Medical professionals looking for government career opportunities in Bihar now have a significant opening. Under the National Health Mission, the State Health Society Bihar has invited applications to fill 450 vacant positions for specialist doctors. A standout feature of this recruitment drive is that candidates will not have to appear for any written examination or interview. Instead, selection will be carried out entirely based on academic merit lists. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications by visiting the official portal before the deadline.
Important Dates and Application Schedule
The application process for these specialist doctor positions officially commenced on 7 August. Candidates wishing to apply must ensure they complete their submissions by the final deadline of 21 August. Furthermore, according to the official notification, the cut-off date for determining eligibility criteria has been set as 1 August 2026, which will serve as the benchmark for age and qualification assessments.
Educational Qualifications and Registration Requirements
To be eligible for appointment as a specialist doctor, applicants must possess an MBBS degree alongside an MD, MS, DNB, or a recognized diploma in their field. In addition to these academic credentials, it is mandatory for candidates to be formally registered with either the Bihar Medical Council or the National Medical Council at the time of applying.
Age Limits and Category-Wise Relaxation
The minimum age requirement for applicants is set at 21 years. For general and economically weaker section candidates, the upper age limit is capped at 37 years. For backward classes, extremely backward classes, and unreserved category female candidates, the maximum age limit is 40 years. Meanwhile, candidates belonging to scheduled caste and scheduled tribe categories are granted a higher upper age limit of 42 years.
Salary Structure and Selection Process
Successful candidates appointed to these specialist doctor roles will receive a monthly salary ranging between 90,000 rupees and 1,20,000 rupees. The selection procedure is entirely merit-based, evaluated out of a total of 100 points. Within this scoring system, marks obtained in MBBS will carry a weightage of 60 points, postgraduate degrees will be assigned 40 points, and diplomas will hold 30 points. Final selection will follow document verification for shortlisted applicants.
