The Healthcare Career options have always been one of the most respectful in the society. A doctor gets almost god-like treatment in India as the doctors are the ones who save the lives of people and keep them healthy and sound.
Here we are discussing the career prospects of a student after he/she completes the MBBS and BDS Degree courses.
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Career Prospects after MBBS:
Higher Education:
One of the most obvious choices that remains with a student after completing their MBBS is to go for higher education in the various fields of Medicine and Surgery.
MD/MS/MCh/DM and other PG Diploma courses:
Courses:
MD: Doctor of Medicine
MS: Master of Surgery
MCh: Master of Chirurgie (6 years course after MBBS)
DM: Doctorate of Medicine (6 years course after MBBS)
To study Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS) and Other Post Graduate Diploma courses in India a student must appear for the biggest entrance examination- NEET (PG) for all these courses in India offered by all Colleges/Universities except AIIMS, New Delhi and 7 other AIIMS, JIPMER-Puducherry, PGIMER- Chandigarh, NIMHANS- Bengaluru and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum
NEET (PG): National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate or NEET (PG) is conducted by the NBE or National Board of Examinations for admissions into the various MD/MS and PG Diploma Courses in Medicine and Surgery.
NEET-PG shall be the single qualifying cum ranking examination for admission to Postgraduate MD/MS/Diploma Courses for the academic session 2020 which will include the following:
i. All India 50% quota seats (all States & Union Territories)
ii. State quota seats. (including the Union Territories)
iii. All Private Medical Colleges, Institutions & Universities/
Deemed Universities all across the country.
iv. Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.
v. DNB Post MBBS Courses.
The following Medical institutions are not covered by centralized
admissions for MD/MS seats through NEET- PG at present:
i. AIIMS, New Delhi and other AIIMS
ii. PGIMER, Chandigarh
iii. JIPMER, Puducherry
iv. NIMHANS, Bengaluru
v. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology,
Trivandrum
Read more about the examination here: NEET (PG)
INI CET: The Institute of National Importance Common Entrance Test or INI-CET is conducted by the AIIMS, New Delhi for admissions into the various PG courses [MD/MS/M.Ch.(6years)/DM(6years)/MDS] of AIIMS, New Delhi, JIPMER, NIMHANS & PGIMER and seven other AIIMS (Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur & Rishikesh)
These are the institutions that do not use NEET PG for their Postgraduate courses admissions, instead use this examination
AIIMS, New Delhi, JIPMER, PGIMER and NIMHANS are the best Medical Colleges of India and are globally renowned so the importance of this examination is very high among students.
Read more about the examination here: INI CET
Study Abroad: To study abroad the Post Graduate Courses in Medicine and Surgery one must go through the admission processes of those countries and universities very carefully.
Soon we will be also updating many of that information here.
Higher Education in Alternate Fields:
Although after a student completes MBBS in India the most obvious choices for post-graduation are in the various fields of Medicine and Surgery only. But there are sometimes situations and interests of students due to which they can choose to go for Higher Education in fields other than Medicine and Surgery.
A few of those options are:
After MBBS, going for an MBA is very rare but can be very useful for students who want to try entrepreneurial or managerial skills in their career and do not want to practice Medicine and Surgery much in their lives.
The most important MBA Entrance Examinations in India are as follows:
CAT: The Common Admission Test or CAT is the biggest MBA entrance exam in India. This examination is used for admissions into the various MBA, PGDM and other post-graduate management courses in various Management Colleges and Universities all over India including the 20 IIMs or Indian Institute of Management which are the best MBA colleges in India.
Read more about the examination here: CAT
XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test or XAT is the second biggest MBA entrance examination after CAT in India. The score of XAT is used by many MBA colleges in India including XLRI, Jamshedpur which is equivalent to the oldest IIMs in reputation, XIM, Bhubaneswar and Loyola Institute of Business Administration.
Read more about the examination here: XAT
NMAT: The NMIMS Management Aptitude Test or NMAT is conducted by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) for admissions into the MBA and various other post graduate management courses offered at NMIMS, Mumbai (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Sciences) and various other participating colleges.
The Narsee Monjee Institute of Management is among the top MBA colleges in India so this is an important examination.
Read more about the exam here: NMAT
IIFT MBA (IB): Indian Institute of Foreign Trade takes admissions into its famous MBA in International Business or MBA (IB) course via the entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
IIFT is among the top MBA colleges in the country and also has a high global importance.
Read more about the examination here: IIFT MBA (IB)
SNAP Test: Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Computer based Test is conducted for admissions into the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune and other constituent colleges of Symbiosis International University for admissions into their MBA and various other Post Graduate Management courses.
Read more about the examination here: SNAP
This is a course that is provided in many Engineering Colleges in India including the IITs. Any MBBS graduate who wants to make a career in research and development can go for these courses.
Although M.Tech after MBBS is a rare choice but definitely not a bad one.
The biggest Entrance Examination for these M.Tech courses is GATE or the Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering conducted for various M.Tech and Masters in Science courses by various Engineering and Science colleges in India.
Read more about the examination here: GATE
Some of the major colleges that provide these M.Tech courses are as follows:
IIT Bombay
IIT Kanpur
Jobs after MBBS:
This is a really good opportunity for MBBS graduates who want to make a career in government jobs.
Read more about the exam here: CMSE
There are multiple reasons why some highly intelligent MBBS graduates choose to give the UPSC IAS examination. Few of them are:
How can one join Civil Services after MBBS?
One can join the Civil Services after MBBS by successfully clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination and get selected for one of the Civil services which they choose to join.
Here are the details of UPSC Civil Services Examination:
The competitive examination comprises two successive stages :
(i) Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type) for the selection of candidates for Main Examination; and
(ii) Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates for the various Services and posts.
The Preliminary Examination will consist of two papers of Objective type (multiple choice questions) and carry a maximum of 400 marks.
The Examination shall comprise of two compulsory Papers of 200 marks each.
Note : (i) Both the question papers will be of the objective type (multiple choice questions) and each will be of two hours duration.
(ii) The General Studies Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
(iii) The question papers will be set both in Hindi and English.
The Main Examination will consist of a written examination and an interview test. The written examination will consist of 9 papers of conventional essay type in the subjects mentioned in the subject list below out of which two papers will be qualifying in nature.
Evaluation of the papers, namely, 'Essay', 'General Studies' and Optional Subject of all the candidates would be done simultaneously along with evaluation of their qualifying papers on ‘Indian Languages’ and ‘English’ but the papers on Essay, General Studies and Optional Subject of only such candidates will be taken cognizance who attain 25% marks in ‘Indian Language’ and 25% in English as minimum qualifying standards in these qualifying papers.
Marks obtained for all the compulsory papers (Paper-I to Paper-VII) and Marks obtained in Interview for Personality Test will be counted for ranking.
Candidates who obtain such minimum qualifying marks in the written part of the Main Examination as may be fixed by the Commission at their discretion, shall be summoned by them for an interview for a Personality Test,The number of candidates to be summoned for interview will be about twice of the number of vacancies to be filled. The interview will carry 275 marks (with no minimum qualifying marks).
Personal Interview: The candidate will be interviewed by a Board who will have before them a record of his career. He will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers.
The test is intended to judge the mental caliber of a candidate. In broad terms this is really an assessment of not only his intellectual qualities but also social traits and his interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgement, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.
2. The technique of the interview is not that of a strict cross-examination but of a natural, though directed and purposive conversation which is intended to reveal the mental qualities of the candidate.
3. The interview test is not intended to be a test either of the specialised or general knowledge of the candidates which has been already tested through their written papers. Candidates are expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in their special subjects of academic study but also in the events which are happening around them both within and outside their own State or Country as well as in modern currents of thought and in new discoveries which should rouse the curiosity of well educated youth.
Marks thus obtained by the candidates in the Main Examination (written part as well as interview) would determine their final ranking. Candidates will be allotted to the various Services keeping in view their ranks in the examination and the preferences expressed by them for the various Services and posts.
Papers to be counted for merit:
Paper-I Essay 250 Marks
Paper-II General Studies-I: 250 Marks (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)
Paper-III General Studies -II: 250 Marks (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)
Paper-IV General Studies -III: 250 Marks (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)
Paper-V General Studies -IV: 250 Marks (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
Paper-VI Optional Subject: - Paper 1 250 Marks
Paper-VII Optional Subject: - Paper 2 250 Marks
Sub Total (Written test): 1750 Marks
Personality Test: 275 Marks
Grand Total: 2025 Marks
Candidates may choose any one of the optional subjects from amongst the list of subjects given in below:—
(i) Agriculture
(ii) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
(iii) Anthropology
(iv) Botany
(v) Chemistry
(vi) Civil Engineering
(vii) Commerce and Accountancy
(viii) Economics
(ix) Electrical Engineering
(x) Geography
(xi) Geology
(xii) History
(xiii) Law
(xiv) Management
(xv) Mathematics
(xvi) Mechanical Engineering
(xvii) Medical Science
(xviii) Philosophy
(xix) Physics
(xx) Political Science and International Relations
(xxi) Psychology
(xxii) Public Administration
(xxiii) Sociology
(xxiv) Statistics
(xxv) Zoology
(xxvi) Literature of any one of the following languages: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and English.
Some of the types of Doctors and Surgeons which an MBBS can become after Post Graduation and other super speciality courses are as follows:
Allergists:
An allergist or immunologist prevents and treats allergic diseases and conditions. These usually include various types of allergies and asthma.
Dermatologists:
Dermatologists focus on diseases and conditions of the skin, nails, and hair. They treat conditions such as eczema, skin cancer, acne, and psoriasis.
Dermatologists can perform some in-office procedures, including mole or spot removal. Some also offer aesthetic procedures, such as chemical peels, Botox injections, and dermal fillers.
Infectious disease doctors:
Infectious disease doctors specialize in diseases and conditions that are contagious. These may include:
Ophthalmologists:
Ophthalmologists specialize in eye and vision care. They treat diseases and conditions of the eyes and can perform eye surgery.
Ophthalmologists treat people with complex eye conditions and may also see people for routine eye care, including prescribing glasses and performing checkups.
Obstetrician/gynecologists:
Obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) provide preventive care and disease management for female health conditions. These include:
Many women will see an OB/GYN regularly throughout pregnancy and for labor and delivery. They may also visit them for yearly checkups and tests, such as breast exams and Pap tests.
Cardiologists:
Cardiologists focus on the cardiovascular system, which includes the heart and blood vessels. They treat many cardiovascular conditions, such as:
Cardiologists can perform many tests and procedures. However, they do not perform heart surgery.
Endocrinologists:
Endocrinologists treat disorders and conditions that affect the endocrine system. This system involves various glands that make and release hormones in the body.
Endocrinologists treat hormone-related conditions such as:
Gastroenterologists
Gastroenterologists focus on the digestive system. This includes the esophagus, pancreas, stomach, liver, small intestine, colon, and gallbladder.
Gastroenterologists also perform procedures such as endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy.
Gastroenterologists also require training in internal medicine or pediatrics.
Nephrologists
A nephrologist focuses on kidney care and conditions that affect the kidneys. Conditions they can treat include:
Nephrologists also have education in kidney transplants and dialysis.
Urologists:
Urologists treat conditions of the urinary tract in both males and females. They also focus on male reproductive health.
Some urologists focus on a specific area within urology, such as female urology or male infertility.
Pulmonologists:
Pulmonologists focus on the organs involved with breathing. These include the lungs and heart.
Pulmonologists may work in hospitals to provide ventilation or life support. They also see people in the office to treat breathing disorders, lung conditions, and allergies.
Otolaryngologists:
Otolaryngologists are sometimes known as “ear, nose, and throat” (ENT) doctors.
An ENT doctor may treat problems with the sinuses, throat, tonsils, ears, mouth, head, and neck. Some ENT doctors undergo additional training to focus on one specific area, such as pediatrics or rhinology, which refers to the nose and sinuses.
Neurologists:
A neurologist treats conditions of the nerves, spine, and brain. People may see a neurologist for:
Psychiatrists:
A psychiatrist is a doctor who treats mental health conditions. They may use counseling, medication, or hospitalization as part of their treatment.
Some psychiatrists have a subspecialty in a specific area, such as adolescent mental health or addiction medicine.
Oncologists:
Oncologists treat cancer and its symptoms. During treatment for cancer, a person may have several types of healthcare professionals in their care team.
Some cancer care professionals have specific training in:
Radiologists:
A radiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions using medical imaging tests. They may read and interpret scans such as X-rays, MRIs, mammograms, ultrasound, and CT scans.
They may be one of three types:
Rheumatologists
A rheumatologist diagnoses and treats rheumatic diseases. These are autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, joints, and muscles.
Some common rheumatic diseases include:
General surgeons:
General surgeons perform surgical procedures on many organs and bodily systems. They may have training in diseases of the:
Orthopedic surgeons:
An orthopedic surgeon specializes in diseases and conditions of the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. They may treat:
Cardiac surgeons:
Cardiac surgeons perform heart surgery and may work with a cardiologist to determine what a person needs.
Cardiac surgeons perform procedures including heart bypass surgery and placing stents in the heart.
Anesthesiologists:
Anesthesiologists focus on a person’s well-being before, during, and after surgery. This may include administering pain medicine, relaxation medication, or medicine to put a person to sleep.
Anesthesiologists monitor people during surgery to ensure that their body’s vital signs are stable. They may also work with the person after surgery to make sure that their pain is under control.
Career Prospects after completing BDS:
Higher Education: One of the most obvious choices after completing BDS is to go for Higher education in the various fields of Dental Studies.
MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) Courses:
The various MDS or Master of Dental Surgery Courses are as follows:
To study the various MDS Courses in India a student must give the biggest and single entrance examination for admissions into the different MDS courses offered by all Colleges/Universities except AIIMS, New Delhi - NEET-MDS.
NEET-MDS: The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery of NEET-MDS is conducted by the NBE (National Board of Examinations) in India for admissions into the various MDS courses offered by all the colleges/universities in the country.
(a) NEET-MDS is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination prescribed as the single entrance examination for admission to various PG MDS Courses under the Dentists Act, 1948 (amended from time to time).
(b) No other entrance examination, either at state or institution level, shall be valid for entry to MDS Courses.
SCOPE OF NEET-MDS:
NEET- MDS 2020 shall be the single eligibility cum entrance examination for the academic session2020 which will include the following:
a) All India 50% quota seats for MDS courses (all states)
b) State quota seats for MDS courses for all States/Union territories of India.
c) MDS courses at all Private Dental Colleges, Institutions & Universities all across the country
d) MDS courses at Armed Forces Medical Services Institutions.
e) Screening exam for dental surgeons (BDS & MDS) for Short Service Commission in Army Dental Corps.
The following Dental institution is not covered by centralized admissions for MDS seats through NEET- MDS: a) AIIMS, New Delhi.
Read more about the examination here: NEET-MDS
INI CET: The Institute of National Importance Common Entrance Test or INI-CET is conducted by the AIIMS, New Delhi for admissions into the various PG courses [MD/MS/M.Ch.(6years)/DM(6years)/MDS] of AIIMS, New Delhi, JIPMER, NIMHANS & PGIMER and seven other AIIMS (Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur & Rishikesh)
MDS is offered only at AIIMS, New Delhi out of all the above colleges.
AIIMS, New Delhi is the best Medical and Dental College of India and is globally renowned so the importance of this examination is very high among students.
Read more about the examination here: INI CET
Admissions to MDS courses at Armed Forces Medical Service Institutions:
Admission to the under mentioned Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) training institutes is open to eligible candidates:
i) Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
ii) Army Dental Centre, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt
The candidates shall be considered for admission to the above-mentioned AFMS institutions under the following categories, in the order of precedence:
i) Priority-I (Serving Army Dental Corps Officers as applicable vide Training Rules-2014 for AD Corps Officers promulgated by the DGAFMS)
ii) Priority-II (Foreign candidates)
iii) Priority-III (Para Mil/other Govt. of India sponsored candidates)
iv) Priority-IV (Ex-SSC AD Corps Officers)
v) Priority-V (Civilian Dental Surgeons)
At the time of online submission of application form for NEET-MDS , the candidates will have to select the option “YES” to “Are you willing to take up post-graduate courses in institution/hospital of Armed Forces Medical Services”.
Thereafter, they will have to indicate their category as mentioned above.
The Dental PG Courses at AFMS training Institutes are reserved for Priority-I & Priority-II candidates. However, any seat remaining vacant after fulfilling the AFMS requirement of seats to Priority-I & Priority-II candidates (balance of seats), shall be taken up for Priority III, IV & V candidates in that order. The counseling for these seats will be by DGHS through DGAFMS/AD Corps.
It is also likely that no seat may be available for some of the prioritized categories, if the same have been allotted to candidates higher in priority and merit.
Higher Education in Alternate Fields: Although after a student completes MBBS in India the most obvious choices for post graduation are in the various fields of Medicine and Surgery only. But there are sometimes situations and interests of students due to which they can choose to go for Higher Education in fields other than Dental Surgery.
Few of those options are as follows:
The details about how one can pursue MBA after BDS is the same as it is for MBBS as explained above. So please refer to the details mentioned above for MBA after MBBS.
Jobs after BDS:
The details about the same are mentioned above in the MBBS career prospects, so kindly refer to the same.
Candidates are selected and granted the short service commission in the army dental corps.
The selection procedure is on the basis of NEET-MDS Examination.
The Selection Procedure for SSC in Army Dental Corps in detail is as follows:
(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 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 an 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:
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 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.
(e) Candidates will be considered medically FIT only on receipt of approved medical documents.
(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.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS:
(a) Height & Weight: The minimum acceptable height with correlated weight for men is 157.5 cms & weight should be 49.5 Kgs. The minimum acceptable height with correlated weight for 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: 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: 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 8 candidates from the above list strictly in order of merit, subject to their being medically FIT.
COMMISSION: 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
(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. (b) Probation: An officer will be on probation for a period of 12 months from the date he/she receives his/her Commission. If he/she is reported on within the probation period as unsuitable to retain his/her commission, his/her services may be terminated any time by the competent authority, whether before or after the expiry of probationary period/Confirmation of Short Service Commission.
(c) Antedate Seniority: Dental Officers of Army Dental Corps, possessing requisite qualifications are eligible to apply for an antedate of commission ranging from 6 to 42 months. The eligibility of each officer for the grant of antedate is decided by the DGAFMS, in accordance with the policy guidelines on the subject. Antedate Commission will be admissible as under:
(i) A Dental graduate who after having passed the BDS Degree Examination & being registered with the respective State Dental Council, is eligible for six (06) months of ante-date seniority after grant of commission, subject to having held continuously a paid appointment as a House Officer, Resident Demonstrator, Lecturer, Clinical Assistant in an approved Civil Dental Hospital/ Dental College in India or abroad for a period of not less than six months.
(ii) Candidates who hold three years Post Graduate Degree (MDS Degree) recognized by DCI prior to joining service is eligible to apply for ante date seniority of a period of thirty-six (36) months commensurate with PG course duration of three years’ academic study after grant of commission.
(iii) Claims for antedate must be preferred within one year of joining service.
(iv) Maximum antedate of seniority in case of a candidate eligible for antedate under more than one count will be limited to a total period of 42 months (DGAFMS is the final authority regarding grant of Antedate seniority to any Dental Officer).
(d) Termination of Commission: An officer Granted Short Service Commission will be liable to serve for five years but his Commission may be terminated at any time by the Govt. of India for:
(i) Misconduct or if his/her services are found to be unsatisfactory or
(ii) If his/her services are no longer required
LIABILITY OF SERVICE/EMPLOYABILITY:
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: After commissioning, the candidates will be detailed for training at Govt. expense at ‘AMC Centre & College, Lucknow for a period of 13 Weeks. DEPARTMENTAL PERMANENT COMMISSION (DPC) 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: In-Service Professional career enhancement through Post-Graduation (PG) Courses is applicable for Permanent Commissioned (PC) officers as per extant Training Rules. In addition, SSC Officers after proceeding on release are eligible for PG in service institutions as per extant Training Rules & GOI/MoD Regulations on the subject.
PROMOTION: 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.
Some of the types of Dentists or Dental Surgeons which a BDS can become after MDS and various other Post Graduation and Super speciality courses are as follows:
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