The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the recruitment for Dental Surgeon positions in 2025. This opportunity is ideal for qualified dental professionals aiming to serve in esteemed government roles. Below is a comprehensive overview of the recruitment details, including vacancy information, eligibility criteria, important dates, and application links.
Upsc dental surgeon recruitment 2025 advt 08
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | June 2025 |
| Online Application | 28-06-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17-07-2025 |
| Last Date for Printout | 12 July 2025 |
Vacancy Details
| Vacancy Number | 25060819128 |
| Post | Dental Surgeon |
| Classification | |
| Ministry/Administration | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
| Department/Office | Department of Health and Family Welfare |
| Organisation | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
Number of Posts and Reservation
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | Total |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
PwBD Reservation Details
| PwBD Type | PwBD Category |
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing | D-Deaf |
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing | HH-Hard of Hearing |
Post Description
| Pay Scale | Level-10 of the pay matrix (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/-). |
| Age | Not exceeding 35 years as on normal closing date. Not exceeding 40 years for SC candidates in respect of the number of vacancies reserved for them. Note- Relaxable for regularly appointed Central/U.T. Government Servants upto five years as per instructions/ orders issued by Govt. of India from time to time. For age concession applicable to some other categories of applicants, please see relevant paras of the ‘Instructions and Additional Information to Candidates for Recruitment by Selection’. |
| Essential Qualification (s) | A. EDUCATIONAL- (i) A recognised Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree qualification included in part-I of the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948). (ii) Should be registered with any State Dental Council or Tribunal in India. (iii) Completion of CRI (compulsory rotating internship)-candidates who may not have completed CRI are also eligible to appear for selection provided that, if selected, they shall have satisfactorily completed the compulsory internship before appointment. Note- Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Services Commission for reasons recorded in writing in case of candidates otherwise well qualified. |
| Desirable Qualification (s) | |
| Duty(ies) | Looks after OPD and indoor patients in Safdurjung Hospital & Dr. RML Hospital. 2. Medical attendance with treatment of Central Government employees, member of their families, Central Government Pensioners and other beneficiaries covered by the Central Government Health Scheme. 3. Any other duties that may be assigned to them from time to time. |
| Probation | One Year |
| Headquarters | Anywhere in India. |
| Other Details | General Central service Group ‘A’ Gazetted Non-Ministerial. (All the vacancies are permanent. But the vacancies are filled on temporary basis and the appointees are confirmed/made permanent on satisfactorily completion of period of probation.) |
| Any Other Conditions | The other conditions of service as laid down in the Dental Post Recruitment Rules, 2019 and other rules in force from time to time. |
UPSC Dental Surgeon Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern
UPSC Dental Surgeon Exam Pattern 2025
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline (Objective-type questions) |
| Subjects | General Knowledge and Dental Subjects |
| Total Questions | 300 |
| Total Marks | 600 |
| Selection Stages | Written Test + Interview |
General Knowledge: ~100 questions (200 marks)
Dental Subjects: ~200 questions (400 marks)
Interview/Personality Test: Qualifying in nature
Upsc dental surgeon Syllabus 2025 exam Pattern
| Vacancy | Post Name | Organization | Education | Age Limit | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be announced | Dental Surgeon | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | BDS/MDS | Maximum 35 years | 56,100 – 1,77,500 As per 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
Eligibility Criteria:
| Post Name | Vacancy | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon | To be announced | Education: BDS/MDS from a recognized institution Age Limit: Maximum 35 years Salary: 56,100 – 1,77,500 As per 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | To be announced |
| Application Start Date | To be announced |
| Application End Date | To be announced |
| Examination Date | To be announced |
Notification and Application Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | [Link to be provided] |
| Application Form | [Link to be provided] |
UPSC Advt 11/2025
Dental Surgeons : 10 posts in Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
https://upsc.gov.in/recruitment/advt/2015/Advt.11-2015.pdf
Syllabus and Exam Pattern:
The selection process typically includes a written examination followed by an interview. The written exam covers various topics relevant to dental surgery. For detailed syllabus and exam pattern, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification upon its release.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: What is the age relaxation for reserved categories?
A1: Age relaxation for reserved categories will be as per government norms, detailed in the official notification.
Q2: Is prior experience required for the Dental Surgeon post?
A2: The experience requirements, if any, will be specified in the official notification.
Q3: How can I apply for the UPSC Dental Surgeon recruitment?
A3: Applications can be submitted online through the UPSC official website once the application process begins.
Q4: What is the selection process for the Dental Surgeon post?
A4: The selection process generally includes a written examination followed by an interview.
Q5: Where can I find the detailed syllabus for the examination?
A5: The detailed syllabus will be provided in the official notification and on the UPSC website.