The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), on behalf of the Health Department, Government of Bihar, has issued the Senior Resident/Tutor 2026 (III) recruitment prospectus for 575 posts in government medical colleges and hospitals across Bihar. Online registration opens today, 2 November 2026, and closes on 23 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. These are three-year tenure posts with a monthly remuneration of Rs. 1,15,000. Doctors holding a relevant postgraduate medical qualification (MD, MS, DNB or super-speciality degree) in the concerned subject can apply. Selection is through a merit-based panel, counselling and document verification — there is no separate competitive written test. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 23 November 2026 (10:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Final Submission | 23 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Editing Last Date | 24 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Document Verification Programme | To be notified |
Application Fee
| Category | Counselling Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 2,250 |
| EWS | Rs. 2,250 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | Rs. 2,250 |
| Backward Class (BC) | Rs. 2,250 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 2,250 |
| Disabled Quota (DQ / PwD) | Rs. 2,250 |
The counselling fee is non-refundable. Applicable online processing charges are extra. Payment can be made by Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
Vacancy Details
| Department / Speciality | No. 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 |
Radiotherapy has the highest number of advertised posts, followed by Radiology and Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases. The detailed category-wise distribution (SC, ST, EBC, BC, BC Women, Unreserved and EWS) is given in Appendix-1 of the prospectus. Horizontal reservation within the 575 posts includes 10 posts for freedom fighters’ grandchildren (2%) and 19 posts for persons with disabilities (4%).
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age (as on 1 August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved – Male | 37 Years |
| Unreserved – Female | 40 Years |
| Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class | 40 Years |
| SC / ST | 42 Years |
Ten years of age relaxation applies for eligible candidates with disabilities under the applicable provisions. Other relaxation conditions for eligible Bihar Health Service candidates and special categories apply as per the relevant rules.
Salary / Pay Scale
The prospectus refers to a monthly remuneration of Rs. 1,15,000 for Senior Resident/Tutor tenure appointments, subject to the notified service conditions. Separate service conditions apply for existing Bihar Health Service doctors.
Eligibility
Candidates must possess the relevant postgraduate medical qualification in the concerned speciality — MD, MS, DNB, DNB super-speciality or another qualification recognised under the National Medical Commission’s Medical Institutions (Qualification of Faculty) Regulations, 2025 — along with valid medical registration. Candidates who have already completed a three-year Senior Resident/Tutor tenure in the same subject are not eligible for another tenure in that subject, though they may be considered for another eligible subject under the prescribed rules. Applicants must disclose previous employment, teaching experience and earlier Senior Resident/Tutor appointments accurately.
Selection Process
- Online application submission and eligibility scrutiny.
- Preparation of the subject-wise merit panel using the prescribed evaluation criteria.
- Publication of the counselling and document verification programme.
- Verification of original educational, medical registration, category and experience certificates.
- Final panel formation and appointment according to the Bihar Health Department rules.
The merit assessment uses qualifying academic examination performance, postgraduate qualification (MD/MS: 10 marks; super-speciality DM/M.Ch.: additional 10 marks where applicable) and eligible Bihar Government service weightage, up to a maximum of 100 marks, with minimum qualifying marks of 16. The prospectus does not specify a separate competitive written examination for this recruitment.
Exam Pattern
Not applicable. Selection is through a merit-based panel, counselling and document verification; no separate competitive written examination is specified in the prospectus.
Documents Required
- Recent colour photograph and signature, as per portal instructions.
- MBBS and postgraduate degree certificates (MD/MS/DNB or super-speciality).
- Valid medical registration certificate.
- Category certificate (SC/ST/EBC/BC/EWS), if applicable.
- Experience and service certificates, where claimed.
- Valid photo ID proof.
How to Apply
- Read the official prospectus carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the official BCECEB website at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Open the Senior Resident/Tutor recruitment section.
- Select the online application facility for Senior Resident/Tutor 2026 (III).
- Click New Registration and enter the required personal information.
- Provide an active mobile number and email address and complete the verification process. These cannot be changed after verification.
- Log in using the generated Registration Number and Password.
- Complete department selection and fill in personal, reservation and educational details.
- Upload a clear colour photograph and signature according to the portal instructions.
- Preview the application, correct any errors, and click Final Submit and Proceed to Payment.
- Pay the Rs. 2,250 counselling fee and applicable processing charges before 23 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Download the Confirmation Page and Fee Receipt after successful payment.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The official notification / result document link is not independently confirmed for this post; the links above go to the official portal. If a link here is wrong, report it — corrections are published openly.
FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in BCECEB Senior Resident/Tutor Recruitment 2026?
There are 575 posts across 10 medical departments.
Q2. When does online registration for BCECEB Senior Resident/Tutor 2026 open and close?
Registration opens on 2 November 2026 and closes on 23 November 2026 at 10:00 PM.
Q3. What is the application fee for BCECEB Senior Resident/Tutor 2026?
A uniform non-refundable counselling fee of Rs. 2,250 applies to all categories, plus processing charges.
Q4. What is the salary for BCECEB Senior Resident/Tutor posts?
The monthly remuneration is Rs. 1,15,000, subject to the notified service conditions, for a three-year tenure.
Q5. Is there a written exam for BCECEB Senior Resident/Tutor 2026?
No. Selection is through a merit-based panel, counselling and document verification.
Q6. What is the age limit for BCECEB Senior Resident/Tutor 2026?
Maximum age as on 1 August 2026 is 37 years for UR males, 40 years for UR females and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
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Sources: Senior Resident/Tutor 2026 (III) prospectus; bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 24 November 2026, as stated in this post. Treat that date as final, because applications sent after it may not be accepted, and complete the form well before the last day so a document or payment problem does not leave you short of time.
Who is eligible?
Eligibility varies by post, so check the eligibility entry for the post you are applying for in this post, including its qualification, age limit and experience. Apply only for a post where you meet every condition in that entry, because a form that does not meet the conditions may be rejected.
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