Overview
Army Dental Corps has released a recruitment notification for the post of Short Service Commissioned Officer (37 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 22 Oct 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Army Dental Corps
- Qualification
- BDS (minimum 55% marks in final year BDS) / MDS from a DCI-recognised college or university
- Vacancies
- 37
- Advertisement No
- CBC 10601/11/0027/2627 | EN 25/71
- Last date to apply
- 22 Oct 2026
Important Dates
| Online Application Available From | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 Oct 2026 |
| 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 | From 22 Sep 2026 onwards |
| 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 |
| Age Reckoned As On | 31 Dec 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Short Service Commissioned Officer, Army Dental Corps | 37 |
| Total | 37 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
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.
Age Limit
The candidate must not have attained 45 years of age as on 31 Dec 2026. Particulars: Details Maximum Age: Must not have attained 45 years Age Reckoned 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.
How to Apply
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Army Dental Corps Short Service Commissioned Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 37 Posts?
Online Application Available From: 22 Sep 2026; Last Date: 22 Oct 2026; 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: From 22 Sep 2026 onwards; 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; Age Reckoned As On: 31 Dec 2026
What is the age limit?
Must not have attained 45 years of age as on 31 Dec 2026