OPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026

Key Highlights

With 124 Dental Surgeon vacancies in the Odisha Medical Services cadre, this is a solid opportunity for BDS graduates looking to build a career in government healthcare. The post falls under Group-A (Junior Branch), which means you start at a senior officer level right from day one.

What You Should Know

• 124 posts in the Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre under Health & Family Welfare Department
• 41 posts reserved for women candidates across all categories
• 5 posts for PwBD and 1 post for Sports Persons — adjusted against respective categories
• You need a BDS degree from a DCI-recognized college and valid registration under the Dentist Act, 1948
• This is a Group-A permanent post with Level-12 pay scale — one of the best entry-level government dental positions available

Selection Process

Your selection will be based on a written examination followed by an interview. The written exam consists of 200 objective-type (MCQ) questions worth 200 marks, with negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. The exam is tentatively scheduled for 21 June 2026 (Sunday), so you have roughly three months to prepare.

Preparation Tips for OPSC Dental Surgeon Exam

1. Revise your BDS subjects thoroughly — the exam covers dental science topics from your undergraduate curriculum
2. Focus on clinical subjects like Oral Surgery, Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, and Oral Medicine — these typically carry higher weightage
3. Practice MCQs daily — with 200 questions and negative marking, speed and accuracy matter equally
4. Solve previous OPSC Dental Surgeon papers — they are available on the official OPSC website under Previous Question Papers
5. Brush up on General Knowledge if the syllabus includes it — cover current affairs of the last 6 months
6. Take timed mock tests — build the habit of answering quickly without second-guessing

Documents You'll Need

Key documents to keep ready:

• BDS degree certificate from a DCI-recognized college
• DCI/State Dental Council registration certificate — valid and current registration under the Dentist Act, 1948 is mandatory
• Category certificate — SC/ST/SEBC/EWS, only if claiming reservation
• Age proof — Class 10 mark sheet or birth certificate
• Passport-size photograph and scanned signature — as per OPSC specifications

See the complete document list in the section below.

• Provide dental care and treatment to patients at government hospitals and community health centres across Odisha
• Conduct dental examinations, diagnose oral diseases, and perform dental procedures including extractions, fillings, and root canals
• Carry out preventive dental health programmes and oral hygiene awareness campaigns in assigned areas
• Maintain proper records of patients treated and report to the department as required
• Work in coordination with medical officers and other healthcare staff at the assigned health facility
• Attend to emergency dental cases and refer complex cases to higher centres when needed