Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 30 SSC Officer Posts
Posted on: August 19, 2025The Indian Army has announced the Army Dental Corps Short Service Commission (SSC) Recruitment 2025 for both male and female Indian citizens. A total of 30 vacancies have been released for Civilian Dental Surgeons. Candidates who have completed BDS/MDS with internship and qualified in NEET (MDS)-2025 are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online before the closing date of 17 September 2025.
Vacancy Details for Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Category | Total Post |
|---|---|---|
| Short Service Commissioned Officer (Army Dental Corps) | Civilian Dental Surgeons | 30 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Short Service Commissioned Officer (Army Dental Corps) |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin: August 18, 2025
- Last Date for Apply: September 17, 2025
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 45 years
- Cut-off Date: 31 December 2025
Application Fee
- All Categories: Rs. 200/- (non-refundable)
- Application Mode: Online
Pay Scale
- Rank: Commissioned as Captain in Level 10B (Rs. 61,300–1,20,900/-)
Allowances
- Military Service Pay (MSP): Rs. 15,500/month
- Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA): 20% of Basic Pay
- HRA, Dearness Allowance, Field Area Allowance, High Altitude Allowance, Siachen Allowance (as applicable)
- Dress Allowance: Rs. 20,000/year
- Transport Allowance: Rs. 7,200 + DA (Higher TPTA cities) or Rs. 3,600 + DA (other cities)
- Children’s Education Allowance: Rs. 2,250/month/child for two children (Nursery to Class 12)
- PG Allowance: Rs. 2,250/month for MDS degree holders
Physical Standards
| Criteria | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 157 cm (152 cm for Hill/ Northeastern States) | Minimum 152 cm (147 cm for Hill/ Northeastern States) |
| General Health | Good physical and mental health, free from disabilities affecting duty performance | Good physical and mental health, free from disabilities affecting duty performance |
| Tattoos | Refer to www.joinindianarmy.nic.in for tattoo policies | Refer to www.joinindianarmy.nic.in for tattoo policies |
Selection Process
- Screening: Based on NEET (MDS)-2025 scores (1:10 ratio, i.e., 10 candidates per vacancy).
- Interview: A selection board in New Delhi to assess suitability and merit.
- Medical Examination: AFMS was conducted by a medical board to confirm fitness as per standards.
How to Apply for Army Dental Corps SSC Recruitment 2025
- Go to the official website www.join.afms.gov.in.
- Navigate on the “SSC Recruitment 2025” section and find out the official notification.
- To confirm the eligibility, read the information brochure carefully.
- Simply click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to access and fill out the online application form.
- NEET (MDS) -2025, ensuring stability with registration, fill all the required details correctly.
- Educational certificates, NEET (MDS) -2025 documents, internships and registration certificates, valid ID proof, NOC (if applied) and recently upload self-supporting copies of the passport-shaped photo.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 200 online.
- Review the application for accuracy and submit it.
- Download and print the full application for future reference.
- Ensure that original documents and five additional passport-shaped photos (white background) are ready for interview if shortlisted.
FAQs
Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2025 has announced 30 vacancies for Short service commission officers. These posts are open to both male and female Indian citizens, who meet the eligibility requirements including educational qualification, age limit and NEET (MDS) -2025 qualifications.
Candidates should be an Indian citizen, not more than 45 years of age on 31 December 2025. They should conduct BDS with 55% aggregate or MDS degree, completed one year internship by 30 June 2025, valid dental registration and NEET (MDS) has appeared in -2025.
Applicants only have to submit their forms online before 17 September 2025. The process includes registration on the official portal, filling individual and educational details, uploading self-contained documents and paying of 200 non-worthy application fee. Incomplete or wrong forms will be rejected.
Important Links for Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2025
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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