Army Dental Corps Short Service Commissioned Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 37 Posts

Age Details

• Age must not exceed 45 years as on 31-12-2026.
• Age reckoning date: 31-12-2026.

Eligibility Details

Nationality

Online applications are invited from Indian citizens, both male and female.

Qualification

BDS with a minimum of 55% marks in the final year or MDS from a Dental Council of India (DCI)-recognised college or university.

Internship

Successful completion of the one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship by 30-06-2026.

Registration

Permanent Dental Registration Certificate from a State Dental Council or DCI, valid at least up to 31-12-2026.

Entrance Examination

NEET (MDS)-2026 conducted by NBE is mandatory. A copy of the Mark-sheet or Score card must be submitted with the application.

NEET (MDS)-2026

Only candidates who appeared in NEET (MDS)-2026 are eligible to apply; those who did not appear are not eligible.

Important Dates

• NEET (MDS)-2026 examination date (mandatory qualifying condition): 02-05-2026
• Last date to complete one-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship: 30-06-2026
• Eligibility and online application details available from: 22-09-2026 onwards
• Last date for receipt of online applications: 22-10-2026
• Permanent Dental Registration must be valid at least up to: 31-12-2026
• Date for reckoning age limit: 31-12-2026

Application Fees

No specific fee information is provided in the notification. Please refer to the detailed instructions on the official website for exact fee details and payment methods.

Other Information

• The notification states a total of 37 vacancies without any category-wise, gender-wise, or state-wise breakup.
• Candidates should verify all eligibility criteria on the official notice and follow the online application instructions on the official website.
• This post accepts candidates with BDS (minimum 55% in final year) or MDS degrees from DCI-recognised institutions, along with internship completion and valid permanent dental registration, and NEET (MDS)-2026 eligibility.