Doctors in Bihar looking for a government teaching hospital role have a fresh window this month. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), acting for the state Health Department, has opened online registration for 575 Senior Resident and Tutor posts in government medical colleges and hospitals across the state. Registration began on 2 November 2026 and will stay open till 23 November 2026.
The Senior Resident and Tutor Phase-III drive will build a panel for three-year tenure appointments. It is not a permanent government appointment, a distinction candidates should note before applying. The posts are spread across 10 medical departments.
575 posts across Bihar medical colleges
The 575 vacancies are for Senior Resident and Tutor roles in medical and dental colleges and hospitals run by the Bihar government. The prospectus lists the posts across 10 departments, and the category-wise and reservation break-up is given in the annexure to the notification. Candidates must check that annexure for their own category before choosing a department, because the number of seats in a given speciality changes once reservations are applied.
The appointments are for a three-year tenure. Doctors selected through this panel will work as senior residents or tutors in teaching hospitals, mixing patient care with teaching undergraduate medical students.
Important dates to remember
- Online registration opens: 2 November 2026
- Last date to register: 23 November 2026, up to 10:00 pm
- Last date for fee payment and final submission: 23 November 2026, up to 11:59 pm
- Last date to edit the form: 24 November 2026, up to 11:59 pm
- Official website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
Note the two different cut-offs on 23 November. Registration itself closes at 10:00 pm, while fee payment and final submission are allowed till 11:59 pm the same night. Candidates who register late in the evening should still complete payment the same night, or the application will remain incomplete.
Who can apply: eligibility in brief
Applicants must hold a postgraduate medical qualification in the concerned speciality, such as an MD, MS or DNB, or a recognised diploma in the relevant department, as recognised under National Medical Commission rules. The exact qualification for each department is laid out in the prospectus, and candidates should match their degree to the department code before applying.
On age, applicants must be at least 21 years old as on 1 August 2026, and the upper age limit varies by category. The prospectus carries the full age table, including relaxations, so candidates should verify their own limit rather than going by a summary. Only Indian citizens are eligible for these posts.
Application fee
The application fee is Rs 2,250 for all categories, including General, BC, EBC, EWS, SC and ST candidates. Payment is online, through debit card, credit card or net banking, and the fee must be paid by 11:59 pm on 23 November 2026. Candidates should download and keep both the confirmation page and the fee receipt after submission.
How to apply online
- Visit the official BCECEB website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Open the online portal link for Senior Resident and Tutor under the Health Department and click on Apply for Senior Resident and Tutor.
- Complete new registration using your own email ID and mobile number, and verify the OTP.
- Log in with the registration number and password, fill the application form, and upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the fee of Rs 2,250 online and submit the form before the deadline.
- Download and print the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.
Selection process
As per the prospectus as reported, selection will be through a merit-based panel followed by counselling and document verification, rather than a separate competitive written test. Candidates will be ranked on merit, called for counselling, and then asked to produce original documents for verification before appointment.
Because this is a panel for tenure posts, the merit list matters more than speed of application. Still, candidates should apply early so that any mismatch in documents, photograph or signature can be corrected in the editing window on 24 November, which closes at 11:59 pm.
What applicants should double-check
Three things cause the most rejections in such drives: a postgraduate degree in a different speciality from the one applied for, a photograph or signature that does not match the prescribed format, and an unpaid or half-submitted form. The editing window on 24 November gives one chance to fix errors, but it cannot rescue an application where the fee was never paid.
FAQs
How many posts are open in the BCECEB Senior Resident and Tutor recruitment 2026?
There are 575 Senior Resident and Tutor posts across 10 departments in Bihar government medical colleges and hospitals.
What is the last date to apply?
Online registration closes at 10:00 pm on 23 November 2026, and fee payment and final submission close at 11:59 pm the same day.
What qualification is needed?
A postgraduate medical degree such as MD, MS or DNB, or a recognised diploma in the concerned speciality, as per the prospectus for each department.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 2,250 for all categories, payable online.
Is this a permanent government job?
No. The recruitment builds a panel for three-year tenure appointments as Senior Resident or Tutor, not permanent government service.
With 575 seats and a three-week window, doctors who meet the qualification should complete the form well before 23 November, and keep the confirmation page safe till counselling begins.
