OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 (Junior Branch) – 124 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Pattern
- Last Date
- 17 Apr 2026 (Expired)
- Total Posts
- 124
- Apply Mode
- Online
- Job Type
- State Government (Temporary, likely permanent)
OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has invited online applications for 124 posts of Dental Surgeon, Group-A (Junior Branch), under the Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre, Health and Family Welfare Department. The online application window ran from 17 March to 17 April 2026, and the written exam was tentatively held on 21 June 2026.
Quick Answer: OPSC is filling 124 Dental Surgeon posts (Group-A, Junior Branch), a permanent government post likely to be made permanent from the start, through a 200-mark written test. The application fee is Rs. 700, refundable to those who appear for the exam, with SC/ST/PwD candidates exempt.
Note: The application window and the written exam for this recruitment have already passed. This page is kept live as a reference for eligibility, exam pattern and vacancy details.
Quick Highlights
- Organization: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
- Advertisement No: 07 of 2025-26, dated 9 March 2026
- Post: Dental Surgeon, Group-A (Junior Branch)
- Total Vacancies: 124 (41 for women)
- Application Window: 17 March 2026 to 17 April 2026 (closed)
- Written Exam: 21 June 2026 (tentative)
Download Official Notification PDF
Official Website: opsc.gov.in
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Important Dates
Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
Within these 124 posts, 5 are reserved for PwD candidates with 40% or more disability, and 1 for a Sports Person. Candidates in these two categories are adjusted against the reservation category they belong to, not counted as additional posts.
Eligibility Criteria
- A BDS or equivalent degree from a Medical College or Institution recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI)
- A valid Registration Certificate under the Dentist Act, 1948
- Candidates with a degree from a foreign university need the required Conversion Certificate recognized by DCI
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years, maximum 42 years, as on 1 January 2026. Candidates must be born between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2005.
Application Fee
The fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear for the written test. Applications without payment (except SC/ST/PwD) are treated as incomplete and rejected outright.
Salary
Selected candidates get Level-12, Cell-1 pay as per the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017, along with usual dearness and other allowances.
Selection Process
Subject-wise Distribution of Marks
| Sl No | Discipline | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatomy | 10 |
| 2 | Physiology | 10 |
| 3 | Biochemistry | 10 |
| 4 | Pharmacology | 10 |
| 5 | Pathology | 10 |
| 6 | Microbiology | 10 |
| 7 | Dental Material | 10 |
| 8 | Dental Anatomy | 10 |
| 9 | Medicine | 15 |
| 10 | Surgery | 15 |
| 11 | Oral Pathology | 10 |
| 12 | Oral Medicine & Radiology | 10 |
| 13 | Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry | 10 |
| 14 | Orthodontics | 10 |
| 15 | Periodontics | 10 |
| 16 | Oral Surgery | 15 |
| 17 | Prosthodontics | 15 |
| 18 | Public Health Dentistry | 10 |
| Total | 200 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official OPSC website: opsc.gov.in.
- Fill the online proforma application, entering your personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload your BDS certificate, Dentist Act registration, and Conversion Certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the examination fee of Rs. 700 online, unless you belong to the SC/ST/PwD category.
- Submit the application before the closing date and keep a printout for your records.
Important Instructions
- Applications received through any mode other than online will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected.
- Applications submitted without the exam fee (except SC/ST/PwD candidates) are treated as incomplete and rejected outright.
- The examination fee is refunded only after the written test is completed, and only to candidates who actually appeared.
- The detailed exam schedule and centre will be notified separately by the Commission.
Important Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?
There are 124 vacancies in total, of which 41 posts are reserved for women.
Q2. Is the application window still open?
No, the online application closed on 17 April 2026. This page is kept for reference.
Q3. What is the age limit for this post?
Minimum 21 years and maximum 42 years, as on 1 January 2026.
Q4. What qualification is needed?
A BDS or equivalent degree recognized by the Dental Council of India, along with a valid registration certificate under the Dentist Act, 1948.
Q5. What is the application fee?
Rs. 700 for General/SEBC candidates, refundable to those who appear for the exam. SC, ST and PwD candidates do not have to pay any fee.
Q6. What is the selection process?
A written test of 200 marks and 200 MCQ-type questions, with negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer, over 3 hours.
Q7. When was the written exam held?
Tentatively on 21 June 2026 (Sunday), at centres in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.
Q8. What is the pay scale for Dental Surgeon?
Level-12, Cell-1 of the ORSP Rules, 2017, along with usual dearness and other allowances.
Q9. Which subjects carry the highest marks in the written test?
Medicine, Surgery, Oral Surgery and Prosthodontics each carry 15 marks; most other subjects carry 10 marks each.
Q10. Is this a permanent government post?
The post is currently temporary but is likely to be made permanent by the Government of Odisha.
About the Author
The NaukriPatra Editorial Team verified this article against the official OPSC advertisement, including the category-wise vacancy breakup and the subject-wise mark distribution.
Tags: OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026, OPSC Vacancy 2026, Odisha Dental Surgeon Jobs, OPSC Junior Branch Recruitment, Odisha Medical Services Dental Cadre
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