How many vacancies are announced under Odisha PSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?

A total of 124 vacancies have been announced for the post of Dental Surgeon under the Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre.

What is the last date to apply for Odisha PSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application form is 17-04-2026 up to 05:00 PM.

What is the age limit for Odisha PSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age as on 01-01-2026 (born between 02-01-1984 and 01-01-2005).

What is the required qualification for the Odisha PSC Dental Surgeon post?

Candidates must possess a BDS or equivalent degree recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and must have a valid registration certificate under the Dentists Act, 1948.

What is the selection process for Odisha PSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?

Selection will be based on a written examination consisting of 200 multiple choice questions carrying 200 marks with a duration of 3 hours.

Is there negative marking in Odisha PSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?

Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the written test.

What is the application fee for Odisha PSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?

Candidates other than SC, ST and PwD categories need to pay ₹700 as examination fee. SC, ST and PwD candidates are exempted from paying the fee.

When will the written examination be conducted for Odisha PSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?

The written examination is scheduled to be conducted on 21-06-2026.

Odisha PSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 - Apply for 124 Posts

Post Date	Info	Last Date
11-03-2026	124 Dental Surgeon (Odisha Medical Services)	17-04-2026

Odisha PSC 124 Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 - Complete Details

Posted on: 11-03-2026	Ends On: 17-04-2026
Class: State Public Service Commission
Qualifications: Doctors (BDS)
Experience Type: Fresher
Tenure Type: Permanent
States: Orissa

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has invited online applications for recruitment to 124 posts of Dental Surgeon under Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre in State's Health & Family Welfare Department. Interested candidates can submit their applications through the prescribed online mode up to 17-04-2026.

Selected candidates will be responsible for providing dental healthcare services, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive dental care in government medical establishments across Odisha. It offers a stable and growth-oriented career opportunity under the Odisha State Government healthcare system.

Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:

Post Name	Vacancies	Age Limit as on 01-01-2026	Qualification	Emoluments
Dental Surgeon	124 UR: 10 (03-w) SEBC: 08 (03-w) SC: 22 (07-w) ST: 84 (28-w)	21 – 42 Years (Must have born between 02-01-1984 and 01-01-2005)	BDS or equivalent degree from a Medical College or Medical Institution recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI). Valid Registration Certificate under the Dentists Act, 1948. Required Conversion Certificates recognized by Dental Council of India (DCI) in case of candidates having degrees from foreign universities.	As Per Level-12, Cell-1 of ORSP Rules, 2017 with usual Dearness Allowances and other allowances as sanctioned by Government of Odisha.
Age Relaxation SEBC / SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen: 5 years. Persons with Disabilities (40% or more): 10 years. PwD belonging to SEBC / SC / ST categories: cumulative relaxation up to 15 years. Post Nature The posts are temporary but are likely to be made permanent. Other Eligibility Conditions Language Requirement - Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia and should have passed Odia as a subject in school (10th). If Odia was not studied as a subject, the candidate must pass the Odia language test conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha within 4 years of joining. If not, No further increments will be granted and Promotion to the rank of Group-A (Senior Branch) will not be allowed, until the Odia language test is passed. Candidates from all states can apply; however Odia language requirement must be fulfilled. Reservation benefits will only be available to reserved category candidates of Odisha State. Required qualification must be completed at the time of application.

Post Name

Vacancies

Age Limit as on 01-01-2026

Qualification

Emoluments

Dental Surgeon

124

UR: 10 (03-w)
SEBC: 08 (03-w)
SC: 22 (07-w)
ST: 84 (28-w)

21 – 42 Years

(Must have born between 02-01-1984 and 01-01-2005)

BDS or equivalent degree from a Medical College or Medical Institution recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
Valid Registration Certificate under the Dentists Act, 1948.
Required Conversion Certificates recognized by Dental Council of India (DCI) in case of candidates having degrees from foreign universities.

As Per Level-12, Cell-1 of ORSP Rules, 2017 with usual Dearness Allowances and other allowances as sanctioned by Government of Odisha.

Age Relaxation

SEBC / SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen: 5 years.
Persons with Disabilities (40% or more): 10 years.
PwD belonging to SEBC / SC / ST categories: cumulative relaxation up to 15 years.

Post Nature

The posts are temporary but are likely to be made permanent.

Other Eligibility Conditions

Language Requirement -
- Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia and should have passed Odia as a subject in school (10th).
- If Odia was not studied as a subject, the candidate must pass the Odia language test conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha within 4 years of joining.
- If not, No further increments will be granted and Promotion to the rank of Group-A (Senior Branch) will not be allowed, until the Odia language test is passed.
Candidates from all states can apply; however Odia language requirement must be fulfilled. Reservation benefits will only be available to reserved category candidates of Odisha State.
Required qualification must be completed at the time of application.

Dates to Consider:

Online Application Start Date: 12-03-2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application: 17-04-2026 (05:00 PM)
Written Examination Date: 21-06-2026

Mode of Recruitment :

The selection of candidates will be made on the basis of a Written Test to be held tentatively on 21-06-2026, with the following structure.

Total marks in the written test will be 200 (200 Multiple Choice Questions).
Negative marking will be applicable and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Duration of the examination will be 3 hours.
Qualifying marks will be decided by OPSC later.
Syllabus will be as per Dental Council of India syllabus for BDS.
A sportsperson will have to secure the qualifying marks of his/her category for finding place in the merit list.
The venue of the written examination will be at Cuttack or Bhubaneswar.

The distribution of marks across various disciplines will be as follows:

Sl. No.	Disciplines	Marks Allocated
1	Anatomy	10
2	Physiology	10
3	Biochemistry	10
4	Pharmacology	10
5	Pathology	10
6	Microbiology	10
7	Dental Materials	10
8	Dental Anatomy	10
9	Medicine	15
10	Surgery	15
11	Oral Pathology	10
12	Oral Medicine & Radiology	10
13	Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry	10
14	Orthodontics	10
15	Periodontics	10
16	Oral Surgery	15
17	Prosthodontics	15
18	Public Health Dentistry	10
Total		200

Notes

After completion of the written examination, the provisional answer key will be uploaded on the website within 10 days of the examination inviting suggestions or objections from candidates. The final answer key will be prepared on the basis of the suggestions received.
The Commission will prepare a merit list of candidates in order of merit based on the marks obtained in the written test.
If two or more candidates secure equal marks, the following tie-breaking rules will be applied:
- The candidate securing higher marks in the BDS examination will be placed above others.
- If the marks in the BDS examination are also the same, the candidate older in age will be placed above the younger candidate.

Fee Structure :

Candidates other than SC, ST and PwD categories must pay an examination fee of ₹700 through online modes, while submitting the Online Application Form. SC, ST and PwD categories need not pay any fee.
The fee will be refunded only to candidates who appear in the Written Test and the amount will be credited to the original mode of payment after completion of exam.

How to Apply :

Candidates need to apply online by following the steps given below -

Fill the prescribed online application form carefully with the required personal, educational, and other details as asked in the system-generated form.
Verify all the entered information before final submission to ensure that accurate details are provided.
If a candidate wants to modify any information after submission, the already submitted application must be cancelled and a fresh application should be submitted again before the last date.
Upload scanned images of the following documents in the application form:
- Latest passport size photograph
- Full signature
- Left-hand thumb impression (LTI)
After successful online registration, a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be generated for the candidate. It must be noted carefully.
Download and take a printout of the finally submitted online application form.
Sign the printed application form and keep it safely along with copies of required certificates/documents for future use and for submission when asked by OPSC.
At present, candidates are not required to send the printed application form to Odisha Public Service Commission.
Helpdesk for technical issues during registration or form filling: 0671-2304707 (available between 10:30 AM – 01:30 PM and 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM on working days).

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