The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official notification for 124 Dental Surgeon posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department. Interested candidates with BDS qualification can apply online within the given dates. Below are complete details including vacancy, age limit, application fee, exam date, and selection process.
Vacancy Details
OPSC has announced a total of 124 vacancies for the post of Dental Surgeon in Group-A (Junior Branch) under Odisha Medical Services (Dental Cadre). These vacancies are distributed across different categories such as UR, SEBC, SC, and ST as per government reservation rules.
This recruitment offers a good opportunity for dental graduates to secure a government job in Odisha.
Important Dates
- Notification release date: 09 March 2026
- Online application start date: 17th March 2026
- Online application last date: 17th April 2026
- Written Exam Date: 21st June 2026 (Sunday) – Tentative
Application Fee
Candidates applying for this recruitment need to pay the application fee as per their category:
- General / SEBC: ₹500 – ₹700 (as per notification updates)
- SC / ST / PwD: No Fee
The fee is payable through online mode only. In some cases, the fee may be refunded if the candidate appears in the written exam.
Age Limit
The age of candidates will be calculated as on 1 January 2026:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- Date of Birth Range: 02 Jan 1984 to 01 Jan 2005
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/PwD candidates as per Odisha government rules.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
- Must have a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree from a recognized institution
- Degree must be recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI)
- Must possess a valid registration certificate under the Dentists Act, 1948
Candidates without proper registration will not be eligible to apply.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on:
- Written Examination (Objective Type – MCQ)
- Total Marks: 200
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deduction for each wrong answer
Final merit will be prepared based on the written exam performance followed by document verification.
Exam Date
The written examination for OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 is scheduled as:
- Exam Date: 21 June 2026 (Tentative)
Candidates should start preparation early as competition is expected to be high.
How to Apply for OPSC Recruitment 2026
Important Link: Candidates can apply for the recruitment drive after the application link opens on February 12, 2024, at the official site, www.opsc.gov.in. They should submit the application form before the last date, which is March 16, 2024.
Important Link of OPSC Recruitment 2026
Visit Official Webstire : Click Here
Download PDF Notification : Click Here
