OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 is open for 124 posts. Apply online for Group-A medical jobs in Odisha. Check BDS eligibility, age limit, salary, and exam pattern.
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced 124 vacancies for Dental Surgeon posts. These jobs are in the Health & Family Welfare Department of Odisha. If you have a BDS degree, this is a great chance to get a government medical job. The selection will be done through a written exam, and the salary is under Level-12 pay scale with DA and other allowances.
Important Dates – OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 09 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 17 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 April 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 21 June 2026 (Tentative) |
Vacancy Details – OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026
| Category | Total Posts | Women Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 10 | 3 |
| SEBC | 8 | 3 |
| SC | 22 | 7 |
| ST | 84 | 28 |
| Total | 124 | 41 |
Extra Reservation:
- PwBD: 5 Posts
- Sports Persons: 1 Post
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Eligibility Criteria – OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | BDS Degree from DCI-approved college |
| Registration | Valid Dentist Registration Certificate |
| Foreign Degree | Conversion Certificate from DCI |
| Internship | Completion Certificate required |
| Odia Language | Must read, write, and speak Odia |
Odia Language Proof Options:
- Passed Middle School with Odia
- Passed Matric with Odia medium
- Passed Odia in Class VII or above
- Passed Odia language test by School & Mass Education Department
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Age Limit – OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026
| Category | Age Range |
|---|---|
| General | 21 to 42 Years |
| DOB Range | Born between 02 Jan 1984 and 01 Jan 2005 |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SEBC / SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST/SEBC) | 15 Years |
Salary – OPSC Dental Surgeon Jobs 2026
| Pay Level | Details |
|---|---|
| Level-12 | Cell-1 under ORSP Rules 2017 |
| Allowances | DA + Other Government Benefits |
| Expected Salary | ₹70,000+ per month (approx.) |
Application Fee – OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / SEBC / OBC | ₹700 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | No Fee |
Payment Methods:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- UPI
- Net Banking
- Wallet
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Refund: Fee refunded if candidate appears in both exam papers.
Selection Process – OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Written Exam (MCQ) |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Questions | 200 |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Marking | +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong |
| Exam Centres | Cuttack / Bhubaneswar |
Syllabus: Based on BDS curriculum approved by Dental Council of India.
Merit List – OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Exam Marks | Main basis for merit |
| Tie Breaker 1 | Higher BDS marks |
| Tie Breaker 2 | Older candidate gets higher rank |
| Validity | Merit list valid for 1 year |
Documents Required – OPSC Dental Surgeon Application
- 10th Certificate & Marksheet
- BDS Degree Certificate
- Internship Certificate
- Dentist Registration Certificate
- Odia Language Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate
- Sports Certificate (if applicable)
- ID Proof (Aadhar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID)
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Left-hand Thumb Impression
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How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit opsc.gov.in
- Click on Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
- Register and get PPSAN
- Fill the application form
- Upload all documents
- Pay the application fee
- Check all details
- Submit the form
- Print the form for future use
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Exam Centres – OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026
- Cuttack
- Bhubaneswar
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Download admit card from the official website before the exam.
