Overview
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) under Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre.
Candidates must have a BDS or equivalent degree and a valid registration under the Dentist Act, 1948. The last date to apply online is 17 April 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 124
Post Name: Dental Surgeon in Group-A (Junior Branch)
Organization: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Job Location: Various locations under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Odisha
| Category | No. of Vacancies | Women |
|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 10 | 3 |
| SEBC | 8 | 3 |
| SC | 22 | 7 |
| ST | 84 | 28 |
| Total | 124 | 41 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess a BDS or equivalent Degree from a Medical College or Medical Institution recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
Must have a valid Registration Certificate under the Dentist Act, 1948.
Degrees from foreign universities must be accompanied by required Conversion Certificates recognized by DCI.
Additional Requirements:
Houseman-ship/Internship Completion Certificate
Certificate relating to passing 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.
Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odishan.
Age Limit:
Important Dates
Notification Release: 09 March 2026
Application Start Date: 17 March 2026
Last Date to Apply: 17 April 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Exam Date: 21 June 2026 (Sunday) – Tentative
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹700
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted
Payment Mode: Online only through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, or Wallet.
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Scale: Level 12, Cell 1 of the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017.
Monthly Salary: As per Government norms and rules.
Selection Process
How to Apply
Important Links
Official Notification
Apply Online
Note: Candidates are advised to download and read the official OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 Detailed Advertisement (Advertisement No. 07 of 2025-26, Notice No. 1474/PSC dated 09.03.2026) before applying.
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