Bihar Senior Resident Tutor Recruitment 2026: 118 Vacancies in Medical and Dental Colleges, Apply by September 8

• Bihar Health Department has announced 118 Senior Resident/Tutor vacancies, including 76 FMT and 42 Dental Disease posts.
• Candidates with the prescribed postgraduate degree or recognized DNB qualification can apply online until September 8, 2026.
• Selection will be merit-based followed by counselling/document verification, with a ₹2,250 counselling fee for all categories.

The Health Department, Government of Bihar, through the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), has opened applications for 118 Senior Resident/Tutor vacancies in the state’s medical and dental colleges and hospitals. The recruitment is being conducted for formation of a panel for appointment to three-year tenure positions under Advertisement No. BCECEB/Health(SR)/2026(II)/01.

Online registration started on August 25, 2026 and will close at 10:00 PM on September 8. Candidates can complete fee payment and final submission until 11:59 PM on the same date. The recruitment covers 76 vacancies in FMT and 42 in Dental Disease.

Candidates generally require a postgraduate degree in the concerned subject or specialty, with DNB and DNB Super Speciality qualifications recognized under the stated conditions. Postgraduate Diploma holders may be considered when PG degree candidates are unavailable, but with a 10-mark deduction in merit. Document verification is scheduled for September 11, 2026.

Bihar Senior Resident Tutor Recruitment 2026 Notification

BCECEB is conducting the recruitment process on behalf of the Bihar Health Department for Senior Resident/Tutor tenure appointments in government medical and dental institutions across Bihar.

Bihar Senior Resident Tutor Vacancy 2026

The 118 positions are currently distributed between FMT and Dental Disease departments.

Candidates qualified for more than one subject can apply for multiple departments, but a separate application must be submitted for each subject.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess a postgraduate degree in the concerned subject or specialty for appointment as Senior Resident/Tutor.

DNB and DNB Super Speciality qualifications are also recognized as valid under the stated NMC 2025 Regulations.

Postgraduate Diploma holders may be considered only when candidates holding the relevant postgraduate degree are unavailable. Such Diploma candidates will be subject to a deduction of 10 marks for merit purposes.

Candidates should ensure that their postgraduate qualification corresponds to the department for which they submit the application.

Reservation of Senior Resident/Tutor Posts

The recruitment follows a specific distribution for filling the tenure positions.

Candidates claiming applicable reservation benefits should ensure that they possess the required valid certificates.

Reservation benefits based on Non-Creamy Layer status are applicable only with the prescribed caste certificates issued in Bihar.

Age Limit

Age will be calculated as of August 1, 2026. The maximum age varies according to category.

Bihar Health Service cadre members are eligible for five years of age relaxation, while PwD candidates are eligible for 10 years of relaxation under the stated conditions.

Only one applicable relaxation can be availed.

Counselling Fee

A uniform counselling fee applies to candidates across all categories.

The Rs. 2,250 counselling fee is non-refundable. SC and ST candidates are not exempt from payment.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Official Website: https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
• Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification
• Apply Online: Apply Here

Bihar Senior Resident Selection Process

There is no separate written examination specified for these 118 Senior Resident/Tutor tenure vacancies.

Selection will involve:

1. Preparation of a merit-based panel
2. Application of the prescribed reservation policy
3. Document Verification/Counselling
4. Final consideration for appointment to the three-year tenure posts

Educational qualifications play an important role in determining merit. Candidates possessing the prescribed postgraduate degree are ranked above Diploma holders, while eligible PG Diploma candidates are considered with a 10-mark deduction under the stated conditions.

Document Verification and Counselling

The document verification programme is scheduled for September 11, 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear with their original educational, age, category and other applicable certificates. Self-attested copies should also be kept ready according to BCECEB instructions.

Candidates should regularly check BCECEB updates for the detailed counselling and document-verification programme.

How to Apply for Bihar Senior Resident Tutor Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official BCECEB website and download the Senior Resident/Tutor prospectus.
2. Read the eligibility, reservation and merit conditions before starting the application.
3. Open the Online Portal of Senior Resident/Tutor, select Apply, and proceed to New Registration.
4. Register using your own or your parent’s valid email address and mobile number and complete the required OTP verification.
5. Fill in the Department Selection, Personal Information, Contact Details and Educational Information sections.
6. Upload the prescribed scanned photograph and signature and complete the live photograph requirement.
7. Review all entries carefully before selecting Final Submit & Proceed to Payment.
8. Pay the non-refundable counselling fee of Rs. 2,250 through the online payment facility.
9. Complete registration by 10:00 PM on September 8, 2026 and fee payment/final submission by 11:59 PM.
10. Download and retain the Confirmation Page and Fee Receipt.
11. If any permitted correction is required, use the online editing facility on September 9, 2026.
12. Shortlisted candidates should prepare their original documents for the verification programme scheduled for September 11.