Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 – Important Information

Description : Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026, Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has released the notification for recruitment to the post of Short Service Commissioned Officer in Army Dental Corps. A total of 37 vacancies are available for eligible Indian male and female candidates. Candidates with BDS/MDS qualification who have appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026 and fulfil the prescribed internship and dental registration requirements can apply. The online application process will start from 22 September 2026 and continue up to 22 October 2026. Interested candidates must check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee and read the full notification before applying.

ARMED FORCES MEDICAL SERVICES

Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026
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• Advertisement Publication Date : 15 September 2026
• Start Date for Online Application : 22 September 2026
• Last Date for Online Application : 22 October 2026
• NEET (MDS)-2026 Exam Date : 02 May 2026
• Internship Completion Last Date : 30 June 2026
• Interview Date : Will be Announced
• Medical Examination : Will be Announced
• Result Date : Will be Available Here Soon

Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

• For General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 200/-
• For SC / ST : Rs. 200/-
• For Female Candidates : Rs. 200/-
• Payment Mode : Online

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Net Banking
• Other prescribed online payment methods

• Minimum Age : Not Specified
• Maximum Age : 45 Years
• Age Calculation Date : 31 December 2026
• For Age Relaxation Rules & Regulations check Official Notification.

• Candidate must be an Indian citizen. Both male and female candidates are eligible.
• Candidates must possess BDS with minimum 55% marks in final year BDS or an MDS degree from a College/University recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
• Candidates must have completed the one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship, as mandated by DCI, by 30 June 2026.
• Candidates must possess a Permanent Dental Registration Certificate of State Dental Council/DCI valid at least up to 31 December 2026.
• Only candidates who have appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026 conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) on 02 May 2026 are eligible to apply.
• Candidates must submit a copy of the NEET (MDS)-2026 Mark-sheet/Score Card along with the application.

• Visit the official website join.afms.gov.in from 22 September 2026 onwards.
• Read the detailed eligibility conditions, terms, instructions and application guidelines carefully.
• Complete the online application form with correct personal, educational and NEET (MDS)-2026 details.
• Upload the required documents including the NEET (MDS)-2026 Mark-sheet/Score Card and other prescribed documents.
• Pay the applicable online application fee.
• Check all details carefully and submit the application before 22 October 2026.
• Take a printout/save a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

• NEET (MDS)-2026 Score / Shortlisting
• Interview
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination
• Final Merit / Selection as per Army Dental Corps rules

• Short Service Commissioned Officer
• Rank : Captain
• Pay Level : 10B
• Basic Pay : Rs. 61,300/- to Rs. 1,20,900/-
• Other admissible allowances and benefits as per applicable Army rules.

There are a total of 37 vacancies for Short Service Commissioned Officer posts in the Army Dental Corps.

Q.2. When will the Army Dental Corps online application process start?

The online application process will start from 22 September 2026.

Q.3. What is the last date to apply online for Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application form is 22 October 2026.

Q.4. What is the educational qualification for Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have BDS with minimum 55% marks in final year BDS or MDS from a DCI-recognized College/University. They must also complete the required internship and possess valid dental registration. Candidates must have appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026.

Q.5. What is the age limit for Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026?

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