Army Dental Corps - Short Service Commissioned Officer Recruitment 2026

The Army Dental Corps SSC Officer vacancy 2026 stands at 37 posts in total. The advertisement states the total figure only and does not provide any category-wise, gender-wise or state-wise vacancy breakup.

Note: Category-wise reservation details are not specified in the provided notification.

Candidates should note two dates in particular: the date from which the online application and detailed instructions become available, and the final date for receipt of online applications.

Eligibility for Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 rests on four conditions stated in the advertisement: nationality, dental qualification, completion of internship along with valid registration, and appearance in NEET (MDS)-2026. All of these must be satisfied together.

Nationality

Online applications are invited from Indian citizens. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply.

Army Dental Corps SSC Officer Qualification

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).

In addition, the candidate must have completed the one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship, as mandated by DCI, by 30 Jun 2026, and must be in possession of a Permanent Dental Registration Certificate of a State Dental Council or DCI that is valid at least up to 31 Dec 2026.

NEET (MDS)-2026 Condition

This is a decisive eligibility filter. Only those BDS or MDS candidates who have appeared in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, NEET (MDS)-2026, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi, under the aegis of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, on 02 May 2026 at various examination centres of NBE, are eligible to apply.

Such candidates must submit a copy of the Mark-sheet or Score card of NEET (MDS)-2026 along with the application. Candidates who did not appear in NEET (MDS)-2026 are not eligible under this advertisement.

The candidate must not have attained 45 years of age as on 31 Dec 2026.

To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.

The application mode is online only. The advertisement states that details of eligibility, terms and conditions, instructions and online applications will be available on the website www.join.afms.gov.in from 22 Sep 2026 onwards.

Army Dental Corps SSC Officer Apply Online Steps

1. Confirm that 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 Jun 2026, a Permanent Dental Registration Certificate valid up to at least 31 Dec 2026, and appearance in NEET (MDS)-2026.
2. Visit the official website www.join.afms.gov.in on or after 22 Sep 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 the NEET (MDS)-2026 Mark-sheet or Score card, which is required to be submitted along with the application.
6. Submit the completed online application on or before the last date, 22 Oct 2026.

Document specifications, photograph and signature formats, and any fee payment procedure are not specified in the provided notification and should be checked in the detailed instructions on the official website.

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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.