The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) invites online applications for 575 Senior Resident / Tutor posts in the medical colleges and hospitals of Bihar, on a three year tenure. The honorarium is Rs 1,15,000. Candidates are ranked on marks, and the last date to apply is 23 November 2026 (10.00 P.M.).
The official prospectus is here: Download Notification PDF.
The notice does not give an exam date. It forms a panel for vacant three year tenure posts, following a Health Department letter dated 03.10.2026, and it ranks candidates on marks in MBBS, in the speciality subject, for higher degrees and for government experience in Bihar. Every candidate gets the same 06 marks for the interview. The minimum qualifying mark for appointment is 16 (sixteen). Candidates must bring original certificates to counselling or document verification, and the programme for it will be notified later.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board, for the Health Department (Government of Bihar) |
| Post | Senior Resident / Tutor |
| Total posts | 575 |
| Tenure | Three years |
| Honorarium | Rs 1,15,000 |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Last date | 23 November 2026 (10.00 P.M.) |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration starts | 2 November 2026 |
| Online registration closes | 23 November 2026 (10.00 P.M.) |
| Last date for fee payment and final submission | 23 November 2026 (11.59 P.M.) |
| Online editing of application | 24 November 2026 (11.59 P.M.) |
| Document verification programme | To be notified later on |
| Exam date | Not given in the notice |
The registration window closes first, at 10.00 P.M. The fee and final submission close at 11.59 P.M. on the same day.
Department-wise vacancies
The notice lists the 575 posts in Appendix-1 across ten departments. Each department has backlog and current vacancies, split by category, and the table below shows the total for each.
| Department | Total vacant posts |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | 56 |
| PMR | 55 |
| Psychiatry | 58 |
| Physiology | 57 |
| PSM | 52 |
| Radiology | 68 |
| Dermatology and Venereology | 56 |
| Geriatrics | 33 |
| Radiotherapy | 72 |
| T.B. and Chest Department | 68 |
| Total | 575 |
Reservation of posts
Of the 575 posts, 19 posts (4% from any quota) are reserved for persons with disabilities and 01 post (2% from any quota) for a grandson or granddaughter of a freedom fighter. Both reservations are horizontal. The notice adds that the category-wise numbers may change, and any change will be told at counselling. Vacancies will be filled from the panel according to Appendix-1.
Eligibility
The minimum educational qualification for the post is a postgraduate degree in the specific subject. A Diploma is accepted only if there is a shortage of eligible candidates, and those candidates get 10 marks equivalent to a postgraduate degree in the specific subject.
- For non-clinical branches such as Anatomy and Physiology, a Doctor of Philosophy degree along with Medical Master of Science is compulsory.
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- Doctors who have earlier completed a three year tenure as Senior Resident / Tutor are not eligible to apply.
- The cases of doctors against whom departmental proceedings are pending, or a criminal case has been filed, or who are suspended or on long leave, will not be considered.
- Applicants who are not original residents of Bihar will not be eligible for reservation benefit.
The seats are split by source. 40% of the posts will be filled from members of the Bihar State Health Service Cadre. Another 40% will be filled from doctors who completed postgraduate degree courses under the Residency Scheme at medical colleges of the State. The remaining 20% go to doctors with postgraduate degrees under the Residency Scheme from recognised institutions outside the State.
Age limit
Age is counted on 1 August 2026. The notice gives these maximum ages.
| Category | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (male) | 37 years |
| Unreserved (female) | 40 years |
| Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class (male and female) | 40 years |
| Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (male and female) | 42 years |
Members of the Bihar State Health Service Cadre get a relaxation of 05 years, cadre-wise. Disabled candidates get a relaxation of 10 (ten) years in the maximum age limit. A candidate can use only one relaxation: either the one on the basis of disability or the one on any other basis.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS / EBC / BC / SC / ST / DQ | Rs 2,250 |
The notice calls this the interview fee in one place and the Counselling Fee in the payment section. It is paid online only, by Debit Card, Credit Card, Net banking or UPI, and the candidate pays a processing charge on top of it. Paid Counselling Fee will not be refunded. If the amount paid is debited from the account but the fee transaction fails, the notice says the candidate must re-pay the full fee.
Marking scheme, interview and selection
The notice ranks candidates on these marks. No additional marks are given for repetition of the same degree from any other board or university.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Total marks in the three MBBS university examinations | Above 70%: 5, above 65%: 4, above 60%: 3, above 55%: 2, above 50%: 1 |
| Marks in the speciality subject | Above 70%: 5, above 65%: 4, above 60%: 3, above 55%: 2, above 50%: 1 |
| M.D. / M.S. in speciality | 10 |
| Ph.D. / D.M., M.Ch. in the same speciality | 10 |
| Experience in government / semi-government sector under the State of Bihar (2 marks per completed year) | Maximum 10 |
| Interview (equal for all candidates) | 6 |
Only regular or contractual experience in the government sector is valid. If one or two vacancies are available in a department, the candidate with the maximum marks among BHS / PGS / PGO gets priority. The notice says BHS means all employees regularly working under the Bihar Health Service Cadre.
The stages are comparative merit of candidates, the interview (the notice says all candidates get equal 06 marks), and counselling with document verification on the scheduled date. Candidates who have passed with grace marks are counted on actual marks obtained only. Result declared after the last date of receipt of application will not be entertained.
How to apply
- Go to the Board website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, open "Online Portal of Senior Resident / Tutor under Health Dept." and register as a new candidate.
- Step-One (Registration): fill the details and verify the mobile number and email address, and the notice says they will under no circumstances be changed after verification.
- Step-Two (Multi-Step Application Form): select the department, then fill personal information, contact details and educational information, and upload the photo and signature.
- Step-Three (Application Preview and Final Submit): check the entries, use Back to Edit if needed, then click Final Submit and Proceed to Payment.
- Step-Four (Payment of Counselling Fee): pay Rs 2,250 online.
- Step-Five (Download Confirmation Page and Fee Receipt): download the Confirmation Page and check the entries. Corrections are allowed only in the editing period, and only for candidates who filled the form and paid within the due date.
The hard copy of the application form does not need to be sent to the Board's office. It must be made available at the time of counselling. For payment problems, the notice gives the helpdesk number 0612-2220230.
Documents for counselling
The notice asks for original certificates along with 1 extra xerox copy at counselling and document verification. The list includes:
- Passing Certificate of MBBS and Attempt Certificate of MBBS
- Medical Registration Certificate
- Verification Slip, downloaded from the Board's website, in 2 copies
- Downloaded print of the online filled application (Confirmation Page)
Every eligible candidate must also submit an affidavit that they have never been appointed and completed the three year tenure post of Senior Resident / Tutor in the applied subject. If the affidavit is not given, the notice says the eligibility of the applicant will be cancelled.
Points to check before applying
- The registration window closes at 10.00 P.M. on 23 November 2026, before the 11.59 P.M. closing for fee payment.
- Reserved category candidates must submit the creamy layer free caste certificate of the current financial year. If it is not submitted, they will be considered in the unreserved quota.
- The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate must be of the current financial year.
- The reservation category claimed in the online form will not be changed under any circumstances. On claiming a wrong reservation, the candidate is considered in the Unreserved (UR) category.
- A doctor with postgraduate degrees in more than one subject has to apply separately department-wise, and an applicant selected in one subject will not be selected in another.
- All candidates have to produce their failure marks sheet. Unable to do so makes the candidature Not Eligible.
- For foreign graduates, marks awarded in the MCI conducted eligibility exam (FMGE) are used for calculation.
- No travelling allowance will be given for counselling.
- Once the form is finally submitted, there is no provision for any change, and the notice says it can be neither withdrawn nor refunded. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Important Links
| Document / Portal | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for BCECEB Senior Resident / Tutor?
The last date is 23 November 2026 (10.00 P.M.), and the fee payment closes at 11.59 P.M. on the same day.
How many vacancies are there for Senior Resident / Tutor?
The notice has 575 vacancies across ten departments, and Radiotherapy has the most with 72.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 2,250 for Unreserved (UR) / EWS / EBC / BC / SC / ST / DQ candidates, paid online. Paid Counselling Fee will not be refunded.
What is the pay for the post?
The notice states an honorarium of Rs 1,15,000 after appointment on the tenure post.
What qualification is needed?
A postgraduate degree in the specific subject is the minimum educational qualification. A Diploma is accepted only if there is a shortage of eligible candidates.
How is the selection done?
Candidates are ranked on marks for MBBS, the speciality subject, degrees, experience and a fixed 6 marks for the interview. The minimum qualifying mark is 16.
When does the online application open?
Online registration starts on 2 November 2026.