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- Updated March 09, 2026 05:47 PM
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- 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).
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OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 Overview
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OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 Important Dates
Category-wise Vacancies (Total: 124)
- Note: Out of 08 SEBC posts, the result of 04 posts will not be declared due to pendency of court cases as intimated by the Health & Family Welfare Department.
Physical Requirements & Functional Classification
- Physical Requirements (Code): S (Sitting), ST (Standing), H (Hearing/Speaking), SE (Seeing)
- Suitable Categories: OA (One Arm Affected), OL (One Leg Affected), BL-MNR (Both Legs Affected but Not Arms – having standing ability) – for non-surgical jobs only
- Important Note: The number of vacancies may be changed by the Government without notice depending upon exigencies of public service.
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.
OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
- 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.
Age Relaxation
- A candidate who comes under more than one category shall be eligible for only one benefit of upper age relaxation, whichever is more beneficial.
- Exception: PwBD candidates belonging to SEBC/SC/ST categories shall be eligible for 15 years cumulative age relaxation.
- Date of birth in High School Certificate or equivalent certificate issued by the concerned Board/Council will only be accepted.
- Save as provided above, the age limits prescribed can in no case be relaxed.
OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 Salary & Pay Scale
- Selected candidates will be appointed in Level-12, Cell-1 of the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017 and will also be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA) and other admissible allowances as sanctioned by the Government from time to time.
OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 Application Fee
- Payment Mode: Online only through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, or Wallet.
- Applications without payment of examination fee (except SC/ST/PwBD candidates) will be treated as incomplete and rejected.
- Refunds will be processed to the original mode of payment used at the time of transaction.
- Candidates must furnish bank account details in the online application form for refund in case of technical glitches.
- Bank account must remain valid and active. The Commission will not entertain correspondence regarding incorrect bank details.
OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 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.
Documents to be Uploaded
- 10th Pass Certificate & Mark Sheet
- BDS Degree Certificate & All Mark Sheets
- Houseman-ship/Internship Completion Certificate
- Valid Registration Certificate under Dentist Act, 1948
- Screening Test Certificate (for foreign degree holders)
- Conversion Certificates, if applicable
- Caste Certificate (SEBC/SC/ST)
- PwBD Certificate
- Sports Identity Card/Certificate
- Ex-Serviceman Release Certificate & Affidavit, if applicable
- Odia language test pass certificate
- Proof of Identity (Aadhar/EPIC/DL/Passport/PAN Card)
- Recent passport size photograph
- Full signature
- Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI)
How to Apply for OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026
- Applications must be submitted in online mode only through https://opsc.gov.in from 17 March 2026 to 17 April 2026 (5:00 PM).
- The Admit Card will be uploaded on the OPSC website before the exam date.
- Candidates must download and produce the admit card at the examination centre.
- No separate communication will be made for admit card issuance.
- Notice for document verification shall also be uploaded on the OPSC website.
- Candidates qualified in the written exam must bring hard copy of the online application along with self-attested copies and originals of all required certificates for verification.
- Each document copy must mention: “Submitted by me and Certified as genuine and has not been cancelled” with full signature and date.
- Government servants must inform their Head of Office in writing and furnish a No Objection Certificate during document verification.
- Candidates debarred by OPSC, UPSC, or any other State PSC will not be eligible to apply during the debarment period.
- Admission to the written examination will be purely provisional.
- Any complaint regarding conduct of examination must be sent to the Grievance Wing by email within 7 days of completion of examination.
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Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?
- OPSC has announced a total of 124 vacancies for the post of Dental Surgeon under the Health & Family Welfare Department. Out of these, 41 vacancies are reserved for women candidates.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must have a BDS or equivalent degree from a medical college recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and must possess a valid registration certificate under the Dentist Act, 1948.
Q4. What is the age limit for OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?
- The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 42 years as on 01 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 for OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?
- The selection will be based on a written examination consisting of 200 MCQ questions for 200 marks. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Q6. What is the application fee for OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates from UR, SEBC, OBC and other categories must pay ₹700 as examination fee. However, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
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