Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 37 Posts, Apply Online

The Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 37 Short Service Commission (SSC) Dental Officer posts in the Indian Army. Dental graduates meeting the prescribed eligibility conditions can apply for this specialised recruitment. The selection process considers the candidate’s NEET-MDS 2026 performance along with the subsequent stages prescribed by the Army. Candidates interested in serving as Dental Officers can check the complete details of the Army Dental Corps Notification 2026, including vacancies, eligibility, application process, selection procedure, salary and other important information below.

Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 Overview

Candidates can check the major details of the Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 in the table below.

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Indian Army
Recruitment Body	Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS)
Corps	Army Dental Corps
Recruitment Name	Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026
Post	Dental Officer
Commission	Short Service Commission (SSC)
Total Vacancies	37
Notification Date	14 September 2026
Application Start Date	22 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	22 October 2026
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	₹200
Educational Qualification	BDS/MDS
Entrance Examination	NEET-MDS 2026
Selection Process	Shortlisting, Interview, Document Verification and Medical Examination
Official Website	join.afms.gov.in

Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The Army Dental Corps Short Notice 2026 has been released, announcing 37 vacancies. The detailed notification will provide the complete eligibility, application and selection details. Candidates can check the short notice below for the key recruitment information.

Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of the recruitment schedule and complete each stage within the prescribed timeline. The online application dates should be checked against the latest Army notification before submission.

Event	Date
Notification Released	14 September 2026
Online Application Starts	22 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	22 October 2026
Shortlisting	To be announced
Interview	To be announced
Document Verification	To be announced
Medical Examination	To be announced
Final Result	To be announced

Army Dental Corps Vacancy 2026

The Indian Army has announced 37 vacancies under the Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026. These posts are offered through the Short Service Commission route.

Post	Number of Vacancies
Short Service Commissioned Dental Officer	37
Total	37

Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates applying for the Army Dental Corps 2026 recruitment are required to pay a ₹200 processing fee. The payment has to be completed through the prescribed online mode while submitting the application form.

Category	Fee
General/UR, OBC, EWS	₹200
SC, ST, PwD, Female	₹200

Army Dental Corps Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed Army Dental Corps Eligibility Criteria 2026 related to qualification, internship, registration, NEET-MDS and age.

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Nationality	Indian citizen
Gender	Male and Female candidates
Educational Qualification	BDS or MDS from a recognised dental college/institution
BDS Marks	Minimum 55% marks in final-year BDS
NEET-MDS	Must have appeared in NEET-MDS 2026
Internship	One-year compulsory rotatory internship completed by 30 June 2026
Dental Registration	Permanent dental registration valid up to 31 December 2026
Maximum Age	45 years as on 31 December 2026
Post	Short Service Commissioned Officer – Army Dental Corps

Army Dental Corps Apply Online 2026

The Army Dental Corps Apply Online 2026 window will open on 22 September 2026. Eligible candidates can complete the online application process until 22 October 2026 by providing the required details, uploading documents and paying the prescribed fee.

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How to Apply for Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the Army Dental Corps Apply Online 2026 process:

Open the official AFMS recruitment portal.
Select the Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 application link.
Read the eligibility conditions and instructions carefully.
Register using the required personal details.
Complete the application form with educational and professional information.
Enter the required NEET-MDS 2026 details.
Upload the specified certificates, photograph and signature.
Pay the prescribed ₹200 application fee online.
Preview the completed application and check all details.
Submit the form before 22 October 2026.
Save the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.

Documents Required for Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the online application.

Document	Purpose
BDS Degree/Certificate	Educational qualification
MDS Certificate (if applicable)	Postgraduate qualification
BDS Marksheets	Marks verification
Internship Completion Certificate	Internship proof
Dental Registration Certificate	Registration verification
NEET-MDS 2026 Scorecard	NEET qualification
Date of Birth Proof	Age verification
Recent Photograph	Application
Signature	Application
Category Certificate (if applicable)	Category verification
Other Required Certificates	As specified in the notification

Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The Army Dental Corps Selection Process 2026 includes NEET-MDS 2026-based shortlisting, personal interview, document verification, medical examination and final selection.