BCECE Junior Resident Recruitment 2026 - Online Application for 1445 Posts

Age Limit

Notified maximum age: 40 years. No minimum age specified in the notification.

Qualifications

• MBBS degree from a recognized medical college/university
• Candidates must have passed MBBS Part I, Part II, and Part III examinations
• Medical Registration Certificate is mandatory
• FMGE qualification for Foreign Medical Graduates (NBE) is acceptable
• Candidates with PG Degree/Diploma, Ph.D., DM, or DCH qualifications are eligible

Essential Qualifications

• Valid Medical Registration Certificate is compulsory
• MBBS passing certificate must be possessed
• All MBBS marksheets, including any failure marks, must be available
• MBBS Attempt Certificate is required
• In-service candidates must provide No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer

Desirable

• Experience in a relevant medical field
• PG Degree/Diploma in Medical Sciences
• FMGE qualification for foreign medical graduates
• Ph.D./DM/DCH qualifications

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

Application Fee

• For all categories (UR/EWS/EBC/BC/SC/ST/DQ): Rs. 2,250/- (Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty only)
• Additional processing charges may apply for online payment
• Payment mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
• The counselling fee is non-refundable under any circumstances
• Ensure successful payment before the last date; failed transactions are refunded in due course

General Instructions

• This is a tenure position for Junior Resident under the Health Department, Government of Bihar.
• Applications must be submitted online only through the official BCECEB website.
• Hard copies of the application are not required to be sent to the Board.
• Candidates must bring the application form to the counselling session.
• After final submission, no changes are allowed in the application.
• Applications cannot be withdrawn after submission.
• The counselling fee is non-refundable.
• Carefully select the reservation category according to Bihar state rules.
• The Board is not responsible for interruptions in Internet or banking systems.
• Do not wait until the last date to complete the application.
• Mobile numbers and email IDs cannot be changed after verification.
• Keep your password confidential; the Board is not responsible for any consequences.
• Use your own or your parents’ email address and mobile number for registration.
• Communications will be sent to registered mobile numbers and email addresses.
• Editing/correction facilities are available only for candidates who successfully submit the application and payment within the due date.

How to Apply (Summary)

• Step 1: Registration on the official portal and verification
• Step 2: Complete multi-step application form with personal, contact, and educational details; upload photo and signature
• Step 3: Preview, edit if needed, and final submission
• Step 4: Pay the counselling fee online
• Step 5: Download Confirmation Page and Fee Receipt, and retain for counselling