UPPSC Dental Surgeon 2026: Notification, Dates, Vacancies & Application Guide
MDVault Editorial — Govt Dental Exams Desk
BDS | State PSC Dental Exam Specialists
UPPSC Dental Surgeon recruitment — officially advertised on 22 December 2025 — is one of the most sought-after government dental jobs in Uttar Pradesh. With approximately 157 vacancies in the 2026 cycle, it offers BDS graduates a clear, well-defined pathway into government service at Group-A level.
This guide covers everything you need: notification timeline, eligibility, vacancies, fee structure, and step-by-step application instructions — with official UPPSC links where relevant.
Quick-reference: UPPSC Dental MO 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) |
| Post | Dental Surgeon (Medical Officer, Dental) |
| Advertisement no. | A-3/E-1/2025 (December 2025 cycle) |
| Notification released | 22 December 2025 |
| Application window | 22 December 2025 – 22 January 2026 |
| Application mode | Online — UPPSC One-Time Registration (OTR) portal |
| Vacancies (2026) | ~157 |
| Exam date | Not yet announced (expected Sep–Dec 2026) |
| Official website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
Notification timeline and expected dates
UPPSC Dental Surgeon recruitment follows a predictable annual cycle. Based on the 2025–26 cycle and past patterns:
| Stage | 2025–26 Cycle | Typical window |
|---|---|---|
| Notification / Advertisement | 22 Dec 2025 | Nov–Jan |
| Online application opens | 22 Dec 2025 | Dec–Jan |
| Application closes | 22 Jan 2026 | Jan–Feb |
| Admit card | TBA | 4–6 weeks before exam |
| Screening test | TBA (expected Sep–Dec 2026) | Sep–Dec |
| Result declaration | TBA | 4–8 weeks post exam |
| Interview / Personality test | TBA | 8–12 weeks post result |
| Final merit list | TBA | 4–6 weeks post interview |
Evergreen note: This post is updated every cycle. When the 2026 exam date is announced in the official notification PDF, dates will be refreshed here. Bookmark this page or follow MDVault on Telegram for alerts.
Vacancies
2026 cycle
The 2026 advertisement listed ~157 posts across different categories. UPPSC's official notification PDF (available on the recruitment portal) contains the category-wise breakup. A typical distribution for similar posts follows UP reservation policy:
| Category | Approx. share |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) | 27% |
| SC | 21% |
| ST | 2% |
| EWS | 10% |
Always verify against the official notification — category counts change each cycle based on departmental requirement and roster.
Historical vacancy trend
| Year | Vacancies (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 196 |
| 2023 | 180 |
| 2026 | 157 |
The downward trend reflects increasing regularisation of existing dental cadre. Expect future cycles to hover in the 140–180 range unless a new expansion is sanctioned.
Eligibility criteria
Educational qualification
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from a university recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
- Completed compulsory rotating internship at the time of application.
- Registered with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or the UP State Dental Council.
Final-year BDS students are not eligible. Internship completion is mandatory before the application deadline.
Age limits (as on 1 July 2026)
| Category | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 21 years | 40 years |
| OBC (NCL) — UP domicile | 21 years | 45 years (+5) |
| SC / ST — UP domicile | 21 years | 45 years (+5) |
| PwD (General) | 21 years | 55 years (+15) |
| PwD (SC/ST/OBC) | 21 years | 55 years (+15) |
| Ex-servicemen | As per UP Govt. norms | |
| Women (UP domicile, UR/OBC) | 21 years | 45 years (+5) |
| Women (UP domicile, SC/ST) | 21 years | 45 years (+5) |
Age is always reckoned from 1 July of the recruitment year (verify in the notification — UPPSC occasionally amends this).
Domicile
UP domicile is required for reserved-category benefits (OBC-NCL, SC, ST age relaxations; reservation). UR candidates from any state may apply but do not get category benefits unless they hold a valid UP domicile certificate.
Exam pattern
The UPPSC Dental Surgeon screening test is a single objective paper:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Dental Subject (BDS curriculum) | 120 | 120 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
- Duration: 2 hours
- Format: OMR-based, offline
- Negative marking: −⅓ (0.33) per wrong answer
- No Prelims/Mains split — one screening test followed by interview
- Final merit: 75% screening score + 25% interview/personality test
The dental subject section tests the full BDS curriculum with emphasis on clinical subjects (Oral Surgery, Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Oral Medicine, Pedodontics) and Public Health Dentistry. Based on PYQ analysis from 2018 and 2023 papers, Oral Pathology and Pharmacology collectively account for ~20–25 questions.
Fee structure
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (non-UP) | ₹125 (exam fee) + ₹25 (online processing) = ₹150 |
| OBC (UP domicile — NCL) | ₹125 + ₹25 = ₹150 |
| SC / ST (UP domicile) | ₹65 + ₹25 = ₹90 |
| PwD (UP domicile) | ₹25 (processing only) = ₹25 |
| Ex-servicemen (UP domicile) | ₹25 (processing only) = ₹25 |
Fees are paid online via the UPPSC portal (net banking, debit card, credit card, UPI).
How to apply: step-by-step
Step 1 — Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
UPPSC uses a One-Time Registration system. If you have applied to any UPPSC recruitment before, your OTR number is already created — skip to Step 2.
- Visit uppsc.up.nic.in → Online Application System → OTR Registration.
- Enter your name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, and category.
- Upload a recent passport-size photo (JPEG, ≤50 KB) and signature (JPEG, ≤30 KB).
- Submit and note your OTR Registration Number — you will need it for all future UPPSC applications.
Step 2 — Apply for Dental Surgeon post
- Log in to the UPPSC portal using your OTR number and password.
- Go to Current Vacancies → find "Dental Surgeon (Medical Officer, Dental)" advertisement.
- Fill in the application form: personal details, educational qualifications, registration details, and category/domicile.
- Enter your DCI / UP State Dental Council registration number — this is mandatory.
- Upload the required documents (see checklist below).
- Pay the fee online.
- Preview and submit the form.
- Download and print the final submitted application — keep it for your records.
Document checklist
At the time of application and interview, you will need:
- BDS degree certificate or provisional degree letter
- Internship completion certificate (issued by the dental college / DMER office)
- DCI or UP State Dental Council registration certificate
- Class 10 certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Marksheets — BDS Part I through Part IV (all semesters/years)
- Category certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST) — issued by the competent authority in UP, not older than 6 months for OBC
- Domicile certificate (UP), if claiming reservation or age relaxation
- EWS certificate, if applicable (issued by the District Magistrate's office)
- PwD certificate, if applicable (issued by a government medical board)
- Passport-size photographs (3–4 copies for the exam hall)
Common rejection reasons
Applications are rejected or disqualified at various stages for:
- Internship not completed at time of application — even one day short is grounds for rejection.
- DCI registration missing — must be active and verifiable.
- OBC-NCL certificate from outside UP — UP reserves OBC benefits for UP-issued certificates; a certificate from another state is not accepted for UP reservation.
- OBC-NCL certificate older than 6 months — obtain a fresh one close to the application window.
- Photo or signature mismatch at the exam hall versus the application.
- Wrong category at application — once submitted, category cannot be changed.
- Age calculated incorrectly — always verify against the reference date stated in the notification (typically 1 July of the year).
After the screening test
If you clear the screening test cutoff (category-wise), you proceed to the interview / personality test — worth 25% of the final merit. The interview is conducted by a UPPSC panel at Prayagraj and assesses:
- Subject knowledge (clinical scenarios, current dental public health policies)
- Communication and patient management approach
- General awareness of UP health infrastructure
Past candidate accounts suggest the panel focuses heavily on Public Health Dentistry topics (National Oral Health Policy, school dental health programs) and your internship experience.
Preparation resources on MDVault
- UPPSC Dental MO exam hub → — exam overview, pattern, eligibility, and curated catalog of notes and PYQ assets.
- Previous Year Papers (PYQs) → — solved 2023 Dental MO paper and topic-wise breakdowns (uploading now; check back).
Use the PYQ-first approach: solve 2018 and 2023 papers under timed conditions, identify your weak subjects, then use MDVault's subject-wise BDS notes to fill gaps. With 120 Dental questions across 10+ subjects, even a 2–3 question improvement per subject adds up significantly.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can a dental graduate from outside UP apply?
Yes. Any candidate with a DCI-recognised BDS degree can apply. However, domicile-based age relaxations and category reservations apply only to UP-domicile holders with valid certificates.
Q: Is there a separate Mains exam?
No. UPPSC Dental Surgeon has a single-stage screening test (objective MCQ) followed by an interview. There is no Mains paper.
Q: What is the minimum qualifying score in the screening test?
UPPSC does not pre-announce a minimum qualifying score. Cutoffs are determined after the exam based on competition and vacancy. Category-wise cutoffs from 2023 ranged approximately 65–85 out of 150.
Q: How long is the DCI registration certificate valid for application purposes?
DCI registration is valid as long as it is active and shows no suspension. Make sure your registration is current — renewal is typically annual or biennial depending on your state council.
Q: Can I edit my application after submission?
UPPSC generally allows one correction window after initial submission but before the final deadline. Watch for a "Correction Window" notification on the portal.
Q: Is the exam in Hindi or English?
The question paper is bilingual — Hindi and English. You answer on the OMR sheet regardless of language preference.
Last updated: May 2026. This page is refreshed every cycle when the new official notification PDF is released. Official source: uppsc.up.nic.in.
Related resources on MDVault
Exam pages
Study notes