Army Dental Corps Short Service Commissioned Officer Recruitment 2026
The Army Dental Corps is inviting applications for 37 Short Service Commissioned Officer vacancies in 2026. Eligible Indian male and female candidates can apply online until 22 October 2026.
Army Dental Corps Short Service Commissioned Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Application Mode | Online |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/dental/ |
About the Army Dental Corps Recruitment
The Army Dental Corps is looking for dedicated professionals to fill 37 Short Service Commissioned Officer positions. The application process opens on 22 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 22 October 2026. To qualify, applicants must hold a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) from a recognized institution, ensuring they have at least 55% marks in their final year for the BDS degree. Candidates must also pass the NEET (MDS)-2026 examination, scheduled for 2 May 2026, to be eligible for selection.
| Post Name | Short Service Commissioned Officer |
|---|---|
| Type of Commission | Short Service Commission (SSC) 2026 |
| Eligible Candidates | Indian citizens, both male and female |
| Qualification | BDS (minimum 55% marks in final year BDS) / MDS from a DCI-recognised college or university |
| Mandatory Examination | NEET (MDS)-2026 conducted by NBE, New Delhi on 02 May 2026 |
| Age Limit | Must not have attained 45 years of age as on 31 Dec 2026 |
| Online Application Available From | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | CBC 10601/11/0027/2627 | EN 25/71 |
Vacancies Available
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Short Service Commissioned Officer, Army Dental Corps | 37 |
| Total | 37 |
Key Dates for Applicants
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET (MDS)-2026 examination date (mandatory qualifying condition) | 02 May 2026 |
| Last date to complete one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Eligibility details, terms and conditions, instructions and online application available on the website | From 22 Sep 2026 onwards |
| Last date for receipt of online applications | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Permanent Dental Registration Certificate must be valid at least up to | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Date for reckoning age limit | 31 Dec 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria Explained
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree | BDS or MDS |
| Minimum Marks | Minimum 55% marks in final year BDS |
| Recognition | College/University recognised by Dental Council of India (DCI) |
| Internship | One-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship as mandated by DCI, completed by 30 Jun 2026 |
| Registration | Permanent Dental Registration Certificate of State Dental Council/DCI, valid at least up to 31 Dec 2026 |
| Entrance Examination | Must have appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026 |
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 22 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 22 September 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NEET (MDS)-2026 examination date (mandatory qualifying condition) | 02 May 2026 | 02 May 2026 |
| Last date to complete one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship | 30 Jun 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Eligibility details, terms and conditions, instructions and online application available on the website | From 22 Sep 2026 onwards | From 22 Sep 2026 onwards |
| Last date for receipt of online applications | 22 Oct 2026 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Permanent Dental Registration Certificate must be valid at least up to | 31 Dec 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 |
| Date for reckoning age limit | 31 Dec 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 |
Important Links
| Employment News Paper PDF For Army Dental Corps SSC Officer Recruitment 2026 | Click Here ↗ |
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| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |