Safdarjung Hospital JR Dental Vacancy

 
Safdarjung Hospital JR Dental Vacancy 2026 OUT! 20 Posts for BDS | Pay Level-10 ₹56,100 + NPA | Exam on 14 Dec | Full Details Inside
 
 
Safdarjung Hospital (SJH), one of India’s largest Central Government hospitals, has released the official details for the Junior Resident (Non-PG) BDS recruitment for the January 2026 session.
This recruitment is considered one of the most competitive among BDS graduates due to:
 
Central Govt. pay & allowances
NPA (Non-Practicing Allowance)
Year-long clinical exposure
High patient load & advanced cases
Reputation for boosting MDS + DNB chances
This detailed article includes vacancy breakup, eligibility, salary, exam pattern, syllabus expectations, application fees, important dates, and FAQs.
 
 
1. Vacancy Details (Category-Wise)
 
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital has notified 20 vacancies for Junior Resident (Non-PG) BDS.
CategoryVacanciesUR | 9
EWS | 2
OBC | 5
SC | 3
ST | 1
TOTAL | 20
✔ Vacancies are provisional & may change depending on future requirements.
✔ Selection will be strictly merit-based through screening test.
 
 
2. Salary, Pay Scale & Tenure (Highly Attractive)
 
💵 Pay Level
 
₹56,100/- per month
Pay Level-10 as per the 7th CPC
Includes NPA + DA + HRA + Transport Allowance
Approx. Total Gross Pay: ₹85,000 – ₹92,000 per month (varies with DA)
📅 Tenure
 
One year residency
Effective from 01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026
Rotation: 6 months each in two departments
Renewal/extension is NOT allowed
This JR post is excellent for clinical exposure in:
 
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Conservative Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Periodontics
Emergency trauma dental care
Infection control protocols
 
3. Selection Process: Screening Test + Merit List
 
The recruitment process includes a written MCQ-based screening test.
🔍 Written Examination Details
ParameterDetailsExam Type | Screening Test (MCQs)
Duration | 1 hour
Total Marks | 60
Marking Scheme | 1 mark per correct answer
Negative Marking | 1/4 mark for every wrong answer
Unattempted | No negative marking
Shortlisting Rule
 
After the exam:
 
Candidates 3× the number of vacancies will be called
Example → 20 seats → Top 60 candidates will be shortlisted
If fewer candidates appear, proportional merit will be considered
📘 Syllabus (Expected Based on BDS Curriculum)
 
The website does not officially release a syllabus, but previous patterns show questions from:
 
General Medicine & General Surgery basics
Oral Pathology & Microbiology
Oral Surgery & Emergency Management
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Prosthodontics
Periodontology
Community Dentistry
Dental Materials
Radiology & Interpretation
Biostatistics & Recent Advances
Focus is usually on:
 
Emergency dental management
Trauma cases
National health programs
Antibiotics & analgesics
Sterilization & infection control
OMFS procedures
 
4. Important Dates (Official Timeline)
 
EventDateApplication Start | Will be announced shortly on portal
Application Last Date | To be updated soon
Written Exam Date | 14 December 2025 (Sunday)
Exam City | Delhi / New Delhi
Tentative Joining Date | 01 January 2026
✔ Candidates may be called 4–5 days earlier for:
 
Document verification
Medical examination
Identity verification
 
🧑‍💻 5. Application Process (Online Only)
 
Applications will be accepted ONLY through the official website:
 
Keep the following ready:
 
Recent passport photo
Scanned signature
Internship completion certificate
DCI registration
Category certificate (if applicable)
BDS degree & marksheets
 
6. Application Fees
 
CategoryFeeGeneral/EWS/OBC | ₹1000/- (Non-refundable)
SC/ST/PwD | No Fee
Payment mode: Online only (Net banking / UPI / Cards).
 
 
7. Eligibility Criteria
 
To be eligible for the Junior Resident post:
 
Academic Requirement
 
BDS degree from a DCI-recognized institute
Internship completion on or before 31.12.2025
Registration
 
Valid DCI/State Dental Council Registration is mandatory
Age
 
As per Government of India rules (relaxations applicable)
 
8. Why Safdarjung JR (Non-PG) Is Highly Competitive
 
Massive patient load → excellent hands-on exposure
One of the busiest trauma centers
Strong clinical record useful for future MDS/DNB
Experience certificate from Safdarjung holds high value
Central Govt. pay with NPA
Access to multidisciplinary departments
Chance to handle real-world emergency cases
  
⚠️ Official Disclaimer
 
Disclaimer:
The information provided above is sourced from the official notification/website of VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital and is intended purely for awareness and educational purposes for dental candidates. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, vacancies, exam dates, eligibility conditions, and selection procedures are subject to change as per the decision of the recruiting authority.
Candidates are strongly advised to cross-check all details from the official recruitment portal and follow only the official website for application updates.
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