Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) has opened 13 posts of Dental Surgeon (Manipur Health Service Grade-IV) in the Health Department, Government of Manipur, under Advt. No. 04/2026. If you hold a BDS degree, are registered with a State Dental Council and are a permanent resident of Manipur, you can apply online at empsconline.gov.in from 28.09.2026 until 18.10.2026, 11:59 PM.
This is a Group-A gazetted post at Pay Level 12 (Rs. 53,100–1,67,800), and selection is through an 85-mark MCQ written exam followed by a 15-mark interview.
The fee is paid online only (net banking, Visa/MasterCard or debit card) through empsconline.gov.in, and it is non-refundable. An application without the prescribed fee is rejected outright.
Vacancy Details
Post
UR
ST
Total
Dental Surgeon (MHS Grade-IV)
9
4
13
PwBD posts
1 (included in the 13)
Suitable benchmark disabilities
(a) D (Deaf), HH (Hard of Hearing); (c) Specific Learning Disability, if functionally compatible; (d) MD (Multiple Disability) involving (a) and (c)
Probation
2 years
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Nationality
Citizen of India
Educational Qualification
A recognised dental qualification included in the First or Third Schedule to the Dentists Act, 1948 (as amended)
Must be able to speak Manipuri (Meetei / Meitei Lon) or any tribal dialect of Manipur
Residence
Permanent resident of Manipur. A candidate whose parent or any direct-line ancestor is a permanent resident is also eligible, with proof such as electoral roll enrolment and birth certificate
Category
Upper Age Relaxation
SC / ST
5 years
OBC
3 years
Differently Abled Persons
10 years
SC / ST / OBC who are also Differently Abled
Cumulative relaxation under both categories
Government Servants
To the extent of service rendered under the Government
Note: The notification says there is no age relaxation for categories that have no reserved posts. In this advertisement, posts are reserved only for ST (4) and PwBD (1).
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 23.09.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 21 to 38 year band for MPSC Dental Surgeon.
85 MCQs in 2 hours. Basic Medical Science 23 marks and Dental Speciality subjects 62 marks. 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.33 mark deducted for each wrong answer. Duration may be changed on expert advice, with prior notice.
Shortlisting for Interview
3 times the number of posts in each category are called for interview. Anyone scoring equal to the last shortlisted candidate is also called.
Stage 2: Viva Voce and Physical Interview (15 marks)
Conducted by a Board constituted by the Commission with subject expert(s).
Final Merit List
Based on total marks out of 100 (written 85 + interview 15). On a tie, the higher written score ranks first; if that is also equal, the older candidate ranks first.
Written Exam Pattern and Subject-wise Questions
Section
Subject
No. of MCQs
Basic Sciences
General Anatomy, Embryology and Histology
3
Basic Sciences
General Human Physiology and Biochemistry
3
Basic Sciences
Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology
3
Basic Sciences
General Pathology and Microbiology
3
Basic Sciences
General and Dental Pharmacology and 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 and Bridge
5
Dental Speciality
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
11
Dental Speciality
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
11
Dental Speciality
Public Health Dentistry
5
Total
85
The notification says a detailed syllabus is enclosed as Annexure-I, but the 3-page notice released on 23.09.2026 does not include it. Check the MPSC website for the annexure.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay Level
Level 12 (Pay Matrix)
Pay Range
Rs. 53,100 – 1,67,800 per month
Service / Class
GCS Class-I (Group-A), Manipur Health Service Grade-IV
Probation
2 years
Allowances
Not itemised in the notification
How to Apply
The application is online only, and the link is disabled after 11:59 PM on 18.10.2026. Here is how to go about it:
Visit empsconline.gov.in on or after 28.09.2026 and open the Dental Surgeon (MHS Grade-IV) application link.
Register and fill in your personal, category, residence and educational details carefully — no corrections are entertained later.
Upload all the required documents listed below (BDS certificates, State Dental Council registration, PRC and so on).
Pay the fee online (Rs. 600 for General/OBC, Rs. 400 for SC/ST; DAP candidates are exempt).
Check that every document has uploaded correctly, submit the form, and keep a printout for your records.
Note: Applications in any other mode are not accepted, and incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Class X marksheet and certificate
Upload at the time of online application
Class XII marksheet and certificate
Upload at the time of online application
BDS marksheets and degree certificate
Upload at the time of online application
Certificate of Registration in State Dental Council
Upload at the time of online application
Experience Certificate
If any
Category Certificate (ST / SC / OBC etc.)
If applicable
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Required for candidates already in government service
Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)
Domicile or any other residential certificate is not accepted
All documents must be valid as on 23.09.2026, the date of the advertisement.
Uploading a domicile or other residential certificate instead of the Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) — only the PRC is accepted.
Submitting before checking that every document uploaded properly — incomplete applications are rejected and no representation is entertained.
Assuming you get age relaxation — relaxation applies only to categories with reserved posts in this advertisement.
Forgetting the NOC if you are already in government service.
Leaving the fee to the last minute — payment is online only, and a form without the fee is rejected outright.
Guessing blindly in the written exam — 0.33 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for MPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2026? You can apply online from 28.09.2026 until 18.10.2026 at 11:59 PM, after which the link is disabled.
2. How many Dental Surgeon posts has Manipur PSC advertised? There are 13 posts of Dental Surgeon (MHS Grade-IV) — 9 unreserved and 4 for ST, with 1 post for PwBD.
3. What qualification do I need? You need a dental qualification listed in the First or Third Schedule to the Dentists Act, 1948 (such as BDS) and registration with a State Dental Council.
4. What is the age limit for MPSC Dental Surgeon? You must be between 21 and 38 years old as on 23.09.2026, with relaxation only for categories that have reserved posts in this advertisement.
5. Can candidates from outside Manipur apply? No — you must be a permanent resident of Manipur (or have a parent or direct-line ancestor who is one) and be able to speak Manipuri or a tribal dialect of Manipur.
6. What is the application fee? The fee is Rs. 600 for General and OBC candidates and Rs. 400 for SC and ST candidates, while Differently Abled Persons pay nothing.
7. What is the selection process? Selection is through an 85-mark MCQ written exam of 2 hours with 0.33 negative marking, followed by a 15-mark interview for 3 times the number of posts.
8. What salary does an MPSC Dental Surgeon get? The post is in Pay Level 12, which is Rs. 53,100 to Rs. 1,67,800 per month, and it is a Group-A post with 2 years of probation.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
