Army Dental Corps Short Service Commissioned Officer Recruitment 2026

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Army Dental Corps Short Service Commissioned Officer Recruitment 2026

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The Army Dental Corps, under the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), has released the Army Dental Corps Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting online applications for 37 vacancies. The recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for eligible Indian male and female dental professionals to serve as Short Service Commissioned Officers in the Indian Army.

The online application process will begin on 22 September 2026 and remain open until 22 October 2026 through the official AFMS recruitment portal. Applications will be accepted only in online mode, and candidates should complete the registration within the prescribed timeline.

Candidates must possess a BDS degree with at least 55% marks in the final year or an MDS degree from a Dental Council of India (DCI)-recognized institution. Applicants must have completed the mandatory internship, hold a valid Permanent Dental Registration Certificate, and must have appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026, which is a mandatory eligibility requirement for this recruitment.

The selection process will be conducted according to AFMS recruitment guidelines and typically includes shortlisting based on NEET (MDS)-2026 performance, followed by interview, medical examination, and document verification. Selected candidates will be commissioned as Short Service Commissioned Officers in the Army Dental Corps and will receive pay, allowances, and service benefits as per the applicable Armed Forces norms.

Candidates should carefully check the vacancy details, educational qualification, NEET (MDS)-2026 eligibility, important dates before submitting their application.

Important Dates

NEET (MDS)-2026 examination date (mandatory qualifying condition) : 02 May 2026
Last date to complete one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship : 30 Jun 2026
Eligibility details, terms and conditions, instructions and online application available on the website From : 22 Sep 2026 onwards
Last date for receipt of online applications : 22 Oct 2026
Permanent Dental Registration Certificate must be valid at least up to : 31 Dec 2026
Date for reckoning age limit : 31 Dec 2026

Application Fee

Not specified.

Age Limit

Maximum Age Must not have attained 45 years.

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Short Service Commissioned Officer, Army Dental Corps	37	Candidates must be BDS or MDS degree holders. For BDS, a minimum of 55% marks in the final year BDS is required. The degree must have been passed from a College or University recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

Post Name	Salary
Short Service Commissioned Officer, Army Dental Corps	As per rule

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