Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 has been announced by Army Dental Corps / Armed Forces Medical Services for Short Service Commissioned Officer – Army Dental Corps. The notice shows 37 vacancy/vacancies. Candidates can check the key qualification, salary, age limit, dates, application method and selection process below. This bilingual English-Marathi article is based on the supplied recruitment notification; the official PDF should be treated as final before applying.
Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Army Dental Corps / Armed Forces Medical Services |
| Post | Short Service Commissioned Officer – Army Dental Corps |
| Vacancies | 37 |
| Location | All India / Armed Forces postings |
| Salary / Stipend | On commissioning as Captain: Pay Level 10B ₹61,300–1,20,900, plus Military Service Pay ₹15,500 per month, NPA and other admissible allowances as applicable |
| Age Limit | Must not have attained 45 years of age as on 31 December 2026 |
Post-wise Vacancy and Salary
| Post / Category | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Army Dental Corps – Short Service Commission | 37 | Captain: Level 10B + MSP/allowances |
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: Indian citizens, male or female, who have passed final BDS and completed compulsory rotatory internship can apply; MDS candidates are also eligible. BDS/MDS must be from a dental college recognized by the Dental Council of India, with the percentage/registration/internship conditions in the brochure. NEET (MDS)-2026 is mandatory for this selection.
Age: Must not have attained 45 years of age as on 31 December 2026. Candidates should also verify reservation, age relaxation, experience cut-off, professional registration and equivalent-qualification rules in the official notification wherever applicable. If a condition is not mentioned in this summary, do not assume eligibility; check the PDF before submitting the form.
Important Dates
| Online application available | 22 September 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 22 October 2026 |
How to Apply
Register and submit the application online at https://www.join.afms.gov.in. Fill the form using details that match the NEET (MDS)-2026 registration and upload the required documents. The brochure states an online processing fee of ₹200. No changes to key submitted particulars are entertained after final submission, so candidates should verify entries carefully.
Before applying, compare your personal details and certificates with the notification. Keep the documents specifically requested by the recruiting authority ready and submit the application only through the stated mode. Candidates should recheck the official website near the deadline for any corrigendum, revised schedule, shortlist or interview update.
Selection Process
Candidates are shortlisted in the prescribed ratio based on NEET (MDS)-2026 and eligibility, followed by interview in New Delhi. Final merit is based on the interview, subject to medical fitness and other conditions in the brochure.
Official Notification PDF
मराठी माहिती
Army Dental Corps मध्ये Short Service Commissioned Officer म्हणून 37 जागांसाठी अर्ज मागविण्यात आले आहेत. मान्यताप्राप्त संस्थेतून BDS पूर्ण करून compulsory rotatory internship पूर्ण केलेले उमेदवार तसेच MDS उमेदवार पात्र होऊ शकतात; NEET (MDS)-2026 अनिवार्य आहे. 31 डिसेंबर 2026 रोजी वय 45 वर्षांपेक्षा कमी असावे. ऑनलाइन अर्ज 22 सप्टेंबर ते 22 ऑक्टोबर 2026 या कालावधीत join.afms.gov.in वर करायचा आहे. निवड NEET MDS आधारित shortlisting, interview आणि medical fitness प्रक्रियेद्वारे केली जाईल.
अर्ज करण्यापूर्वी अधिकृत जाहिरात पूर्ण वाचा. शैक्षणिक पात्रता, अनुभव, वयोमर्यादा, आरक्षण, फी, आवश्यक कागदपत्रे, अर्जाची पद्धत आणि निवड प्रक्रिया याबाबत PDF मधील अटी अंतिम मानाव्यात. संस्थेने नंतर corrigendum किंवा नवीन सूचना प्रसिद्ध केल्यास ती माहिती देखील तपासावी.
Important Points for Candidates
- Apply only if you satisfy the exact post-wise eligibility stated in the notification.
- Check the closing date or walk-in reporting time and avoid last-minute submission.
- Use the official application portal, email, postal address or walk-in venue stated above; do not rely on unofficial application links.
FAQ
How many vacancies are available?
The supplied notification shows 37 vacancy/vacancies for Short Service Commissioned Officer – Army Dental Corps.
What is the advertised salary?
On commissioning as Captain: Pay Level 10B ₹61,300–1,20,900, plus Military Service Pay ₹15,500 per month, NPA and other admissible allowances as applicable.
Where should candidates apply?
Register and submit the application online at https://www.join.afms.gov.in. Fill the form using details that match the NEET (MDS)-2026 registration and upload the required documents. The brochure states an online processing fee of ₹200. No changes to key submitted particulars are entertained after final submission, so candidates should verify entries carefully.
Where can I verify updates?
Check the recruiting authority’s official reference: https://www.join.afms.gov.in/, along with the official PDF linked in the highlighted section after its final URL is added.