Overview
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has announced the recruitment of 1,445 Junior Resident posts in the Health Department. Candidates with an MBBS degree and Medical Registration Certificate, including FMGE and PG/Diploma/Ph.D./DM/DCH holders, are eligible. The application fee is Rs. 2,250 for all categories. The selection will be based on a merit list derived from MBBS marks, followed by counselling and document verification. Key dates include registration from 16/01/2026 to 06/02/2026, fee payment deadline 06/02/2026 (11:59 PM), and counselling programme on 11/02/2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
- Qualification
- MBBS degree from a recognized Medical College/University with Medical Registration Certificate; MBBS Part‑I, Part‑II, Part‑III passed; FMGE eligible; PG/Diploma/Ph.D./DM/DCH qualifications also eligible
- Vacancies
- 1445
- Last date to apply
- 06/02/2026 (10:00 PM)
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 16/12/2025 |
| Online Registration Starting Date | 16/01/2026 |
| Online Registration Closing Date | 06/02/2026 (10:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment and Application Submission | 06/02/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Editing of Application Form | 07/02/2026 to 08/02/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Date of Publishing Counselling Programme | 11/02/2026 |
| Date of Publishing Final Merit List | To be notified later |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Gen: 582; BC: 165; EBC: 264; EWS: 145; SC: 225; ST: 17; RCG: 47
Selection Process
Merit list based on MBBS marks (Part‑I, Part‑II, Part‑III) with 80% weightage for total marks and 20%/10% for other criteria; counselling conducted based on merit list; document verification during counselling; final selection after verification of all original certificates
How to Apply
Register on the official website and obtain a Registration Number and Password., Complete the multi‑step application form: Personal Information, Contact Details, Educational Information, Photo & Signature., Preview the application, make any necessary edits, and submit the final application with declaration., Pay the counselling fee of Rs. 2,250 via online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)., Download the Confirmation Page and Fee Receipt; keep it for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Bihar BCECE Junior Resident Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1445 Posts?
Notification Release Date: 16/12/2025; Online Registration Starting Date: 16/01/2026; Online Registration Closing Date: 06/02/2026 (10:00 PM); Last Date for Fee Payment and Application Submission: 06/02/2026 (11:59 PM); Online Editing of Application Form: 07/02/2026 to 08/02/2026 (11:59 PM); Date of Publishing Counselling Programme: 11/02/2026; Date of Publishing Final Merit List: To be notified later
What is the application fee?
UR: 2250; EWS: 2250; EBC: 2250; BC: 2250; SC: 2250; ST: 2250; DQ: 2250
What is the age limit?
40 years
What is the selection process?
Merit list based on MBBS marks (Part‑I, Part‑II, Part‑III) with 80% weightage for total marks and 20%/10% for other criteria; counselling conducted based on merit list; document verification during counselling; final selection after verification of all original certificates