Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment of SSC Officer 2011

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for grant of Short Service Commission in Army Dental Corps.

Name of the post and Number of Vacancies

Captain: 32 vacancies

Important Dates

Last date for sending application: 15 October 2011

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must be BDS (with minimum 55% marks in final year)/ MDS from a recognized College/University.
• Should have completed one year rotatory Internship recognized by Dental Council of India by 15 Oct 2011.
• Should be in possession of Permanent Dental Registration Certificates valid at least upto 31 Dec 2011 at the time of interview.
• Should be medically fit in all respects for service in the Armed Forces

Age Limit (as on 31 December 2011): Less than 45 years

Pay and Allowances: The candidates on commissioning in Army Dental Corps will be granted the rank of Capt with Basic Pay of Rs 17472 and placed in the pay scale PB- 3 (15600-39100). They will be granted Grade Pay of Rs 6100 & Military Service Pay of Rs 6000, Non-practicing allowance at the rate of 25% of the Basic pay, Grade Pay & MSP and DA as admissible (total emoluments will be approximately Rs 52000).

In addition, entitled free ration, subsidized accommodation, and allied facilities shall be provided. MDS degree holder will be eligible for PG allowance of Rs 1000 per month or specialist pay after undergoing the laid down procedure.  In addition, officers are entitled to 60 days annual leave & 20 days casual leave, LTC, free Medical facilities for self and family including dependent parents, Group Insurance of Rs 30 lakhs & unit CSD facility etc as per the existing rules.

Selection Procedure: Candidates found eligible will be shortlisted based on their Final BDS marks and attempts taken in Final BDS. Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear before the Selection Board for interview only. However, all the eligible candidates in possession of MDS degrees recognized by DCI will be called for interview.

All the candidates who are provisionally placed on the merit list will be brought before a Medical Board for Medical Fitness.

How to Apply: Candidates should apply to the "Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS/DENTAL), Room No.24, ‘L' Block, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi - 110001", on a plain paper giving particulars in the application form. Candidates who have applied earlier may also apply if they fulfil the eligibility criteria.

For application form, please CLICK HERE