MPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern and How to Apply
Good news for dental graduates from Manipur. The Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) has issued Advt. No. 04/2026 for 13 posts of MHS Grade-IV (Dental Surgeon) in the Health Department, Government of Manipur. This is a Group-A (GCS Class-I) post in Pay Level 12 (Rs. 53,100 – 1,67,800). If you have your dental degree and your State Dental Council registration, this post is written for you.
The online application runs from 28 September 2026 to 18 October 2026 (11:59 PM). Note first: only Manipur permanent residents or their direct descendants can apply, and you must upload a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC). Below we cover eligibility, the seat split, the exam pattern, fees and the steps to apply. Read it fully once, and bookmark GovtJobsAlert.in for more Manipur government jobs.
Key Highlights of MPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Advertisement | Advt. No. 04/2026, dated 23 September 2026 |
| Post | MHS Grade-IV (Dental Surgeon) |
| Department | Health Department, Government of Manipur |
| Total Vacancies | 13 |
| Class & Service | GCS Class-I (Group-A) |
| Pay | Level 12 (Rs. 53,100 – 1,67,800) |
| Who Can Apply | Manipur permanent residents, or candidates whose parent or direct-line ancestor is one (with proof) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 18 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
The Commission has advertised just one post type here, with 13 seats in all (UR 9, ST 4). The probation period is 2 years.
How Many Vacancies Are in MPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| MHS Grade-IV (Dental Surgeon) | UR 9 / ST 4 | 13 |
| PwBD (horizontal, within the 13) | 1 seat | 1 |
The vacancy table has only UR and ST columns. There is no separate SC, OBC or EWS seat in this advertisement, so candidates from those categories compete for the 9 UR seats. The single PwBD seat is horizontal, meaning it sits inside the 13 and is not extra.
| Suitable Benchmark Disabilities for the PwBD Seat |
|---|
| (a) D (deaf), HH (Hard of Hearing) |
| (c) Specific Learning Disability, if functionally compatible |
| (d) MD (Multiple Disability) involving (a) and (c) above |
Who Is Eligible for MPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dental qualification | A recognised dental qualification included in the First or Third Schedule to the Indian Dentist Act, 1948, as amended |
| Registration | Registration with a State Dental Council |
Both conditions are compulsory. A BDS degree without council registration is not enough, so get your registration certificate ready before you start. If you want to compare other openings for dentists and doctors, see our medical and healthcare govt jobs page.
Nationality, Language and Residence
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | You must be a citizen of India |
| Language | You must be able to speak Manipuri (Meetei/Meitei Lon) or any Tribal dialect of Manipur |
| Residence | You must be a permanent resident of Manipur |
| Ancestry route | A candidate whose parent or any ancestor in direct lineage is a permanent resident of Manipur is also eligible, with proper documentary proof like enrolment in the electoral roll and birth certificate |
| Proof | Upload your PRC. Domicile certificates, including any other type of residential certificate, shall not be accepted |
This residence rule is the most important line in the whole notification. If you are not a permanent resident of Manipur and cannot use the ancestry route, please do not apply, because your fee will be wasted.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 23 September 2026) |
|---|---|
| General | 21 to 38 years |
| SC / ST | Upper limit relaxable by 5 years |
| OBC | Upper limit relaxable by 3 years |
| Differently Abled Persons | Upper limit relaxable by 10 years |
| SC / ST / OBC who are also Differently Abled | Cumulative relaxation under both categories |
| Government Servants | Relaxable to the extent of service rendered under the Govt. |
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The notification adds a note: “There will be No age relaxation for the categories of candidates where there is no reservation.” Since this advertisement reserves seats only for ST (plus the horizontal PwBD seat), read that note carefully if you are SC or OBC and are counting on relaxation. When in doubt, check with the Commission before paying.
What Is the Salary of an MPSC Dental Surgeon in 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 12 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 53,100 – 1,67,800 |
| Group | GCS Class-I (Group-A) |
| Probation | 2 years |
The notification itself states only the pay level and scale shown above, so any allowance figure you see quoted elsewhere is not from this advertisement. What matters just as much for your career is that this is a direct-recruitment Group-A post in the Manipur Health Service, with a 2-year probation, not a short contract. If you have been working on contract in a hospital or running a small practice, this is the kind of post worth a serious attempt.
What Is the Selection Process for MPSC Dental Surgeon 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 85 marks, 85 MCQs, 2 hours |
| Viva Voce and Physical Interview | 15 marks, by a Board with subject expert(s) |
| Maximum Marks | 100 (85 written + 15 interview) |
Negative marking applies. You get 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.33 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. The Commission can change the exam duration on expert advice, with prior information to candidates.
| Section | Subject | MCQs |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Sciences | General Anatomy, Embryology and Histology | 3 |
| Basic Sciences | General Human Physiology & Biochemistry | 3 |
| Basic Sciences | Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology | 3 |
| Basic Sciences | General Pathology and Microbiology | 3 |
| Basic Sciences | General & Dental Pharmacology & Therapeutics | 2 |
| Basic Sciences | General Medicine | 4 |
| Basic Sciences | General Surgery | 5 |
| Dental Speciality | Dental Materials | 5 |
| Dental Speciality | Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology | 5 |
| Dental Speciality | Oral Medicine and Radiology | 5 |
| Dental Speciality | Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry | 5 |
| Dental Speciality | Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics | 5 |
| Dental Speciality | Periodontology | 5 |
| Dental Speciality | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | 5 |
| Dental Speciality | Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | 11 |
| Dental Speciality | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 11 |
| Dental Speciality | Public Health Dentistry | 5 |
| All sections | Basic Medical Science 23 + Dental Speciality 62 | 85 |
Candidates called for interview will be 3 times the number of posts in each category, plus anyone tied on marks with the last candidate in the written exam. The final merit list is based on written plus interview marks. If totals tie, the higher written score ranks higher; if both tie, the older candidate ranks higher.
Conservative Dentistry and Oral Surgery carry 11 questions each, so give them extra time. The notification says the detailed syllabus is in Annexure-I, which is not part of the 3-page copy we have, so check the MPSC website for it. Our syllabus section can also help you plan. Because wrong answers cost a third of a mark, do not guess blindly on the day; attempt what you are reasonably sure of.
How to Apply Online for MPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the MPSC online application portal (link in Essential Links below) between 28 September and 18 October 2026 |
| 2 | Register on the portal, or sign in if already registered |
| 3 | Fill the form carefully and upload the documents listed in the notification |
| 4 | Pay the fee online through net banking, VISA/MASTER card or debit card |
| 5 | Submit before 11:59 PM on 18 October 2026; the link is disabled after that |
The documents to upload are your Class X and XII marksheets and certificates, BDS marksheet and degree, State Dental Council registration, category certificate, experience certificate (if any), NOC (if applicable) and your PRC. You must possess every certificate as on 23 September 2026, the date of the advertisement. The application link is disabled after the last date, and submission in any other mode will not be entertained.
Which Rules Can Cancel Your MPSC Dental Surgeon Application?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Eligibility check | If at any stage, even after recruitment, you are found not to fulfil any eligibility condition, your candidature will be cancelled |
| Incomplete documents | Applications with incomplete documents are liable to be rejected; no representations will be entertained |
| Wrong entries | No queries or representations will be entertained for correcting details you filled in |
| False information or unfair means | Incorrect information, suppressing information, violating instructions, impersonation or cheating makes you liable to be disqualified and/or debarred from writing MPSC Examinations, as decided by the Commission |
| Candidates in service | You must upload a No Objection Certificate from your Department/Authority |
| Provisional candidature | Your candidature stays provisional until you are found eligible in all respects |
The decision of the Commission on eligibility is final, so upload clear copies and check every field before final submission.
What Are the Important Dates for MPSC Dental Surgeon 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 23 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age and Documents Cut-off | 23 September 2026 |
| Written Exam Schedule and Venue | To be notified in due course |
What Is the Application Fee for MPSC Dental Surgeon 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General & OBC | Rs. 600 |
| SC & ST | Rs. 400 |
| DAPs (Differently Abled Persons) | Exempted |
The fee can be paid only online through the portal. An application submitted without the prescribed fee or in any other mode shall be summarily rejected, and the fee once paid shall not be refunded or held in reserve for any other examination.
MPSC Dental Surgeon 2026 Essential Links
- Download MPSC Dental Surgeon Notification PDF (Advt. No. 04/2026)
- Apply Online for Manipur PSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 – 13 Posts
- Visit Manipur PSC Dental Surgeon Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Manipur Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a BDS graduate registered with a State Dental Council and a permanent resident of Manipur, this Group-A post deserves your full effort. Keep your PRC and registration certificate ready, apply well before 18 October 2026, and start revising the high-weight subjects now. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the exam date and admit card updates.