OPSC Recruitment 2026 Dental Surgeon out for 124 Posts
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the notification for OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026, announcing 124 vacancies (including 41 reserved for women) for the post of Dental Surgeon in Group-A (Junior Branch) of the Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre under the Health & Family Welfare Department. Candidates with a BDS or equivalent degree and valid registration under the Dentist Act, 1948 can check the detailed information regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, salary, age limit, and important dates before applying online via the official website.
According to the official schedule, the notification was released on 9th March 2026, the online application process will begin on 17th March 2026, and the last date to apply is 17th April 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 21st June 2026 (Sunday).
Post Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha |
| Post Name | Dental Surgeon |
| Service Cadre | Group-A (Junior Branch) of Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 124 (including 41 women) |
| Post Status | Temporary and likely to be made permanent |
| Pay Level | Level-12, Cell-1 of ORSP Rules, 2017 + DA and other allowances |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Advertisement No. | 07 of 2025-26 |
| Online Application Start Date | 17 March 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 17 April 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Written Examination Date | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) – Tentative |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement notice release date | 09 March 2026 |
| Online application link available | 17 March 2026 |
| Last date for online application submission | 17 April 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Written Examination (MCQ) | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) – Tentative |
| Admit card download | To be notified on website before exam |
| Provisional answer key release | Within 10 days of examination |
| Final result and select list | To be notified on website |
| Document verification | To be notified on website |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have a BDS or equivalent degree from a medical college or institution recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
- A valid Registration Certificate under the Dentist Act, 1948 is mandatory.
- Candidates holding degrees from foreign universities must have the required Conversion Certificates recognized by the DCI.
- Additional Requirements
- Completion certificate of Houseman-ship/Internship.
- Screening test certificate from the National Board of Examinations (for candidates with foreign degrees).
- Odia language test pass certificate, or the candidate must pass the required Odia examination within four years of joining the service.
- Odia Language Requirement
- Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia, and must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject; OR
- Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination with Odia as the medium of instruction in a non-language subject; OR
- Passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII or above; OR
- Passed an Odia language test at the Middle English School level conducted by the School and Mass Education Department.
Fee Structure
| Category | Examination Fee | Refund Policy |
|---|---|---|
| UR, SEBC, OBC and other candidates | ₹700 | Fee refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of Written Examination |
| SC, ST, PwBD candidates | NIL (Exempted) | Not applicable |
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
- Candidate must not have been born earlier than 02 January 1984 and not later than 01 January 2005.
Total Post
124 Posts
Vacancy Details
Category-wise Vacancies (Total: 124)
| Category | No. of Vacancies | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 10 | 03 |
| SEBC | 08 | 03 |
| SC | 22 | 07 |
| ST | 84 | 28 |
| Total | 124 | 41 |
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| Mode Of Selection |
| 1. Selection: Written Test (as per Odisha Medical Services Rules 2022 & Amendment 2025) 2. Exam Pattern: Marks: 200 | Questions: 200 | MCQs Duration: 3 hours | +1/-0.25 marking Syllabus: BDS (DCI) Date: 21 June 2026 (Tentative) | Centres: Cuttack/Bhubaneswar 3. Subject-wise Marks: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Dental Material, Dental Anatomy – 10 each Medicine, Surgery, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics – 15 each Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Public Health Dentistry – 10 each Total: 200 4. Merit List: Based on Written Test; tie-breaker → higher BDS marks → older candidate Validity: 1 year Sports persons must meet category qualifying marks 5. Answer Key & Result: Provisional key: Within 10 days Submit objections within time Final marks, cut-off, and result after select list |
How to Apply
Step 1: Application Fee
- Visit the official website: https://opsc.gov.in
- Read Advertisement No. 07 of 2025-26 carefully before applying.
- Click on the Apply Online link for Dental Surgeon recruitment from 17.03.2026 to 17.04.2026 (5:00 PM).
- Read detailed instructions available on the OPSC portal.
- Complete online registration to obtain a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
- Fill the automated online application form with accurate personal, contact, category, educational, registration, Odia test, and bank details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Upload recent passport size photograph, full signature, and left-hand thumb impression.
- Pay the examination fee online, if applicable.
- Verify all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form successfully.
- Take a printout of the finally submitted application form for future reference.
- Note down your Application Number (USER ID) and PPSAN for future correspondence.
SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS
| Apply Online | Click here (Starts From 17 Mar 2026) |
| Download Notification | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
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OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available for OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026?
A total of 124 vacancies have been announced for Dental Surgeon posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, including 41 seats reserved for women candidates.
Q2. What are the online application dates?
The online application process opens on 17th March 2026 and closes on 17th April 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must hold a BDS or equivalent degree from a medical college recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and possess a valid registration certificate under the Dentist Act, 1948.
Q4. What is the age limit for applying?
The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 42 years as of 1st January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, SEBC, women, Ex-Servicemen, and PwBD candidates as per government rules.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Selection will be based on a written examination of 200 MCQs for 200 marks. Negative marking of 0.25 marks will be applied for each incorrect answer.
Q6. What is the application fee?
Candidates from UR, SEBC, OBC, and other categories must pay ₹700. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee.
Q7. When and where will the written examination be conducted?
The exam is tentatively scheduled for 21st June 2026 (Sunday) and will be held at Cuttack or Bhubaneswar.
Q8. Is knowledge of the Odia language required?
Yes. Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia. Those who have not passed an Odia language exam earlier must pass the required Odia test within four years of joining the service.