Overview
OPSC has announced recruitment for 124 Dental Surgeon posts (including 41 women) in Group‑A (Junior Branch) of Odisha Medical Services. Candidates with BDS and valid registration can apply online from 17 March to 17 April 2026. The written exam is tentatively scheduled for 21 June 2026. Salary is at Level‑12, Cell‑1 of ORSP Rules, 2017 plus allowances. Age limit is 21‑42 years with relaxations for various categories. The application fee is ₹700 for most categories, exempt for SC/ST/PwBD. Detailed eligibility, selection, and application steps are provided in the advertisement.
Key Details
- Organization
- Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
- Qualification
- BDS or equivalent degree from a Medical College or Medical Institution recognized by DCI, valid registration under Dentist Act, 1948
- Vacancies
- 124
- Posted
- 17 March 2026
- Last date to apply
- 17 April 2026 (05:00 PM)
Important Dates
| advertisement_notice_release_date | 09 March 2026 |
| online_application_start_date | 17 March 2026 |
| online_application_last_date | 17 April 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| written_examination_date | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) – Tentative |
| admit_card_download_date | To be notified on website before exam |
| provisional_answer_key_release | Within 10 days of examination |
| final_result_and_select_list | To be notified on website |
| document_verification | To be notified on website |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Women: 41; UR: 10; SEBC: 8; SC: 22; ST: 84
Selection Process
Written Test (MCQ) followed by merit list preparation, provisional answer key, final result, and document verification.
How to Apply
Visit the official website https://opsc.gov.in., Read Advertisement No. 07 of 2025‑26 carefully., Click on the Apply Online link for Dental Surgeon recruitment., Register to obtain a Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN)., Fill the automated online application form with accurate personal, contact, category, educational, registration, Odia test, and bank details., Upload scanned copies of required documents (degree, registration, houseman‑ship, etc.)., Upload recent passport‑size photograph, full signature, and left‑hand thumb impression., Pay the examination fee online (if applicable)., Verify all details and submit the application., Print the submitted application form and note the Application Number (USER ID) and PPSAN.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 124 Posts?
advertisement notice release date: 09 March 2026; online application start date: 17 March 2026; online application last date: 17 April 2026 (05:00 PM); written examination date: 21 June 2026 (Sunday) – Tentative; admit card download date: To be notified on website before exam; provisional answer key release: Within 10 days of examination; final result and select list: To be notified on website; document verification: To be notified on website
What is the application fee?
UR: ₹700; SEBC: ₹700; OBC: ₹700; Other: ₹700; SC: NIL; ST: NIL; PwBD: NIL; Exempted: Not applicable
What is the age limit?
Minimum 21 years, maximum 42 years (as on 01 Jan 2026). Age relaxation: SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex‑Servicemen/PwBD categories as specified.
What is the selection process?
Written Test (MCQ) followed by merit list preparation, provisional answer key, final result, and document verification.