Army Dental Corps Short Service Commissioned Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 37 Posts

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• Updated September 22, 2026 04:26 PM
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Army Dental Corps SSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

Army Dental Corps SSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Army Dental Corps SSC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

• A total of 37 vacancies are available for the grant of Short Service Commission to desirous civilian Dental Surgeons in the Army Dental Corps.

Educational Qualification

• BDS (with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate in final year BDS) or MDS degree, from a College/University recognised 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.
• Must have completed a one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship, as mandated by DCI, by 30 June 2026. No condonation of the internship period is accepted, except for specific historical batches (2007-08 batch with 4.5-year BDS + 6 months' internship, and the 2006-07 Rajah Muthiah Dental College batch with a 5-year BDS course without internship).
• Must possess a Permanent or Provisional Dental Registration Certificate from a State Dental Council/DCI, valid at least up to 31 December 2026.
• Must have mandatorily appeared in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, NEET (MDS)-2026, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi, on 02 May 2026, under the aegis of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
• Eligibility of candidates is entirely the responsibility of the candidate as per the criteria mentioned in the Information Brochure - candidates must check their eligibility before participating in the application process.

Army Dental Corps SSC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

• The maximum permissible age for SSC in Army Dental Corps is 45 years, as on 31 December 2026.

Army Dental Corps SSC Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

• Matriculation (Class X)/SSLC/ICSE certificate or Birth certificate issued by a municipality, as valid proof of age.
• NEET (MDS)-2026 Admit Card.
• NEET (MDS)-2026 Score card.
• Final year BDS Mark Sheets (Part I & Part II, if the final year exam was held in two parts), showing a minimum of 55% marks in final BDS - or an MDS degree.
• BDS/MDS Provisional Pass Certificate/Degree Certificate.
• Compulsory Rotatory Internship completion certificate, or a certificate from the Principal/Dean of the college certifying the date of completion of internship.
• Permanent/Provisional State Dental Council registration certificate, valid up to 31 December 2026.
• Valid Passport/Nationality Certificate/Domicile/Nativity Certificate/Voter ID card issued by the Election Commission of India.
• Notification/authority document for any change of name after Matriculation, if applicable.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer, if applicable.
• Self-certified Page No. 16/17 of the Information Brochure, as applicable for BDS/MDS qualified candidates.
• Photograph uploaded with the application form; 5 additional passport-size photographs (white background) in hard copy, required at the time of Medical Examination for shortlisted candidates.

Document Verification

• Candidates shortlisted for interview must produce all original certificates, including the application/admit card, for verification at the time of interview. Candidates without original documents at the time of interview will not be eligible, even if they possess the necessary merit. Candidates who have deposited original documents with another institution may attend the interview by producing a deposit certificate from the Dean/Head of that institution, along with attested photocopies.

How to Apply for Army Dental Corps SSC Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official website, www.join.afms.gov.in.
• Read the Information Brochure carefully before filling the application form. Ensure your details match your NEET (MDS)-2026 online registration.
• Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and NEET (MDS)-2026 details (Name/Date of Birth/Gender/Email ID/Percentage of marks in Final BDS/NEET (MDS)-2026 Testing ID and Score) - no amendment is entertained after submission.
• Upload the required documents, including 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.
• Make the online payment of ₹200 towards the DGAFMS (APF Fund), ensuring all details are correct before submission.
• Submit the completed application before the closing date, 22.10.2026.
• Preserve your NEET (MDS)-2026 Admit Card-cum-Confirmation slip and Score Card for document verification purposes.

Army Dental Corps SSC Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• SSC in Army Dental Corps is strictly governed by Government of India, Ministry of Defence regulations. The Commission and subsequent training is controlled by the Office of DGAFMS.
• Mere appearance in NEET (MDS)-2026 or submission of the online application does not confer any automatic right to grant of SSC - only candidates who register as per the proper application format will be considered, subject to fulfilling eligibility and medical fitness criteria.
• The list of candidates shortlisted for interview, based on NEET (MDS)-2026 marks and other eligibility criteria, will be displayed on the official website in due course; candidates are advised to check the website regularly.
• Candidates producing false or fabricated information will not be shortlisted for interview; discrepancies found later may lead to disqualification, and candidates may be debarred from future selection processes.
• In case of ambiguity in interpretation of any instruction/term/rule/criteria, the interpretation of AFMS will be final and binding. The Directorate General reserves the right to reject an application without assigning any reason, or to withdraw permission inadvertently granted to an ineligible candidate.
• All correspondence should preferably be by email ([email protected]), with "SSC-2026" mentioned in the subject line, along with the NEET (MDS)-2026 Roll No. and contact telephone number.
• Assistance on phone and email is available from 22.09.2026, during working hours (9:30 AM to 5:00 PM), Monday to Friday, excluding Government holidays. Email queries are responded to within 3 working days.

Army Dental Corps SSC Recruitment 2026 Important Links

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• Candidates who have completed their BDS or MDS degree can also explore more BDS Government Jobs and MDS Jobs available across India.
• Candidates looking for more openings in the armed forces can also explore the latest Defence Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for uniformed service openings can check Delhi Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those holding a dental or medical qualification can also browse more Medical Government Jobs and Dental Officer Jobs matching their qualification.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026?

• There are 37 vacancies.

Q5. What is the qualification for Army Dental Corps SSC Officer Recruitment 2026?

• Candidates must hold a BDS degree with minimum 55% marks in final year BDS, or an MDS degree, passed from a College or University recognised by the Dental Council of India. They must have completed the one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship by 30 Jun 2026 and must hold a Permanent Dental Registration Certificate of the State Dental Council or DCI valid at least up to 31 Dec 2026.