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

NotificationPublished 15 Sept 2026

The conducting body has announced that, Army Dental Corps has made available the Recruitment 2026 notification for 37 Short Service Commissioned Officer posts. eligible Indian aspirants can register online from 22 September 2026 to 22 October 2026 through the departmental portal, www.join.afms.gov.in

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
22 Sep 2026
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

Details

Army Dental Corps Vacancy 2026
  • The Army Dental Corps SSC Officer opening 2026 stands at 37 posts in total. The advertisement states the total figure only as well as does not provide any category-wise, gender-wise or state-wise position breakup.
  • Note: Category-wise reservation details are not specified in the provided notification.
Army Dental Corps SSC Officer Important Dates
  • applicants should note two dates in particular: the date from which the online application in addition to detailed instructions become available, along with the final date for receipt of online applications.
Army Dental Corps SSC Officer Eligibility Criteria
  • requirements for Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 rests on four conditions stated in the advertisement: nationality, dental qualification, completion of internship along with valid registration, in addition to appearance in NEET (MDS)-2026. All of these must be satisfied together.
Nationality
  • According to the latest notice, Online applications are invited from Indian citizens. Both male along with female test-takers are meeting criteria to send in.
Army Dental Corps SSC Officer Qualification
  • Candidates should note that, Aspirants 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, in addition to 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 qualification filter. Only those BDS or MDS applicants who have appeared in the National requirements -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 shortlisted to submit .
  • Such applicants must submit a copy of the Mark-sheet or Score card of NEET (MDS)-2026 along with the application. applicants who did not appear in NEET (MDS)-2026 are not eligible under this advertisement.
Army Dental Corps SSC Officer Age Limit
  • The candidate must not have attained 45 years of age as on 31 Dec 2026.
  • To avoid any confusion regarding age requirements , test-takers can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.
How to Apply for Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026
  • The application mode is online only. The advertisement states that details of qualification , terms as well as conditions, instructions in addition to 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
  • Confirm that you meet every requirements 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, in addition to appearance in NEET (MDS)-2026.
  • Access the authorized webpage www.join.afms.gov.in on or after 22 Sep 2026.
  • Read the detailed qualification conditions, terms along with conditions, along with instructions published there for Army Dental Corps SSC 2026.
  • As per the official update, Fill in the online online form with accurate personal, academic in addition to registration details.
  • Attach a copy of the NEET (MDS)-2026 Mark-sheet or Score card, which is required to be submitted along with the application.
  • Submit the completed online application on or before the closing date, 22 Oct 2026.
  • Candidates should note that, Document specifications, photograph in addition to signature formats, in addition to any fee payment procedure are not specified in the provided notification in addition to should be checked in the detailed instructions on the department website.
Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 Important Links
  • The official notification states that, Employment News Paper PDF For Army Dental Corps SSC Officer Recruitment 2026
  • Department website
  • test-takers who have completed their BDS or MDS degree can additionally explore more BDS Government Jobs along with MDS Jobs available across India.
  • aspirants looking for more openings in the armed forces can furthermore explore the latest Defence Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for uniformed service openings can review Delhi Government Jobs for upcoming openings . Those holding a dental or medical qualification can additionally browse more Medical Government Jobs in addition to Dental Officer Jobs matching their qualification.

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