The Indian Army’s Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has announced a new job opening. They are looking for Short Service Commissioned Officers in the Army Dental Corps for the year 2025. There are 30 vacancies in total for these positions. Students and job seekers interested in a government job as a dental officer in the Army can apply online. The application process started on August 18, 2025 , and the last date to apply is September 17, 2025 . All applications must be submitted through the official website, join.afms.gov.in .
This recruitment drive offers a chance to join the Indian Army as a dental professional. If you meet the required qualifications and have appeared in NEET (MDS) – 2025, you can apply for these government jobs. It is important to read all details carefully before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | August 18, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | September 17, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | September 17, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Will be announced soon |
| Exam Date | Will be announced soon |
Application Fee
Candidates need to pay an application fee of ₹200/- . This fee is the same for all candidates, including General, OBC, SC, and ST categories. You can pay the fee online using a Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or through E-Challan.
Age Limit
To apply for these posts, candidates must be at least 18 years old . The maximum age limit is 45 years . Your age will be counted as of December 31, 2025 . Please check the official notification for any further details on age relaxation, if applicable.
Total Posts
A total of 30 posts are available for the Short Service Commissioned Officer role in the Army Dental Corps.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Army Dental Corps recruitment, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- You must have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) degree from a Dental Council of India (DCI) recognized college or university.
- For BDS candidates, you need a minimum of 55% marks in your final year.
- You must have completed a One Year Compulsory Rotatory Internship by June 30, 2025 .
- You need a valid Dental Practitioner Registration Certificate. This certificate must be valid until at least December 31, 2025 .
- You must have appeared in the NEET (MDS) – 2025 exam, which was held on April 19, 2025 .
Salary Details
Selected candidates for the Army Dental Corps will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹61,300 to ₹1,20,900 . This is according to Level 10B. In addition to the basic salary, candidates will also receive various allowances as per government rules.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Army Dental Corps Short Service Commissioned Officer posts involves several steps:
- NEET Score: Candidates will first be shortlisted based on their scores in the NEET (MDS) – 2025 exam.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will attend an interview.
- Medical Examination: Candidates who clear the interview will undergo a medical examination to ensure they are fit for service.
- Final Selection: A final list of selected candidates will be prepared based on their performance in all stages.
How to Apply Online
Follow these simple steps to apply for the Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2025:
- First, read the official Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2025 notification PDF carefully.
- Visit the official website: join.afms.gov.in .
- Look for the “Apply Online” link for Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2025 and click on it.
- Fill in all the required details in the online application form.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, such as educational certificates and photographs.
- Pay the application fee online.
- After completing all steps, take a printout of your submitted application form for future reference.
Make sure to apply before the last date to avoid any issues.