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UPSC Selection 13/2026: Dental Surgeon & Scientist 'B' (Botanical Survey of India)

Advt No: 13/2026•Published Date: 2026-11-14•Official Portal: UPSC

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Section 1

Recruitment Overview

Official Summary

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Advertisement No. 13/2026 for permanent Group A Gazetted posts including Dental Surgeon (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) and Scientist 'B' (Botanical Survey of India).

Recruiting BodyUnion Public Service CommissionUPSC
Advertisement No.13/2026Official Gazette
Application ModeonlineOfficial Portal
Job CategoryUPSC RecruitmentAll India
Section 2

Eligibility Checker

Deterministic Rules

Instant Age & Degree Audit

Launch Tool

Test your exact date of birth, reservation category (OBC/SC/ST/PwD), and educational degree against gazetted criteria.

Age Range: 21 - 35 Years (Relaxations apply)
Education: BDS Degree recognized under Dentists Act, 1948 and State Dental Council registration.
Rule Ref: UPSC Advt 13/2026 Para 2
Section 3

Important Dates

Schedule
1. Notification Released2026-11-14Official Release
2. Application Starts2026-11-14Portal Active
3. Last Date to Apply2026-12-04Strict 23:59 IST Cut-Off
4. Fee Payment Deadline2026-12-04Online Gateway
5. Admit Card Release10 Days PriorIntimated Online
6. Examination DateTo be announcedOfficial Schedule
Section 4

Application Fee & Payment

Tariff
Official Fee Structure:

General/OBC/EWS Male candidates: ₹25. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates: Nil.

Accepted Payment Modes:

Online Payment via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards (Visa/Mastercard/RuPay), or Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

Section 5

Age Limit & Relaxation

Benchmark
Prescribed Age Range21 - 35 YearsGeneral / UR Category
Age Cut-Off Date2026-12-04Benchmark cut-off

Upper Age Relaxations:

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)+3 Years
SC / ST Candidates+5 Years
PwD (Persons with Disabilities)+10 Years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)+3 Years
Section 6

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay Matrix
Official Pay LevelPay Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 + NPA)Per Commission Guidelines
Basic Pay₹56,100 - ₹177,500
Dearness (DA)As Applicable
House Rent (HRA)Per Station Class
AllowancesTA, NPS, CGHS
Section 7

Vacancy Distribution

13 Total Posts
Post NamePostsAge
Dental Surgeon5Up to 35 Years
Scientist 'B' (Botany)5Up to 35 Years
Section 8

Educational Qualification

Criteria

Prescribed Educational Benchmark

BDS Degree recognized under Dentists Act, 1948 and State Dental Council registration.
Master's Degree in Botany from a recognized University.
Institution: Recognized by statutory regulatory bodies.
Equivalence: Discretion rests with the recruiting authority.
Section 9

Post-wise Eligibility

Cadre Rules
Post #15 Vacancies

Dental Surgeon

BDS Degree recognized under Dentists Act, 1948 and State Dental Council registration.

Post #25 Vacancies

Scientist 'B' (Botany)

Master's Degree in Botany from a recognized University.

Section 10

Selection Process

Stages
1Recruitment Test (if conducted) followed by Interview

Official selection stages per UPSC notification circular.

Section 11

Documents Checklist

Checklist
Recent Photo: Scanned color passport size.
Signature: Clear scan in black/blue ink.
Govt ID: Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID.
Age Proof: 10th / Secondary Certificate.
Education: Prescribed degree/diploma marks.
Category: SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable).
Section 12

How to Apply Online

Procedure

Apply online via UPSC One-Time Registration (ORA) portal at upsconline.nic.in.

Step 1Register / OTR
Step 2Upload Docs
Step 3Submit & Pay
Section 13

Official Notification & Portals

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Recruitment 2026

What is the last date to apply for UPSC Selection 13/2026: Dental Surgeon & Scientist 'B' (Botanical Survey of India)?

The last date to submit the online application for UPSC Selection 13/2026: Dental Surgeon & Scientist 'B' (Botanical Survey of India) is 2026-12-04 (fee payment deadline: 2026-12-04).

How many total vacancies are announced in UPSC Selection 13/2026: Dental Surgeon & Scientist 'B' (Botanical Survey of India)?

A total of 13 vacancies have been released under advertisement number 13/2026 by Union Public Service Commission.

What is the age limit and salary for UPSC Selection 13/2026: Dental Surgeon & Scientist 'B' (Botanical Survey of India)?

Candidates must be between 21 and 35 years of age as of the cut-off date (applicable category relaxations apply: OBC +3y, SC/ST +5y, PwD +10y). The pay scale is Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 + NPA).

What educational qualifications are required for UPSC Selection 13/2026: Dental Surgeon & Scientist 'B' (Botanical Survey of India)?

Dental Surgeon: BDS Degree recognized under Dentists Act, 1948 and State Dental Council registration.; Scientist 'B' (Botany): Master's Degree in Botany from a recognized University.

What is the official website to apply for UPSC Selection 13/2026: Dental Surgeon & Scientist 'B' (Botanical Survey of India)?

Candidates can apply directly on the official Union Public Service Commission recruitment portal (https://upsconline.nic.in). VacancyTrack provides direct, verified links to official authority portals.

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