CAPF Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 282 Super Specialist, Specialist and Medical Officer Posts

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles have invited online applications for recruitment to Super Specialist Medical Officer (Second-in-Command), Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant) and Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant) posts.

A total of 282 Medical Officer vacancies have been notified. The recruitment covers medical vacancies in BSF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP and Assam Rifles.

Eligible candidates must submit their applications through the ITBP recruitment portal. The online application window opens on 10 August 2026 at 00:01 AM and closes on 08 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.

The selection process includes scrutiny of online applications, Documentation and Interview, Physical Standard Test and Medical Examination. Selection will be made according to merit and the applicable eligibility and medical standards.

Official Notification PDF: CAPF Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

CAPF Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

CAPF Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

CAPF Medical Officer Vacancy 2026 Post-Wise Details

Note: The notification states that the total number of vacancies, including backlog vacancies, is subject to change without prior notice.

CAPF Specialist Medical Officer Vacancy 2026 Force-Wise Details

CAPF Specialist Medical Officer Specialization-Wise Vacancy 2026

CAPF Medical Officer Vacancy 2026 Force-Wise Details

Ex-Servicemen Reservation: 10% of vacancies in the rank of Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant) are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. If Ex-Servicemen vacancies remain unfilled due to non-availability of eligible candidates, they may be filled by other eligible candidates.

CAPF Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical qualification, registration, internship, age, experience and post-specific specialization requirements before appointment.

CAPF Super Specialist Medical Officer Qualification 2026

• Graduate Degree in Medicine (MBBS) or equivalent from a recognised University / Institution included in the First Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• Candidate should be enrolled in a State Medical Register.
• Candidate should have completed compulsory rotating internship.
• The applicant must possess permanent registration from MCI / NMC / State Medical Council before appointment.
• Candidate must possess the prescribed postgraduate and super-speciality qualification in the concerned speciality as mentioned in the notification.
• Required post-qualification experience in the concerned super-speciality must also be fulfilled.

CAPF Specialist Medical Officer Qualification 2026

• Recognised medical qualification of the Allopathic system included in the First or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• Candidate must satisfy the conditions prescribed under the Indian Medical Council Act for qualifications listed in Part-II of the Third Schedule.
• Permanent registration from MCI / NMC / State Medical Council is required before appointment.
• Completion of compulsory rotating internship is mandatory.
• Candidate must possess a Postgraduate Degree or Diploma in the concerned speciality.

Specialist Medical Officer Experience

• One and a half years' experience in the concerned speciality after obtaining a postgraduate degree; or
• Two and a half years' experience after obtaining a postgraduate diploma.

CAPF Medical Officer Qualification 2026

• Recognised medical qualification of the Allopathic system included in the First or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• Candidate must have permanent registration from MCI / NMC / State Medical Council before appointment.
• Completion of compulsory rotating internship is required.

Candidates who are undergoing compulsory rotating internship may apply and appear for the Interview, provided that they satisfactorily complete the compulsory internship before appointment.

CAPF Medical Officer Age Limit 2026

The age will be determined with reference to the closing date for receipt of online applications.

CAPF Medical Officer Age Relaxation 2026

Other age relaxations will be governed by applicable Government of India orders.

CAPF Medical Officer Application Fee 2026

• The application fee must be paid online.
• The fee once paid will not be refunded.
• Applications submitted without the prescribed fee, wherever applicable, will be rejected.

CAPF Medical Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates will also be eligible for applicable allowances and benefits including:

• Non-Practicing Allowance
• Dearness Allowance
• Transport Allowance
• House Rent Allowance
• Other allowances admissible under Central Government rules

No Postgraduate Allowance will be admissible where a postgraduate degree or diploma in the concerned speciality is an essential qualification for the post.

CAPF Medical Officer Promotional Avenues

Medical Officers appointed in CAPFs and Assam Rifles are covered by the Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme, subject to the applicable Government rules.

Career progression can take Medical Officers through higher ranks such as:

• Assistant Commandant
• Deputy Commandant
• Second-in-Command
• Commandant
• Higher medical ranks subject to eligibility, seniority and applicable rules

CAPF Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process will be conducted in the following sequence:

1. Scrutiny of Online Application
2. Issue of Online Admit Card
3. Documentation
4. Interview
5. Physical Standard Test
6. Medical Examination Test
7. Review Medical Examination, where applicable
8. Preparation of Merit List
9. Final Appointment

CAPF Medical Officer Documentation 2026

Candidates called for Documentation and Interview must produce original certificates along with the required copies.

Documents may include:

• Matriculation Certificate for proof of age
• MBBS Degree / Medical Qualification Certificate
• Postgraduate Degree / Diploma Certificate, where applicable
• Super-Speciality Qualification Certificate, where applicable
• Compulsory Rotating Internship Completion Certificate
• MCI / NMC / State Medical Council Registration Certificate
• SC / ST Certificate, where applicable
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, where applicable
• OBC Declaration, where applicable
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate, where applicable
• NOC for Government Servants, where applicable
• Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, where applicable
• Domicile / Citizenship proof
• NCC Certificate, where available
• Certificate for height relaxation, where applicable
• Other documents required in the advertisement

CAPF OBC Certificate Requirements 2026

• OBC candidates must belong to the Non-Creamy Layer.
• The OBC certificate must be produced in the prescribed format.
• The candidate's community must be included in the Central List of OBCs.
• The candidate must also submit the prescribed OBC Non-Creamy Layer declaration.
• Candidates must ensure that they do not fall under the Creamy Layer on the crucial date.

CAPF EWS Certificate Requirement 2026

EWS candidates must possess an Income and Asset Certificate valid for the relevant period and issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format.

CAPF Medical Officer Physical Standard Test 2026

Candidates who qualify the Interview will undergo Physical Standard Test by the designated Board of Officers.

Height Relaxation

• Relaxation of 2 cm is available to candidates belonging to specified hill and regional categories mentioned in the notification.
• Relaxation of 3 cm is available to eligible Scheduled Tribe candidates.
• The prescribed certificate must be produced where height relaxation is claimed.

CAPF Medical Officer Medical Examination 2026

Candidates qualifying the Physical Standard Test will undergo Medical Examination Test by a duly constituted Board of Medical Officers of CAPFs and Assam Rifles.

The medical examination will cover:

• Eyesight
• Colour Vision
• General Physical Fitness
• Height and Weight
• Medical and Surgical Conditions
• Other medical parameters prescribed for direct recruitment in CAPFs and Assam Rifles

CAPF Medical Officer Eyesight Standards

Refractive error and ophthalmic fitness will be assessed according to the detailed medical guidelines prescribed in the notification.

CAPF Medical Officer LASIK Surgery Conditions

LASIK surgery correction may be permitted subject to the prescribed medical criteria, including requirements relating to:

• Interval after surgery
• Age at the time of surgery
• Axial length
• Corneal thickness
• Pre-LASIK refractive power
• Visual acuity
• Retinal condition

CAPF Medical Officer Tattoo Policy

The notification permits tattoos only subject to the prescribed CAPF medical guidelines.

• Tattoos depicting religious symbols or figures and names may be permitted according to customary religious practice.
• Tattoos should generally be located on permitted traditional sites such as the inner aspect of the forearm or dorsum of the hands.
• The tattoo size should generally be less than one-fourth of the particular body part.
• Medical Boards will take the final decision regarding acceptability.

CAPF Medical Officer Review Medical Examination

A candidate declared medically unfit may apply for a Review Medical Examination according to the procedure and time limit mentioned in the notification.

The Review Medical Examination will normally be conducted after the Detailed Medical Examination at the designated centre.

CAPF Medical Officer Merit List 2026

The Medical Officers Selection Board will prepare the merit list based on the aggregate marks awarded to candidates during the Interview.

Separate merit lists may be prepared for:

• SC Candidates
• ST Candidates
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer Candidates
• EWS Candidates
• Other eligible categories as prescribed

CAPF Medical Officer Posting 2026

Appointment will be made in BSF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP or Assam Rifles depending on merit, vacancy availability and the preferences exercised by the candidate.

The notification states that the candidate's preference of CAPFs and Assam Rifles will be treated as final once submitted.

CAPF Medical Officer Service Liability

• Selected Medical Officers are combatant officers in CAPFs and Assam Rifles.
• They are liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad as per service requirements.
• They may be posted independently in various units.
• Candidates are required to serve for a minimum period of 10 years.
• An officer seeking resignation before completion of the prescribed minimum period may be required to refund pay and allowances according to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

CAPF Medical Officer Probation Period 2026

Every candidate appointed as Super Specialist Medical Officer, Specialist Medical Officer or Medical Officer will normally be on probation for a period of 2 years.

The Central Government may extend the probation period by one year where considered necessary.

CAPF Medical Officer Pension

Newly appointed candidates will be governed by the applicable pension scheme for new entrants to Central Government service, in accordance with Government rules mentioned in the notification.

How to Apply for CAPF Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the ITBP recruitment website at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
2. Open the Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 online application section.
3. Read the complete recruitment notification carefully.
4. Complete registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
5. Fill in personal and educational details.
6. Enter MBBS, postgraduate, super-speciality and experience information, wherever applicable.
7. Enter MCI / NMC / State Medical Council registration details.
8. Select the appropriate post.
9. Enter CAPF / Assam Rifles preference carefully.
10. Upload a clear photograph and scanned signature.
11. Upload educational qualification and registration certificates.
12. Upload category certificates, where applicable.
13. Pay the Rs. 400 application fee online, if applicable.
14. Review all entered information before final submission.
15. Submit the application on or before 08 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
16. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

No offline application will be accepted.

CAPF Medical Officer Documents Required

• Online application printout
• Matriculation certificate for proof of date of birth
• MBBS Degree / recognised medical qualification
• Internship completion certificate
• MCI / NMC / State Medical Council registration certificate
• Postgraduate Degree / Diploma certificate for Specialist posts
• Super-speciality qualification for Super Specialist posts
• Experience certificates, where required
• SC / ST certificate, where applicable
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate and declaration, where applicable
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate, where applicable
• Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate, where applicable
• NOC for serving Government employees
• Domicile / citizenship proof
• Height relaxation certificate, where applicable
• NCC certificate, if available
• Other documents prescribed in the recruitment notice

CAPF Medical Officer Government Employee Instructions

Candidates serving in Central Government departments must produce the prescribed No Objection Certificate from their employer at the relevant stage of recruitment.

The certificate should confirm that:

• The candidate is serving in a permanent or eligible capacity.
• The employer has no objection to the candidate appearing for recruitment.
• The candidate will be released if selected.
• No Departmental Enquiry or Vigilance case is pending or contemplated, as applicable.

CAPF Medical Officer TA / Travel Allowance for Interview

The notification provides limited travelling allowance to eligible outstation candidates appearing for Interview subject to the conditions prescribed in the recruitment notice.

The concession is not available to candidates already employed in Central or State Government, Public Undertakings, Local Bodies or similar organisations where the applicable conditions exclude reimbursement.

CAPF Medical Officer Disqualification Rules

A candidate may be disqualified under the service rules in cases relating to marriage conditions specified in the notification, unless exempted by the Central Government under permissible circumstances.

CAPF Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Applications will be accepted through online mode only.
• No offline application will be accepted.
• Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions before applying.
• Medical qualification alone does not guarantee selection or appointment.
• Candidates must upload clear and legible documents.
• The applicant must have the required permanent medical registration before appointment.
• Category certificates must be in the prescribed format.
• OBC candidates must satisfy Non-Creamy Layer conditions.
• EWS candidates must possess a valid Income and Asset Certificate.
• The choice and preference of CAPFs and Assam Rifles once submitted will be treated as final.
• The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
• Admission to recruitment stages remains provisional until eligibility is verified.
• The Selection Committee may reject candidature at any stage if eligibility conditions are not fulfilled.
• Candidates should regularly check their registered email, including Spam and Junk folders, and the ITBP recruitment website.
• Information provided in the advertisement is subject to applicable Government of India rules and regulations