Summary
Army Dental Corps (ADC) invites online applications from Indian citizens (male and female) for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) as Dental Surgeons. A total of 30 vacancies are available. Applicants must have BDS/MDS from a DCI-recognized college, valid (permanent/provisional) dental registration, have completed compulsory rotatory internship by 30 Jun 2025, and have appeared in NEET (MDS) 2025 (held on 19 Apr 2025). Online applications open on 18 Aug 2025 and close on 17 Sep 2025. Shortlisting is based on NEET (MDS) 2025 score, followed by interview at New Delhi and medical examination. Selected candidates will be commissioned in the rank of Captain.
Job Details
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| Field | Information |
| Department | Army Dental Corps (Armed Forces Medical Services) |
| Employment Type | Short Service Commission (SSC) |
| Job Title(s) | Short Service Commissioned Officer (Dental Surgeon) |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Pay Scale/Salary | Captain: Level-10B (Rs.61,300–1,20,900) + MSP Rs.15,500 + NPA 20% of Basic Pay + DA + HRA (as applicable) + other admissible allowances |
| Location | All India service liability; employable in Army, Navy, or Air Force units |
| Application Method | Online application only |
| Official Site | www.join.afms.gov.in |
| Application Start | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Application End | 17 Sep 2025 |
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Information Brochure: Army Dental Corps – SSC 2025
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Commissioned Rank |
| Short Service Commissioned Officer (Dental Surgeon) | 30 | Captain |
Note: There is no category-wise reservation of seats for SSC.
Salary Details
- Pay matrix: Level-10B Rs.61,300–1,20,900.
- Military Service Pay (MSP): Rs.15,500/month.
- Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA): 20% of Basic Pay.
- HRA: As per X/Y/Z city classification (if applicable).
- Other allowances (as applicable to area/rank): Field Area, High Altitude, Siachen, Dress Allowance Rs.20,000/year, Transport Allowance (Rs.7,200+DA for Higher TPTA cities; Rs.3,600+DA for others), Children Education Allowance Rs.2,250/month per child (up to 2), PG/ Specialist allowance (MDS Rs.2,250/month or specialist pay as per rules).
- Privileges: Free medical facilities for self and dependents, CSD, entitled rations, mess/club/sports facilities, government accommodation (as per availability), subsidized loans, Army Group Insurance cover (as per prevailing rules).
- Leave: 60 days Annual + 20 days Casual leave per year (service exigencies apply), travel concessions/LTC as per rules.
Educational Qualification
- Degree: BDS or MDS from a DCI-recognized college/university (the college must be recognized for the batch/year of graduation).
- Registration: Permanent or Provisional Dental Registration with State Dental Council/DCI, valid at least up to 31 Dec 2025.
- Minimum marks: BDS candidates must have minimum 55% aggregate in final year BDS (aggregate of all subjects). MDS degree holders are eligible regardless of BDS final-year percentage.
- Internship: One-year compulsory rotatory internship completed by 30 Jun 2025.
- Exceptions accepted only for:
- Batch admitted in AY 2007–2008 who completed 4.5-year BDS plus 6 months internship.
- Batch admitted in AY 2006–2007 at Rajah Muthiah Dental College, Annamalai University who completed 5-year BDS without internship.
- Exceptions accepted only for:
- NEET (MDS) 2025: Mandatory appearance in NEET (MDS) 2025 conducted by NBE on 19 Apr 2025.
Age Limit
- Maximum age: 45 years as on 31 Dec 2025.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on NEET (MDS) 2025 score and eligibility; typically in 1:10 ratio (10 candidates per vacancy) for interview.
- Interview: Conducted by a Selection Board at New Delhi; final merit is based on interview performance alone (subject to medical fitness).
- Medical Examination: Conducted by AFMS Medical Board as per commissioning standards. SMB/AMB/RMB processes apply as per rules; medical fitness is mandatory for commissioning.
How to Apply
- Mode: Online only at www.join.afms.gov.in.
- Timeline: 18 Aug 2025 to 17 Sep 2025.
- One application per candidate; details must exactly match NEET (MDS) 2025 registration (Name, DOB, Gender, Email, Final BDS% where applicable, NEET Roll/Testing ID & Score). No post-submission edits allowed.
- Application Processing Fee (APF): Rs.200 (non-refundable), payable online to DGAFMS (APF Fund).
- Upload the following documents with the application:
- Proof of age: Class X/SSLC/ICSE certificate or municipal birth certificate.
- NEET (MDS) 2025 Admit Card and Score Card.
- Final year BDS mark sheets (Part I & II, combined as one PDF). For 5-year BDS (excluding internship), upload 4th and 5th year mark sheets.
- BDS/MDS provisional pass certificate/degree.
- Internship completion certificate or certificate from Principal/Dean indicating internship completion date (by 30 Jun 2025).
- Dental registration (permanent/provisional) valid up to 31 Dec 2025.
- Identity/citizenship: Valid passport/Nationality/Domicile/Nativity certificate or Voter ID.
- Name change proof (if applicable): Gazette/affidavit/newspaper ad.
- NOC from present employer (if employed).
- Self-certified Undertaking (as per brochure) for BDS/MDS candidates (pages 16/17).
- Photograph (as per portal specs). Keep 5 additional passport-size photos (white background) for medical/interview stage.
Instructions
- Only Indian citizens are eligible.
- Appearing in NEET (MDS) 2025 is mandatory for both BDS and MDS applicants.
- Document verification: Originals must be produced at interview. If originals are deposited elsewhere, bring deposit certificate and attested copies by Dean/Head; originals required at joining if selected.
- Communication: Use a valid mobile number and email; interview schedules and updates will be hosted on the AFMS site and sent via email.
- Discipline: Canvassing or attempts to influence the process lead to disqualification.
- Legal: Jurisdiction for disputes is Delhi/New Delhi.
Important Dates
- Information Brochure & Online Application availability: 18 Aug 2025
- Last date for online application submission: 17 Sep 2025
- NEET (MDS) 2025 conducted: 19 Apr 2025
- Interview shortlist publication: On www.join.afms.gov.in (after scrutiny/approval)
- Interview schedule: To be notified on the AFMS website
- Helpline: 011-21411064; Email: suavsar.1@gov.in (18 Aug–17 Sep 2025, Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM–5:00 PM; responses within 3 working days)
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Application link – click here
