Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 – 37 SSC Officer Posts
Applications are invited from Indian citizens both male and female, who have passed their final BDS examination & completed compulsory rotatory internship, for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Army Dental Corps. Candidates with Post-Graduate degree qualifications (MDS) can also apply.
A total of 37 (Thirty-seven) vacancies are available for the grant of SSC to desirous civilian Dental Surgeons.
The online application process started on 22 September 2026, and the last date to submit the completed application with the application processing fee is 22 October 2026.
📌 Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Army Dental Corps |
| Post Name | Short Service Commissioned Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 37 |
| Commission Type | Short Service Commission (SSC) |
| Eligible Candidates | Male and Female Indian Citizens |
| Application Mode | Online Mode |
| Application Start Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 October 2026 |
| Application Processing Fee | Rs. 200 (Online payment) |
| Initial Rank | Captain |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | join.afms.gov.in |
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Candidate should posses BDS/MDS from a College/University recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI). The college should be recognized for the respective batch/year in which the candidate has graduated.
- Candidates must have registered themselves as Registered Dental Practitioners with any State Dental Council.
- Candidates should have secured a mandatory min of 55% marks in final year BDS* (aggregate of all subjects)/ should have an MDS Degree.
- Candidates should have completed one-year compulsory rotatory internship by 30 Jun 2026.
Note : – Only those candidates (BDS/MDS) who have appeared in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, NEET (MDS)-2026 conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi, under the aegis of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, on 02 May 2026, at various examination centers of NBE, are eligible to apply.
🎂 Age Limit
The maximum permissible age is 45 years as on 31 December 2026.
📝 Selection Process
Selection procedure shall be as follows: –
- Screening for Calling for Interview: Candidates will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of the marks scored in the National Eligibility-cumEntrance Test, NEET (MDS)-2026 conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi, under the aegis of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The list formulated will be utilized for screening of candidates in the ratio of 1:10 to be called for interview, i.e. for each advertised vacancy ten candidates will be called for interview.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called to appear for interview before a duly constituted Selection Board, at New Delhi to assess their suitability & merit for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Army Dental Corps. The final merit list for Grant of SSC in Army Dental Corps will be based on the performance in the interview alone. The candidates who qualify in the interview will be subjected to Medical Examination.
- Medical Examination: All the candidates who are provisionally placed on the merit list will have to undergo a detailed medical examination for ascertaining their medical fitness. The decision of the Medical Board will be final.
Merit List :
It may be noted that merely qualifying at the interview does not confirm final selection. A merit list is prepared purely on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the interview only. Short Service Commission in AD Corps will be offered/granted to the candidates from the above list strictly in order of merit, subject to their being medically FIT.
💰 Salary and Pay Scale
Selected candidates/ Civilian Dental surgeons will be granted Short Service Commission in AD Corps in the rank of Captain, from the date specified in the offer letter, subject to them being medically or otherwise FIT and will accordingly be entitled to full pay & allowances as applicable.
| Salary Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 10B |
| Basic Pay Scale | Rs. 61,300–Rs. 1,20,900 |
| Military Service Pay (MSP) | Rs. 15,500 per month |
| Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) | 20% of Basic Pay |
| Dearness Allowance | As admissible |
| House Rent Allowance | If applicable as per category of the city |
| Dress Allowance | ₹20,000 per year |
| MDS Benefit | PG allowance of ₹2,250 per month +other allowance |
Other admissible benefits may include transport allowance, field-area or high-altitude allowances where applicable, medical facilities, canteen facilities, accommodation subject to rules, and other service benefits.
Actual pay depends on applicable government rules, posting and eligibility for individual allowances.
Short Service Commission Tenure
The tenure of SSC Officers is five (05) years, extendable by another nine (09) years in two spells, first of five (05) years and second of four (04) years (Total SSC tenure of fourteen (14) years) for those who are willing to continue, subject to availability of vacancies & meeting the laid down eligibility criteria for extension as per extant policy guidelines.
After commissioning, the candidates will be detailed for training at Govt. expense at AMC Centre & College, Lucknow.
📄 Documents Required
Candidates should prepare the documents specified in the official brochure, including:
- Matriculation (Class X)/ SSLC/ ICSE certificate/ Birth certificate issued by municipality as valid certificate of proof of age.
- NEET (MDS)-2026 admit card.
- NEET (MDS)-2026 scorecard.
- Final-year BDS mark sheets or MDS degree.
- BDS/MDS Provisional Pass Certificate/Degree Certificate.
- Compulsory Rotatory Internship completion certificate/ Certificate from the Principle/Dean of the college certifying the date of completion of internship.
- Valid permanent/provisional dental registration certificate.
- Proof of Indian nationality.
- In case of any change in name of candidate after Matriculation (10th Class) necessary notification or any other authority clearly highlighting your change of name.
- No Objection Certificate from the present employer, if applicable.
- Applicable self-certified undertaking from the brochure.
- Photograph to be uploaded alongwith the application form. 05 (Five) additional, passport size photographs (white background), in hard copy, will be required for candidates who are shortlisted to undergo medical examination (should be in possession of candidate on the day of interview).
Document Verification:
The candidates shortlisted for the interview will produce all the original certificates including the application/admit card which can be downloaded after filling of the application form for verification as applicable at the time of Interview. Candidates without documents in original at the time of Interview will not be eligible even if he / she have the necessary merit.
🖥️ How to Apply Online
- Visit the official AFMS recruitment portal.
- Open the Army Dental Corps SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 application.
- Read the eligibility conditions carefully.
- Fill the online form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the ₹200 non-refundable application processing fee online.
- Verify the application and submit it before 22 October 2026.
- Save a copy of the application and payment details for future reference.
The brochure states that amendments to key submitted details will not be entertained after registration/submission. Fill in all information carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Do I need a valid and operational mobile number and email for registration?
A. Yes, a valid email and mobile number is required for all desirous candidates. The registered email will be used for communicating the dates of interviews and other updates/details if any relating to the applicant.
2. I am an Indian National and graduate from India and I have only the provisional Dental Registration Certificate. Can I apply and submit the same in lieu of Permanent Dental Registration Certificate?
A. Yes. You may apply along with a Provisional Registration Certificate. In the meantime, Permanent Registration Certificate from respective state Dental Council should be procured to be produced at the time of interview.
3. I have passed final BDS-Part I in 1st attempt and final BDS-Part II in 2nd attempt. Can I apply?
A. Yes. Applicant should have passed Part-I & Part-II of final BDS irrespective of the number of chances.
4. Can my postal address be different from my permanent address?
A. Yes.
5. Is there any reservation for any category?
A. There is no provision of reservation of seats for any Category for grant of SSC.
6. How long are my results of SSC interview valid?
A. The validity of the merit list of SSC AD Corps-2026 shall be only for the vacancies of the year 2026 and cannot be carried forward for the next session for Grant of SSC in AD Corps.
7. Can I submit more than one application form for the same entry?
A. No, only one application is required to be submitted.
8. What travelling allowance is authorized to me for my journey to and from my house to the interview Centre?
A. Travelling cost up to First class/AC-III/ AC Chair car railway fare from your home station to New Delhi, Interview Centre and back is admissible and payable by CDA. For bus journey, normal government bus fare will be admissible.
Disclaimer
The information provided on is for educational and informational purposes and for job seekers only. We try to give information accurate and complete, however, candidates are advised to independently verify all details with the relevant official portal before applying.
Scholarship/recruitment eligibility, application dates, vacancies, selection rules and other details may be changed or updated by the authority/organization.