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Army Dental Corps
Army Dental Corps is a great career option for both dental graduates and postgraduates. There are two types of job entries into Army Dental Corps, the Short Service Commission (SSC) or Permanent Commission (PC). Though the recent years have shown most qualified candidates being selected for SSC.
SSC
The Short Service Commission selects candidates for employment for 14 years after which they are bound to leave the army services unless they have converted to Permanent Commission.PC
One can join Army Dental Corps as a Short Service Commission Officer and after completing 2 years of service, provided that the age does not exceed 30 years for a BDS graduate and 35 years for MDS graduate one can appear for permanent commission board clearing which makes one eligible for Permanent Service. Hence,WHO CAN APPLY FOR ARMY DENTAL CORPS?
Any Indian citizen having passed BDS or MDS course along with successful completion of a one-year compulsory rotary internship can appear for the NEET PG entrance examination. Applications are invited from candidates who have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the NEET PG Entrance examination along with the mentioned criteriaBDS OR MDS GRADUATE (ALONG WITH ONE YEAR INTERNSHIP)
NEET PG ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (SECURING MINIMUM 50%)
HOW TO APPLY FOR ARMY DENTAL CORPS?
This year applications will be released on 19th April 2021 onwards on their official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. More information and details regarding terms and conditions and instructions will be available on Employment News/Rozgaar Samachar issue of 24th April 2021. Submission of the form with required documents within the stipulated time is the primary requisite for applying to the Army Dental Corps.STEPS IN THE SELECTION TO BE AN ARMY DENTAL CORP
VACANCY
VACANCY: USUALLY ONCE A YEAR.
NUMBER OF VACANCY: AROUND 30-45
NUMBER OF VACANCY: AROUND 30-45
ELIGIBILITY
AGE LIMIT:NOT OVER 45 YEARS OF AGE ON 31ST DECEMBER THAT YEAR.
SHOULD HAVE APPEARED FOR AND QUALIFIED NEET
SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED INTERNSHIP.
DENTAL COUNCIL REGISTRATION.
SHOULD BE MEDICALLY FIT.
SHOULD HAVE APPEARED FOR AND QUALIFIED NEET
SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED INTERNSHIP.
DENTAL COUNCIL REGISTRATION.
SHOULD BE MEDICALLY FIT.
INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW IS CONDUCTED BY A PANEL OF ARMY DOCTORS, WHICH INCLUDES ARMY DENTAL CORP OFFICERS, ARMY MEDICAL CORP OFFICERS, A PSYCHOLOGIST AND A CIVILIAN DENTAL OFFICER INTERVIEWS ARE HELD FOR MORE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES THAN THE NUMBER OF VACANCIES ( USUALLY 10 TIMES THE NUMBER OF VACANCIES) THE INTERVIEW TAKES PLACE IN THE ARMY DENTAL CENTRE AT RESEARCH AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL, NEW DELHI
MEDICAL TEST
THE SELECTED CANDIDATES AFTER THE INTERVIEW APPEAR FOR THE MEDICAL TEST WHERE EYES, EARS AND DENTAL HEALTH ARE EXAMINED.
CANDIDATES ARE ALSO EVALUATED BY A SURGEON FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS ALONG WITH HEIGHT, WEIGHT, CHEST, BLOOD PRESSURE AND
ROUTINE BLOOD TEST.
MERIT LIST
FINALLY CANDIDATES WHO CLEAR THE MEDICAL TEST ARE SHORTLISTED IN THE MERIT LIST AND ACCORDING TO THE VACANCIES WILL GET COMMISSONED IN THE ARMY DENTAL CORPS.
VACANCIES
Since the past few years, vacancies appear usually once a year. There are approximately 20-65 vacancies per year depending on the requirements. Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on the merit list. The merit list, prepared according to the rank is subject to variation every year depending on the number of candidates opting for Post-graduation in Government and Private medical colleges. Many also drop a year to prepare for post-graduation, hence many a time a sharp decline in ranks is usually seen when merit the merit list is out.THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The Eligibility criteria as apart from having a qualified BDS/MDS degree is to qualify NEET. Appearing for and Qualifying the NEET examination is a basic must to apply for Army Dental Corps. The candidate should have completed the rotary internship and registered under the Dental Council of India.Other specifications include, the candidate having a BDS/MDS degree from a recognized college or university with the college having recognition for the respective batch. Medical fitness is also an eligibility criterion for the candidates opting for Army Dental Corps.
HOW IMPORTANT IS THE INTERVIEW?
Well, First and foremost the number of candidates receiving the interview call is almost 10 times more than the number of vacancies. Undoubtedly many drop out due to reasons varying from plans to join PG courses and various other personal reasons. However, the number appearing for the interview is still a large one to make it competitive.The interview round is deemed as one of the most important parts of selection to the army dental corps. It is mainly a face to face personal meeting where the candidate is assessed for the job. It not only evaluates the candidate’s academic knowledge but also analyses the personality of the candidate, assessing his/her communicative skills, thoughts and ideas. It ranges from personal questions to current affairs and general knowledge. Hence preparing for the interview before appearing for it, is surely a must,
WHAT TO PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW?
- Being well versed with your biodata is essential and helps in building your personality.
- Preparing notes about some common personal interview questions (ranging from hobbies towhy are you interested in joining the army) is one of the effective ways to prepare.
- Knowing your subject enough will surely enhance your confidence when they assess your academic knowledge.
- Brushing through the current affairs will help you understand the socio-economic and political affairs of the country and keep up with some of the related questions.
- It is also important that you have a basic idea of the Indian army, their rank structure, and some of their achievements.
- Be prepared to tackle hypothetical questions with conviction and try to be practical.
- Communication is the key factor in an interview, therefore ensure that you speak with clarity of thought and be loud and clear.
- Be attentive. Listen to the questions carefully and answer accordingly and sequentially.
- Your appearance reflects your personality, so make sure you are well-groomed and look professional.
- Finally, remember your etiquettes, greet the officers, be polite, confident and clear.
INTERVIEW STRUCTURE
RELATED TO YOU
Initial questions will be related to your background, interests, hobbies that will help them understand and assess your personality.ABOUT DENTISTRY
It could about any topic under dentistry and will evaluate your academic knowledge and your ability to treat patients.GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Questions on current affairs and Indian army will cover up this section.Indian Army is a prestigious organisation, and a dream for many dental graduates. Multiple queries regarding the interview is a common concern among candidates eligible for applying in the army dental corps.
MEDICAL FITNESS
A candidate is deemed to be medically fit in the absence of any disease or syndrome and with sound physical and mental health, thus ensuring efficient performance of military duties irrespective of the terrain and climatic conditions.The qualifying candidates from the interview appear for the medical test conducted by the medical board of Armed forces medical services (AFMS) to ascertain the candidate’s medical fitness as per the guidelines for commissioning.
The medical test includes:
- Eye check-up for colour-blindness, myopia, and having undergone Lasik. Colour-blindness and extreme myopia can lead to permanent rejection while recent Lasik procedures fall under temporary rejection enabling candidates to appear for the test at a later date.
- Dental health: only active lesions are looked for, hence it is advisable to check and treat for active lesions like caries and periodontal infections before appearing for the medical test.
- A surgeon then proceeds to conduct a physical fitness test and also looks for knock-knees, rigid chests, hernia and other such conditions.
- Height, weight, chest, and BP is checked along with routine blood tests. A minimum of 157.5 cms for men with a correlated weight of 49.5 kg is required while females require a minimum of 152 cms with 42 kg weight. The candidates from the northeast and hilly areas, Gorkhas, Nepalese, Assamese, and Garhwalas height requirements are relaxed by 5cms along with correlated weight.
- Pregnancy is also deemed as temporarily unfit.
The unfit candidates have a maximum of 45 days to report to the AMB, and if found unfit is intimidated to the respective candidates with the procedure to challenge the findings of AMB. It is merely the discretion of DGAFMS, to grant the Review Medical Board ( RMB) based on the merit of the candidate.
WHO MAKES IT TO THE MERIT LIST?
Merely qualifying the interview is not enough, marks obtained in the interview makes the basis for the candidate’s name appears in the merit list. Commissioned candidates are granted SSC under the rank of captain and will be entitled to full pay and allowance. The candidates are also required to complete a training period of 13 weeks at AMC centre and college, Lucknow.TENURE
SSC officer has a tenure of 5 years which is extendable by 5 and years respectively making it a total of 14 years depending on the choice of continuing, availability, and eligibility criteria. While one can also apply for the limited seats of PC on completing 2 years of service as an SSC officer, provided they have not attained 30 years for a BDS graduate and 35 years for an MDS graduate on 31/12 of the year of application.CAN ARMY DENTAL CORPS PURSUE POST GRADUATION?
Permanent commissioned officers can pursue postgraduation courses, while SSC officers after proceeding for release can pursue PG in armed force institutions.PROMOTION
SSC officers are commissioned as captain on entry and are eligible to promotion as major after 4 years 6 months of service and as Lt col after 11 years 6 months of service, whereas for an MDS graduate they are eligible for 3 years of antedate seniority and can be promoted to the rank of Substantive major after one year and 6 months of service.For a PC officer, they are eligible for time scale promotion to attain the rank of Colonel and to further rise to the position of Lt Gen.
