Manipur PSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026 Announced
The Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released a notification for the recruitment of Dental Surgeons. This recruitment drive aims to fill 13 vacancies for the post of Dental Surgeon (Manipur Health Service Grade-IV) in the Health Department, Government of Manipur.
Job Highlights
- Organization: Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC)
- Post Name: Dental Surgeon (Manipur Health Service Grade-IV)
- Total Vacancies: 13
- Location: Manipur
- Application Mode: Online
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 28 September 2026
- Application End Date: 18 October 2026 (until 11:59 PM)
- Notification Release Date: 23 September 2026
Vacancy Details
A total of 13 vacancies are available for the post of Dental Surgeon (Manipur Health Service Grade-IV).
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions to apply:
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.
- Language Proficiency: Must be able to speak Manipuri (Meetei/Meitei Lon) or any of the Tribal dialects of Manipur.
- Residency: Must be a permanent resident of Manipur. Candidates whose parents or ancestors in direct lineage are permanent residents of Manipur, with proper documentary proof, are also eligible.
Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the Dental Surgeon post, candidates must possess:
- A recognized Dental qualification included in the First or Third Schedule of the Indian Dentist Act, 1948 (as amended from time to time).
- Registration with a State Dental Council.
Age Limit
The age limit for candidates is as follows:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 38 years as on 23 September 2026.
Age Relaxation:
- Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
- Upper age limit is relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates.
- Upper age limit is relaxable by 10 years for Differently Abled Persons.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC who are also Differently Abled Persons are eligible for cumulative age relaxation.
- For Government Servants, the upper age limit is relaxable to the extent of service rendered under the Government.
- There will be no age relaxation for categories where reservation is not applicable.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the application fee through online mode:
- General & OBC: Rs. 600/-
- SC & ST: Rs. 400/-
- Differently Abled Persons (DAPs): Fee is exempted.
Payment can be made using net banking, VISA/MASTER CARD/Debit Card via the www.empsconline.gov.in portal. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Salary / Pay Scale
The selected candidates will be appointed as Dental Surgeon (Manipur Health Service Grade-IV) in Level 12 of the pay matrix. The pay scale is Rs. 53,100 - Rs. 1,67,800 (as indicated in the notification, though specific figures are not fully detailed in the provided text).
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of two stages:
- Written Examination: 85 marks. This will include Basic Medical Science (23 marks) and Dental Speciality subjects (62 marks). The exam will be of 2 hours duration with 85 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). A penalty of 0.33 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Interview/Viva Voce: 15 marks.
The final merit list will be based on the total marks obtained in the Written Examination and Interview. In case of a tie in total marks, the candidate with higher marks in the written examination will be ranked higher. If marks are still tied, the older candidate will be ranked higher.
The number of candidates to be called for the interview will be three times the number of advertised posts for each category.
Documents Required
Candidates must upload the following documents at the time of online application submission:
- Class X marksheet and Certificate
- Class XII marksheet and Certificate
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) marksheet and degree certificate
- Experience Certificate (if any)
- Certificate of Registration in State Dental Council
- Category Certificate (ST/SC/OBC, etc.)
- No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
- PRC (Permanent Resident Certificate) - Domicile certificates, including any other types of residential certificates, will not be accepted.
Candidates are advised to ensure all required documents are successfully uploaded before final submission. Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website:
- Visit the official application portal: Click Here
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload the required documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form before the last date.
Applications submitted through any other mode will not be entertained.
Important Instructions
- All applicants must possess the requisite certificates/documents as on the date of the Advertisement Notification, i.e., 23 September 2026.
- Candidates in service must submit a "NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE" duly issued by the concerned Department/Authority.
- The decision of the Commission regarding eligibility is final. Candidature may be cancelled at any stage if eligibility conditions are not met.
- Schedule and venue of the Written Examination will be notified in due course.
FAQs
Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Manipur PSC Dental Surgeon recruitment?
A1: The last date to apply is 18 October 2026.
Q2: How many vacancies are available for Dental Surgeon?
A2: There are 13 vacancies for the post of Dental Surgeon.
Q3: What is the educational qualification required?
A3: Candidates need a recognized Dental qualification and registration with a State Dental Council.
Q4: What is the age limit for the Dental Surgeon post?
A4: The age limit is between 21 and 38 years as on 23 September 2026, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
Q5: How can I pay the application fee?
A5: The application fee can be paid online using net banking, VISA/MASTER CARD/Debit Card through the www.empsconline.gov.in portal.
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