The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced a significant recruitment opportunity for dental graduates through the UPPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026, part of its larger 2,158-vacancy Group-A and Group-B gazetted officer recruitment drive under Advertisement Number D-6/E-1/2025. This is one of the most prestigious and stable government job opportunities for BDS graduates in Uttar Pradesh — a Group-B Gazetted post under the Medical Health and Family Welfare Department of the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
This guide compiles every detail drawn from the official UPPSC notification at uppsc.up.nic.in and supplementary official sources to help you navigate the application process, understand the exam, and prepare effectively for selection.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) · Advertisement No. D-6/E-1/2025 · Official website: uppsc.up.nic.in · OTR Portal: otr.pariksha.nic.in · Post: Dental Surgeon (Group-B Gazetted) · Department: Medical Health and Family Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh
Important Dates — UPPSC Dental Surgeon 2026
The UPPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 application window has closed. If you applied successfully, begin exam preparation immediately — the exam date is expected in 2026. If you missed this cycle, prepare now and watch for the next UPPSC Dental Surgeon notification. Dr. Teeth Academy's comprehensive dental exam preparation will help you excel in both the dental subjects and general studies sections.
Vacancy Details — Post-Wise & Category-Wise
The UPPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 is part of Advertisement No. D-6/E-1/2025 which covers 2,158 total vacancies across multiple medical and health posts in UP government departments. The Dental Surgeon post carries 150+ vacancies.
| Post Name | Department | Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon | Medical Health & Family Welfare Department, UP | Group-B Gazetted | 150+ (exact per official notification) |
Vacancies are distributed across reservation categories:
- ○Unreserved (UR) — General category seats as per UP government reservation matrix
- ○Scheduled Caste (SC) — As per UP state reservation rules (21% for SC in UP government posts)
- ○Scheduled Tribe (ST) — As per UP state reservation rules
- ○OBC (Other Backward Classes) — 27% OBC reservation as per UP state rules
- ○EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) — 10% as per UP government norms
- ○PH/PwD (Persons with Disabilities) — Horizontal reservation as per applicable rules
- ○Ex-Servicemen (DFF) — As per UP government horizontal reservation
The exact vacancy count per category for Dental Surgeon is available in the official notification PDF on uppsc.up.nic.in. Different sources cite slightly different numbers due to category-wise splits. Always refer to the official Advertisement No. D-6/E-1/2025 PDF for the definitive category-wise vacancy breakdown.
Eligibility Criteria — UPPSC Dental Surgeon 2026
Educational Qualification
- ✓Must hold a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree from a university/institution recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI)
- ✓Must have completed the compulsory one-year rotatory internship on or before the last date of application (22 January 2026)
- ✓Must be registered with the UP Dental Council (Uttar Pradesh Dental Council registration is mandatory before submitting the application)
- ✓DCI registration or equivalent State Dental Council registration is required
Having a BDS degree alone is NOT sufficient. You must obtain Uttar Pradesh Dental Council registration before the application deadline. Candidates who applied without UP Dental Council registration will be disqualified. This is separate from DCI registration. If you are registered with another State Dental Council, you will need to transfer or obtain UP-specific registration before applying for future cycles.
Age Limit
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / UR / EWS | 21 years | 40 years | No relaxation |
| OBC (UP domicile) | 21 years | 43 years | +3 years relaxation |
| SC / ST (UP domicile) | 21 years | 45 years | +5 years relaxation |
| PwD (General) | 21 years | 55 years | +15 years relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | 21 years | As per rules | As per UP state rules |
| State Government Employees | 21 years | As per rules | As per UP state rules |
⚠️ Age is calculated as on 01 July 2025 (as specified in the official notification). Relaxation benefits apply only to UP domicile candidates in the respective reserved categories. Out-of-state candidates are treated as General category only.
Nationality
- ✓Indian National — open to all citizens
- ✓Out-of-state candidates CAN apply but are treated as General/UR category (no reservation benefits)
Exam Pattern — UPPSC Dental Surgeon Screening Test 2026
The selection process begins with an Objective-Type Screening Examination followed by an Interview. The screening test is the primary competitive stage that determines who gets called for interview.
Questions · 120 Marks · 80% of paper
- Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology
- Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
- Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Periodontics
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
- Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
- Oral Medicine & Radiology
- Dental Materials
- Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Oral Histology
- General Medicine & General Surgery (dental relevance)
- Community Dentistry / Public Health Dentistry
Questions · 30 Marks · 20% of paper
- History of India & Indian National Movement
- Geography of India & World
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy
- General Science & Technology
- Current National & International Events
- Uttar Pradesh Specific GK
- Environmental Issues
- Basic Mental Ability / Aptitude
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs — Dental: 120 + General Studies: 30 |
| Total Marks | 150 marks (1 mark per question) |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) (expected, based on previous UPPSC dental surgeon exam) |
| Mode | Objective Type — OMR-based or CBT (as decided by UPPSC) |
| Question Type | Single Best Answer MCQs — 4 options per question |
| Negative Marking | −1/3 (0.33) marks for every wrong answer |
| Unattempted | 0 marks (no penalty) |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | General/OBC/EWS: 40% — SC/ST: 35% |
| Language | Hindi and/or English (as per UPPSC practice) |
| Exam Centres | Lucknow and Prayagraj (based on previous cycles; official centres declared at admit card stage) |
With 1/3 negative marking, random guessing is risky. On average, you need to be correct on at least 1 out of 3 options you attempt to break even. Strategy: if you can eliminate 2 of 4 options, attempt the question. If completely unsure of all 4 options, skip and leave blank. Never leave a question blank if you can narrow it to 2 choices — guessing between 2 known-different options is statistically slightly positive.
Selection Process
Complete Syllabus — UPPSC Dental Surgeon 2026
Dental Surgery Subjects (120 Questions) — Detailed Syllabus
The dental section covers all clinical and para-clinical subjects from the BDS curriculum. Clinical subjects generally carry higher weightage. Based on past UPPSC dental surgeon exam patterns:
General Studies Section (30 Questions) — Detailed Syllabus
- ○History of India & Indian National Movement: Ancient, medieval and modern history; freedom struggle; major movements and personalities
- ○Geography: Physical, social and economic geography of India; world geography basics; UP geography (rivers, districts, climate)
- ○Indian Polity & Constitution: Fundamental rights, DPSPs, Parliament, President, Governor, Judiciary, local self-government; key amendments
- ○Indian Economy: Planning, budget, Five-Year plans, economic concepts, UP economy, agriculture, industries
- ○General Science & Technology: Basic Physics, Chemistry, Biology; health and medicine concepts; technology developments in India
- ○Current Affairs (National & International): Last 12 months of major events, government schemes, awards, sports, international relations
- ○Uttar Pradesh GK: UP history, culture, tourism, government schemes, Chief Ministers, districts, important institutions, healthcare in UP
- ○Basic Aptitude & Reasoning: Simple mental ability questions; analytical reasoning; basic arithmetic (may be included)
Salary & Benefits — UPPSC Dental Surgeon
The UPPSC Dental Surgeon post is a prestigious Group-B Gazetted Government post under UP Medical Health & Family Welfare Department. The salary is governed by the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix:
Additional Benefits & Career Perks
- ✓Job Security: Permanent government employment with pension (NPS for post-2004 appointees) and gratuity
- ✓Earned Leave: 30 days per year plus Half Pay Leave and Casual Leave as per UP government rules
- ✓Annual Increment: Fixed annual increment of 3% on basic pay each July
- ✓Promotion: Career progression to Senior Dental Surgeon, Chief Dental Surgeon, and administrative positions within UP health department
- ✓Housing: Government accommodation may be provided at posting location or HRA in lieu
- ✓Gazetted Officer Status: Group-B Gazetted Officer — social status and administrative privileges in UP government
- ✓Private Practice: Generally restricted for government medical officers — verify the specific UP government rules for Dental Surgeons regarding part-time private practice eligibility
OTR Registration — How to Apply for UPPSC Dental Surgeon
The UPPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 application process has closed. This section is provided for reference for candidates who may apply in future UPPSC recruitment cycles, and to understand the process for upcoming UPPSC notifications. Monitor uppsc.up.nic.in for new notifications and future cycles.
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Key Takeaways — UPPSC Dental Surgeon 2026
- ✓Advertisement: No. D-6/E-1/2025 · Released 22 December 2025 · Official: uppsc.up.nic.in
- ✓Post: Dental Surgeon — Group-B Gazetted · Medical Health & Family Welfare Dept, UP · 150+ vacancies
- ✓Eligibility: BDS + 1-year internship + UP Dental Council registration · Age 21–40 (as on 01 July 2025)
- ✓Application closed: 22 January 2026 · Correction window till 29 January 2026
- ✓OTR mandatory: otr.pariksha.nic.in — must create at least 72 hrs before applying
- ✓Exam pattern: 150 MCQs (120 dental + 30 GS), 2 hours, −1/3 negative marking
- ✓Selection: Screening test (75% weightage) + Interview (25% weightage)
- ✓Qualifying marks: 40% (General/OBC/EWS) · 35% (SC/ST)
- ✓Salary: Pay Level 10 — ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500/month + DA + HRA + NPA + all allowances
- ✓Exam date: Not yet announced — expected mid-2026; monitor uppsc.up.nic.in
Sources: UPPSC Official — uppsc.up.nic.in · Advertisement No. D-6/E-1/2025 · DentistPulseAcademy.com UPPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 guide · thefuturedentistry.com UPPSC FAQ guide · sarkarijobs.blog UPPSC notification analysis · Testbook.com UPPSC Dental Surgeon 2023 pattern data. Content is for informational purposes only — always verify current eligibility, vacancies, and dates from uppsc.up.nic.in and the official notification PDF before applying.
