Archive notice: This article covers the 2023 UPPSC Dental Surgeon recruitment cycle. Dates, vacancies, eligibility and examination rules may have changed; verify any new application on the official UPPSC portal.
UPPSC Dental Surgeon Syllabus 2023: Important Topics and Exam Schedule
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the official notification for the UPPSC Dental Surgeon Recruitment, announcing 174 vacant positions. Aspirants planning to apply for this position must be aware of the syllabus and important dates associated with the examination.

The UPPSC Dental Surgeon Syllabus for 2023 consists of two papers. Paper I comprises 30 objective-type questions from general studies, while Paper II consists of 120 multiple-choice questions related to dental surgery. Candidates should thoroughly review the syllabus to prepare for the written examination.
Important Topics in UPPSC Dental Surgeon Syllabus:
General Knowledge and General Studies:
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Logical Reasoning
- Indian Polity
- Indian History
- Indian Geography
- Current Events
- Economics
- General Science, and more.
Anatomy:
- General Anatomy
- Histology of basic tissues
- Head and Neck Structures and alimentary
- Abdominal and Pelvic Organs
- Respiratory
- General Embryology and Systemic embryology
- Medical Genetics
- Clinical Anatomy, and more.
Pedodontics and Dentistry:
- Regressive Alterations of Teeth
- Developmental Disturbances of Hard Tissues
- Spread of Oral Infection
- Child Psychology
- Dental Radiology
- Dental Caries
- Dental Anatomy and Histology, and more.
Dental Material:
- Gypsum products
- Investments and casting procedure
- Impression Materials
- Structure of matter and principles of adhesion
- Dental Implants
- Physical properties of Dental Materials, and more.
Orthodontics:
- Introduction to Orthodontics
- Post-Treatment Concepts
- Mechanics of Orthodontics
- Malocclusion
- Oro-Facial Growth and Development
- Treatment Planning, and more.
Make sure to refer to the detailed syllabus for a comprehensive understanding of the topics to be covered in the examination.
UPPSC Dental Surgeon: Important Dates
Candidates holding a BDS degree are eligible to apply for the UPPSC Dental Surgeon post. The selected candidates will receive a salary in the Pay Level 10 (Rs 56100 - 177500) scale. Here are the important dates for the UPPSC Dental Surgeon examination:
Recruiting Body: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Post:
Dental Surgeon Vacancy: 174
- Application Start Date: 14th June 2023
- Application End Date: 14th July 2023
- Last Date to Submit Hard Copy: 28th July 2023
- Mode of Application: Online
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