Army Dental Corps SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 — 37 Posts, Apply by 22 Oct

Army Dental Corps has released Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 for 37 Short Service Commissioned Officer posts, inviting online applications from Indian citizens, both male and female. Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 offers a Short Service Commission (SSC) to dental graduates and postgraduates who wish to serve in the Indian Army's dental healthcare establishment. Candidates holding a BDS degree with minimum 55% marks in the final year, or an MDS degree, from a Dental Council of India-recognised college or university, who have appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026, can apply online at join.afms.gov.in from 22 September 2026. Selected Short Service Commissioned Officers in the Army Dental Corps will provide dental healthcare services to Army personnel and their families at military hospitals and dental centres across India, combining clinical dental practice with the responsibilities of a commissioned Army officer. Eligibility rests on four conditions that must all be satisfied together: Indian citizenship, the prescribed BDS/MDS qualification, completion of the one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship with a valid Permanent Dental Registration Certificate, and appearance in NEET (MDS)-2026 conducted by the National Board of Examinations on 2 May 2026. The maximum age limit is 45 years as on 31 December 2026, and candidates must submit a copy of their NEET (MDS)-2026 mark-sheet or score card along with the application. The Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 online application window opens on 22 September 2026 and closes on 22 October 2026. Candidates must confirm they meet every eligibility condition, then visit join.afms.gov.in from 22 September 2026 onwards to read the detailed eligibility conditions, terms and instructions before filling in the online application form. Candidates must read the complete official notification at joinindianarmy.nic.in/dental before applying, since document specifications and any fee payment procedure are detailed only in the instructions published on the official website. The Army Dental Corps is the specialist dental healthcare arm of the Indian Armed Forces Medical Services, providing dental treatment to serving soldiers, veterans and their dependents at military hospitals and dental centres nationwide. A Short Service Commission with the Army Dental Corps combines a clinical dental career with the rank, allowances and service conditions of a commissioned Army officer, and is a recognised entry route for dental graduates into central government defence service.

BDS degree with minimum 55% marks in final year BDS, or MDS degree, from a Dental Council of India (DCI)-recognised college or university, plus completion of the one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship and appearance in NEET (MDS)-2026.

Must not have attained 45 years of age as on 31 December 2026

Short Service Commissioned Officer, Army Dental Corps (37 posts) — BDS degree with minimum 55% marks in final year BDS, or MDS degree, from a College/University recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI) Nationality — Indian citizen; both male and female candidates are eligible to apply Internship requirement — Must have completed the one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship as mandated by DCI, by 30 June 2026 Registration requirement — Must hold a Permanent Dental Registration Certificate of a State Dental Council or DCI, valid at least up to 31 December 2026 Mandatory examination — Must have appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi, on 2 May 2026; candidates who did not appear in NEET (MDS)-2026 are not eligible Age Limit — Must not have attained 45 years of age as on 31 December 2026 Candidates must submit a copy of the NEET (MDS)-2026 mark-sheet or score card along with the application Category-wise reservation details are not specified in the available notification Pay, allowances and application fee for Army Dental Corps SSC Officer posts are not specified in the Brief Notification currently available; candidates should refer to the detailed terms and conditions published on join.afms.gov.in from 22 September 2026

Not specified in the Brief Notification — pay, allowances and rank details to be published in the detailed instructions on join.afms.gov.in from 22 September 2026

1. Confirm you meet every eligibility condition: Indian citizenship, BDS with minimum 55% in final year or MDS from a DCI-recognised institution, completion of the one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship by 30 June 2026, a Permanent Dental Registration Certificate valid up to at least 31 December 2026, and appearance in NEET (MDS)-2026.
2. Visit the official website join.afms.gov.in on or after 22 September 2026.
3. Read the detailed eligibility conditions, terms and conditions, and instructions published there for Army Dental Corps SSC 2026.
4. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, academic and registration details.
5. Attach a copy of your NEET (MDS)-2026 mark-sheet or score card, which is required to be submitted along with the application.
6. Review all entered details carefully before final submission.
7. Submit the completed online application on or before the last date, 22 October 2026.
8. Check document specifications, photograph and signature formats, and any fee payment procedure in the detailed instructions on the official website, since these are not specified in the Brief Notification.