Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 37 SSC Officer Posts

Post Date / Update: 23 September 2026, 12:09 AM

The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), the apex medical organization of the Indian Armed Forces responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare to serving personnel, ex-servicemen and their families, has released the official notification for Army Dental Corps Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer Recruitment 2026. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 37 posts of SSC Officer in the Army Dental Corps will be filled at the rank of Captain. Candidates who have completed their BDS or MDS from a DCI-recognized institution with a one-year compulsory rotatory internship, and who have appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026, are eligible to apply for these posts. Online applications have started on 22 September 2026 on the official AFMS portal join.afms.gov.in, and the last date to submit the application form is 22 October 2026 (05:00 PM). This is an excellent opportunity for dental graduates who wish to serve the nation as a commissioned officer in the Indian Army.

Important Dates

Application Fee

• All Candidates: Rs 200/-
• Payment Mode: Online (pay the fee through the online application portal while submitting the form)

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

• BDS (minimum 55% in final year) or MDS from a DCI-recognized institution.
• Must have completed 1-year compulsory rotatory internship.
• Must have appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026.
• Valid permanent dental registration, valid at least up to 31 December 2026.
• Candidates must ensure they fulfil all the eligibility conditions before applying, as applications not meeting the criteria are liable to be rejected at any stage of the recruitment process.

Age Limit (as on 31.12.2026)

• Maximum Age: 45 years.
• The age limit will be reckoned as on 31 December 2026 as mentioned in the official notification.

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview on the basis of their NEET (MDS)-2026 score. The final selection will be made through the following stages:

1. Shortlisting – based on NEET (MDS)-2026 score.
2. Interview – shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
3. Document Verification – verification of original documents and certificates.
4. Medical Examination – final medical fitness test as per AFMS standards.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official AFMS website – join.afms.gov.in.
2. Find the link for Army Dental Corps SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 and register yourself.
3. Fill in the online application form carefully with your personal, educational and NEET (MDS)-2026 details.
4. Upload the required documents and pay the application fee of Rs 200/- through the online mode.
5. Review all the details and submit the application form before 22 October 2026 (05:00 PM).
6. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

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FAQ

Q1. How many vacancies are there in Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 37 posts of SSC Officer in the Army Dental Corps, at the rank of Captain.

Q2. What is the application fee?
A: The application fee is Rs 200/- for all candidates, payable online through the application portal.

Q3. What is the last date to apply online?
A: The last date to submit the online application form is 22 October 2026 (05:00 PM).

Q4. What is the age limit?
A: The maximum age is 45 years as on 31 December 2026.

Q5. What is the eligibility for Army Dental Corps SSC Officer?
A: BDS (minimum 55% in final year) or MDS from a DCI-recognized institution, 1-year compulsory rotatory internship, must have appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026, and valid permanent dental registration at least up to 31 December 2026.

Q6. What is the selection process?
A: Shortlisting based on NEET (MDS)-2026 score, followed by Interview, Document Verification and Medical Examination.