UPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2025, The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced 4 vacancies for the post of Dental Surgeon in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This is a great opportunity for BDS graduates seeking a prestigious and permanent position in the Central Government.
🧾 Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 4
- Category-wise Distribution: UR – 2, EWS – 1, SC – 1
- Reservation for PwBD: 1 vacancy reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) – Deaf (D) or Hard of Hearing (HH)
♿ PwBD Suitability
The post is also suitable for candidates with the following disabilities:
- Deaf (D) or Hard of Hearing (HH)
- Locomotor Disability including:
- One leg affected (R or L) (OL)
- Leprosy Cured (LC)
- Acid Attack Victims (AAV)
- Spinal Deformity without neurological/limb dysfunction (SD)
- Spinal Injury without neurological/limb dysfunction (SI)
- Muscular Dystrophy, Dwarfism, Cerebral Palsy
- Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Mental Illness
💰 Pay Scale
Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (Approx. ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/month).
📅 Age Limit (as per category)
- UR/EWS: Up to 35 years
- SC: Up to 40 years
- PwBD: Up to 45 years
🎓 Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognized institution listed in Part-I of the Dentists Act, 1948
- Or, Dental qualification obtained up to 01.11.1972 (Part-II of the Schedule)
- Or, Dental qualification from outside India (only for Indian citizens) listed in Part-III of the Schedule
- Or, Foreign-qualified Indian citizens who passed Screening Test (as per 2009 regulation)
- Must be registered with any State Dental Council or Tribunal in India
- Completion of Compulsory Rotating Internship (CRI) – Candidates yet to complete may apply but must finish before appointment
Note: The qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of UPSC for well-qualified candidates.
🩺 Duties
- Handling OPD and indoor patients at Safdarjung Hospital and Dr. RML Hospital
- Providing medical care to Central Government employees and CGHS beneficiaries
- Any other official duties as assigned
📌 Post Details
- Nature of Post: Permanent, Group “A” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
- Service: General Central Service
- Headquarters: Anywhere in India
- Other Conditions: Subject to Dental Post Recruitment Rules, 2019
📝 How to Apply
Candidates can apply through the official UPSC website: https://www.upsc.gov.in. Look for Dental Surgeon post under the ‘Recruitment’ section and complete the Online Recruitment Application process.
📢 Final Words
If you’re a BDS graduate with aspirations of serving the nation and growing in a government career, this UPSC Dental Surgeon recruitment is an opportunity you shouldn’t miss. Stay updated with the UPSC site and prepare diligently to secure your spot.
🔗 Useful Links:
- UPSC Official Website
- Dental Council of India
- Download PDF for UPSC Dental Surgeon 2025 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
For more dental career updates, government job alerts, and exam preparation tips, stay tuned to our blog!
