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).

OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 Overview

OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 Important Dates

OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 Vacancy Details

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.

Additional Reservations

Note: PwBD and Sports Persons shall be adjusted against the categories to which they belong.

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.

OPSC Dental Surgeon Notification 2026 PDF Download

Candidates are advised to download and read the official OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 Detailed Advertisement (Advertisement No. 07 of 2025-26, Notice No. 1474/PSC dated 09.03.2026) before applying. The notification PDF contains complete information related to vacancy distribution, category-wise reservations, eligibility criteria, educational qualification, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, mandatory service condition, documents required, and online application instructions.

OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 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 recognized by DCI.

Additional Requirements

• Houseman-ship/Internship Completion Certificate
• Certificate relating to passing of the screening test conducted by the National Board of Examinations (for candidates from foreign universities)
• Odia language test pass certificate, or must pass the required Odia examination within 4 years of joining service

Odia Language Requirement

Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and must have fulfilled any one of the following:

• Passed Middle School Examination in Odia as a language subject; OR
• Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination with Odia as medium of examination in non-language subject; OR
• Passed in Odia as language subject in the final examination of Class-VII or above; OR
• Passed a test in Odia in Middle English School standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department.

Proviso: If a candidate has not passed Middle School Examination in Odia as a language subject, he/she shall be required to pass the examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha within 4 years of joining service. Failing this, no further increment will be sanctioned and promotion to Group-A (Senior Branch) will not be allowed.

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.

Written Examination Pattern

Subject-wise Distribution of Marks

Merit List Preparation

• The Commission shall prepare a list of candidates in order of merit on the basis of the Written Test equal to the number of advertised vacancies.
• If two or more candidates secure equal marks, the candidate securing higher marks in the BDS Examination will rank higher.
• If marks in the BDS Examination are also equal, the candidate older in age will be placed above the younger candidate.
• The recommendation list shall remain valid for one year from the date of recommendation or till the next recruitment is made by the Commission.
• A Sports Person must secure the qualifying marks of his/her category for inclusion in the merit list.

Answer Key & Result

• Provisional Answer Keys shall be uploaded on the website within 10 days of examination.
• Candidates can submit objections/suggestions against the provisional answer key.
• Candidates who do not challenge the provisional answer key shall forfeit their right to agitate the matter later.
• Cut-off marks, answer keys, and individual marks will be declared only after publication of the final result and select list.

OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 Apply Online – Step-by-Step Process

1. Visit the official website: https://opsc.gov.in
2. Read Advertisement No. 07 of 2025-26 carefully before applying.
3. Click on the Apply Online link for Dental Surgeon recruitment from 17.03.2026 to 17.04.2026 (5:00 PM).
4. Read detailed instructions available on the OPSC portal.
5. Complete online registration to obtain a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
6. Fill the automated online application form with accurate personal, contact, category, educational, registration, Odia test, and bank details.
7. Upload scanned copies of required documents in the prescribed format and size.
8. Upload recent passport size photograph, full signature, and left-hand thumb impression.
9. Pay the examination fee online, if applicable.
10. Verify all details carefully before final submission.
11. Submit the application form successfully.
12. Take a printout of the finally submitted application form for future reference.
13. Note down your Application Number (USER ID) and PPSAN for future correspondence.

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)

Important Guidelines

• Submit the application well before the last date to avoid last-hour rush.
• If any correction is needed after submission, the candidate must cancel the previous application and apply afresh within the closing date.
• Applications submitted through offline mode, email, or post will not be accepted.
• Uploaded documents must be clearly visible; otherwise, the application may be rejected.
• Keep at least four copies of the same passport size photograph used in the application.
• Ensure all details are correct because the application process is automated and system driven.

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.

OPSC Dental Surgeon Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: 
• Official Website: Click here