UPSC Advt No. 13/2026 - Dental Surgeon, Ayurveda & Homoeopathic Physician, Scientist 'B' (BSI) - 13 Posts
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About the Recruitment
The Union Public Service Commission has issued Advertisement No. 13/2026 for 13 Group 'A' posts by selection: 5 Dental Surgeons in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Safdarjung, RML Hospital, RHTC Najafgarh / CGHS work), 2 Ayurveda Physicians and 1 Homoeopathic Physician in New Delhi Municipal Council, and 5 Scientist 'B' posts in the Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata (Botany 3, Horticulture 1, Organic Chemistry 1). All posts are in Pay Level 10 (plus NPA for the NDMC posts). The Scientist 'B' posts were first advertised in Advt 06/2026 and are re-advertised so that more PwBD categories can apply. Apply online on upsconline.nic.in from 14.11.2026 to 6:00 PM on 04.12.2026. Summary in our own words; check the official advertisement before applying.
Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; NPA in addition for Ayurveda and Homoeopathic Physician (NDMC). Group 'A' Gazetted posts.
Important dates
Online application starts
14 Nov 2026
Last date to apply online (6:00 PM)
4 Dec 2026 · 6:00 pm IST
Eligibility & age limit
Dental Surgeon: recognised BDS (or other recognised dental qualification under the Dentists Act, 1948), registration with a State Dental Council, and compulsory rotating internship (can be completed before appointment). Ayurveda Physician: degree in Ayurveda recognised under the IMCC Act 1970 + enrolment on Central/State Register of Indian Medicine. Homoeopathic Physician: degree in Homoeopathy recognised under the HCC Act 1973 + enrolment on Central/State Register of Homoeopathy. Scientist 'B': Master's degree in Botany, Horticulture or Organic Chemistry (Doctorate desirable). Age: 35 years for UR/EWS; SC 40 (Dental Surgeon, Scientist 'B'); OBC 38 (Scientist 'B'); PwBD +10 years. Age is counted on 04.12.2026; for Scientist 'B' the original closing date 03.07.2026 applies.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 years | Maximum age 40 years (Dental Surgeon, Scientist 'B') |
| OBC | 3 years | Maximum age 38 years (Scientist 'B') |
| PwBD | 10 years | Further relaxable up to 10 years |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) | UR-3, EWS-1, SC-1 (PwBD-1) | 5 |
| Ayurveda Physician (NDMC, New Delhi) | UR-1, EWS-1 | 2 |
| Homoeopathic Physician (NDMC, New Delhi) | EWS-1 | 1 |
| Scientist 'B' (Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata) | UR-2, EWS-1, OBC-1, SC-1 | 5 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | Male | ₹25 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | All | See official notice |
| All | Female | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Shortlisting of online applications (UPSC may hold a Recruitment Test to shortlist)
Interview of 100 marks; minimum suitability UR 50, OBC 45, SC/ST/PH 40
How to apply
- Read UPSC Advertisement No. 13/2026 on upsc.gov.in
- Register / log in on upsconline.nic.in (Universal Registration + Common Application Form)
- Fill the post-specific form, upload documents and pay Rs 25 fee if applicable
- Submit before 6:00 PM on 04.12.2026
Official notification
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Questions, answered.
How many posts are in UPSC Advt 13/2026?
13: Dental Surgeon 5 (Health Ministry), Ayurveda Physician 2 and Homoeopathic Physician 1 (NDMC), and Scientist 'B' 5 (Botanical Survey of India).
What is the age limit?
35 years for UR/EWS for all posts; SC 40 (Dental Surgeon, Scientist 'B'); OBC 38 (Scientist 'B'); PwBD up to 10 more years. Age is counted on the closing date 04.12.2026, except Scientist 'B' where the original closing date 03.07.2026 of Advt 06/2026 applies.
I applied for Scientist 'B' under Advt 06/2026. Do I apply again?
No. Earlier applicants need not apply again; they may edit their old application if they want. The re-advertisement mainly opens the post to HH, SLD, MI and MD PwBD candidates.
What is the fee and last date?
Rs 25 (no fee for SC/ST/PwBD and women). Apply on upsconline.nic.in by 6:00 PM on 04.12.2026.