Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) under the Health Department, Government of Bihar, is inviting online applications for 575 Senior Resident / Tutor positions across various medical specialties with a monthly salary of ₹1,15,000 and a three-year tenure.
Overview
This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for qualified medical professionals holding postgraduate qualifications to join prestigious medical institutions in Bihar. The posts span across 10 medical departments including Anatomy, Radiology, Psychiatry, Radiotherapy, and others. The selection process is merit-based, followed by counselling and document verification. Candidates must meet the prescribed age criteria and possess valid medical registration.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 2 November 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 23 November 2026, 10:00 PM |
| Final Submission & Fee Payment Deadline | 23 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Editing Last Date | 24 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Document Verification Programme | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Counselling Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹2,250 + Processing Charges |
| EWS | ₹2,250 + Processing Charges |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | ₹2,250 + Processing Charges |
| Backward Class (BC) | ₹2,250 + Processing Charges |
| SC / ST | ₹2,250 + Processing Charges |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | ₹2,250 + Processing Charges |
Vacancy Details
| Department / Speciality | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | 56 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) | 55 |
| Psychiatry | 58 |
| Physiology | 57 |
| Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM) | 52 |
| Radiology | 68 |
| Dermatology / Skin and Venereal Diseases | 56 |
| Geriatrics | 33 |
| Radiotherapy | 72 |
| Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases | 68 |
| Total | 575 |
Horizontal Reservations: Freedom Fighters' Descendants – 10 posts (2%); Persons with Disabilities – 19 posts (4%).
Eligibility
Essential Qualification: Candidates must possess a relevant postgraduate medical qualification in the concerned subject. Recognized qualifications include MD/MS, DNB, DNB Super Speciality, and other qualifications recognized under National Medical Commission (NMC) rules and the NMC Medical Institutions (Qualification of Faculty) Regulations, 2025.
Medical Registration: Valid medical registration is mandatory as per applicable requirements.
Age Limits by Category
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved – Male | 37 Years |
| Unreserved – Female | 40 Years |
| Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class (Male & Female) | 40 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 Years |
How to Apply
- Visit the official BCECEB website
- Click on the Senior Resident recruitment portal
- Register yourself by providing your email ID and mobile number
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and professional experience
- Upload scanned documents including medical registration certificate, postgraduate degree certificate, and valid ID proof
- Pay the counselling fee of ₹2,250 plus applicable processing charges through the online payment gateway
- Review all entered information carefully and submit the application
- Save your registration number and password for future reference; you can edit your application until 24 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Salary
Monthly Remuneration: ₹1,15,000 subject to applicable service conditions.
Appointment Type: Three-year tenure. Existing Bihar Health Service doctors will be compensated as per applicable government service conditions.
Selection Process & Evaluation
Merit-based selection comprises the following components: postgraduate entrance examination or qualifying academic performance (marks assigned as per prescribed percentage bands), postgraduate qualification MD/MS (10 marks), super-speciality qualification DM/M.Ch. (additional 10 marks where applicable), and eligible Bihar government service experience (as per notified service weightage rules). Maximum merit marks are 100 with a minimum qualifying mark of 16. Selected candidates will be called for counselling and document verification.
Important Links
- Apply Online – Senior Resident Recruitment Portal
- Official Prospectus (Senior Resident/Tutor 2026 III)
- Official BCECEB Website
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What qualifications are required for Senior Resident position?
A. Candidates must hold a relevant postgraduate medical qualification (MD/MS, DNB, DNB Super Speciality) recognized under NMC rules, with valid medical registration.
Q. When is the application deadline?
A. Online registration closes on 23 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. Final submission with fee payment must be completed by 23 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q. How many positions are available?
A. A total of 575 positions are available across 10 medical specialties in Bihar.
Q. What is the salary and tenure?
A. The monthly salary is ₹1,15,000 for a three-year appointment tenure.
Q. What is the application fee?
A. The counselling fee is ₹2,250 for all categories plus applicable processing charges.
Q. What are the age limits?
A. Maximum age varies by category: 37 years for unreserved males, 40 years for unreserved females and backward classes, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
Candidates must verify all details, eligibility criteria, and instructions on the official BCECEB website before submitting their applications.