UPSC Recruitment 2026 (Advt 13/2026): Dental Surgeon, Ayurveda Physician, Homeopathic Physician & Scientist ‘B’ Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened online applications for 13 vacancies across four Group A posts: Dental Surgeon, Ayurveda Physician, Homeopathic Physician and Scientist ‘B’. Every post is on Pay Level 10 (7th CPC). Recruitment is by selection: shortlisting on the application (or a Recruitment Test), then an interview.
The window runs from 14 November 2026 to 4 December 2026 (6:00 PM). Read the row for your own post in each table below, because age, seats and qualification differ post by post. Details are also in the UPSC Jobs section of GovtJobsAlert.in.
What Are the Key Highlights of UPSC Recruitment 2026 (Advt 13/2026)?
The Commission is hiring for the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and the Botanical Survey of India. All four posts are Group A, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement No. | 13/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 13 |
| Posts | Dental Surgeon, Ayurveda Physician, Homeopathic Physician, Scientist ‘B’ |
| Pay | Level 10, 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Last Date | 4 December 2026, 18:00 hrs |
How Many Vacancies Are There in UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advt 13/2026?
The seat split is different for every post, so check your own row and your own category.
| Post and Employer | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon (Dept. of Health & Family Welfare) | UR 3 / EWS 1 / SC 1 | 5 |
| Ayurveda Physician (NDMC) | UR 1 / EWS 1 | 2 |
| Homeopathic Physician (NDMC) | EWS 1 only | 1 |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Botanical Survey of India) | UR 2 / EWS 1 / OBC 1 / SC 1 | 5 |
Homeopathic Physician has a single seat, and it is for EWS. Other categories have no seat there. Dental Surgeon has no OBC or ST seat, and Ayurveda Physician has no OBC, SC or ST seat.
Scientist ‘B’ seats are tied to discipline: MSc Botany 3, MSc Horticulture 1, MSc Chemistry (Organic) 1. So a Botany postgraduate competes for three seats, while a Horticulture or Organic Chemistry postgraduate competes for one seat each.
| PwBD Position | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon | 1 of 5 seats reserved for PwBD (Deaf / Hard of Hearing). Suitable for D, HH, OL, OA, CP, DW, AAV, SD, SI, SLD, MD only |
| Ayurveda & Homeopathic Physician | Not reserved. Suitable for PwBD types BL, OL, OA, LC, DW, AAV, SLD, MD only (not Blind, Low Vision, Deaf, HH) |
| Scientist ‘B’ | Not reserved. Suitable for PwBD types HH, BL, BA, OL, OA, OLA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, SD, SI, SLD, MI, MD only |
UPSC Dental Surgeon, Ayurveda, Homeopathic & Scientist ‘B’ Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon | Recognised BDS degree under Part-I of the Dentists Act, 1948 (or another route listed in the notification), plus registration with a State Dental Council or Tribunal |
| Ayurveda Physician | Degree in Ayurveda recognised under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act 1970, plus enrolment on the Central or a State Register of Indian Medicine |
| Homeopathic Physician | Degree in Homoeopathy recognised under the Homoeopathic Central Council Act, 1973, plus enrolment on the Central or a State Register of Homoeopathy |
| Scientist ‘B’ | Master’s degree in Botany, Horticulture or Chemistry (Organic) from a recognised University or Institute |
- Dental Surgeon: the other routes are a recognised dental qualification obtained up to 01.11.1972 (Part-II), a foreign dental qualification granted to an Indian citizen up to 13.08.2009 (Part-III), or a foreign qualification plus a pass in the Screening Test under the 2009 Regulation.
- CRI: Dental candidates who have not finished the compulsory rotating internship may still apply. If selected, they must complete it before appointment.
- Desirable for Scientist ‘B’: a Doctorate in Botany, Horticulture or Chemistry (Organic).
- Relaxation: qualifications can be relaxed at UPSC’s discretion, with reasons recorded in writing, only for candidates otherwise well qualified.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon | UR, EWS 35 / SC 40 |
| Ayurveda Physician | UR, EWS 35 |
| Homeopathic Physician | EWS 35 |
| Scientist ‘B’ | UR, EWS 35 / OBC 38 / SC 40 |
Further relaxation is up to 10 years for PwBD (maximum age on the closing date cannot exceed 56 years), 5 years for ex-servicemen and commissioned officers, and up to 5 years for Central or UT government servants, as the notification explains. PwBD benefits need at least 40% disability.
The age date is 4 December 2026 for the first three posts. For Scientist ‘B’ it is the original closing date, 3 July 2026.
Remember that the dates differ: a Scientist ‘B’ applicant is judged on age as it stood on 3 July 2026, even though the form closes in December. Other eligibility conditions for this post are also judged on that date.
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Salary of UPSC Dental Surgeon, Ayurveda Physician, Homeopathic Physician & Scientist ‘B’
The notification states the pay level only, not a basic-pay figure.
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon | Level 10 (7th CPC) |
| Ayurveda & Homeopathic Physician | Level 10 plus Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) |
| Scientist ‘B’ | Level 10 (7th CPC) |
Ayurveda and Homeopathic Physicians may not do private practice of any kind. UPSC may also grant higher initial pay to candidates found meritorious in the interview.
Job Profile and Service Conditions
| Post | Posting and Terms |
|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon | Anywhere in India. Duties at Safdarjung Hospital, Dr. RML Hospital and RHTC Najafgarh. Probation 1 year |
| Ayurveda & Homeopathic Physician | NDMC, New Delhi. Permanent. Probation 1 year |
| Scientist ‘B’ | Botanical Survey of India, CGO Complex, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. Permanent. Probation 2 years |
What is the Selection Process for UPSC Advt 13/2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Based on the information in your online application. If applications are many, UPSC may shortlist using desirable qualifications, higher qualification or experience, or a Recruitment Test |
| Interview | 100 marks. Minimum: UR 50, OBC 45, SC/ST/PwBD 40 |
| Final result | Published on the UPSC website and in Employment News |
Your candidature stays provisional at every stage. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call. The interview date will be intimated separately, by e-mail and on the UPSC website.
Rules That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| False or wrong information | Rejection, and possible debarment, permanent or for a specified period, from UPSC selections and Central Government jobs |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate |
| After submission | The application cannot be withdrawn or edited, so check every field first |
| Category | A change of category is not entertained. A UR applicant cannot claim a reserved category later, and a PwBD sub-category cannot be changed |
| Fee | Applications without the prescribed fee are summarily rejected, with no representation. Fee is not refunded under any circumstance |
| Documents at interview | Missing the printout or originals means you will be disqualified from the interview and are not eligible for travel reimbursement |
| Government employees | Regular government servants must tell their Head of Office in writing |
| Electronic devices | Mobile phones and smart watches are banned in the interview hall |
How to Apply Online for UPSC Advt 13/2026
Keep your Class 10 certificate or equivalent (for date of birth), degree and mark sheets, a clear photo and your signature ready. OBC candidates also need the non-creamy-layer declaration, and PwBD candidates the disability certificate.
- Open the UPSC online recruitment portal (link in Essential Links below).
- Create your account and generate your Universal Registration Number (URN). Use your Aadhaar card as the ID if you can.
- Fill the Common Application Form. Upload your photo, capture a live photo and upload your signature signed three times in black ink on plain white paper.
- Open the post-specific module for Advt 13/2026 and choose your post.
- Upload the documents for every claim you make (age, category, qualification, disability).
- Pay the fee if it applies to you, then submit before 6:00 PM on 4 December 2026.
- Print the final application and keep your URN and Application Number.
Do not post the printout to UPSC. Carry it to the interview. Use an active e-mail ID, because all correspondence is by e-mail. Do not wait for the last day.
Scientist ‘B’ note: this post was first advertised in Advt 06/2026 and is advertised again to open it to PwBD candidates with Hard of Hearing, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness and Multiple Disability. Earlier applicants need not apply again, though they may edit their application.
What Are the Important Dates for UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advt 13/2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 14 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 4 December 2026, 18:00 hrs |
| Age Date (Dental, Ayurveda, Homeopathic) | 4 December 2026 |
| Age and Eligibility Date (Scientist ‘B’) | 3 July 2026 |
| Interview | To be intimated separately |
What Is the Application Fee for UPSC Advt 13/2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹25 |
| SC, ST, PwBD and Women (any community) | Nil |
Pay online by Visa, Master or RuPay card, UPI or net banking, up to the closing date and time. Fee paid is not refundable and cannot be kept for another selection.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advt 13/2026 – 13 Posts: Dental Surgeon, Ayurveda Physician, Homeopathic Physician & Scientist ‘B’
- Visit UPSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you hold a BDS, an Ayurveda or Homoeopathy degree or an MSc in Botany, Horticulture or Organic Chemistry, start your form early and finish it by 4 December 2026. See more medical and healthcare jobs and post graduate jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.