The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official notification (Advt. No. 1474 dated 09 March 2026) for the recruitment of Dental Surgeons under the Health and Family Welfare Department. This recruitment is for Group-A (Junior Branch) of the Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website https://opsc.gov.in from 17 March 2026 to 17 April 2026 (5:00 PM).

Vacancy Details

A total of 124 vacancies have been announced, including 41 posts reserved for women.

• UR: 10 (4 Women)
• SEBC: 8 (3 Women)
• SC: 22 (7 Women)
• ST: 84 (28 Women)

Additional reservations include:

• 5 posts for PwD candidates (minimum 40% disability)
• 1 post for sportspersons

Important Dates

•  Application Start Date: 17 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 17 April 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Written Exam (Tentative): 21 June 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit:

• Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years
• Age relaxation applies as per government norms

Educational Qualification:

• BDS degree or equivalent from a DCI-recognized institution
• Must have a valid registration under the Dentist Act, 1948
• Foreign degree holders must possess DCI-recognized conversion certificates

Application Fee

•  ₹700 for General/SEBC candidates
• No fee for SC, ST, and PwD candidates

The fee must be paid online and will be refunded only to candidates who appear in the written exam.

Selection Process

Selection will be based solely on a written examination conducted by OPSC.

• Tentative Exam Date: 21 June 2026
• Detailed schedule and exam centres will be announced later

The OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for BDS graduates seeking a government job in Odisha. With 124 vacancies and a single-stage written exam, candidates should start their preparation early and ensure timely application.

For updates, keep checking the official OPSC website.