Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026
Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 37 SSC Officer Posts
Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026: The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), Indian Army has released the official notification for the grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) to desirous civilian Dental Surgeons. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens (both male and female) for 37 Officer posts in the Army Dental Corps. Eligible candidates can apply online at join.afms.gov.in from 22 September 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 14.09.2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 22.09.2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 22.10.2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Internship Completion | 30.06.2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Dental Registration | 31.12.2026 |
Vacancy, Rank & Salary Details
A total of 37 vacancies are available for the grant of Short Service Commission in the Army Dental Corps. Selected candidates will be commissioned at the rank of Captain.
Salary Structure: Officers will be placed in Pay Level 10B (₹ 61,300 – ₹ 1,20,900) of the Defence Pay Matrix along with Military Service Pay (MSP), Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and other applicable allowances. The estimated initial gross salary is around ₹ 1,00,000 to ₹ 1,15,000/- per month.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (Reckoned as on 31.12.2026)
The candidate must not have attained 45 years of age as on 31 December 2026. Age relaxations apply for eligible categories as per Indian Army / Government norms.
2. Educational Qualifications
- Degree: Candidates must hold a BDS degree (with a minimum of 55% marks in the final year) or an MDS degree from a College/University recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
- Internship: Must have completed a one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship, as mandated by the DCI, by 30 June 2026.
- Registration: Must possess a Permanent Dental Registration Certificate from a State Dental Council/DCI, valid at least up to 31 December 2026.
- NEET (MDS)-2026: Must have mandatorily appeared in the NEET (MDS)-2026 examination conducted on 02 May 2026 and have their scorecard available.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/Female) | ₹ 200/- (towards DGAFMS APF Fund) |
Note: The fee must be paid online via the integrated payment gateway during the application process.
Selection Process
- Screening: Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on marks scored in NEET (MDS)-2026 in a ratio of 1:10 (10 candidates per vacancy).
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at Army Dental Centre R&R, Delhi Cantt, to assess suitability for commission in the Armed Forces.
- Medical Examination: Final selected candidates must pass a rigorous Special Medical Board examination.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official Armed Forces Medical Services recruitment portal at join.afms.gov.in.
- Click on the link for “Army Dental Corps Short Service Commission Recruitment 2026”.
- Register with your basic details to create an account. Ensure details match your NEET online registration.
- Fill out the personal, educational, internship, and DCI registration details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, BDS/MDS degree, Internship completion certificate, DCI registration, and NEET (MDS)-2026 Scorecard.
- Pay the online application fee of ₹ 200/-.
- Submit the application form and keep a printed copy for future reference.