Regulatory and Licensing Bodies
1. Dental Council of India (DCI)
The Dental Council of India (DCI) is the apex regulatory body for dental education and the dental profession in India. Essential for verifying college recognition, updated regulations, and licensure requirements.
2. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW)
Central ministry responsible for national health schemes, oral health missions, and public health policies.
🔗 https://www.mohfw.gov.in/
3. National Medical Commission (NMC) (though for MBBS/MD, often collaborates on policy with DCI)
🔗 https://www.nmc.org.in
Dental Education and Examinations
1. National Testing Agency (NTA)
The NTA conducts the NEET-UG exam, the sole entrance exam for BDS admissions in India. Central portal for exam notifications, syllabus, admit cards, and results.
🔗 https://neet.nta.nic.in/
2. Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
MCC conducts centralized counselling for All India Quota BDS and MDS seats in government and deemed universities. Key platform for counselling schedules, merit lists, and allotments.
🔗 https://mcc.nic.in
3. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
AIIMS offers MDS programs and conducts advanced research in oral and maxillofacial surgery and public health dentistry.
🔗 https://www.aiims.edu
Public Health and National Programs
1. National Oral Health Programme (NOHP)
Initiative under NHM for promoting dental health in rural and urban areas. Crucial for community dentists and those interested in public health careers.
🔗 https://nohp.org.in/
2. National Health Mission (NHM)
NHM implements national-level programs for health improvement, including dental camps and rural outreach initiatives. Source of job opportunities for dentists and updates on rural healthcare initiatives.
🔗 https://nhm.gov.in
Career & Recruitment Portals
1. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC conducts recruitment for Dental Surgeon posts in government hospitals, especially under CGHS and Indian Railways. One can find notifications, syllabus, and updates on central government dental jobs.
2. Employment News (Govt. of India)
Official government portal publishing weekly job opportunities including dental surgeon and teaching posts, regular updates on vacancies, exams, and walk-in interviews across India.
🔗 https://employmentnews.gov.in
3. State Public Service Commissions
Each state has its own PSC that announces dental officer vacancies in public health departments. Best place to track state-level dental job announcements and application procedures.
| State / UT | Public Service Commission | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) | psc.ap.gov.in |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission | appsc.gov.in |
| Assam | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) | apsc.nic.in |
| Bihar | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) | psc.cg.gov.in |
| Goa | Goa Public Service Commission (Goa PSC) | gpsc.goa.gov.in |
| Gujarat | Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) | gpsc.gujarat.gov.in |
| Haryana | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) | hpsc.gov.in |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
| Jharkhand | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) | jpsc.gov.in |
| Karnataka | Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) | kpsc.kar.nic.in |
| Kerala | Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) | keralapsc.gov.in |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) | mpsc.gov.in |
| Manipur | Manipur Public Service Commission | mpscmanipur.gov.in |
| Meghalaya | Meghalaya Public Service Commission | mpsc.nic.in |
| Mizoram | Mizoram Public Service Commission | mpsc.mizoram.gov.in |
| Nagaland | Nagaland Public Service Commission | npsc.nagaland.gov.in |
| Odisha | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) | opsc.gov.in |
| Punjab | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) | ppsc.gov.in |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) | rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Sikkim | Sikkim Public Service Commission | spsc.sikkim.gov.in |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) | tnpsc.gov.in |
| Telangana | Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) | tspsc.gov.in |
| Tripura | Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) | tpsc.tripura.gov.in |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) | uppsc.up.nic.in |
| Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) | psc.uk.gov.in |
| West Bengal | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) | wbpsc.gov.in |
Note:
- Dental job notifications are typically listed under “Recruitments” or “Advertisements” on each site.
- You can also track exam calendars for state-level Dental Surgeon/Dental Officer exams.
- Some Union Territories (like Delhi) are covered by UPSC or have separate recruitment boards, not PSCs
Suggested Reading:
1. Glossary of Dental Terms
