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Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2025: Army Dental Corps has released a notification for the recruitment of Short Service Commissioned Officer. It is a specialist corps responsible for providing dental services to all Army personnel and veterans, along with their families. BDS or MDS degree holders are eligible for this recruitment. There are a total of 30 posts. Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment from 18th August 2025. All the details of this recruitment are provided in this article. Therefore, candidates are advised to read the full article before applying for this post.
Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2025
Important Dates for Dental Corps Recruitment
With the release of this notification, all the important dates of this recruitment are also revealed, and they are clearly mentioned in the official notification. Online applications will start from 18th August 2025 and will end on 17th September 2025. However, other dates are not mentioned in the official notification. Candidates must check the official website regularly and apply before the last date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 18/08/2025 |
| Application Start Date | 18/08/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17/09/2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Exam Date | 19/04/2025 (NEET MDS already conducted) |
Dental Corps Vacancy Details
If we talk about the vacancies of this recruitment, then we can see there are a total of 30 posts.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Short Service Commissioned Officer (Captain) | 30 |
Eligibility Criteria
If we talk about the eligibility criteria of this recruitment, then we can say only Indian citizens are eligible for this recruitment. The maximum age of the candidates should be 45 years. We have discussed the educational qualification of this recruitment below. Candidates should read it properly before applying for this post.
Education Qualification: Candidates must have a BDS/MDS degree from a college/university recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI), with a minimum of 55% marks in the final year BDS (aggregate of all subjects) or an MDS degree. They must have completed a one-year compulsory rotatory internship by 30th June 2025 and must be registered with the State Dental Council/DCI with valid registration until at least 31st December 2025.
Application Fee
All eligible and interested candidates have to pay application fees for this recruitment. It must be paid through online mode only. Candidates will get various payment methods to pay the application fees. For more detailed information, read the official notification.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹200 |
Selection Process
Eligible candidates have to go through three stages of the selection process as mentioned in the official notification. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the NEET MDS 2025 score. Then shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, followed by a medical examination. For more detailed information, candidates should read the official notification properly.
- Screening based on NEET MDS 2025 score (1:10 ratio for interviews)
- Interview
- Medical Examination
Physical Standards
If we talk about the physical standards of this recruitment, then we can say the height of male candidates should be 157 cm. However, 152 cm height is required for candidates from Hill and Northeastern States. Similarly, the minimum height of female candidates should be 152 cm, and 147 cm for female candidates from Hill and Northeastern States. Candidates should also be in good physical and mental health and free from any disability.
Required Documents
Candidates need various documents for this recruitment. We have provided the list of documents below which are required. Candidates must check the list properly and collect the necessary documents before applying for this post.
- Matriculation/SSLC/ICSE certificate or birth certificate
- NEET MDS 2025 Admit Card and Score Card
- Final year BDS Mark Sheets (minimum 55% marks) or MDS degree
- BDS/MDS Provisional Pass Certificate/Degree Certificate
- Compulsory Rotatory Internship completion certificate
- Permanent/Provisional State Dental Council registration certificate (valid until 31 Dec 2025)
- Valid passport/Nationality Certificate/Domicile/Nativity Certificate/Voter ID
- Name change documents (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate from present employer (if applicable)
- Self-certified undertaking (Page 16/17 of info brochure)
- Passport size photographs (white background)
How to Apply
Eligible and interested candidates can apply for this recruitment through its official website. We have provided the direct link to the application portal below; candidates can use this link as well. However, candidates are advised to fill the application form with correct details. After submitting, candidates must take a printout of the application form. We have provided all the important steps below. Candidates should follow them.
- Visit official website: www.join.afms.gov.in
- Register and fill the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee of ₹200 online
- Submit the application before 17 September 2025
Important Links
All the important links of this Dental Corps recruitment are given below.
Additional Details
- Tenure: 5 years extendable up to 14 years total
- Rank: Captain on commissioning
- Pay Scale: Level 10B (₹61,300-1,20,900) plus allowances
- Training: At AMC Centre & College, Lucknow
- Eligibility for Permanent Commission after 2 years of service
- Travel allowance provided for first-time interview candidates
FAQs – Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2025
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 17 September 2025.
How many vacancies are there?
A total of 30 vacancies have been announced.
Is NEET MDS 2025 mandatory?
Yes, all candidates must have appeared in NEET MDS 2025 conducted on 19 April 2025.
Is there any reservation?
No, there is no provision of reservation of seats for any category.
