Info Brochure 2020 - For Notice Final
Info Brochure 2020 - For Notice Final
Info Brochure 2020 - For Notice Final
Information
Brochure:2020
Register Online at
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/dental/eligibility
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AT A GLANCE
IMPORTANT DATES
Availability of Information Brochure and Online Application on the website: 30 Jun 2020
All other relevant timelines/ information, if any, will be made available on the
INDIAN ARMY website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
2. Candidates are advised to read the Info Brochure carefully before filling the
application form. Accordingly, it is advised that candidates should fill in their details tallying
with the online registration of NEET (MDS)-2020
5. Candidates will be eligible for Grant of Short Service Commission in Army Dental
Corps subject to the Govt of India/ MoD regulations. Conditions of eligibility are given in
succeeding paragraphs
CONTACT US
2. Assistance on phone and E-mail will be available from 30 Jun 2020 during
working hours (9:30AM to 5:00 PM) from Monday to Friday excluding Govt. holidays.
Queries received by E-Mail will be responded to within three (03) working days.
Candidates are advised not to send the same email multiple times, as it delays the
response process.
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INTRODUCTION
1. Applications are invited from Indian citizens both male and female, who have passed
their final BDS examination & completed compulsory rotatory internship, for grant of
Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Army Dental Corps.Candidates with Post-
Graduate degree qualifications (MDS) can also apply.
VACANCIES
2. A total of 43 (Forty-Three) vacancies are available for the grant of SSC to desirous
civilian Dental Surgeons.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
(b) Age Limit: Maximum permissible age for SSC will be 45 years as
on 31 Dec 2020
(i) Students of the batch admitted during the academic session 2007-2008
& have completed four & a half year BDS course along with 06 months’
compulsory rotatory internship and
Note: - Only those candidates (BDS/MDS) who have appeared in the National
Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, NEET (MDS)-2020 conducted by National Board of
Examinations (NBE), New Delhi, under the aegis of Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare, on 20th Dec 2019, at various examination centers of NBE, are eligible to
apply.
5. Application form for grant of Short Service Commission in Army Dental Corps - 2020
is available online for submission. Please visit our website joinindianarmy.nic.in for filling up
the form. List of certificates/documents to be submitted by the candidates along with
the application form is as under: -
(a) Matriculation (Class X)/ SSLC/ ICSE certificate/ Birth certificate issued by
municipality as valid certificate of proof of age.
(d) Final year BDS Mark Sheets (Part I & Part II in case Final yr exam is held in
two parts) *. Candidates should have secured a min of 55% marks in final BDS
(both the documents to be uploaded as a single document)
(j) Aadhaar Card of the candidate issued by UIDAI, Govt. of India (if available).
(k) In case of any change in name of candidate after Matriculation (10 th Class)
necessary notification or any other authority clearly highlighting your change of
name.
(l) Authority under which BDS/MDS Dental College/batch (of passed out
candidate) is recognized by DCI. A certificate endorsing/certifying the same may be
acquired from the college authorities.
* Candidates with five years of BDS (Not including internship) will attach fourth and
fifth year mark sheets.
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7. Candidates, who have deposited the original documents with any other institution,
will be permitted to attend the interview provided they produce a deposit certificate for the
same from the Dean / Head of the institution where the documents are deposited. These
candidates will produce photocopies of the certificates (attested by the Dean/Head of the
Institution) along with the deposit certificate as mentioned above.
8. Short Service Commission (SSC) in Army Dental Corps is strictly governed by Govt.
of India, Ministry of Defence regulations & amendments thereof on the subject. The
Commission &subsequent training is controlled by the Office of the Director General Armed
Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) in accordance with extant rules.
9. Applicants may kindly note that, mere appearance in NEET (MDS)-2020/ submitting
of online application does not confer any automatic rights to grant of SSC in Army Dental
Corps. Applicants, who have registered, as per proper application format, only will be
considered for SSC in Army Dental Corps subject to fulfilling the requisite eligibility &
medical fitness criteria, as may be prescribed by the GOI letters on the subject.
10. All candidates are advised to preserve their Admit Card-cum-Confirmation slip &
Score Card of the NEET (MDS)-2020 examination for the purpose of verification of
documents.
11. Candidates should go through this Information Brochure carefully before contacting
this office for any queries. Queries pertaining to eligibility and other issues shall only be
entertained if the information requested is not given in this brochure or on website
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
12. All correspondence should preferably be addressed by e-mail. The e-mail query
must mention SSC-2020 in the subject heading &shall be addressed only if it contains
NEET (MDS)-2020 Roll No and contact telephone number of the sender. An e-mail
containing queries on information that is already in the Information Brochure shall not be
entertained. Queries shall not be entertained from person claiming themselves to be a
representative, associate(s) or officiates of the applicant candidate. Do not attach any
documents along with the E-Mail queries.
13. Candidates may kindly note that by registering for and participating/appearing in the
selection process, the candidate is deemed to have read, agreed and accepted the terms
and conditions in the information brochure for SSC in AD Corps for year 2020.
14. The list of the candidates who are shortlisted for interview based on the marks
secured in NEET (MDS)-2020 & other eligibility criteria will be displayed on the website
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in in due course of time, after approval of the competent authority.
Candidates are advised to visit the website regularly for information, if any and notices
pertaining to Short Service Commission in AD Corps.
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15. Candidates producing false or fabricated information in the application will not be
considered for short listing for interview. Discrepancies found at a later stage may lead to
disqualification. Candidates may further be debarred from appearing in any future selection
processes.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
(a) Screening for Calling for Interview: Candidates are shortlisted for interview
on the basis of the marks scored in the National Eligibility-cum- Entrance Test,
NEET (MDS)-2020 conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE), New
Delhi, under the aegis of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The list
formulated will be utilized for screening of candidates in the ratio of 1:10 to be called
for interview, i.e. for each advertised vacancy ten candidates will be called for
interview.
(b) Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called to appear for interview before
a duly constituted Selection Board, at New Delhi to assess their suitability & merit for
grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Army Dental Corps. The final merit list
for Grant of SSC in Army Dental Corps will be based on the performance in the
interview alone. The candidates who qualify in the interview will be subjected to
Medical Examination.
(c) Medical Examination: All the candidates who are provisionally placed on the
merit list will have to undergo a detailed medical examination for ascertaining their
medical fitness. The decision of the Medical Board will be final.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
18. Every candidate, who qualifies the interview will have to mandatorily undergo a
Medical Examination by a duly constituted Medical Board of Armed Forces Medical
Services (AFMS) for ascertaining his/her medical fitness as per laid down medical
standards for commissioning. For reference of the candidates, the general
guidelines/parameters for medical fitness are available at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
(a) Only those candidates, who are declared medically fit, will be eligible for
grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Army Dental Corps. The
proceedings will remain confidential and will not be divulged to anyone.
(b) In the event of a candidate/ candidates being declared medically unfit by the
Special Medical Board (SMB), the President of the Special Medical Board will
intimate the same & the procedure for requesting for Appeal Medical Board (AMB) to
the candidate/candidates.
(c) Unfit candidates should report for AMB within a maximum period of 42 days
from the day of the SMB. Candidates are advised in their own interest to appear for
AMB well in time and should not wait for the last day given by the SMB. Candidates
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declared UNFIT by the AMB will be intimated by the President, Appeal Medical
Board about the procedure to challenge the findings of AMB.
(d) Candidates are intimated that the Review Medical Board (RMB) will be
granted at the discretion of the DGAFMS based on the merit of the case & that RMB
is not a matter of right. No representation in this regard will be entertained.
(f) Pregnancy, if detected at any stage, after selection at interview or during pre-
commission Medical Examination, will render the candidate as TEMPORARY UNFIT
for grant of commission. Commission will be offered to the candidate after being
declared medically FIT by the medical board.
NOTE: -
1. Candidates are advised to note that this office has no role in the Medical
Boards and the procedure as advised by the medical authorities is strictly adhered
to.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS
19. (a) Height & Weight: The minimum acceptable height with correlated weight for
men are 157.5 cms & weight should be 49.5 Kgs. The minimum acceptable height
with correlated weightfor women is 152 cms & weight of 42 Kgs. In case of
candidates belonging to the North East and hilly areas like Gorkhas, Nepalese,
Assamese and Garhwalis, the height will be relaxed by 5 cms and weight
commensurate with reduced height.
(b) Permanent Body Tattoos: For Tattoo policies please visit the Website
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
(c) To be passed fit, a candidate must be in good physical and mental health, free
from any disability likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duty.
DISCIPLINE
20. Candidates are expected to conduct themselves in a befitting manner. Any candidate
found obstructing or trying to influence the commissioning process in any manner shall be
liable for disqualification. Canvassing directly or indirectly will disqualify the
candidates for commission. The decision taken by the authorities in this respect shall be
final & binding.
MERIT LIST
21. It may be noted that merely qualifying at the interview does not confirm final
selection. A merit list is prepared purely on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in
the interview only. Short Service Commissions in AD Corps will be offered/granted to the
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candidates from the above list strictly in order of merit, subject to their being medically
FIT.
COMMISSION
22. Selected candidates/ Civilian Dental surgeons will be granted Short Service
Commission in AD Corps in the rank of Captain, from the date specified in the offer letter,
subject to them being medically or otherwise FIT and will accordingly be entitled to full pay
& allowances as applicable.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
23. (a) Tenure: The tenure of SSC Officers is five (05) years, extendable by
another nine (09) years in two spells, first of five (05) years and second of four
(04) years (Total SSC tenure of fourteen (14) years) for those who are willing to
continue, subject to availability of vacancies & meeting the laid down eligibility
criteria for extension as per extant policy guidelines.
LIABILITY OF SERVICE/EMPLOYABILITY
24. Officers granted Short Service Commission in Armed Forces Medical Services/Army
Dental Corps, are liable for service in any part of the country or abroad in selected
appointments in Army, Navy or Air Force, as per service requirements. They may have to
work independently in the units allotted to them.
TRAINING
25. After commissioning, the candidates will be detailed for training at Govt. expense at
‘AMC Centre & College, Lucknow for a period of 13 Weeks.
26. On completion of two (02) years of service as SSC officer, as on 31 Mar of the year
of application, they are eligible to apply for limited number of vacancies available for
Departmental Permanent Commission (DPC) provided they have not attained the age of 30
years (for BDS candidates) and 35 years (for MDS candidates) on 31 Dec of the year of
application for DPC as per extant policy guidelines.
POST GRADUATION
PROMOTION
28. SSC officers are commissioned as Captain on entry & are eligible for promotions up
to the rank of Major (or Equivalent in Navy & Air Force) after four years & six months of
service & Lt Col (or Equivalent in Navy & Air Force) after eleven years & six months of
service. Candidates who hold three years MDS Degree will be eligible for three years’
antedate seniority as per rules. They will be promoted to the rank of Substantive Major on
completion of One year & Six Months of service. Permanent Commission (PC) officers are
eligible for time scale promotion up to the rank of Colonel (Time Scale), thereafter up to the
rank of Lt Gen by selection.
EMOLUMENTS
29. Civilian Dental surgeons on commission in AD Corps will be granted rank of Captain
in the pay scale, Level 10 B (Rs 61,300-1,93,900) of Defence Pay Matrix as elaborated in
Army Pay Rules-2017 (7th Pay Commission). They will be entitled to Military Service Pay
(MSP) of Rs. 15,500/- per month, Non Practicing Allowance (NPA) at the rate of 20% of
Basic Pay.HRA (if applicable) as per category of the city, (i.e. X, Y, Z, where the officer is
posted) and Dearness Allowance as admissible. Depending upon the rank & area of
posting, officers posted to field areas are eligible for Field Area Allowance, High Altitude
Allowance, Siachen Allowance, as applicable. Other Allowances applicable, as per the
provisions, are:
(b) Transport Allowance (TPTA) applicable for Level 9 & above per month @
Rs 7200+ DA thereon, for Higher TPTA cities &@ Rs 3600 + DA thereon, for other
cities in accordance with the Government policy guidelines on the subject.
(e) Privileges: In addition to the above, Armed Forces provide free Medical
Facilities for Self & dependents, Canteen facilities, Entitled rations (in Field areas
only),Mess Club/Sports facilities, Govt. Accommodation, Car/Housing Loan at
subsidized rate. All Officers are members of the Army Group Insurance Scheme &
are insured for Rs. 75 lacs as per existing rules.
TA/DA ENTITLEMENT
30. Candidates appearing in the Interview for the first time for SSC in AD Corps are
entitled for “To and Fro” second class railway fare by Mail/Express train or actual cost of
bus fare if mode of travel is by bus and DA at prescribed rates for the days of halt at Delhi.
The entitlement shall be valid only from the place, as has been referred to by the candidate
in the correspondence address. Candidates appearing for the second or subsequent time
are not eligible for the above entitlement.
31. Candidates are required to make online payment of Rs 200/- (Rs Two Hundred
Only), online towards DGAFMS (APF Fund) along with the application. It is to be ensured
while making the online payment that all details are correctly entered before submission of
the application.
LEGAL ISSUES:
32. The Jurisdiction for court cases/disputes, if any, shall be within the exclusive
jurisdiction of competent courts at Delhi/New Delhi only.
33. Information given in the ibid paragraphs are general in nature & are subject to
amendments, as and when reviewed as per regulations/directions laid down by the Govt. of
India/ DCI/ DGAFMS/ from time to time. This document cannot be produced as evidence
in the court of law being only a broad extract of extant policies and guidelines.
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DISCLAIMER
This compilation of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) has been published for general
guidance, information, and assistance of users. The information contained herein is general
in nature and is by no means exhaustive, and is not in the nature of legal or statutory
opinion, advise, interpretation or authority on the issues involved. The Rules, Procedures,
and Guidelines cited may be changed or modified over time, and for any clarification, the
respective Rules made by the Competent Authority or orders of, Government of India may
be referred to. Under no circumstances shall the Director General Armed Forces Medical
Services/ DGDS be liable for any liability, loss, damage, or expense incurred or suffered
that is claimed to have resulted from the use of material contained in this compilation,
including, without limitation, any error or omission with respect thereto.
1. What all documents do I need to have when I am applying for SSC in AD Corps-2020?
The relevant details are given at Para 5 of the info bulletin for Grant of SSC in AD Corps-
2020. The relevant self-attested documents have to be attached with the candidate’s application
form as specified in the Bulletin.
2. Do I need a valid and operational mobile number and email for registration?
Yes, a valid email and mobile number is required for all desirous candidates. The registered
email will be used for communicating the dates of interviews and other updates/details if any
relating to the applicant.
Please submit a copy of authority for change of name (e.g. Newspaper advertisement,
Affidavit) along with the application and bring all the relevant documents in original and an attested
copy at the time of interview for verification.
No, Applicant should be less than 45 years as on 31 Dec of the year for which the
vacancies are advertised.
7. I am an Indian National and graduate from India and I have only the provisional Dental
Registration Certificate. Can I apply and submit the same in lieu of Permanent Dental Registration
Certificate?
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Yes. You may apply along with a Provisional Registration Certificate. In the meantime,
Permanent Registration Certificate from respective state Dental Council should be procured to be
produced at the time of interview.
8. Date of passing BDS is the date on which I cleared the final BDS exam or the date of
completion of Internship?
The date of passing BDS is the date on which the candidate has cleared his/her final BDS
exam.
9. I have passed final BDS-Part I in 1st attempt and final BDS-Part II in 2nd attempt. Can I
apply?
Yes. Applicant should have passed Part-I & Part-II of final BDS irrespective of the number
of chances.
Yes. Provided you fulfill the eligibility criteria for the same. The relevant degrees and
subjects need to be filled in the form & then the relevant copies and original can also be brought to
the interview for verification.
11. I got the Demand Draft made from the bank and the issue date is before the date of
opening of registrations. Wil my application be considered with the Demand Draft?
No. The date of issue of Demand Draft has to be between the date of opening and date of
closing of Registration Process. (Refer Para 32 of the info brochure)
Yes.
All candidates (BDS & MDS) desirous of Grant of Short Service Commission in Army Dental
Corps have to appear in NEET (MDS) conducted by NBE, New Delhi, under the aegis of Ministry
of Health & Family Welfare, for submission of application. (refer Para 17 of Info Brochure)
There is no provision of reservation of seats for any Category for grant of SSC.
15 Do you give any preference to the wards of Armed Forces for AD Corps SSC interview?
Applications complete in all respects, along with Application Processing Fee (APF) should
be submitted online on or before 30 Jul 2020.
Any one of the following authorized photo IDs** (must be valid / original)
* PAN Card
* Driving License
* Voter ID
* Passport
* Aadhaar Card (with photograph)
18. Does the name appearing on the photo identification need to match the one shown on the
Admit Card?
The name on the photo identification must match the name as shown on the Admit Card.
If your name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the
relevant document mentioned below at the time of the exam:
* Marriage Certificate
* Divorce Decree
* Legal Name Change Document
The validity of the merit list of SSC AD Corps-2020 shall be only for the vacancies of the
year 2020 and cannot be carried forward for the next session for Grant of SSC in AD Corps.
20. If I do not get my NEET MDS-2020 Admit Card, whom should I contact?
Admit cards have been issued to the candidate once testing venue has been allotted to the
candidate by NBE in the city chosen by the candidate during online registration & the same should
be available on their registered email ID.
21. What are the timings to contact the AD Corps SSC helpline?
The FAQs and online instructions are designed to enable self-service. You are requested to
use these tools to guide you through the entire process and help answer most of your queries. In
case you are still facing issues, then AD Corps SSC Support is available by phone and email at
[email protected]. Phone support availability 30 Jun 2020 to 30 Jul 2020* from 09:30AM to 05:00
PM (Monday to Friday). AD Corps SSC Support will be closed on Saturday, Sunday & Gazetted
holidays.
You may apply, but you are advised to obtain Aadhaar at the earliest.
The schedule of interview for grant of SSC in AD Corps is hosted on the official website of
Indian Army www.joinindianarmy.nic.in, after the scrutiny of applications.
24. Other applicants have got the call letter; I have not received it. What can I do?
Interview dates for shortlisted candidates is available on this website. If your name features
in the list and you have not received the call letter, the call letter for interview forwarded to your
mentioned Email ID can be downloaded and produced for appearing in the interview.
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25. My parents or relatives or friend or brother or guardian accompanying me. What are the
arrangements for their stay?
26. I am having problem in my eye sight. Am I eligible for SSC in AD Corps-2020 Interview?
The medical standards for joining Armed Forces are laid down. They are different for
different categories. The medical fitness of candidates is ascertained by a Medical Board
convened by the competent authority. Only candidates declared fit by the Medical Board as per
standards of Armed Forces are granted commission.
27. The documents of my son were deposited in the College or University. You are telling that
he should bring the original documents for the interview. What can we do?
Please refer to Para 6& 7 of the information bulletin. However, originals will have to be
produced at the time of joining if selected.
29. What are the medical standards laid down to become an officer in the Indian Army?
30. Can I submit more than one application form for the same entry?
31. What travelling allowance is authorized to me for my journey to and from my house to the
interview Centre?
Travelling cost up to second class/sleeper fare for train from your home station to New
Delhi, Interview Centre and back is admissible and payable by CDA. For bus journey, normal
government bus fare will be admissible.