Indian Army Recruitment 2025 for 30 Dental Officers

The Indian Army’s Army Dental Corps has announced the Short Service Commission (SSC) Recruitment 2025 for qualified dental professionals. A total of 30 vacancies are open for BDS or MDS degree holders with valid NEET (MDS)-2025 scores. This is a prestigious opportunity to join the uniformed services as commissioned officers under the Army Medical Services, with nationwide postings at military hospitals and Armed Forces dental centres. The online application window is open from 18th August to 17th September 2025 at www.join.afms.gov.in.

Eligibility Criteria

Education

• BDS with a minimum of 55% marks in the final year or MDS from a DCI-recognized College/University.
• Completion of Compulsory Rotatory Internship by 30 June 2025.
• Permanent Dental Registration Certificate issued by State Dental Council/DCI valid at least up to 31 December 2025.
• Must have appeared in NEET (MDS)-2025 conducted by NBE on 19 April 2025.
• Valid NEET (MDS)-2025 scorecard will be required during application.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: Not more than 45 years as on 31 December 2025.

Salary

• Remuneration will be as per Government of India rules for Short Service Commissioned Officers in the Army Medical Services.
• Detailed pay scale, allowances, and rank structure will be specified in the full notification.

Application Fee

• Not specified in the short notice.
• Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification on 18 August 2025 for any applicable fee.

Selection Process

• Detailed selection criteria (shortlisting, merit, medical standards, verification) will be available in the official notification dated 18 August 2025.
• NEET (MDS)-2025 score will be a key shortlisting parameter.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official portal: www.join.afms.gov.in
2. Click on “New Registration” and create a login.
3. Fill out the application form with correct personal, academic, and NEET MDS details.
4. Upload scanned copies of:
   • NEET (MDS)-2025 scorecard
   • BDS/MDS degree certificate
   • Internship completion certificate
   • Permanent Dental Registration Certificate
   • Recent passport-size photo
   • Other documents as specified in the detailed notification
5. Submit the application before 17th September 2025.
6. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates

Application form, details & registration

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