Contractual / Regular

AGDC Tripura Dental Faculty Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 23, 2026
ProfessorAssociate Professor

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
5 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 1,37,500 - Rs. 1,92,500 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 55 Years (Professor) / Up to 50 Years (Associate Professor)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

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Starts

Oct 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window23 Oct – 10 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Professor: BDS Degree of an Indian University or recognized equivalent qualification with Post Graduate qualification / Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in the concerned specialty as amended by DCI from time to time + minimum 5 years teaching experience as Reader or Associate Professor in a recognized Dental College.

Associate Professor: BDS Degree of an Indian University or recognized equivalent qualification with Post Graduate qualification / Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in the concerned specialty as amended by DCI from time to time + minimum 4 years teaching experience as Assistant Professor or Lecturer in a recognized Dental College.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age should not be more than 55 years for Professor and 50 years for Associate Professor as on the date of application. Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for ST, SC, PH/PwD and Government in-service candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Scrutiny of Eligibility

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview & Academic/Research Portfolio Evaluation

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates will be shortlisted based on scrutiny of submitted applications and DCI teaching experience credentials. Selection will be made through Walk-in Interview and evaluation of academic performance (BDS/MDS marks and attempts), indexed research publications (Pubmed/Scopus/Web of Science), and teaching portfolio. Date of interview will be notified separately on the official websites.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Record & BDS/MDS PerformanceQualifying & Merit ComponentEvaluation of marks obtained, percentage, attempts in BDS (all 4 years) and MDS, plus academic distinctions and gold medals.
DCI Recognized Teaching ExperienceMandatory EligibilityVerified teaching experience: minimum 5 years as Reader/Associate Professor for Professor; minimum 4 years as Assistant Professor/Lecturer for Associate Professor in a recognized dental college.
Research Publications in Indexed JournalsScoring MatrixPoints evaluated for research articles published in Pubmed, Scopus, or Web of Science indexed journals as 1st, 2nd, or corresponding author as per DCI regulations.
Walk-in Personal InterviewFinal Selection MeritAssessment of pedagogical capability, domain specialization knowledge, clinical acumen, and departmental leadership.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Agartala Government Dental College & IGM Hospital (AGDC & IGMH) is Tripura's premier state-run dental teaching institution established at the IGM Hospital complex in Agartala. Faculty members manage clinical OPDs, advanced dental procedures, and undergraduate BDS clinical teaching. The appointment is contractual for 11 months, renewable annually based on performance assessment by the Directorate of Medical Education.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at Agartala Government Dental College & IGM Hospital complex, Agartala, West Tripura. Being an 11-month contractual tenure with consolidated compensation, state transfer outside the college is not applicable during the contractual tenure.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The engagement is purely contractual for an initial tenure of 11 months. While it does not offer automatic regular cadre promotion, contractual faculty gain valuable recognized DCI teaching experience that qualifies them for permanent Tripura Health Services (THS) faculty recruitment and UPSC/state PSC teaching vacancies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • State Domicile Condition: First preference is given to Indian Nationals holding Tripura state domicile (PRTC). However, the state domicile condition is explicitly relaxable if no suitable state domicile candidates are available.
  • Offline Physical Submission Deadline: Applications must physically reach The Principal, AGDC & IGM Hospital, Agartala by 10th November 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications received after this deadline will not be entertained.
  • Two Complete Document Sets: Candidates must enclose two sets of self-attested photocopies of all educational degrees, DCI registration, Form 16/TDS statements, and indexed publications, and produce originals during interview.
  • Mandatory Teaching Experience: Teaching experience must be strictly from a Dental Council of India (DCI) recognized dental college in the relevant post/cadre.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR3
  • ST2
  • SC0
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
Total Vacancies5 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Professor: Consolidated pay of Rs. 1,92,500/- per month.

Associate Professor: Consolidated pay of Rs. 1,37,500/- per month.

Consolidated monthly remuneration: Rs. 1,92,500/- for Professor and Rs. 1,37,500/- for Associate Professor on an 11-month contractual engagement, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the prescribed application form from the official website (dme.tripura.gov.in or agdc.tripura.gov.in).
  2. Complete all personal details, academic qualifications (Madhyamik, Higher Secondary, BDS, MDS), work experience history, and list of research publications in indexed journals.
  3. Fill out details of salary drawn in the last 6 months and attach Form 16 / TDS statements generated from TRACES for the last 3 financial years.
  4. Prepare two complete sets of self-attested photocopies of all required certificates: Madhyamik mark sheet, HS (+2) mark sheet, Aadhaar Card, BDS mark sheets & degree, Internship completion certificate, MDS mark sheets & degree, Updated Dental Council Registration Certificate, Experience Certificates, Gold Medals/Awards, Indexed Journal Publications, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Age Proof Certificate, and Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC).
  5. Sign the handwritten undertaking and submit the completed application along with 2 sets of documents to: The Principal, Agartala Government Dental College & I.G.M Hospital, I.G.M. Hospital Complex, Agartala, West Tripura, Pin-799001 on or before 10th November, 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed in the notification. Applying is free of cost for all categories.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Yes. While initial preference is given to Indian Nationals of Tripura state domicile (holding PRTC), the notification explicitly specifies that the state domicile status prerequisite shall be relaxed in case no suitable candidate of state domicile is available.

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