UPSSSC Invites Online Applications for Dental Hygienist Positions in Uttar Pradesh

India: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced the availability of 288 dental hygienist positions in the Department of Dental Health Sciences under the Directorate of Medical and Health Services. 

The state government, in compliance with its directives, has allocated 264 positions for general selection and 24 positions for special selection. Interested candidates are invited to apply for these vacancies through the UPSSSC website.

According to the advertisement released by the UPSSSC, the online application fee can be submitted by candidates between June 30 and July 20. Candidates also have the opportunity to make adjustments to their application and modify the submitted information until July 27. 

Eligibility Requirements 

To qualify for the Dental Hygienist Main Examination, candidates will be shortlisted based on their scores in the Preliminary Eligibility Test-2022 (PET-2022). Only individuals who have participated in the PET-2022 and have received a scorecard from the Commission are eligible to apply for the Main Examination online.

Candidates who have obtained zero or negative marks in the Absolute Score or Normalized Score in the PET-2022 will not be considered for shortlisting in the Main Examination. To apply online, candidates can visit the official website of UPSSSC. The entire application process can be completed in one session.

Applicants must possess a certificate or diploma in dental health from a recognized institution. Additionally, registration with the State Dental Council of Uttar Pradesh is mandatory. Candidates should be between 18-40 years of age to be eligible for these positions.

Application and Examination Fees

During the application process, candidates are required to pay an online processing fee. If shortlisted for the Main Examination, candidates will be asked to pay the examination fee separately. The examination fee must be paid prior to downloading the admit card for the Main Examination.

The UPSSSC‘s invitation for online applications presents a significant opportunity for individuals with dental health qualifications to pursue a career in the public sector. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed advertisement and submit their applications within the specified timeframe.