The OPSC Dental Surgeons Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) for recruitment to the post of Dental Surgeon under the Health & Family Welfare Department of the Government of Odisha. Through this OPSC Dental Surgeons Recruitment 2026 drive, eligible candidates will be appointed in the Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre. Candidates who possess a BDS degree and meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for this OPSC Dental Surgeon Vacancy 2026.

Candidates applying for OPSC Dental Surgeons Recruitment 2026 must possess the required academic qualification and registration as specified in the official notification.

• The candidate must have passed BDS or an equivalent degree from a Medical College or Medical Institution recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
• The candidate must possess a valid Registration Certificate under the Dentist Act, 1948 from the Dental Council.
• If the candidate has obtained the degree from a foreign university, he/she must possess the required conversion certificate recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

The age criteria for OPSC Dental Surgeons Recruitment 2026 must be fulfilled by candidates as on 1 January 2026.

• Minimum Age Limit of the Candidates: 21 Years
• Maximum Age Limit of the Candidates: 42 Years
• Candidate must not have been born earlier than 2 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005.
• Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SEBC, SC, ST, Women and Ex-Servicemen.
• Persons with Disabilities having 40% or more permanent disability are eligible for 10 years age relaxation.

The examination fee for OPSC Dental Surgeons Recruitment 2026 must be paid online while submitting the application form.

• General / SEBC / Other Categories: ₹500/-
• SC / ST / PwD Candidates: No Examination Fee
• Payment Mode: Online through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking or Wallet.

Candidates applying for OPSC Dental Surgeons Recruitment 2026 must take note of the important dates related to the application and examination process.

• Online Application Start Date: 12 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 17 April 2026 (till 5:00 PM)
• Written Examination Date: 21 June 2026 (Sunday)