Army Dental Corps Short Service Commission 2025
The Army Dental Corps (ADC), functioning under the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), invites applications from Indian citizens for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) as Commissioned Officers in 2025. This official recruitment notification outlines all essential details including eligibility, application procedure, salary structure, allowances, selection process, training, medical and physical standards, terms of service, and frequently asked questions.
Organization & Designation
- Organization (English): Army Dental Corps, Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS)
- Organization (Hindi): सेना दंत कोर (आर्मी डेंटल कॉर्प्स), सशस्त्र बल चिकित्सा सेवा
- Designation (English): Short Service Commissioned Officer (Captain Rank on Commission)
- Designation (Hindi): शॉर्ट सर्विस कमीशंड ऑफिसर (कप्तान पद पर कमीशन)
Vacancies
Total Vacancies: 30 (Thirty) vacancies are available for grant of Short Service Commission in Army Dental Corps for the year 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- Age Limit: Maximum permissible age is 45 years as on 31 December 2025.
- Qualification: BDS with minimum 55% aggregate marks or MDS from a DCI-recognized College/University.
- Completion of one-year compulsory rotatory internship by 30 June 2025.
- Registration: Must have a valid Permanent or Provisional Dental Council Registration up to 31 December 2025.
- Candidates must have appeared in NEET (MDS) 2025 conducted by NBE, New Delhi on 19 April 2025.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Availability of Information Brochure & Online Application | 18 August 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 17 September 2025 |
| NEET (MDS) Examination Date | 19 April 2025 |
| Interview Schedule | To be announced on the official website |
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted online only through join.afms.gov.in.
- Required scanned documents include: BDS/MDS certificates, NEET Admit Card & Scorecard, Internship Completion Certificate, State Dental Council Registration, valid photo ID, etc.
- Applicants must pay ₹200 (non-refundable) as Application Processing Fee online.
- Ensure all information matches NEET (MDS) registration details. No corrections permitted after submission.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on NEET (MDS) 2025 scores. Ratio 1:10 (ten candidates per vacancy).
- Interview: Conducted at New Delhi before a Selection Board. Final merit list is based solely on interview performance.
- Medical Examination: Conducted by Armed Forces Medical Board to assess fitness.
Medical & Physical Standards
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must be in good physical and mental health. Guidelines are available at joinindianarmy.nic.in.
- Height Standards: Male: Minimum 157 cm (152 cm for Hill/North East candidates). Female: Minimum 152 cm (147 cm for Hill/North East candidates).
- Tattoos: Permitted only as per Army tattoo policy.
- Pregnancy: If detected, candidate will be declared temporarily unfit.
Base Salary & Allowances
On commissioning, candidates will be granted the rank of Captain with the following pay and allowances:
| Pay Scale | Level 10B (₹61,300 – ₹1,20,900) as per 7th CPC |
| MSP | ₹15,500/month |
| NPA | 20% of Basic Pay |
| Dress Allowance | ₹20,000/year |
| Transport Allowance | ₹7200 + DA for Higher TPTA cities / ₹3600 + DA for others |
| Children’s Education Allowance | ₹2250/month per child (up to 2 children) |
| PG Allowance | ₹2250/month for MDS degree holders |
| Privileges | Medical facilities, Canteen, Rations, Accommodation, Subsidized loans, Insurance cover of ₹1 Crore |
| Leave | 60 days Annual + 20 days Casual Leave per year, LTC, Railway concessions |
TA/DA Entitlement
Candidates appearing for the interview for the first time are entitled to reimbursement of First Class/AC-III/AC Chair Car railway fare or equivalent government bus fare. Second or subsequent attempts are not eligible for TA/DA.
Reservation Details
There is no reservation for any category in Army Dental Corps SSC 2025. All candidates are considered under the same criteria.
Terms of Service
- Tenure: 5 years, extendable to a maximum of 14 years.
- Probation: 12 months from the date of commission.
- Promotion: Captain on entry, Major after 4.5 years, Lt. Col after 11.5 years. MDS holders eligible for antedate seniority.
- Training: Conducted at AMC Centre & College, Lucknow.
- Liability: Officers are liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad.
Contact Information
- Helpline Number: 011-21411064
- Email: suavsar.1@gov.in
- Support Timings: 18 Aug 2025 – 17 Sep 2025, Mon–Fri, 09:30 AM – 05:00 PM (excluding Govt holidays)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is NEET (MDS) 2025 mandatory? Yes, all candidates (BDS & MDS) must appear.
- Is there any reservation? No, there is no category-wise reservation.
- Is there any preference for wards of Armed Forces personnel? No, no preference is given.
- What is the maximum age limit? 45 years as on 31 December 2025.
- Can foreign nationals apply? No, only Indian citizens.
- Application deadline? 17 September 2025.
Legal Notes
All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of courts at Delhi/New Delhi only. Information in the brochure is general and may be amended as per Government regulations. This notification cannot be used as legal evidence in court.
