UPSC Dental Surgeon, Ayurveda Physician, Homeopathic Physician & Scientist B Recruitment 2026 OUT – Apply Online for 13 Post

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 13/2026 on 14 November 2026, inviting online applications for 13 posts of Dental Surgeon, Ayurveda Physician, Homeopathic Physician and Scientist ‘B’ in various departments of the Government of India. The online application window is open from 14 November 2026 to 4 December 2026 (6:00 PM) at upsconline.nic.in. The minimum qualification is a Bachelor’s degree (BDS / Ayurveda / Homoeopathy) or M.Sc. depending on the post. All four posts carry Pay Level-10. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.

The fee is to be paid online through the UPSC online application portal (upsconline.nic.in) at the time of submitting the application. Candidates exempted from the fee need not pay anything. The fee, once paid, is not refundable.

Of the 5 Scientist ‘B’ posts, 3 are for M.Sc. Botany, 1 for M.Sc. Horticulture and 1 for M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic). The category-wise distribution of vacancies within each post will be confirmed in the detailed notification.

Dental Surgeon: Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a recognised university or institution, and must be registered with a State Dental Council. Candidates must also have completed the Compulsory Rotatory Internship (CRI) as required for registration. No prior work experience is required for this post.

Ayurveda Physician: Candidates must hold a degree in Ayurveda from a recognised university or institution and must be enrolled on the Central Register of Indian Medicine or a State Register of Indian Medicine. No prior work experience is required for this post.

Homeopathic Physician: Candidates must hold a degree in Homoeopathy from a recognised university or institution and must be enrolled on the Central Register of Homoeopathy or a State Register of Homoeopathy. No prior work experience is required for this post.

Scientist ‘B’ (Botanical Survey of India): Candidates must hold an M.Sc. degree in Botany, Horticulture or Chemistry (Organic) from a recognised university. The subject-wise break-up is 3 posts for Botany, 1 post for Horticulture and 1 post for Chemistry (Organic). No prior work experience is required for this post.

Candidates must check the detailed notification for the exact essential and desirable qualifications, including any registration or enrolment conditions, before applying. Only qualifications recognised by the concerned statutory bodies are accepted.

For the Scientist ‘B’ post, age eligibility is fixed on the original closing date of 03-07-2026, as this is a re-advertised post. Age relaxation for PwBD, ex-servicemen and other categories is applicable as per the Government of India rules and the detailed notification. Candidates should verify the cut-off date for age calculation from the official notification before applying.

All four posts carry Pay Level-10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix, that is, Level-10: Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 per month, plus allowances as admissible under the Central Government rules. The Ayurveda Physician and Homeopathic Physician posts also carry Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) as per the rules. The exact pay and allowances for each post are given in the official notification, and the final pay is fixed as per the rules applicable to the concerned department.

The selection for these posts is made through the following stages, in the official order:

  1. Shortlisting: Applications are screened on the basis of the essential qualifications and other conditions given in the notification. Only shortlisted candidates are called for the next stage.
  2. Recruitment Test (if held): UPSC may hold a Recruitment Test if the number of applications is large. The test, if held, is a screening stage.
  3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are interviewed for 100 marks. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 50 for UR candidates, 45 for OBC candidates and 40 for SC, ST and PH candidates.
  4. Final merit: The final selection is made on the basis of the interview marks, subject to the candidate meeting all eligibility conditions and document verification.

Candidates must note that the Recruitment Test, if held, is only a shortlisting device and the final merit is decided by the interview. The exact schedule of the test and interview will be notified on the UPSC website.

The Recruitment Test, if held by the Commission, will be based on the subject of the post concerned. The detailed exam pattern — subjects, number of questions, marks, duration and negative marking — is to be notified in the detailed notification. Candidates should check upsconline.nic.in and upsc.gov.in regularly for the test schedule and syllabus, if any.

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling the online application form:

The exact format and size of the photograph and signature, and the list of documents to be uploaded, are given in the official notification.

  1. Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
  2. Visit the UPSC online application portal at upsconline.nic.in.
  3. Find Advertisement No. 13/2026 and select the post you wish to apply for (Dental Surgeon, Ayurveda Physician, Homeopathic Physician or Scientist ‘B’).
  4. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, and note down the registration details.
  5. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and registration details exactly as per your certificates.
  6. Upload your photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format and size.
  7. Pay the application fee of Rs. 25 online, if applicable (women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted).
  8. Review the complete application form carefully, submit it before 6:00 PM on 4 December 2026, and save or print the submitted form for future reference.

Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.

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Q1. How many posts are there in UPSC Advertisement No. 13/2026?

There are 13 posts in total — Dental Surgeon 5, Ayurveda Physician 2, Homeopathic Physician 1 and Scientist ‘B’ 5.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Dental Surgeon & Scientist B Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 4 December 2026 (6:00 PM) at upsconline.nic.in.

Q3. What is the application fee for UPSC Advt. 13/2026?

The fee is Rs. 25. Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.

Q4. What is the age limit for the UPSC Dental Surgeon post?

The age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS candidates and 40 years for SC candidates.

Q5. What is the qualification for the Scientist ‘B’ post in Botanical Survey of India?

Candidates must hold an M.Sc. in Botany, Horticulture or Chemistry (Organic) from a recognised university.

Q6. Is any experience required for these UPSC posts?

No. No prior work experience is required for any of the four posts.

Q7. What is the selection process for UPSC Advt. 13/2026?

Selection is through shortlisting, a Recruitment Test (if held) and an interview of 100 marks, with minimum qualifying marks of 50 (UR), 45 (OBC) and 40 (SC/ST/PH).

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Sources: Advertisement No. 13/2026; Union Public Service Commission — upsconline.nic.in, upsc.gov.in.

We wish all candidates the best for their application.