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) prospectus for the preparation of a panel for 575 three-year tenure posts in government medical colleges and hospitals across Bihar. Online registration runs from 2 November 2026 to 23 November 2026 (10:00 PM) at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
The recruitment is under Advertisement No. BCECEB/Health(SR)/2026(III)/01 dated 30 October 2026. The advertised remuneration is Rs. 1,15,000 per month. These are three-year tenure appointments, not permanent faculty posts. Selection is through a merit-based panel, followed by counselling and document verification — there is no separate competitive written examination.
This article covers the complete details of the BCECEB Senior Resident Tutor Recruitment 2026 — important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, application fee, salary, selection process and the step-by-step application procedure — all taken from the official prospectus.
Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), for the Health Department, Government of Bihar |
| Recruitment Name | Senior Resident / Tutor 2026 (III) |
| Advertisement Number | BCECEB/Health(SR)/2026(III)/01 dated 30 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 575 |
| Appointment Tenure | 3 years |
| Remuneration | Rs. 1,15,000 per month |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals, Bihar |
| Official Website | https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Prospectus / Advertisement Published | 30 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 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 Application Submission | 23 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Application Editing Last Date | 24 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Document Verification Programme | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
The prospectus announces 575 Senior Resident / Tutor vacancies across 10 medical departments.
| S. No. | Department / Speciality | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatomy | 56 |
| 2 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) | 55 |
| 3 | Psychiatry | 58 |
| 4 | Physiology | 57 |
| 5 | Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM) | 52 |
| 6 | Radiology | 68 |
| 7 | Dermatology / Skin and Venereal Diseases | 56 |
| 8 | Geriatrics | 33 |
| 9 | Radiotherapy | 72 |
| 10 | Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases | 68 |
| Total | 575 |
Radiotherapy has the highest number of posts (72), followed by Radiology and Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (68 each). Horizontal reservation includes 10 posts (2%) for Freedom Fighters’ grandson / granddaughter and 19 posts (4%) for Persons with Disabilities, within the 575 vacancies. The category-wise distribution for SC, ST, EBC, BC, BC (Women), UR and EWS is given in Appendix-1 of the prospectus.
Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
- Essential Qualification: Relevant Postgraduate Medical Qualification in the concerned subject — applicable MD / MS, DNB, DNB Super Speciality and other qualifications recognised under NMC rules.
- Faculty Qualification Rules: As per the NMC Medical Institutions (Qualification of Faculty) Regulations, 2025.
- Medical Registration: Valid medical registration as required.
- 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. Candidates who have completed three years in one subject may be considered for another eligible subject under the prescribed rules.
- Candidates holding postgraduate qualifications in more than one speciality may apply for eligible subjects separately.
- The prospectus provides special provisions for eligible Bihar Health Service doctors and applicants with related higher qualifications.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age (as on 1 August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved — Male | 37 years |
| Unreserved — Female | 40 years |
| Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class — Male and Female | 40 years |
| SC / ST — Male and Female | 42 years |
The minimum age is 21 years as on 1 August 2026. The prospectus allows ten years of age relaxation for eligible candidates with disabilities. Other age relaxation conditions for eligible Bihar Health Service candidates and special categories apply as per the relevant rules.
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 (PwD) | Rs. 2,250 |
All categories pay a non-refundable counselling fee of Rs. 2,250, plus applicable online processing charges. Payment can be made by Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
Salary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Monthly Remuneration | Rs. 1,15,000 |
| Appointment Type | Three-year tenure |
Separate service conditions apply for existing Bihar Health Service doctors. Candidates should check the remuneration provisions applicable to their employment status in the prospectus before accepting an appointment.
Selection Process
There is no separate competitive written examination. Selection is made through a merit-based panel, followed by counselling and document verification.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Online application and eligibility scrutiny | Applications are checked against the prescribed eligibility rules |
| Merit panel | Subject-wise merit panel prepared on a maximum of 100 marks (minimum qualifying marks 16), using postgraduate entrance / qualifying academic performance, MD / MS (10 marks), super-speciality qualification DM / M.Ch. (additional 10 marks where applicable) and eligible Bihar Government service experience weightage |
| Counselling / Document Verification | Programme to be announced; verification of original educational, medical registration, category and experience certificates |
| Final panel and appointment | As per Bihar Health Department rules |
How to Apply
- Visit the official BCECEB website at https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/.
- Open the Senior Resident / Tutor recruitment section and select the Online Portal of Senior Resident / Tutor under Health Dept.
- Select the 2026 (III) application link and click New Registration.
- Enter your personal information, active mobile number and email ID, and complete the verification-code process.
- Log in using the generated Registration Number and Password.
- Complete Department Selection and click Save & Continue.
- Enter your personal details, reservation category, address and educational qualification, speciality and experience details.
- Upload a clear colour photograph and signature as per the portal instructions.
- Preview the application and make corrections before final submission.
- Click Final Submit & Proceed to Payment and pay the Rs. 2,250 counselling fee plus processing charges.
- Download the Confirmation Page and Fee Receipt after successful payment. Remember: registration must be completed before 10:00 PM on 23 November 2026; fee payment and final submission can be completed by 11:59 PM on 23 November 2026. The editing facility is open until 11:59 PM on 24 November 2026.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online — BCECEB Official Website | https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Senior Resident / Tutor Notice Board — BCECEB | https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Official Prospectus — Senior Resident / Tutor 2026 (III) | Available on the official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the BCECEB Senior Resident Tutor Recruitment 2026? A total of 575 posts across 10 medical departments, under Advertisement No. BCECEB/Health(SR)/2026(III)/01.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the BCECEB Senior Resident Tutor Recruitment 2026? Online registration closes on 23 November 2026 at 10:00 PM. Fee payment and final submission close on 23 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required? A relevant postgraduate medical qualification (MD / MS / DNB / DNB Super Speciality) in the concerned speciality, recognised under NMC rules, with valid medical registration.
Q4. What is the age limit? As on 1 August 2026: maximum 37 years for UR male, 40 years for UR female and BC / EBC, and 42 years for SC / ST candidates, with relaxation as per rules.
Q5. What is the application fee? A non-refundable counselling fee of Rs. 2,250 for all categories, plus applicable online processing charges.
Q6. What is the salary for the Senior Resident / Tutor post? A monthly remuneration of Rs. 1,15,000, on a three-year tenure appointment.
Q7. Is there a written examination? No. Selection is through a merit-based panel (maximum 100 marks, minimum qualifying 16), followed by counselling and document verification.
Q8. Is this a permanent government job? No. These are three-year tenure appointments for Senior Resident / Tutor posts in Bihar government medical colleges and hospitals, not ordinary permanent faculty recruitment.
Q9. Can I edit my application after submission? Yes. The application editing facility is open until 24 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, for candidates who have successfully registered and paid the fee within the deadline.