Commission and the rest are offered Short Service Commission. AFMC graduates offered SSC are required to serve for a minimum period of 7 years extendable by another 7 years.

Selection Procedure

(a) Short Service Commission
(i) Army Medical Corps (AMC) Selection Boards for grant of SSC to doctors, who are Indian Citizens, will be held three/four times in a year. Notification regarding call for application is published in leading newspapers.
(ii) Eligible candidates are called for interview at New Delhi, Kolkata and Pune to assess their merit and suitability for grant of Short Service Commission in the army Medical Corps and subsequent secondment to the Navy. 
(iii) Based on the results of the interview, candidates who have been shortlisted are subjected to medical examination at designated Armed Force Hospitals.
(iv) Medically fit candidates are granted commission subject to verification procedure as deemed necessary and required for commissioning. 
(b) Permanent Commission
(i) SSC Officers are allowed three chances to appear in departmental interviews for grant of Permanent Commission at any time after completion of two years SSC service in two chances in first tenure of five years and one chance in second tenure of five years but before completion of nine years and six months of service. Also, there should be no break in service and they should fulfill the conditions of eligibility laid down.
(ii) Maximum age limit as on 31 December of the calendar year of application for grant of PC for different professional educational qualification is as below: -
 

Qualification	Age
MBBS	30 years
Post Graduate Diploma	31 years
Post Graduate MD/MS	35 years

Employability
As an officer in the Army Medical Corps (AMC), he/she is liable to be employed in the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force in any part of the country or world.

Rank on Entry
The rank granted on first appointment in the AMC is as follows: -

(a) Captain (Army) / Surgeon Lieutenant (Navy) / Flight Lieutenant (Air Force) – Applicable to doctors commissioned from civil who have acquired their Permanent Medical Registration Certificate.

(b) Lieutenant (Army)/ Surgeon Sub Lieutenant (Navy) / Flying Officer (Air Force) – Applicable to medical cadets passing out from AFMC Pune, till completion of their internsh