📍 Odisha📅 Posted: 10 Mar 2026
⏰ Last Date: 2026-04-30
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced a magnificent employment notification (Advt No. 07 of 2025-26) to fill 124 high-profile vacancies for the post of Dental Surgeon. These posts fall under the prestigious Group-A (Junior Branch) of the Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre managed by the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha. Out of the total 124 vacancies, a substantial 41 seats are specifically reserved for women candidates. Medical professionals holding a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree and looking to secure a premier permanent government medical post in Odisha should not miss this opportunity. The online application portal will soon be active on the official OPSC website.
Working as an OPSC Dental Surgeon offers immense professional pride, a challenging clinical environment, and an extremely handsome salary package structured under Pay Level-12, Cell-1 of the ORSP Rules, 2017. In addition to the basic pay, selected surgeons will receive robust Dearness Allowances and other medical perks as admissible by the state government. Candidates applying for this post must possess a recognized BDS degree or equivalent from a Medical College recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI) and must have a valid registration under the Dentist Act, 1948. Additionally, basic knowledge of reading, writing, and speaking the Odia language is legally mandatory. Eligible aspirants are advised to keep an eye on the official portal for the activation of the online application link and to thoroughly analyze the PDF notification regarding exam patterns and age limit criteria.
Must possess a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Degree or equivalent from a Medical College recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
Must have valid registration credentials under the Dentist Act, 1948.
Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia securely (Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject).
Category Wise Vacancy Breakup
UR: 10 (03 Women)
SEBC: 08 (03 Women)
SC: 22 (07 Women)
ST: 84 (28 Women)
Note: 41 posts are strictly reserved for women candidates.
How to Apply for OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates need to visit the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission: opsc.gov.in.
On the homepage, navigate to the "Apply Online" portal and select the Advt No. 07 of 2025-26.
It is strictly advised to read the detailed official PDF instruction manual before applying to prevent rejections.
New candidates must register and create a profile. Existing OPSC candidates can log in directly.
Fill out the detailed application form and upload scanned mandatory documents (BDS Degree, Registration Cert, Odia passing cert, Passport Photo, Signature, Left Thumb Impression).
Review the entire application layout. Submit the form online—no physical hardcopies need to be mailed to the commission.
Download and print the generated application slip containing your unique Application Number for exam hall entry.