The counselling fee is ₹2,250/- for all categories. The fee is payable through the prescribed online payment modes.

Available online payment modes may include Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking and UPI.

The counselling fee is non-refundable, subject to the conditions specified in the official prospectus.

Age Limit as on 01 August 2026:

Candidates belonging to the Bihar State Health Service cadre may receive additional age relaxation as per the applicable service rules.

Applicable age relaxation for PwD candidates and other eligible categories will be governed by the rules mentioned in the official prospectus.

The age is calculated with reference to 01 August 2026.

The appointments are for Government medical and dental colleges and hospitals under the Health Department, Government of Bihar.

Subject-wise and category-wise vacancy details should be checked from the official prospectus before selecting the preferred specialty/post.

The appointment is made on a tenure basis for three years, subject to the applicable Government of Bihar rules and conditions.

Candidates must possess the prescribed postgraduate medical / dental qualification in the concerned subject or specialty.

• A recognized relevant Postgraduate Degree in the concerned specialty is the primary qualification.
• DNB and eligible DNB Super Speciality qualifications are considered according to the applicable NMC regulations.
• The qualification must be recognized by the competent medical/dental regulatory authority as applicable to the post.
• A relevant Postgraduate Diploma may be considered only when sufficient eligible postgraduate degree candidates are not available, subject to the conditions in the prospectus.

Candidates applying for a particular subject must possess the qualification prescribed for that concerned specialty.

Candidates should verify the exact specialty-wise qualification from the official prospectus before applying.

The recruitment gives preference to candidates possessing the prescribed postgraduate degree.

Where eligible postgraduate degree candidates are not available in the required number, candidates holding the prescribed postgraduate diploma may be considered subject to the conditions mentioned in the prospectus.

For merit purposes, the applicable rules provide for a 10-mark deduction for eligible postgraduate diploma candidates when they are considered under the prescribed shortage condition.

Therefore, possession of a PG diploma does not automatically place a candidate at the same merit level as a relevant PG degree holder.

Doctors who are already serving in the Bihar State Health Service cadre will continue to draw their existing pay along with DA and other permissible allowances, subject to the applicable rules.

The recruitment does not involve a conventional written examination.

1. Online Application
2. Merit Panel Preparation
3. Counselling / Choice Process
4. Document Verification
5. Final Appointment / Joining

The merit panel is prepared primarily on the basis of the candidate's prescribed educational qualification and the applicable reservation policy of the Government of Bihar.

Candidates possessing the prescribed postgraduate degree receive the applicable merit preference over postgraduate diploma candidates when the latter are considered under the shortage condition.

Candidates must produce their original certificates and supporting documents during counselling/document verification.

There is no separate written CBT examination for this Senior Resident / Tutor recruitment.

The merit panel will be prepared according to the educational qualification, applicable marks/criteria and reservation rules prescribed in the official prospectus.

• Relevant postgraduate degree candidates are considered according to the prescribed merit criteria.
• DNB and other recognized equivalent qualifications are treated according to the applicable NMC regulations.
• Eligible postgraduate diploma candidates may be considered where sufficient degree candidates are unavailable.
• A prescribed 10-mark deduction applies to eligible PG Diploma candidates when considered under the shortage provision.
• Reservation is applied according to the applicable Government of Bihar rules.

The Document Verification Programme is scheduled for 11 September 2026, subject to the official programme issued by BCECEB.

Candidates must bring the original certificates along with the required photocopies and other documents mentioned in the prospectus.

The Board may reject candidature if any document is found to be invalid, incomplete, inconsistent or not meeting the prescribed eligibility requirement.

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Valid Photo Identity Proof
• Matriculation / Class 10 certificate for Date of Birth
• MBBS / BDS Degree Certificate, wherever applicable
• Relevant Postgraduate Degree / Diploma Certificate
• All relevant postgraduate mark sheets
• DNB Certificate, wherever applicable
• Medical / Dental Council Registration Certificate
• Internship Completion Certificate, wherever applicable
• Experience / Service Certificate, wherever applicable
• Category Certificate, wherever applicable
• EWS Certificate, wherever applicable
• PwD Certificate, wherever applicable
• Bihar State Health Service related documents, wherever applicable
• Other documents prescribed in the official prospectus

Candidates should carry the original documents and the required self-attested copies during counselling/document verification.

1. Visit the official BCECEB website.
2. Open the Senior Resident / Tutor under Health Department recruitment portal.
3. Select the current Senior Resident / Tutor 2026 (II) recruitment.
4. Complete the new registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
5. Verify the OTP sent to the registered mobile number and email ID.
6. Enter personal, educational, professional and registration details carefully.
7. Select the appropriate subject/specialty according to your qualification.
8. Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format.
9. Preview the complete application carefully.
10. Pay the ₹2,250/- counselling fee through the prescribed online payment method.
11. Complete the final submission before 08 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
12. Download the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.

Candidates should not wait until the final day because payment or portal-related technical issues may prevent successful submission.

BCECEB has provided a separate online editing facility after the application submission period.

Candidates should carefully check the application and use the editing facility within the prescribed time if any permitted correction is required.

• Read the complete official prospectus before registration.
• Use an active personal mobile number and email ID during registration.
• Keep the registration credentials safely for future login.
• Enter educational qualifications exactly as mentioned in the certificates.
• Select only the specialty for which you possess the prescribed qualification.
• Ensure that your medical/dental registration is valid wherever required.
• Keep the original certificates ready for document verification.
• Complete the fee payment and final submission before the deadline.
• Download and preserve the confirmation page and payment receipt.