- Recruitment drive by State Health Society, Bihar (SHSB) under National Health Mission (NHM) for 450 contractual Specialist Doctor posts.
- Positions include Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Paediatrician, Anaesthetist, MD Medicine/Physician, General Surgeon, and Orthopaedic Surgeon.
- Contractual engagement for 11 months, extendable based on performance and departmental requirements.
- Candidates can select up to 3 preferred districts for posting across Bihar.
- Walk-in document verification process after online application screening.
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SHS Bihar Specialist Doctor Recruitment 2026
State Health Society, Bihar (SHSB)
Total Vacancies
450
Job Location
Various districts of Bihar
Apply Start
07 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
21 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
📄 View PDF Notification
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | State Health Society, Bihar (SHSB) (SHSB) |
| Job Category | Medical |
| Eligibility Qualification | MBBS (mbbs), MD (md), MS (ms) |
| Number of Vacancies | 450 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹90,000 - ₹120,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 21 to 42 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - No prior work experience required. |
| Application Fee | - Application fee details not specified in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree with relevant postgraduate qualification (MD/MS/DNB) or Diploma in the specific specialty.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with Bihar Council of Medical Registration (BCMR), Patna, Medical Council of India (MCI), or National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Candidates without existing BCMR registration must submit an affidavit to obtain registration before joining.
- Cut-off date for age, qualification, and experience: 01 August 2026.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with Bihar Council of Medical Registration (BCMR), Patna, Medical Council of India (MCI), or National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Candidates without existing BCMR registration must submit an affidavit to obtain registration before joining.
- Cut-off date for age, qualification, and experience: 01 August 2026.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Merit list prepared out of 100 total marks based on MBBS examination marks (60 marks) and PG degree/Diploma marks (40/30 marks).
- MBBS marks calculated as candidate's MBBS percentage × 0.60.
- PG degree (MD/MS/DNB) awards 40 marks; Diploma awards 30 marks.
- Tie-breaking: Older candidate ranked higher; if age is equal, higher educational qualification considered; if still tied, alphabetical order by Class 10 certificate name.
- Shortlisted candidates called for Document Verification/Counselling (tentative: September 2026).
- Final merit list prepared post-document verification as per Bihar reservation rules.
- MBBS marks calculated as candidate's MBBS percentage × 0.60.
- PG degree (MD/MS/DNB) awards 40 marks; Diploma awards 30 marks.
- Tie-breaking: Older candidate ranked higher; if age is equal, higher educational qualification considered; if still tied, alphabetical order by Class 10 certificate name.
- Shortlisted candidates called for Document Verification/Counselling (tentative: September 2026).
- Final merit list prepared post-document verification as per Bihar reservation rules.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All categories (UR, EWS, SC, ST, EBC, BC, WBC) with horizontal and vertical reservation as per Bihar government rules.
📂 Required Documents
- MBBS degree certificate and mark sheets.
- Postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) or Diploma certificate in the relevant specialty.
- Medical council registration certificate (BCMR, MCI, or NMC).
- Affidavit (if applying without existing BCMR registration).
- Class 10 certificate for age proof.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Disability certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-size photograph and signature in specified format.
- Postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) or Diploma certificate in the relevant specialty.
- Medical council registration certificate (BCMR, MCI, or NMC).
- Affidavit (if applying without existing BCMR registration).
- Class 10 certificate for age proof.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Disability certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-size photograph and signature in specified format.
💳 Application Fee Details
- Application fee details not specified in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the SHSB Specialist Doctor Recruitment 2026?
It is a walk-in recruitment drive conducted by the State Health Society, Bihar (SHSB) under Advertisement No. 03/2026 to fill 450 contractual Specialist Doctor positions under the National Health Mission.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Specialist Doctors in SHSB Recruitment 2026?
A total of 450 vacancies are available across six posts: Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (94), Paediatrician (115), Anaesthetist (132), MD Medicine/Physician (60), General Surgeon (27), and Orthopaedic Surgeon (22).
Q.
What is the last date to apply for SHSB Specialist Doctor Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 21 August 2026 at 6:00 PM. Applications opened on 7 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Q.
What are the educational qualifications required for SHSB Specialist Doctor posts?
Candidates must have an MBBS degree along with a relevant postgraduate qualification (MD/MS/DNB) or a Diploma in the specific specialty, recognized by an approved institute/university. They must also be registered or eligible for registration with BCMR Patna, MCI, or NMC.
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What is the age limit for SHSB Specialist Doctor Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 21 years. The maximum age (as of 1 August 2026) ranges from 37 to 42 years depending on the category, with additional relaxation available for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and departmental candidates.