What bond does a student have to sign to get into AFMC Pune?
AFMC Pune has two types of bond you commit to at admission — and both involve serving in the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) as a commissioned officer after your MBBS.
- SSC (Short Service Commission): 7-year obligation after completing MBBS. you can do DNB after 4 years of service, but regular PG is only after completing 7 years
- PC (Permanent Commission): you serve till retirement (~20 years). better career stability, slower track to PG
the penalty if you break the bond or leave early is Rs.69-71 lakh (updated 2025-26 figure — older answers say Rs.28L but that's outdated, the amount keeps going up). this applies even if you quit after just 1 week of joining.
what people don't fully realize before joining — you're not just a medical student at AFMC, you're essentially a cadet and future commissioned officer. discipline is military-level, unmarried policy throughout the course, no marriage allowed during MBBS. the upside is subsidized education, stipend during studies, and a guaranteed job with officer rank. if you value that service track, it's a great deal. if you just want to do regular MBBS and keep career options open — think carefully before signing.
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To get into AFMC Pune, one must sign either of these bonds
- SSC : The SSC or the short service commission is for a duration of 7 years and you will have to pay a penalty of around INR 28 Lakhs if you break the bond or quit. If you opt for this bond, you can apply for PG only after you complete 7 years. However, you can do your DNB after 4 years.
- PC : The PC or the permanent commission requires you to serve in the armed forces till you retire, that is for 20 years. If you opt for this bond in the armed forces after completing your MBBS, you can do your PG after 4 years.
Hope this helps you!
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