Overview
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board invites online applications for Junior Resident positions under the Health Department, Government of Bihar. This is a great opportunity for MBBS graduates to serve in Bihar’s healthcare sector.
Organization: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Total Vacancies: 1445 Posts
Post Type: Junior Resident
Job Type: Government (Tenure Post)
Application Mode: Online only
Official Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
Start of Online Application: 16 January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 06 February 2026 (10:00 PM for registration)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 06 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Editing Window: 07-08 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
Counselling Programme Announcement: 11 February 2026
📍 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1445 Junior Resident positions
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 582 |
| EBC (Extremely Backward Class) | 264 |
| BC (Backward Class) | 165 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 225 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 145 |
| RCG (Freedom Fighters) | 47 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 17 |
| Total | 1445 |
Additional Reservations:
- Freedom Fighters Children/Grandchildren: 2%
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 4% across categories (VI, OH, DD, MD)
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Essential Qualification:
- MBBS degree from a recognized Medical College/University
- Must have passed MBBS Part-I, Part-II, and Part-III examinations
- Valid Medical Registration Certificate (Mandatory)
Also Eligible:
- Foreign medical graduates who have completed FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) conducted by NBE
- Candidates with PG Degree/Diploma in Medical Sciences
- Candidates with Ph.D., DM, or DCH qualifications
Required Documents:
- MBBS degree certificate
- All MBBS marksheets (including failure marksheets, if any)
- MBBS Attempt Certificate
- Medical Registration Certificate
- NOC (No Objection Certificate) if currently employed
💰 Stipend / Salary Details (per month)
Salary: As per Government of Bihar norms for Junior Resident positions
Exact salary details will be as per the prevailing government pay structure for Junior Residents in Bihar Health Department.
🎯 Selection Process
Merit-Based Selection:
- Merit List Preparation:
- Based on MBBS marks obtained in Part-I, Part-II, and Part-III examinations
- 80% weightage for total marks obtained
- 20%/10% weightage for other criteria (as per government norms)
- Minimum qualifying marks: 35% for Unreserved category
- Counselling:
- Candidates will be called based on merit rank
- Document verification during counselling
- Choice filling for posting preferences
- Final Selection:
- Subject to verification of all original certificates
- Medical fitness certificate required
- Character verification
Note: Merit list will be published on the official website
⏳ Age Limit
Maximum Age: 40 years
Age relaxations as per Bihar Government rules for reserved categories
💳 Application Fee
For All Categories: Rs. 2,250/-
- Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
- Additional processing charges applicable
- Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances
- For payment issues: [email protected] or helpdesk: 0612-2220230
📑 How to Apply
Step 1: Registration
- Visit official website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Click on “Online Portal of Junior Resident under Health Dept.”
- Click “Apply for Junior Resident”
- Enter valid email ID and mobile number (your own or parents’)
- Verify OTP sent to mobile and email
- Receive Registration Number and Password
Step 2: Fill Application Form
- Personal Information: Fill all required personal details
- Contact Details: Enter permanent and correspondence address
- Educational Information: Submit all educational qualifications
- Upload Documents:
- Recent color photograph (high contrast, max 80KB)
- Signature (max 30KB)
- Format: JPG/JPEG only
Step 3: Preview & Submit
- Check all entries carefully
- Edit if required using “Back to Edit” option
- Click “Final Submit & Proceed to Payment”
- Accept declaration
Step 4: Payment
- Pay Rs. 2,250/- online
- Use Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
- Complete payment by 06/02/2026 (11:59 PM)
- If payment fails but amount debited, re-pay full fee (refund will be processed)
Step 5: Download Confirmation
- Download Confirmation Page and Fee Receipt
- Verify all details
- Keep for future reference and counselling
- Edit during 07-08 February 2026 if discrepancies found
⚙️ Key Documents Required
For Online Upload: ✅ Recent passport-size color photograph (max 80KB, JPG/JPEG) ✅ Signature (max 30KB, JPG/JPEG)
For Counselling (Original + Photocopies): ✅ MBBS degree certificate ✅ All MBBS marksheets (Part-I, Part-II, Part-III) ✅ MBBS Attempt Certificate ✅ Failure marksheets (if applicable) ✅ Medical Registration Certificate ✅ Category certificate (EWS/EBC/BC/SC/ST) if claiming reservation ✅ Disability certificate (if applicable – PwD) ✅ Freedom Fighter certificate (if claiming RCG quota) ✅ NOC from employer (if currently working) ✅ Valid ID proof ✅ Address proof
📘 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Notification: Download PDF
- Official Website: Visit Here
📌 Key Points to Remember
✅ Only online applications will be accepted ✅ Apply between 16 Jan – 06 Feb 2026 ✅ Complete payment by 06 Feb 2026 (11:59 PM) ✅ Editing window: 07-08 February 2026 ✅ Medical Registration Certificate is mandatory ✅ Use your own or parents’ email and mobile number ✅ Application fee: Rs. 2,250 (non-refundable) ✅ Keep password confidential ✅ Don’t wait till last date – server may be busy ✅ Mobile number and email cannot be changed after verification ✅ Hard copy not required at application stage ✅ Bring application printout during counselling ✅ Foreign MBBS graduates must have FMGE qualification ✅ Selection purely merit-based on MBBS marks
Disclaimer: This is a tenure post under Bihar Health Department. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying. Keep all original certificates ready for document verification during counselling. The counselling fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
