Dental Surgeon – Ministry of Health & Family Welfare – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 5
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree included in Part-I of the Dentists Act, 1948 or equivalent recognized dental qualification, registration with a State Dental Council or Tribunal, and completion of compulsory rotating internship (CRI).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates possessing the required BDS qualification and internship completion can apply.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Dental Surgeon position under the Department of Health & Family Welfare provides a valuable opportunity to deliver high-quality oral healthcare services across major Central Government hospitals. Selected officers engage in outpatient and inpatient care, treating patients and Central Government beneficiaries under the CGHS framework. Candidates with a recognized BDS degree and active registration with a State Dental Council can utilize this recruitment to establish a stable medical career in Group A government service. Applicants must refer to the official notification for complete application procedures and submission timelines.
- This Group A Gazetted post offers clinical duties across major institutions including Safdarjung Hospital and Dr. RML Hospital.
- Candidates must hold a recognized Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree and be registered with a State Dental Council or Tribunal in India.
- Applicants who are currently completing their Compulsory Rotating Internship (CRI) are eligible provided it is finished before appointment.
- The upper age limit is set at 35 years for UR and EWS candidates, with relaxations up to 40 years for SC and additional relaxations for PwBD.
- Interested candidates should complete the online application on the UPSC portal before the specified closing date.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on Desirable Qualification, higher qualification, or experience Recruitment Test (RT) (if conducted) Personal Interview
Application Fees
General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: ₹25 SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Exempted
Reservation
Relaxations of up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates as per Central Government norms.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC portal at https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if not already registered.
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) and capture a live photograph as required.
- Sign thrice on plain white paper in black ink and upload the scanned signature.
- Fill out the post-specific application module for the desired post.
- Upload required supporting documents in PDF format for age, qualification, caste, or PwBD claims.
- Pay the application fee of ₹25 online (if applicable) and submit the application form.
Frequently Asked Questions
The post carries Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC).
Candidates must possess a recognized Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree included in Part-I of the Dentists Act, 1948 (or equivalent recognized dental qualification) and registration with any State Dental Council or Tribunal in India.
The maximum age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS candidates and 40 years for SC candidates, relaxable up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).