AFMS to recruit 400 retired medical officers of AMC, SSC; Defence Ministry issues orders

The Ministry of Defence on Sunday issued an order to Directorate General Armed Forces Medical Services (DG AFMS) for recruiting retired medical officers.

The Ministry of Defence on Sunday issued an order to Directorate General Armed Forces Medical Services (DG AFMS) for hiring Ex-Army Medical Corps (AMC)/Short Service Commission (SSC) medical officers. Under the ‘Tour of Duty’ scheme, 400 ex-AMC/SSC medical officers, released between 2017 and 2021, are expected to be recruited on a contract basis for a maximum period of eleven months. Also read | India posts over 4.03 lakh cases for 4th consecutive day, 4092 deathsThe order issued on May 8, 2021, says fixed monthly amount will be admissible by deducting the basic pension from the salary drawn at the time of retirement plus specialist pay wherever applicable.