The Health Department, Government of Bihar, through the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, has opened the third 2026 recruitment cycle for Senior Resident / Tutor tenure posts in government medical colleges and hospitals across the state. The fresh Phase-III notice is dated 30 October 2026, with online registration scheduled to begin on 2 November and close on 23 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. The accompanying recruitment prospectus reports 575 three-year tenure vacancies across 10 medical departments, making this one of the larger current medical recruitment drives in Bihar. The basic eligibility is the relevant postgraduate medical qualification for the concerned speciality under the NMC Medical Institutions (Qualification of Faculty) Regulations, 2025; recognised DNB / DNB Super Speciality qualifications are also covered. Category-wise maximum age is 37 to 42 years, with the official cut-off taken as 1 August 2026. The prospectus is reported to prescribe ₹1,15,000 per month for tenure appointees, while existing Bihar Health Service cadre doctors are governed by the applicable service-pay conditions. Selection is merit/panel based, followed by counselling and document verification rather than a separate competitive written examination.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Department | Health Department, Government of Bihar |
| Conducting Board | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Advertisement | BCECEB/Health(SR)/2026(III)/01 |
| Notice Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Post | Senior Resident / Tutor |
| Total Vacancies | 575 |
| Appointment Nature | Three-year tenure |
| Online Registration Opens | 2 November 2026 |
| Registration Closes | 23 November 2026, 10:00 PM |
| Fee / Final Submission | 23 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Editing Window | 24 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Counselling Fee | ₹2,250 |
| Reported Monthly Remuneration | ₹1,15,000 |
| Job Location | Government medical colleges / hospitals across Bihar |
Department-Wise Vacancies
| Department / Speciality | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | 56 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 55 |
| Psychiatry | 58 |
| Physiology | 57 |
| Preventive & Social Medicine | 52 |
| Radiology | 68 |
| Dermatology / Skin & Venereal Diseases | 56 |
| Geriatrics | 33 |
| Radiotherapy | 72 |
| Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases | 68 |
| Total | 575 |
The exact category-wise reservation breakup should be checked in the Phase-III prospectus before choosing a department.
Eligibility / Educational Qualification
The basic requirement is the relevant postgraduate medical qualification in the concerned speciality under the applicable NMC faculty-qualification rules.
Recognised DNB / DNB Super Speciality qualifications are also covered. For certain non-clinical subjects, the prospectus contains the applicable alternative academic routes.
Candidates should use the official Phase-III prospectus for the final subject-specific eligibility check.
Age Limit
The official notice calculates age as on 1 August 2026.
- Unreserved male: up to 37 years
- Unreserved female: up to 40 years
- BC / EBC male and female: up to 40 years
- SC / ST male and female: up to 42 years
PwD and other applicable relaxation is governed by the notified Bihar Government rules.
Use the Age Calculator with 1 August 2026 as the cut-off date.
Salary / Remuneration
The Phase-III prospectus is reported to prescribe ₹1,15,000 per month for tenure Senior Resident / Tutor appointees.
Existing Bihar Health Service cadre doctors selected against the notified stream are subject to the applicable existing pay and allowance rules.
Tenure
The appointment is for a three-year tenure.
Candidates who have already completed the full three-year Senior Resident / Tutor tenure in the same subject are not eligible for another three-year tenure appointment in that same subject under the notified conditions.
Application Fee
The official BCECEB notice confirms a ₹2,250 counselling fee for all listed categories, plus applicable online processing charges.
Payment is online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
Selection Process
The recruitment uses a merit/panel process followed by counselling and document verification.
The Phase-III recruitment materials do not announce a separate competitive written examination. Candidates should follow the Board’s later notice for the document-verification programme.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Phase-III notice | 30 October 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 2 November 2026 |
| Registration closes | 23 November 2026, 10:00 PM |
| Fee payment & final submission | 23 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application editing | 24 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Document verification schedule | To be notified later |
How to Apply for BCECEB Senior Resident Tutor Recruitment 2026
- Open the BCECEB Senior Resident / Tutor 2026 notice board.
- Read the Phase-III detailed notice dated 30 October 2026.
- Download the Phase-III prospectus and check the exact subject-wise qualification, vacancy and reservation conditions.
- From 2 November 2026, open the official Online Portal of Senior Resident / Tutor under Health Department.
- Complete new registration using an active mobile number and email address.
- Select the department for which you are eligible and complete personal, contact and educational details.
- Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
- Review the application carefully and complete final submission.
- Pay the ₹2,250 counselling fee plus applicable processing charges.
- Download the confirmation page and fee receipt.
- Complete any permitted correction by 24 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Use the Government Job Document Checklist before counselling and document verification.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep ready, as applicable:
- Matriculation certificate / date-of-birth proof
- MBBS mark sheets and passing certificate
- MBBS attempt certificate
- Postgraduate / speciality qualification documents
- DNB / DM / M.Ch. / M.Sc. / Ph.D. documents where applicable
- Medical registration certificate
- Experience certificate, if any
- NOC from employer if currently in service
- Reservation / domicile / EWS / disability certificates, where applicable
- Four identical photographs used in the application
- Downloaded confirmation page and fee receipt
- Verification slip when released
Important Instructions
- Registration opens only on 2 November 2026.
- Hard copy of the online application does not need to be mailed to BCECEB.
- Original documents and one photocopy set are required at counselling/document verification.
- Separate applications are required if applying to more than one eligible department.
- Candidates who have already completed three years as Senior Resident / Tutor in the same subject should check the repeat-tenure restriction carefully.
- Keep checking BCECEB’s official Senior Resident / Tutor notice board for the live application link and document-verification schedule.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| BCECEB Senior Resident / Tutor Notice Board | Official recruitment section / future apply route |
| Official Phase-III Detailed Notice | Official application rules and schedule |
| BCECEB Official Website | Conducting board website |
FAQ
How many vacancies are available?
The Phase-III prospectus reports 575 Senior Resident / Tutor tenure vacancies across 10 medical departments.
When do online applications open?
Online registration opens on 2 November 2026.
What is the last date to register?
Registration closes on 23 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. Registered candidates can complete fee payment and final submission up to 11:59 PM.
What is the basic qualification?
A relevant postgraduate medical qualification in the concerned speciality under the applicable NMC rules; recognised DNB / DNB Super Speciality qualifications are also covered.
What is the monthly remuneration?
The Phase-III prospectus is reported to prescribe ₹1,15,000 per month for tenure appointees.
What is the age limit?
Maximum age is category-wise: 37 years for UR male, 40 years for UR female and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates, subject to notified relaxation.
What is the counselling fee?
₹2,250 for all listed categories, plus applicable online processing charges.
Is this a permanent appointment?
No. These are three-year tenure Senior Resident / Tutor appointments.