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as i am a dentist by profession will i be able to join the army?

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yes you can join indian army :

you can join army by many ways if your age is under the eligibility criteria .

you can join army as:

IMA::

age limit:19 to 24 yrs
Graduation from recognised university

SSC NON TECHNICAL (Men)::

age limit:19 to 25 yrs
Graduation from recognised university

Yes ,you can join the Indian army but the main factor is your age that has to be considered.As you are a dentist by profession so that means you are above 25 years but in some exams the age is below 25 years.So you have to check it throughly.
But the educational qualification is ok for you as the minimum qualification is 12th pass in some posts.

The details of some exams are as follows-
1. Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistant Exam
Nationality : Unmarried Indian male citizens (including those of Nepal) are eligible.
Age : 17½-23 Years.
Educational Qualification : SSLC / Matric (Maths, English & Biology).

2. Indian Army Soldier Clerk's Exam
Eligibility (As in M.E.R. Exam) :
a. Matric or its equivalent with English and Mathematics.
b. Age: 16 to 23 years.

3. Army Reserve
Eligibility for the Army Reserve is also open to a large majority of the civilian population. Its current requirements depend on whether you decide to simply enlist as a private or wish to purse commission as an officer.
Age: 17 to 42 years.

The candidates will get the ranks of the Indian Army but their role and responsibilities will be that of a dental officer. They will be required to take care and treat the officers in the defence services.

Eligibility:
A candidate must not exceed the age of 45 years as on 31st December 2009.


Educational Qualifications: A candidate must be a BDS with a minimum of 55% marks in the final year OR a candidate must be an MDS from a recognized university. A candidate must have completed one year internship latest by 30th September 2009 recognized by dental council of India. A candidate must also have a permanent dental registration certificate.

No. of posts: There are 25 vacancies in total.

How to apply:
The candidates have to apply as per the format given in the advertisement. The candidates have to send BDS/MDS degree, class 10th certificate, dental registration certificate, internship certificate, 2 passport size photographs etc. The candidates are also required to send one self addressed post card and one self addressed envelope with a stamp of Rs6. All the applications must reach Director General Armed Forces Medical Services, Room no. 9, L-Block, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi – 110001

Dear friend,

If a candidate has completed BDS or its equal degree by the recognised university with minimum 60% marks then only the candidate is eligible.

The candidates who join Army after completion of MBBS/BDS they became directly Captain in the Indian Army.


After completion of MBBS/BDS you can join all three armed forces.

All the best

Hello,

Yes, dentist can join Indian Army.

Indian Army opens a special vacancy for dentist.


Good Luck

yes u can join as a Dentist in the indian army. You should have good percentage of marks in your BDS exam. Then there will be clinical test and interview.

See the folowing Complete set of instructions
Enrolment
Officers
1. General
Graduate and Postgraduate civilian dentists can join A D Corps if they fulfill the eligibility criteria for enrolment. Two types of commissions are offered :
• PERMANENT COMMISSION
• SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION
The advertisement for grant of commission in A D Corps is published in most of the national and regional dailies every year. Complete details along with application form will be available in the advertisement.
2. Selection Procedure
Permanent Commission :-
Candidates found eligible are short listed based on their final BDS marks.
Short listed candidates are called for written test and clinical test followed by an interview.
Successful candidates at the written and clinical test will only be required to appear before the Selection Board for interview.
Short Service Commission :-
Candidates found eligible are short listed based on their final BDS marks and attempts taken in final BDS.
Short- listed candidates will be required to appear before the Selection Board for interview only.
Medical Examination : -
All the candidates who are provisionally placed on the merit list will be brought before a medical board for medical fitness.
Other Categories
Dental services have three other categories or trades for the personnel below officers’ rank :
Dental Operating Room Assistants (DORA)
Dental Hygienists (DH)
Dental Technicians (DT)
The personnel of other categories are recruited through various recruitmentboards as medical assistants. After completing the basic nursing course only selective personnel are remustered for the dental trades to undergo further
training as applicable to their trade.

See the site for further details

http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimpleWithTenPara.aspx?MnId=9LJs9dxH8Ow=&Pa rentID=J/DxE9ZScS8=

Yes, you can join Army Dental Corps.

Eligibility Criteria for Direct Permanent Commission or Short Service Commission:

1. Candidate must be BDS (with minimum 60% marks in final year)/ MDS, college recognised by DCI.

2. Should have completed one year rotatory internship, recognised by the Dental Council of India on the date of application.

3. Should be in possession of Permanent Dental Registration Certificate.

4. Should be medically fit in all respects for service in the Defence Forces.

5. Age limit in case of Direct Permanent Commission is a Candidate with BDS qualification must not have attained 28 years of age on 31 Dec of the year of application. Age limit may be extended upto 30 years in case of candidate with postgraduate qualification.
In case of Short Service Commission, less than 45 years of age as on 31 Dec of the year of application.

Advertisement and other details are attached. You need to stay updated with any opportunities from the official website of Indian Army http://indianarmy.nic.in

ya..u can join for more details u can check indianarmy.nic.in..

Hello friend,
To Join Indian Army as a dentist, you may take the test conducted by UPSC. Through this test, you will get into army dental corp provided you fulfill the following eligibility criteria.
You should have scored a minimum of 60% in your final BDS exam.
You must possess 1 year rotary internship recognized by DCI.
You should also possess a permanent dental registration certificate

yes definitely you can but you have to pass the physical tests in the process

Entry Open For Indian Nationals Only

Direct Permanent Commission

1. Candidate must be BDS (with minimum 60% marks in final year)/ MDS, college recognised by DCI.
2. Should have completed one year rotatory internship, recognised by the Dental Council of India on the date of application.
3. Should be in possession of Permanent Dental Registration Certificate.
4. Candidates with BDS qualification must not have attained 28 years of age on 31 Dec of the year of application. Age limit may be extended upto 30 years in case of candidate with Postgraduate qualification.
5. Should be medically fit in all respects for service in the Defence Forces.



Short Service Commission

1. Candidate must be BDS(with minimum 55% marks in final year)/ MDS,college recognised by DCI.
2. Should have completed one year rotatory internship recognised by the Dental Council of India on the date of application.
3. Should be in possession of Permanent Dental Registration Certificate.
4. Less than 45 years of age as on 31 Dec of the year of application.
5. Should be medically fit in all respects for service in the Defence Forces.



Note:

Short service commission officers can opt for Permanent commission during their service.

SSC officers tenure- 05 years, further extendable to 05 years and another 04 years.

Three chances are given to serving SSC officers for grant of Departmental Permanent Commission.

Two chances can be availed after putting and active service of 2-4 years and the third chance can only be availed during extended tenure of service but before completion of 8 years of service.



Enrolment

Officers

1. General

Graduate and Postgraduate civilian dentists can join A D Corps if they fulfill the eligibility criteria for enrolment. Two types of commissions are offered :

PERMANENT COMMISSION
SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION
The advertisement for grant of commission in A D Corps is published in most of the national and regional dailies every year. Complete details along with application form will be available in the advertisement.

2. Selection Procedure



Permanent Commission :-

Candidates found eligible are short listed based on their final BDS marks.

Short listed candidates are called for written test and clinical test followed by an interview.

Successful candidates at the written and clinical test will only be required to appear before the Selection Board for interview.

Short Service Commission :-

Candidates found eligible are short listed based on their final BDS marks and attempts taken in final BDS.

Short- listed candidates will be required to appear before the Selection Board for interview only.

Medical Examination : -

All the candidates who are provisionally placed on the merit list will be brought before a medical board for medical fitness.



Other Categories

Dental services have three other categories or trades for the personnel below officers’ rank :

Dental Operating Room Assistants (DORA)
Dental Hygienists (DH)
Dental Technicians (DT)

The personnel of other categories are recruited through various recruitmentboards as medical assistants. After completing the basic nursing course only selective personnel are remustered for the dental trades to undergo further
training as applicable to their trade.

I M A FEMALE BDS STUDENT WANT TO JOIN INDIAN DEFENCE FORCE ,BT IS there any scope for post graduation couse in defence?

when will come new vacancies in army in 2011

I M 25 YEARS FEMALE DENTIST, WANTS TO KNOW SCOPE OF FEMALE DENTISTS IN INDIAN ARMY.....

plz tell me scope of dentistry in Indian Navy or Air force?

plz tell me scope of dentistry in Indian Navy or Air force?

I am a female BDS doctor. i want to join indian army as a permanent commision officer. How can i get the job in the indian army?

Ya you can get admission in Indian Army, But their is one condition about it your age is between 19 to 23 years.

please let me know about last date for submission of forms.

[QUOTE=Mrs_Praveen_Gola;424334]Yes ,you can join the Indian army but the main factor is your age that has to be considered.As you are a dentist by profession so that means you are above 25 years but in some exams the age is below 25 years.So you have to check it throughly.
But the educational qualification is ok for you as the minimum qualification is 12th pass in some posts.

The details of some exams are as follows-
1. Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistant Exam
Nationality : Unmarried Indian male citizens (including those of Nepal) are eligible.
Age : 17½-23 Years.
Educational Qualification : SSLC / Matric (Maths, English & Biology).

2. Indian Army Soldier Clerk's Exam
Eligibility (As in M.E.R. Exam) :
a. Matric or its equivalent with English and Mathematics.
b. Age: 16 to 23 years.

3. Army Reserve
Eligibility for the Army Reserve is also open to a large majority of the civilian population. Its current requirements depend on whether you decide to simply enlist as a private or wish to purse commission as an officer.
Age: 17 to 42 years.[/QUOTE

Hello I AM VERY MUCH INTERESTED TO JOIN AIR FORCE DENTAL WING . I ALWAYS USED TO BE WORRIED ABOUT MY AGE I AM RUNNING 35. COULDYOU PLEASE GUIDE ME
THANKING YOU

what are the medical and physical tests to be passed to join army as a dentist

sir i m a female bds i want to join indian army my internship will complete in 10 January 2012. can i apply for the short service commision or permanant service commision 2011 ?
if yes than how i apply and if no than what options for me to join indian army

sir, i m male bds with an amputed index finger.sir,i m very interested to join armed forces,can i apply for jobs in armed forces???

can u tel me the physical fitness test for female candidates to join in indian army dental corps

i am bds final year student ,do let me know how to do internship from army dental college and how to join indian army

can a dentist join indian army and detail about age limits of joining

sir i am a bds student i lke to join in indian army . can i able to join during the couse period.

Plz if anyone finds out d dates for application submition for 2012
plz convey me on [email protected]
wud b really thankful!!!

sir, i am a qulified and well eexperianced..dental technician presently working in rv dental college....i would like to do job in army....so can any one sugest.. me how it can possible...

hello!!! i am a 23 years female dentist.may i know how can i join army??

What will be the sallary of post get through permanent commission

What will be the sallary of post get through permanent commission