New Delhi: The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has issued a notification for medical and dental officers sponsored by para-military and other Government of India organisations for admission to postgraduate courses, including MD, MS, DNB and MDS, for the academic session 2026-29 through NEET PG 2026 and NEET MDS 2026.

The notice outlines key guidelines, eligibility conditions, and deadlines for submission of sponsorship certificates through official channels.

Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) conducts Post Graduate training primarily for the doctors of the Armed Forces Medical Services so as to fulfill the specialist requirements of the Armed Forces Medical Services. Surplus seats, if any, are offered to sponsored candidates of Friendly Foreign Countries, Ex- SSC Officers of AFMS, Para Military organizations/ other Govt of India organizations and civilian doctors.

Detailed instructions for all desirous candidates are circulated through 'Information Bulletin for PG Courses in AFMS Institutions through NEET PG 2026 and NEET MDS 2026', which will be uploaded on our official website shortly.

It has been intimated that, 'Sponsorship Certificate' of candidates with necessary supporting documents are to be consolidated and forwarded to the O/o DGAFMS by the respective Ministry/ HQ of the Para Military organizations/ Head office of other GoI organizations, duly endorsed by the competent authority. Correspondence will be accepted from official channels only and individual correspondence by the candidates will not be entertained.

For MDS Courses 2026, the last date of receiving sponsorship certificate from the respective Ministry/ HQ of Para Military organization/ Head office of other GoI organizations is 02 Jun 2026. Format is attached as Appx 'A'.

Source: Medical Dialogues - April 26,2026