ITBP CAPF Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 for 282 Medical Officer posts

Post Details and Vacancy Information

The recruitment includes three different medical positions. Candidates should carefully check the post-specific qualification, experience and age requirements before submitting an application.

Super Specialist Medical Officer (Second-in-Command)

No. of Posts: 05

Age Limit: Not exceeding 50 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.

Salary: Level-12 of Pay Matrix (Grade-II), ₹78,800–₹2,09,200.

The Super Specialist Medical Officer position requires an M.B.B.S. or equivalent medical qualification from a recognised university or institution included in the First Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Candidates must be enrolled in a State Medical Register and must have completed the compulsory rotating internship.

Applicants must also possess a Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in the relevant specialty listed in Section A or Section B of Schedule I to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, or an equivalent qualification. In addition, a Doctorate of Medicine (DM), Magister Chirurgiae (M.Ch.) or equivalent qualification is required, along with three years of experience in the concerned super-specialty after obtaining the first postgraduate degree. Senior Residency experience will also be counted.

Permanent registration with the MCI, NMC or State Medical Council must be obtained before appointment.

Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant)

No. of Posts: 162

Age Limit: Not exceeding 40 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.

Salary: Level-11 of Pay Matrix (Grade-II, Junior Scale), ₹67,700–₹2,08,700.

Candidates must possess a recognised medical qualification in the Allopathic system of medicine included in the First or Second Schedule, or Part-II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, subject to the conditions specified for qualifications under Part-II of the Third Schedule.

Permanent registration with the MCI, NMC or State Medical Council is required before appointment in any CAPF or Assam Rifles.

Applicants must have completed the compulsory rotating internship. They must also possess a Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in the concerned specialty listed in Section A or Section B of Schedule-I, or an equivalent qualification.

Candidates with a PG Degree must have one and a half years of experience in the concerned specialty after obtaining the degree. Candidates holding a PG Diploma must have two and a half years of experience after obtaining the diploma.

Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant)

No. of Posts: 115

Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.

Salary: Level-10 of Pay Matrix, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500.

Candidates must possess a recognised medical qualification in the Allopathic system of medicine included in the First or Second Schedule, or Part-II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Candidates holding qualifications under Part-II of the Third Schedule must also satisfy the conditions prescribed under Sub-Section (3) of Section 13.

Permanent registration from the MCI, NMC or State Medical Council is required before appointment in any CAPF or Assam Rifles.

Completion of the compulsory rotating internship is also required. Candidates undergoing their rotating internship may apply and appear for the interview, provided they successfully complete the compulsory internship before appointment if selected.

This is a specialised Assam Job opportunity for eligible medical professionals, although the vacancies are part of the Central Armed Police Forces recruitment and are not restricted to Assam.

Education Qualification of Medical Officer Vacancy 2026

The educational requirements differ according to the position. Candidates should verify that their medical qualification, postgraduate qualification, registration and experience meet the specific requirements of the post for which they intend to apply.

Super Specialist Medical Officer

Candidates must have:

• M.B.B.S. or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Registration in a State Medical Register.
• Completed compulsory rotating internship.
• Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in the relevant specialty.
• DM, M.Ch. or equivalent qualification.
• Three years of experience in the concerned super-specialty after the first postgraduate degree.
• Permanent registration with MCI, NMC or State Medical Council before appointment.

Specialist Medical Officer

Candidates must have:

• Recognised Allopathic medical qualification under the applicable schedules of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• Permanent registration with MCI, NMC or State Medical Council.
• Completed compulsory rotating internship.
• PG Degree or Diploma in the concerned specialty.
• One and a half years of relevant experience after a PG Degree, or two and a half years after a PG Diploma.

Medical Officer

Candidates must have:

• Recognised Allopathic medical qualification under the applicable schedules of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• Permanent registration with MCI, NMC or State Medical Council.
• Completed compulsory rotating internship.

Candidates undergoing compulsory rotating internship can also apply and appear for the interview, but they must complete the internship satisfactorily before appointment if selected.

Other Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

The maximum age varies according to the post:

The age is calculated as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Age Relaxation

The upper age limit is relaxable by:

• 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
• 3 years for OBC candidates.

The source notification specifically mentions these relaxations.

Physical Standards

Candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards applicable to the recruitment.

The weight requirement is based on the height-weight chart prescribed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, for direct recruitment in CAPFs.

Salary and Pay Scale

The selected candidates will receive pay according to their respective positions and Pay Matrix levels.

The notification specifies these pay levels and corresponding pay ranges for the three posts.

Application Fee Details

The application fee depends on the candidate’s category.