RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026- Apply Online for 607 Lucrative State & Subordinate Vacancies (Advt No. 02/2026-27)
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
📍 Rajasthan
Application Started
03 July 2026
Age
21-42 Years
Min Qualification
Graduation
Location
Odisha
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released a fresh notification for the recruitment of Dental Surgeons in Group-A (Junior Branch) under the Health & Family Welfare Department of Odisha. This is a prestigious opportunity for BDS graduates to secure a permanent government career in the state’s medical services.
Selected candidates will be placed in Level-12, Cell-1 of the ORSP Rules, 2017, which comes with an attractive salary package including dearness and other state-sanctioned allowances. If you have been waiting for a significant opening in the dental medical cadre, this is your chance to serve the community while building a stable future.
BDS or equivalent degree from a recognized Medical College/Institution.
Valid Registration Certificate under the "Dentist Act-1948".
Fees must be paid through online mode during the application process:
General/SEBC Candidates: ₹700/-
SC/ST/PwD (Odisha Residents): Exempted (Nil)
Refund Policy: The fee will be refunded to candidates who actually appear in the written test.
Post Name | Category | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women |
Dental Surgeon (Group-A Jr. Branch) | Unreserved(UR) | 10 | 03 |
SEBC | 08* | 03 | |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 22 | 07 | |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 84 | 28 | |
TOTAL | 124 | 41 |
Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following original documents:
H.S.C. Certificate (for age proof)
BDS Degree Certificate and Mark-lists for all years
Houseman-ship/Internship Completion Certificate
Valid Registration Certificate under the Dentist Act, 1948
Odia Test Pass Certificate
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC) where applicable
Permanent Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) (for current Government servants)
Four Recent Passport Size Photographs
Visit Portal: Go to the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in.
Registration: Click on 'Apply Online' and register using your mobile number and email ID to generate a PPSAN.
Fill Details: Enter personal info, educational qualifications (BDS marks), and category details.
Upload Documents: Scan and upload the required certificates, photograph, signature, and Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI).
Pay Fee: Complete the online payment of ₹700 (if applicable).
Final Submission: Review all details carefully, submit the form, and download the hard copy for future reference.
The recruitment will follow a structured process as per official rules:
Written Test: A single-stage examination consisting of 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Marking Scheme: Each correct answer earns 1 mark; 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Duration: The total exam time is 3 hours.
Merit List: Prepared solely based on written test performance.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for physical verification of original certificates.
What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The link closes on April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
What is the exam date?
Ans: It is tentatively scheduled for June 21, 2026.
Is there negative marking?
Ans: Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect response.
Can I apply if I don't know Odia?
Ans: You must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and pass a language test within 4 years of joining.
What is the application fee for SC/ST?
Ans: There is no fee for SC, ST, and PwD candidates of Odisha.
Is the post permanent?
Ans: The posts are temporary but likely to be made permanent.
What is the qualifying mark?
Ans: It will be decided by the OPSC during the merit list recommendation.
Where will the exam be held?
Ans: At centres in Cuttack / Bhubaneswar.
Can government employees apply?
Ans: Yes, provided they have an NOC from their department.
What happens if I don't join after selection?
Ans: You may be permanently debarred from state service and bond amounts will be recovered.