UPPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Salary

The UPPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission under the Medical Health and Family Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment offers a prestigious Group-B Gazetted government job for BDS graduates with an attractive salary and long-term career stability.

If you are a dental graduate planning to secure a government job in 2026, this notification is highly important.

UPPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates: UPPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026

Note: Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before applying.

UPPSC Dental Surgeon Vacancy Details 2026

• Total Posts: 157
• Vacancies are distributed among UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH, Ex-Servicemen, DFF, and Female categories as per UP government reservation rules.

UPPSC Dental Surgeon Eligibility Criteria 2026

To apply for UPPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions.

Educational Qualification

• Must possess BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree
• Degree must be recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI)
• One-year compulsory rotating internship must be completed before the last date of application
• Must be registered with State Dental Council / DCI

Preferential Qualification (Not Mandatory)

Preference may be given to candidates who:

• Have served in the Territorial Army for at least 2 years, or
• Hold ‘B’ Certificate of National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Age Limit: UPPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026

• Age is calculated as on 01 July 2025
• Age relaxation is applicable as per UP government norms
• PH candidates are eligible for additional relaxation as per rules

Application Fee: UPPSC Dental Surgeon 2026

- Fee payment must be done online only.

UPPSC Dental Surgeon Application Process 2026

The application process is completely online.

Steps to Apply:

1. Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
2. Log in through the UPPSC portal
3. Fill the Dental Surgeon application form
4. Upload the required details
5. Pay the application fee
6. Submit and download the final application form

Note: Incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected.

UPPSC Dental Surgeon Exam Pattern 2026

• Exam Type: Screening Examination (Objective)
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
• Qualifying Marks:
  • SC / ST - 35%
  • Other Categories - 40%

Final Merit Calculation:

• Screening Test - 75% weightage
• Interview - 25% weightage

Note: Knowledge of Hindi is essential.

UPPSC Dental Surgeon Syllabus 2026 (BDS Level)

The syllabus is based on the standard BDS curriculum.

Non-Clinical Subjects

• Anatomy (including Head & Neck)
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Dental Anatomy
• Oral Histology & Embryology
• General Pathology
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology

Para-Clinical Subjects

• Dental Materials
• Oral Pathology
• Oral Microbiology
• Public Health Dentistry

Clinical Subjects

• Oral Medicine & Radiology
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
• Periodontology
• Prosthodontics
• Orthodontics
• Pedodontics

Note: Clinical subjects generally carry higher weightage.

UPPSC Dental Surgeon Salary 2026

• Pay Level: Level-10
• Basic Pay: ?56,100 per month
• Maximum Pay: ?1,77,500 per month

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Medical Benefits
• Other government allowances

FAQs

1. When is the last date to apply for UPPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply for UPPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 is 22 January 2026.

2. Who is eligible to apply for UPPSC Dental Surgeon 2026?

Any candidate with a BDS degree recognized by the Dental Council of India, completed one-year internship, and valid dental council registration is eligible.

3. What is the age limit for UPPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?

The age limit for UPPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 is 21 to 40 years, with age calculated as on 1 July 2025.

4. How is the UPPSC Dental Surgeon exam conducted?

The UPPSC Dental Surgeon exam is conducted as an objective screening test with negative marking, followed by an interview.

5. How much salary does a UPPSC Dental Surgeon get?

A UPPSC Dental Surgeon gets a starting salary of ?56,100 per month, along with government allowances and benefits.