The Office of the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services, Indian Army, has invited applications for the grant of Short Service Commission in the Army Dental Corps for 2026, with 37 vacancies for civilian dental surgeons. Selected candidates are commissioned as Captains and serve as dental officers in the armed forces, with service liable in any part of the country or abroad.
Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 - Short Service Commissioned Officer Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
37
Last Date
22 Oct
4 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 22 Oct 2026 · 4 days left
- Notification15 Sept
- Applications Open22 Sept
About DGAFMS Army Dental Corps SSC Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Office of the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services , Indian Army
- Post Name
- Short Service Commissioned Officer (Army Dental Corps)
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NEET (MDS)-2026 appearance; Permanent or Provisional Dental Registration Certificate from State Dental Council/DCI valid up to 31 December 2026
- Pay Scale
- Level 10B (Rs. 61,300 to Rs. 1,20,900) of the Defence Pay Matrix, 7th CPC
- Tenure
- 5 years, extendable by 9 more years in two spells of 5 years and 4 years, total SSC tenure up to 14 years
Vacancy Breakdown
Short Service Commissioned Officer (Army Dental Corps)
37
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Short Service Commissioned Officer (Army Dental Corps) | 37 |
Eligibility Details
Short Service Commissioned Officer (Army Dental Corps)
BDS with minimum 55% marks in aggregate in final year BDS, or MDS degree, from a College/University recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) for the respective batch/year of graduation. Candidates must have registered themselves as Registered Dental Practitioners with any State Dental Council. One-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship, as mandated by DCI, must be completed by 30 June 2026; no condonation is accepted except for the 2007-08 batch (4.5-year BDS with 6 months' internship) and the 2006-07 Rajah Muthiah Dental College batch (5-year BDS without internship). Permanent or Provisional Dental Registration Certificate from a State Dental Council/DCI must be valid at least up to 31 December 2026. Candidates must have mandatorily appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026 conducted by NBE on 02 May 2026.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Short Service Commissioned Officer (Army Dental Corps) | BDS with minimum 55% marks in aggregate in final year BDS, or MDS degree, from a College/University recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) for the respective batch/year of graduation. Candidates must have registered themselves as Registered Dental Practitioners with any State Dental Council. One-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship, as mandated by DCI, must be completed by 30 June 2026; no condonation is accepted except for the 2007-08 batch (4.5-year BDS with 6 months' internship) and the 2006-07 Rajah Muthiah Dental College batch (5-year BDS without internship). Permanent or Provisional Dental Registration Certificate from a State Dental Council/DCI must be valid at least up to 31 December 2026. Candidates must have mandatorily appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026 conducted by NBE on 02 May 2026. |
Age Limit
Maximum 45 years as on 31 December 2026
Physical Standards
Male candidates
Gender: Male
Height: 157 cm (152 cm for candidates from Hill and Northeastern States)
Female candidates
Gender: Female
Height: 152 cm (147 cm for candidates from Hill and Northeastern States)
| Category | Gender | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Male candidates | Male | 157 cm (152 cm for candidates from Hill and Northeastern States) |
| Female candidates | Female | 152 cm (147 cm for candidates from Hill and Northeastern States) |
Application Fee
All candidates
Rs. 200
Selection Process
- 1Screening for Interview
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of NEET (MDS)-2026 marks in a ratio of 1:10, ten candidates called for interview for each advertised vacancy.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates appear before a duly constituted Selection Board at New Delhi; the final merit list is based on interview performance alone.
- 3Medical Examination
Candidates who qualify the interview undergo a detailed medical examination by a Medical Board of the Armed Forces Medical Services; the decision of the Medical Board is final.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:10
Salary Structure
Level 10B (Rs. 61,300 to Rs. 1,20,900) of the Defence Pay Matrix, 7th CPC
Rank on commissioning: Captain Pay Level 10B: Rs. 61,300 to Rs. 1,20,900 (Defence Pay Matrix, 7th CPC) Military Service Pay: Rs. 15,500 per month Non-Practicing Allowance: 20% of Basic Pay Dress Allowance: Rs. 20,000 per year Transport Allowance: Rs. 7,200 + DA (higher TPTA cities) or Rs. 3,600 + DA (other cities) Children's Education Allowance: Rs. 2,250 per month per child, up to two children PG Allowance: Rs. 2,250 per month for MDS degree holders Army Group Insurance Scheme cover: Rs. 1 crore Leave: 60 days annual and 20 days casual per year
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official website www.join.afms.gov.in and read the Information Brochure before filling the form.
- 2Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and NEET (MDS)-2026 details, matching your NEET (MDS)-2026 registration.
- 3Upload proof of age, NEET (MDS)-2026 admit card and score card, BDS/MDS mark sheets and degree certificates, internship completion certificate, Dental Council registration certificate and photograph.
- 4Pay the Rs. 200 application processing fee online towards the DGAFMS (APF Fund).
- 5Submit the completed application online through the portal.
- 6Preserve the NEET (MDS)-2026 admit card-cum-confirmation slip and score card for document verification.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation (Class X)/SSLC/ICSE certificate or birth certificate issued by a municipality
•NEET (MDS)-2026 admit card
•NEET (MDS)-2026 score card
•Final year BDS mark sheets (Part I and Part II)
•BDS/MDS provisional pass certificate or degree certificate
•Compulsory rotatory internship completion certificate
•State Dental Council registration certificate valid up to 31 December 2026
•Valid passport/nationality certificate/domicile/nativity certificate/voter ID
•Name change notification if applicable
•No Objection Certificate from present employer if applicable
•Self-certified page 16/17 of the information brochure
•Uploaded photograph and 5 additional passport-size photographs
Important Details
- There is no provision of reservation of seats for any category for grant of SSC.
- Only one application is to be submitted.
- The merit list for SSC AD Corps 2026 is valid only for the vacancies of 2026 and cannot be carried forward.
- Candidates must produce all original certificates at the interview; those who have deposited originals with another institution may attend with a deposit certificate from the Dean or Head and attested photocopies.
- Candidates shortlisted for the medical examination must carry five additional passport-size photographs in hard copy.
Terms and Conditions of Service
- Tenure: 5 years, extendable by 9 more years in two spells of 5 years and 4 years, total up to 14 years.
- Probation: 12 months from the date of receiving the Commission.
- Termination: the Commission may be terminated at any time by the Government of India for misconduct, unsatisfactory service, or if services are no longer required.
- Liability of Service: officers are liable for service in any part of the country or abroad in the Army, Navy or Air Force.
- Training: after commissioning, candidates are trained at Government expense at AMC Centre & College, Lucknow.
Antedate Seniority
A BDS graduate who has held a paid appointment as House Officer, Resident Demonstrator, Lecturer or Clinical Assistant for at least six months is eligible for 6 months' antedate seniority. MDS degree holders with a three-year PG degree are eligible for 36 months' antedate seniority. Maximum antedate is capped at 36 months and claims must be preferred within one year of joining service.
Promotion
Officers are commissioned as Captain on entry and are eligible for promotion to Major after 4 years 6 months of service and to Lt Col after 11 years 6 months of service. MDS degree holders with a three-year course get 3 years' antedate seniority and are promoted to Substantive Major after 1 year 6 months of service.
Departmental Permanent Commission
After completion of two years of SSC service as on 31 March of the year of application, officers may apply for a limited number of Permanent Commission vacancies, provided they have not attained 30 years (BDS) or 35 years (MDS) as on 31 December of the application year.
Medical Examination and Appeal
Candidates declared unfit by the Special Medical Board may request an Appeal Medical Board and must report within 42 days of the SMB. A Review Medical Board is granted at the discretion of the DGAFMS and is not a matter of right. Pregnancy detected after selection at interview or during pre-commission medical examination renders the candidate temporarily unfit.
TA/DA Entitlement
Candidates appearing for the interview for the first time are entitled to to-and-fro First Class/AC-III/AC Chair Car railway fare by Mail/Express train, or actual Government bus fare, to New Delhi and back, payable by CDA. Candidates appearing a second or subsequent time are not eligible.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 011-21411064
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate pursuing MDS apply for SSC in Army Dental Corps?
Yes. A candidate pursuing MDS may apply as a BDS graduate, provided they have a minimum of 55% in final BDS and have appeared in NEET MDS of the respective year.
Is there any reservation for any category in Army Dental Corps SSC?
No. There is no provision of reservation of seats for any category for grant of SSC.
Can a candidate apply with a provisional dental registration certificate?
Yes. A provisional registration certificate is accepted at the application stage, but the permanent registration certificate from the respective State Dental Council must be produced at the interview.
Can more than one application be submitted for the same entry?
No. Only one application is required to be submitted.
Is the 55% final BDS requirement applicable to MDS degree holders?
No. After completion of the MDS degree, the final BDS marks are not the deciding criteria.
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