SHS Bihar Specialist Doctor Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for medical professionals looking to work with the State Health Society, Bihar. The department has released an official notification (Advt. No. 01/2026) inviting applications for 256 contractual posts, including Ophthalmologists, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, ENT Surgeons, and Anaesthetists. The application process begins on January 14, 2026, and runs until February 3, 2026. Instead of a written exam, candidates will be selected based on academic merit (MBBS and PG marks) followed by counselling. If you have the required MD, MS, DNB, or Diploma degrees, read on to understand the eligibility, salary structure, and how to apply easily.
SHS Bihar Specialist Doctor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
January 10, 2026
Application Start Date
January 14, 2026 (from 10:00 AM)
Last Date For Registration
February 03, 2026 (till 06:00 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment
February 03, 2026
Cut-off Date for Age/Qualification
January 01, 2026
Counselling/Document Verification
2nd Week of February 2026 (Tentative)
Application Fee
Category
Fee Details
General / OBC / EWS
As per official portal instructions (Check upon login)
SC / ST / PH
As per official portal instructions (Check upon login)
Payment Mode
Online (Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking)
Note
The fee structure is not explicitly detailed in the provided text; candidates should verify on the payment page.
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details (As of 01.01.2026)
Minimum Age
21 Years
Max Age (UR / EWS Male)
37 Years
Max Age (UR / EWS Female)
40 Years
Max Age (BC / EBC Male & Female)
40 Years
Max Age (SC / ST Male & Female)
42 Years
Age Relaxation
• 10 Years for Divyang (PWD) candidates. • 5 Years for departmental employees (SHS Bihar) meeting eligibility.
SHS Bihar Specialist Doctor Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Detail
Information
Organization Name
State Health Society, Bihar (National Health Mission)
Post Name
Specialist Doctors
Advertisement No.
01/2026
Total Posts
256
Job Type
Contractual (Initially for 11 months, extendable up to age 60)
SHS Bihar Specialist Doctor Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Post Name
Educational Qualification
Ophthalmologist
• MS in Ophthalmology / DNB in Ophthalmology OR • Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery (DOMS) / Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO).
Psychiatrist
• MD in Psychiatry / DNB in Psychiatry OR • Diploma in Psychiatry.
Dermatologist
• MD in Dermatology / DNB in Dermatology OR • Diploma in Venerology & Dermatology (DVD).
ENT Surgeon
• MS in ENT / DNB in ENT OR • Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO).
Anaesthetist
• MD in Anaesthesia / DNB in Anaesthesia OR • Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA).
Mandatory Registration
Candidate must be registered with Bihar Council of Medical Registration (BCMR) or MCI / NMC before joining.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
UR
EWS
SC
ST
EBC
BC
WBC
Ophthalmologist
20
08
02
06
01
01
01
01
Psychiatrist
32
09
03
06
01
07
05
01
Dermatologist
35
13
03
06
01
07
04
01
ENT Surgeon
37
14
03
06
01
07
05
01
Anaesthetist
132
47
12
24
02
25
18
04
Grand Total
256
91
23
48
06
47
33
08
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Location
Details
Job Location
Bihar (Various Districts)
Posting Policy
Posting will be done at First Referral Units (FRUs) in desired districts based on Merit-cum-Choice availability.
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Requirements
Photos
5 copies of the recent passport-size color photo (uploaded in the application).
ID Proof
Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License, or Passport.
Date of Birth Proof
Matriculation (10th) Certificate/Mark sheet.
Academic Docs
All Mark sheets and Certificates (MBBS, MD/MS/DNB/Diploma), Internship certificate.
Registration
Medical Registration Certificate from BCMR or MCI/NMC.
