Army Dental Corps needs 32 dentists

Recruitment at: Army Dental Corps

Positions: SSC officer in Army Dental Corps

No. of posts: 32

Pay scale: PB-3, 15600-39100 Grade Pay of Rs 6100/- & Military Service Pay of Rs 6000/-

Tenure: The tenure is of 5 years extendable by another 9 years in two spells, first of 5 years and second of 4 years (total SSC tenure 14 years) for those who are willing to continue subject to laid down eligibility criteria. However, on completion of 2 years service as SSC officer, they are eligible to apply for limited vacancy available for Departmental Permanent Commission (DPC) provided they had not attained the age of 28 years for BDS and 30 years for MDS Degree on December 31 of the year of application for DPC.

Eligibility:

• 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 October 15, 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: Less than 45 years as on 31 Dec 2011.

Selection process:

• Shortlisting for Interview: 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. There will be no shortlisting in their case.
• Medical Examination: 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 so as to reach by October 15, 2011. Candidates who have applied earlier may also apply if they fulfill the eligibility criteria.

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Last date: October 15, 2011

Address:
Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS/DENTAL)
Room No.24,
‘L’ Block, Ministry of Defence
New Delhi – 110001

Website: www.indianarmy.nic.in