OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 124 Posts
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 124 Dental Surgeon. Candidates with BDS Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 17-03-2026, and closes on 17-04-2026. The candidate shall apply online through OPSC website, opsc.gov.in.
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 for a total of 124 vacancies (including 41 women) for the post of Dental Surgeon in Group-A (Junior Branch) of Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre under the Health & Family Welfare Department. Candidates having BDS or equivalent degree and a valid registration under the Dentist Act, 1948 can check the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, salary, age limit, and important dates before applying online through the official website.
As per the official schedule, the notice release date is 09 March 2026, the online application process will start from 17 March 2026, and the last date to apply online is 17 April 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 21 June 2026 (Sunday).
📋 Job Overview
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Dental Surgeon |
| Vacancies | 124 (including 41 women) |
| Job Type | State govt |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Qualification | BDS |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
| Notification | Click here |
📅 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 |
✅ Vacancy Details
| Category | No. of Vacancies | Women |
| Unreserved (UR) | 10 | 03 |
| SEBC | 08 | 03 |
| SC | 22 | 07 |
| ST | 84 | 28 |
| Total | 124 | 41 |
Additional Reservations
| Category | No. of Posts Reserved |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) – 40% or more permanent disability | 05 |
| Sports Persons | 01 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Must possess a BDS or equivalent Degree from a Medical College or Medical Institution recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
- Must possess a valid Registration Certificate under the Dentist Act, 1948.
- Candidates having degrees from foreign universities must possess required Conversion Certificates recognized by DCI.
Additional Requirements:
- Houseman-ship/Internship Completion Certificate
- Certificate relating to passing of the screening test conducted by the National Board of Examinations (for candidates from foreign universities)
- Odia language test pass certificate, or must pass the required Odia examination within 4 years of joining service
Odia Language Requirement:
Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and must have fulfilled any one of the following:
- Passed Middle School Examination in Odia as a language subject; OR
- Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination with Odia as medium of examination in non-language subject; OR
- Passed in Odia as language subject in the final examination of Class-VII or above; OR
- Passed a test in Odia in Middle English School standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department.
Age Limit:
- 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.
💳 Selection Process
- The selection shall be made on the basis of a Written Test as per the Odisha Medical Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Dental Surgeons) Rules, 2022 along with Amendment Rules, 2025.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Refund Policy |
| UR, SEBC, OBC and other candidates | ₹700 | Fee refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the written examination. |
| SC, ST, PwBD candidates | NIL (Exempted) | Not applicable |
📝 How to Apply
- 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.
🔗 Important Links
💬 FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
26-11-2025
Q2. What is the age limit?
25 to 33 Years
Q3. Where to apply?
Q4. Is there a fee for this job application?
yes
