SHS Bihar Specialist Doctor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 450 Paediatrician, Gynaecologist and More Posts

SHSB has announced 450 vacancies in total for Specialist Doctors, distributed across six specialties. Candidates should note that the number of vacancies is subject to change based on roster approval and departmental requirement, as stated in the official notification. Category-wise (UR, EWS, SC, ST, EBC, BC, WBC) horizontal and vertical reservation breakup for each post is provided in Annexure-1 of the official notification, along with the district-wise vacancy distribution.

Eligibility for SHSB Specialist Doctor Recruitment 2026 depends on the specific post applied for. In general, candidates need an MBBS degree along with a postgraduate qualification (MD/MS/DNB) or a Diploma in the relevant specialty, along with valid medical council registration. For all posts, the qualifying degree/diploma must be from a recognized Institute/University, and candidates must be registered (or eligible for registration) with the Bihar Council of Medical Registration (BCMR), Patna , the Medical Council of India (MCI) , or the National Medical Commission (NMC) before joining. Candidates without existing BCMR registration may apply but must submit an affidavit undertaking to obtain registration before joining, failing which their candidature may be cancelled. The cut-off date for determining age, qualification and experience is 1 August 2026 .

As per the official notification, the minimum age for SHSB Specialist Doctor Recruitment 2026 is 21 years , and the maximum age limit is calculated as on 1 August 2026 , varying by reservation category as shown below. Age relaxation: Persons with disabilities (PwD/Divyang): 10 years relaxation, as per Bihar General Administration Department Resolution No. 962 dated 22.01.2021. Departmental (in-service) candidates of SHSB: 5 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling the minimum eligibility, as per SHSB's Human Resource Rules, 2021. Only one of the above two relaxations is admissible to any single candidate; both cannot be combined. To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly honorarium under NHM, which differs by post, qualification (PG degree vs Diploma), and place of posting.

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date and to complete the application process well in advance, as no correction opportunity will be given after submission.

Selection for SHSB Specialist Doctor Recruitment 2026 is based on a merit list prepared out of 100 total marks , calculated as follows: Additional selection notes: If a candidate's MBBS result was awarded in grade/CGPA, the university/institute-converted percentage will be used; otherwise the candidate is deemed to have secured 50% (the minimum qualifying percentage) as a flat rate. For candidates from foreign medical institutes, marks are computed from the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) score multiplied by 0.6, and registration with MCI/NMC is mandatory. Tie-breaking: If two or more candidates score equal marks, the older candidate (by date of birth) is ranked higher. If age is also equal, higher educational qualification is considered. If a tie still persists, seniority is decided alphabetically based on the candidate's name as recorded in the Class 10 certificate. Shortli