The Indian Army has released the official notification for 30 vacancies in the Dental Corps. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply online. The application process began on 18 August 2025 and will close on 17 September 2025.
As per the notification, applicants must hold a BDS or MDS degree from a Dental Council of India recognized college and must have completed a compulsory one-year rotatory internship. The age limit is between 21 and 45 years as of 31 December 2025. Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission with a pay scale of Rs 56100 to Rs 177500.
Interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official Army Dental Corps portal join.afms.gov.in. A fee of Rs 200 is applicable for all applicants. The selection process will be based on eligibility, NEET MDS 2025 scores, and further stages as per Indian Army requirements.
Important Dates:
Notification Date: 18 August 2025
Start Date of Application: 18 August 2025
Last Date of Application: 17 September 2025
Vacancy Details:
This drive aims to fill 30 posts under the Army Dental Corps. The post-wise detail is as follows:
Post Name: Dental Corps
No. of Posts: 30
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must be citizens of India. They should possess BDS or MDS degree from a recognized institution and must be registered with any State Dental Council. At least 55 percent marks in final year BDS are required. A one-year internship must be completed by 30 June 2025. Candidates must have appeared in NEET MDS 2025. The age limit is minimum 21 years and maximum 45 years as on 31 December 2025.
How to Apply:
Candidates fulfilling the criteria can apply online only through join.afms.gov.in before 17 September 2025. All details must be filled carefully as no corrections will be allowed after submission.
Application Fee:
The application fee is Rs 200 for all candidates. Payment has to be made online.
Selection Process:
Selection will be based on NEET MDS 2025 scores, eligibility verification, and further stages as decided by the Indian Army. Final merit will depend on medical fitness and document verification.
Indian Army Dental Corps Official Notification:
Candidates must download and go through the official notification carefully before applying. The detailed notification provides eligibility, selection procedure, and other important instructions.
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION PDF