Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 – OPSC
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) · Odisha
Applications closed. The last date for this notification was 17 Apr 2026. It is kept here for reference — browse current openings or government jobs in Odisha.
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) is recruiting 124 Dental Surgeons under the Health & Family Welfare Department, with essential qualifications including a BDS degree and a valid registration. The position is temporary, likely to become permanent, starting applications from March 17, 2026, until April 17, 2026.
Vacancies
124 Posts
Closed on
17 Apr 2026
Age limit
21–42 years
Qualification
BDS
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
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 recognize...
Age Limit
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:
Category
Upper Age Limit Relaxation
SEBC
5 years
SC
5 years
ST
5 years
Women candidates
5 years
Ex-Servicemen
5 years
PwBD (40% or more permanent disability)
10 years
PwBD belongin...
Vacancy Details
| Category | No. of Vacancies | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 10 | 03 |
| SEBC | 08 | 03 |
| SC | 22 | 07 |
| ST | 84 | 28 |
| Total | 124 | 41 |
Application Fee
CategoryExamination Fee
UR, SEBC, OBC and other candidates₹700
SC, ST, PwBD candidatesNIL (Exempted)
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 |
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.
How to Apply
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.
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