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 Ladakh Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2025 – 26 Posts | Pay Level, Eligibility, Expected Timeline & Selection Process (Full Details) 
The Union Territory of Ladakh has officially notified the Recruitment Rules (RRs) dated 10 November 2025 for the post of Dental Surgeon, paving the way for the recruitment of 26 permanent Group ‘B’ Gazetted posts in the Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department.
While the notification includes service rules and eligibility criteria, the detailed advertisement (dates, fees, syllabus, online form) will be released separately—most likely through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

This article consolidates everything available so far and adds expected timelines, expected fees, and the probable selection process, based on previous UPSC dental recruitments.
 
 1. Vacancy Overview 
FeatureDetailsName of Post | Dental Surgeon
Department | Health & Medical Education, UT Ladakh
Total Vacancies | 26 Posts (subject to variation depending on workload)
Recruitment Type | 100% Direct Recruitment
Classification | General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Ministerial, Gazetted
Probation Period | 2 Years
Controlling Authority | Health & Medical Education Department, Ladakh
Recruiting Agency | UPSC consultation is mandatory as per Item 13 of RRs
 
 2. Pay Level & Salary Structure 
The post carries a highly attractive pay band under the 7th CPC:
 

• Pay Matrix Level: L-9
  
  
• Basic Pay Range: ₹52,700 – ₹1,66,700
  
  
• Additional Benefits:
  
  
  • DA (Dearness Allowance)
    
  • HRA
    
  • Transport Allowance
    
  • NPS pension benefits
    

In-hand salary for a new appointee is expected to be ~₹85,000–₹95,000/month, depending on DA revisions and place of posting in Ladakh.
 
 3. Essential Qualifications 
As per Item 7 of the Recruitment Rules:
 
Mandatory Educational Qualification
 

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
  Included in Part I or Part II of the Schedule to the Dentists Act, 1948.
  

Registration Requirement
 

• Must be registered with:
  
  • Dental Council of India (DCI) OR
    
  • A State Dental Council
    
    

Experience
 

• Not required (Direct Recruitment).
  

 4. Age Limit 

• Upper Age Limit: 35 years (for Direct Recruits)
  
• Relaxation:
  
  
  • Government servants: up to 5 years
    
    
  • Other relaxations as per Central Government rules (SC/ST/OBC), depending on final advertisement.
    
• Crucial Date for Age:
  Will be the last date of application as notified by UPSC.
  

 5. Residency / Domicile Requirement 
As per Point 4 (Page 3 of RRs):
 

• Candidates must satisfy residency requirements of Ladakh prescribed by any Act/Rule/Order in force.
  
• Expected document: Ladakh Resident Certificate (LRC).
  

 6. Disqualification Conditions 
A candidate is not eligible if:
 

• They have contracted a marriage with a person already having a living spouse.
  
• They face any legal ineligibility under Central Government service rules.
  

 7. Mode of Selection 
Since Item 13 clearly mentions “Consultation with UPSC is necessary”, the selection process will typically follow the standard UPSC Direct Recruitment process:

Step 1 — Screening of Applications
 
UPSC will verify:
 

• Age
  
• Qualification (BDS + DCI registration)
  
• Domicile requirements of Ladakh
  

Step 2 — Screening Test (Likely)
 
If number of applicants is high, UPSC usually conducts:
 

• Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) OR
  
• Offline Written Examination
  
  

Expected Exam Pattern (based on previous UPSC Dental Surgeons):
 

• 100 MCQs
  
• Full BDS syllabus
  
• Negative marking (usually 1/3rd)
  
• Duration: 2 hours
  

Step 3 — Interview / Personality Test
 
Shortlisted candidates will be called for:
 

• 20–30 minutes UPSC Interview
  
  

Step 4 — Final Merit List
 
Prepared based on:
 

• Interview score
  
• Screening Test score (if applicable)
  

 8. Application Process 
The Recruitment Rules do not contain the application procedure.
The detailed notification will be issued separately.

Expected process based on standard UPSC norms:

Mode of Application: Online Only
 

• Portal:
  
  
  • upsc.gov.in
    
    
  • upsconline.nic.in
    
    

Documents Expected to be Uploaded:
 

• BDS Degree Certificate
  
• DCI/State Council Registration
  
• Internship Completion Certificate
  
• Ladakh Resident Certificate
  
• Age Proof (10th certificate)
  
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
  
• Scanned Photo & Signature
  

 9. Expected Application Fees 
Although the RRs do not mention fees, UPSC normally applies the following:
 
CategoryExpected FeeGeneral / OBC / EWS | ₹25 (standard UPSC fee)
SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates | Nil

Final fee structure will be confirmed in the official advertisement.
 
 10. Expected Timeline (Tentative) 
Since Recruitment Rules were notified on 10 November 2025, recruitment typically begins within 1–4 months.

StageExpected PeriodUPSC Advertisement Release | Dec 2025 – Feb 2026
Online Application Window | 30 days from advertisement
Screening Test (if conducted) | Mar–Jun 2026
Interview | Jul–Sep 2026
Final Results | Late 2026
Joining / Posting | Late 2026 / Early 2027
 
 11. Departmental Confirmation Committee (DCC) 
As per Item 12:
 

• Chairman: Administrative Secretary, H&ME
  
• Member: Administrative Secretary, GAD
  
• Member: Director, Health Services
  

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