Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 – 37 Posts, Eligibility, Apply Online
The Indian Army has released the short notice for the Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 for grant of Short Service Commission to eligible male and female Indian citizens. A tot...
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The Indian Army has released the short notice for the Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 for grant of Short Service Commission to eligible male and female Indian citizens. A total of 37 vacancies are available in the Army Dental Corps. Candidates having BDS with minimum 55% marks in the final year or MDS from a Dental Council of India (DCI) recognised college/university can apply. Candidates must have completed the one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship by 30 June 2026 and must possess a Permanent Dental Registration Certificate of the State Dental Council/DCI valid at least up to 31 December 2026. Candidates must also have appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026 conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi, on 02 May 2026. The online application process for Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 will start from 22 September 2026 and the last date to submit the online application is 22 October 2026. Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 Check the complete basic information for this recruitment such as organisation, designation, number of vacancies, salary, qualification requirements, age limit, important dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process and application procedure.
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The short notice issued for Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 provides the basic recruitment information and directs candidates to the official website for detailed eligibility, terms, conditions, instructions and online application information.
| Advertisement No. | N/A |
| Advertisement Date | 15 Sep 2026 |
Basic Details
Check the complete basic information for Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 including organisation, designation, total vacancies, salary, qualification and age limit.
| Organisation | Indian Army |
| Designation | Army Dental Corps Recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | 37 |
| Salary | N/A |
| Qualifications | BDS degree with minimum 55% marks in the final year / MDS degree |
| Age Limit | Maximum 45 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules) |
Important Dates
Check all important dates for Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026, including the application start date, last date, NEET (MDS)-2026 examination date and other important recruitment deadlines.
| Notification Date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | Will be informed soon |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
Vacancy Details
The Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 short notice announces a total of 37 vacancies for grant of Short Service Commission in the Army Dental Corps. The short notice does not provide a further post-wise or category-wise vacancy breakup.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Army Dental Corps – Short Service Commission | 37 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the educational qualification, internship, dental registration, NEET (MDS)-2026 and age requirements prescribed for Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026.
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Candidates must be Indian citizens. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply. |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must possess BDS with minimum 55% marks in the final year of BDS or MDS from a College/University recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI). |
| Compulsory Rotatory Internship | Candidates must have completed the one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship as mandated by DCI by 30 June 2026. |
| Permanent Dental Registration | Candidates must possess a Permanent Dental Registration Certificate of the State Dental Council/DCI which is valid at least up to 31 December 2026. |
| NEET (MDS)-2026 | Only candidates who appeared in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, NEET (MDS)-2026, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi, on 02 May 2026 are eligible to apply. |
| Age Limit | The candidate must not have attained 45 years of age as on 31 December 2026. |
Application Fee
Check the category-wise application fee and available payment methods for this recruitment process.
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 200/- |
| SC Category | ₹ 200/- |
| ST Category | ₹ 200/- |
| Payment Mode |
Candidates can make the application fee payment using any of the following online payment methods:
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Selection Process
The released short notice confirms the NEET (MDS)-2026 requirement for eligibility. The complete selection procedure, including shortlisting and subsequent stages, will be governed by the detailed Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 instructions.
- NEET (MDS)-2026 eligibility and score/mark-sheet submission
- Shortlisting as per the detailed recruitment instructions
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final selection and commissioning as per applicable Army Dental Corps rules
Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the final and complete selection procedure.
Important Links
Find all important recruitment links including the official notification, online application form, admit card, answer key and result updates for Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026.
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can submit the online application for Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 through the official Armed Forces Medical Services website. The online application process will start from 22 September 2026 and candidates should complete the application before 22 October 2026.
- Visit the official website at www.join.afms.gov.in
- Read the detailed Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 eligibility, terms and instructions available from 22 September 2026.
- Register and enter the required personal and educational details.
- Enter the required NEET (MDS)-2026 details correctly.
- Upload the required documents, including the NEET (MDS)-2026 mark-sheet/scorecard.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, as specified in the detailed instructions.
- Review all entered information carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form before 22 October 2026 and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents Upload Guidelines
Candidates should keep all required educational, registration and NEET (MDS)-2026 documents ready before starting the online application. The exact file size, format and upload specifications should be followed as mentioned in the detailed online application instructions.
| NEET (MDS)-2026 Mark Sheet / Score Card | Required with the application |
| BDS / MDS Certificate | Required as applicable |
| Compulsory Rotatory Internship Certificate | Required |
| Permanent Dental Registration Certificate | Required and must be valid at least up to 31 December 2026 |
| Photograph / Signature | As per detailed online application instructions |
| File Size / Format | As specified in the detailed notification/application instructions |
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