OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 — Exam on 21 June, Admit Card Download

If you registered for the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026, the most important date for you is here — the written examination is scheduled for 21 June 2026 (Sunday). OPSC had announced 124 vacancies for Dental Surgeon posts in Group-A (Junior Branch) under the Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre, Health & Family Welfare Department.

This is a rare and prestigious Group-A direct recruitment opportunity for BDS graduates — carrying Level-12 pay, one of the highest pay levels available for direct recruitment in Odisha. With the exam just days away, this guide covers admit card download, exam pattern, syllabus, and last-minute preparation tips.

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OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 — Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	9 March 2026
Application Start	17 March 2026
Application Last Date	17 April 2026 (5:00 PM)
Written Exam Date	21 June 2026 (Sunday)
Admit Card	Available at opsc.gov.in
Provisional Answer Key	Within 10 days of exam
Final Result	To be announced at opsc.gov.in

OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 — Vacancy Details

A total of 124 Dental Surgeon posts have been announced, including 41 posts reserved for women, plus separate reservations for PwD (5 posts) and Sports Persons (1 post) candidates.

Category	Posts
Total Vacancies	124
Reserved for Women	41
Reserved for PwD	5
Reserved for Sports Persons	1

Note: Out of 8 SEBC posts, the result of 4 posts will not be declared due to pendency of court cases as intimated by the Health & Family Welfare Department.

OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 — Eligibility

Educational Qualification

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) or equivalent degree from a Medical College/Institution recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI)
Valid Registration Certificate under the Dentists Act, 1948
Foreign university degree holders need DCI-recognised Conversion Certificates

Age Limit

Minimum 21 years, Maximum 42 years as on 1 January 2026
Candidate's date of birth should fall between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2005
Age relaxation: 5 years for SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen, 10 years for PwD

Odia Language Requirement

Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia, and must have passed the Middle School Examination in Odia. If not already passed, candidates must clear an Odia language test within 4 years of joining service.

OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 — Salary

Selected candidates will be appointed at Level-12, Cell-1 of the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017.

Component	Details
Basic Pay	₹56,100/month
Pay Level	Level 12 (ORSP Rules 2017)
Additional Benefits	Dearness Allowance (DA) + other allowances as sanctioned by Government of Odisha

The post is currently temporary but likely to be made permanent — offering long-term career growth in the Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre.

OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 — Exam Pattern

Selection is based solely on a Written Test — there is no interview stage.

Detail	Information
Type	Objective MCQ
Total Questions	200
Total Marks	200
Duration	3 hours
Negative Marking	0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Syllabus	As per Dental Council of India (DCI) syllabus for BDS

OPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 — Syllabus

The written exam syllabus strictly follows the DCI syllabus for BDS, covering all major dental disciplines:

General Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
General Pathology and Microbiology
General Medicine and General Surgery
Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
Dental Materials
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Prosthodontics
Periodontology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics
Pedodontics (Pediatric Dentistry)
Public Health Dentistry
Oral Medicine and Radiology

Preparation Tip: Since the exam follows the official marks distribution across dental disciplines, revise high-weightage subjects like Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, and Oral Surgery thoroughly in the final days before 21 June.

How to Download OPSC Dental Surgeon Admit Card 2026

Visit the official OPSC website — opsc.gov.in
Look for "Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 Admit Card" link
Enter your PPSAN (Permanent Public Service Account Number) or Registration details
Click Submit — your admit card will appear
Download and print the admit card
Carry it to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID

Exam Centres: Cuttack / Bhubaneswar — check your specific centre address on the admit card.

Last-Minute Preparation Strategy

Days Before Exam	Focus Area
3 days	High-weightage subjects — Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery
2 days	Oral Pathology, Periodontology, Orthodontics revision
1 day	Light revision — formulas, classifications, important MCQs
Exam Day	Reach centre 1 hour early, carry admit card + photo ID

Exam day reminders:

Carry admit card + valid photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport) — both mandatory
Reach exam centre at least 1 hour before reporting time
Carry black/blue ballpoint pens for OMR sheet
No mobile phones or electronic devices allowed inside
With 0.25 negative marking, attempt only questions you are reasonably confident about

After the Exam — What Next?

Provisional Answer Key will be uploaded within 10 days of the exam
Candidates can submit objections/suggestions against the provisional answer key within the specified window
Candidates who do not challenge the provisional key forfeit their right to raise objections later
Final result and select list will be published after evaluation — cut-off marks and individual marks released only after final result
Merit list tie-breaker: Higher BDS marks first, then older age

Documents Required for Verification

BDS Degree Certificate and Marksheets
Dentist Act 1948 Registration Certificate
10th Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
Odia language proof (Middle School Examination certificate)
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC candidates)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Recent passport size photograph, signature, and left thumb impression

Important Links

Link	Details
Official OPSC Website	opsc.gov.in
Admit Card Download	opsc.gov.in → Admit Card section
Notification PDF	opsc.gov.in → Advertisement No. 07 of 2025–26
Answer Key & Result	opsc.gov.in → Results section

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. When is the OPSC Dental Surgeon exam 2026? The written examination is scheduled for 21 June 2026 (Sunday) at Cuttack/Bhubaneswar centres.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026? A total of 124 vacancies, including 41 posts reserved for women, 5 for PwD candidates, and 1 for Sports Persons.

Q3. What is the salary for OPSC Dental Surgeon post? Selected candidates will receive ₹56,100 per month at Level-12, Cell-1 under ORSP Rules 2017, along with DA and other allowances.

Q4. Is there negative marking in the OPSC Dental Surgeon written test? Yes — 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer out of 200 MCQ questions worth 200 marks.

Q5. What is the upper age limit for OPSC Dental Surgeon post? The general upper age limit is 42 years as on 1 January 2026, with standard age relaxations for reserved categories.

Q6. Is there an interview for OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026? No — selection is based solely on the written examination, followed by document verification. There is no interview stage.

Q7. How to download the OPSC Dental Surgeon admit card 2026? Visit opsc.gov.in → find the Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 Admit Card link → enter your PPSAN/registration details → download and print before the exam date.

Conclusion

OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 is a rare Group-A opportunity for BDS graduates seeking a stable, well-paying government career in Odisha's healthcare sector. With the written exam scheduled for 21 June 2026 and 124 vacancies at stake, candidates should download their admit card immediately and focus on final revision of high-weightage dental subjects.

Download your admit card from opsc.gov.in today and prepare well for exam day!

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Last Updated: 18 June 2026 | Source: opsc.gov.in — Official Odisha Public Service Commission Website

OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 — 124 Posts, Exam on 21 June, Admit Card & Syllabus