Army Dental Corps Notification 2026 Released for 37 Posts, Apply Online From 22 Sep 2026

Army Dental Corps Notification 2026: The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for the grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Army Dental Corps 2026. This recruitment drive invites applications from eligible Indian citizens (both male and female) for a total of 37 vacancies under Advt. No. CBC 10601/11/0027/2627. The Army Dental Corps Notification 2026 short notice has been officially published in 19- 25 September 2026 Employment News, announcing that the detailed notification and online application portal will open on 22 September 2026, with the final date to apply online set for 22 October 2026.

This is a premier career opportunity for qualified dental graduates (BDS/MDS) looking to serve as Short Service Commissioned Officers in the Armed Forces Medical Services. Candidates who appeared in the NEET (MDS)-2026 examination are eligible to apply, subject to fulfilling statutory registration and internship conditions. Make sure to review the complete qualification guidelines, age boundaries, and mandatory document requirements below before submitting your online form.

Army Dental Corps Notification 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fees

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for Army Dental Corps Notification 2026 is Max 45 Years. The candidate must not have attained 45 years of age as on the cutoff date of 31.12.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Army Dental Corps Notification 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for Army Dental Corps Notification 2026 includes the following stages:

• Shortlisting of candidates based on NEET (MDS)-2026 marks/score
• Personal Interview (at Army Dental Centre R&R, Delhi Cantt)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination at designated Military Hospitals

Physical & Medical Standards

• Height Standard: Minimum 157.5 cm for Male candidates and 152 cm for Female candidates (relaxations applicable for specific regions/hills as per Armed Forces norms).
• Vision Standard: Distance vision must be 6/6 or 6/9 corrected with glasses. Myopia not more than -3.5D and Hypermetropia not more than +3.5D.
• Tattoo Rules: Permanent body tattoos are permitted only on inner face of forearms and non-visible areas as per Indian Army tattoo policy.

How to Apply for Army Dental Corps Notification 2026

Follow these steps to apply for Army Dental Corps Notification 2026:

• Visit the official portal at www.join.afms.gov.in from 22 September 2026 onwards.
• Read the detailed notification document carefully to confirm all eligibility parameters.
• Complete the online registration form by filling in personal details, educational qualifications, and registration numbers.
• Enter your NEET (MDS)-2026 roll number, marks, and scorecard details.
• Upload required scanned documents including final BDS/MDS marksheets, Internship Completion Certificate, DCI/State Council Registration Certificate, and NEET (MDS)-2026 Scorecard.
• Pay the non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 200/- via online mode.
• Verify all entered details and submit the online application form before 22 October 2026.
• Download and save a printed copy of the confirmation receipt for future reference.

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