The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has invited online applications from eligible candidates who qualified in NEET PG 2026 for admission to postgraduate medical courses under the Jharkhand State Quota. The counselling process will cover MD, MS, Diploma and DNB courses, subject to the applicable admission rules and seat availability.
According to the notice dated October 16, 2026, candidates must submit their application forms and upload the required certificates and documents through the official JCECEB website between October 21 and October 25, 2026.
The board will prepare a state merit list based on the applications received. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility requirements, reservation rules, registration fees and security deposit conditions before applying.
The board has announced the following schedule for the first round of online counselling.
| Counselling Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application and document upload | October 21–25, 2026 |
| Provisional state merit list | October 26, 2026 |
| Objections to provisional merit list | October 27, 2026 |
| Final state merit list | October 28, 2026 |
| Online registration and choice filling | October 29–30, 2026 |
| Issue of provisional seat allotment letter | November 2, 2026 |
| Document verification and admission | November 3–10, 2026 |
Candidates should follow the official schedule and complete each stage within the notified deadline.
Candidates applying for state quota postgraduate medical seats must meet the eligibility conditions specified by JCECEB and the Government of Jharkhand.
The notice identifies the following eligible groups:
MBBS graduates from Jharkhand: Candidates who completed their MBBS from a medical college or institute in Jharkhand may apply.
Specified Bihar MBBS graduates: Candidates who are residents of Jharkhand and completed MBBS from medical colleges in Bihar under the circumstances specified in the state government's resolution dated November 21, 2022, may be eligible. They must upload a valid Jharkhand local resident certificate issued by the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) or Deputy Commissioner.
Jharkhand resident government doctors: Local residents of Jharkhand who are serving as doctors in the state government may be eligible even if they completed MBBS outside the state. A valid local resident certificate is mandatory.
Medical registration: Candidates must hold permanent or temporary registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or Jharkhand State Medical Council. Candidates with temporary registration must obtain permanent registration by the last date of admission.
Internship completion: Candidates must have completed their rotating internship for postgraduate medical admission by September 30, 2026.
Applicants should verify their eligibility against the complete official notification before submitting an application.
JCECEB will publish the provisional state merit list for the first round on October 26, 2026. Candidates will have October 27 to report discrepancies or anomalies in their merit rank.
Any objection must be sent by email with supporting documents to the board's controller email address:
Email: controller.jceceb@gmail.com
The final state merit list is scheduled for October 28, 2026. Candidates should review their category, merit rank and other details carefully when the list is published.
Reservation policies and rules currently applicable in Jharkhand will govern state quota admissions. The notification states that caste certificates must be issued by the Circle Officer, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) or Deputy Commissioner of Jharkhand. Certificates issued by other authorities will not be accepted for reservation claims.
Candidates claiming reservation under BC-I or BC-II must meet the applicable non-creamy layer conditions, which should be clearly mentioned in the caste certificate.
If a candidate selects a category in the state merit list application that differs from the category entered in the NEET PG 2026 application, the candidate will generally be considered under the Unreserved category. An exception may apply where Central and Jharkhand state caste lists differ, subject to submission of the original caste certificate and verification by the board.
Candidates who have worked in rural and remote areas of Jharkhand may be eligible for incentive marks according to the state government's applicable notification. The prescribed certificate format is available in the Downloads section of the JCECEB website.
Eligible candidates can complete the application process online by following these steps:
Visit the official website: http://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.
Select the “POST-GRADUATE MEDICAL/DENTAL Online Application Form Submission - 2026” tab.
Complete the online application form with the required personal, academic and eligibility details.
Upload the necessary certificates and supporting documents.
Pay the applicable application or registration fee through the payment gateway.
Review the submitted information and retain the application and payment confirmation.
Check the provisional and final state merit lists on the announced dates.
Complete online registration and choice filling during October 29–30, 2026, if eligible to proceed.
Download the provisional seat allotment letter and complete document verification and admission within the notified period.
Candidates should use the prescribed certificate formats available on the official website and ensure that all information and uploaded documents are accurate.
Candidates must pay the application or registration fee through the online payment gateway using a credit card, debit card or net banking.
| Candidate Category | Application / Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / BC-I / BC-II | INR 1,000 |
| SC / ST candidates | INR 500 |
| Female candidates of all categories | INR 500 |
| Divyang candidates | INR 500 |
Note: The notice formatting places SC/ST candidates, female candidates of all categories and Divyang candidates in the INR 500 fee category. Candidates should verify the applicable fee in the official online application portal.
The notification specifies the following counselling fees:
| Candidate Category | Counselling Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / BC-I / BC-II | INR 2,000 |
| SC / ST / female candidates of all categories | INR 1,200 |
Candidates should pay the prescribed fee through the payment gateway as instructed by the board.
Candidates must also pay the applicable security deposit according to the institution type and counselling participation category.
| Institution / Counselling Category | Security Deposit |
|---|---|
| Government medical college — General / EWS | INR 30,000 |
| Government medical college — ST / SC / OBC / PWD | INR 15,000 |
| Private medical college | INR 2,00,000 |
| Private dental college | INR 1,00,000 |
| Both government and private institutions — medical | INR 2,00,000 |
| Both government and private institutions — dental | INR 1,00,000 |
| Stray / Mop-up round | INR 50,000 |
Candidates should confirm the security deposit applicable to their chosen institution and counselling category on the official portal before making payment.
JCECEB has specified conditions for the refund and forfeiture of security money.
Forfeiture after allotment: Security money will be forfeited if a candidate fails to take admission after seat allotment in the second or a subsequent counselling round.
Incorrect information: The deposit will not be returned if admission is cancelled because the candidate provided incorrect information during registration.
Missing original documents: The security money may also be forfeited if the candidate fails to produce the required original certificates at admission.
Refund eligibility: Candidates who take valid admission, as well as candidates who are not allotted any seat after the counselling process, will receive a refund in accordance with the notice.
Candidates should read the applicable counselling rules carefully before selecting choices or accepting a seat.
Candidates participating in Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling 2026 should keep the following points in mind:
Complete the online application and document upload between October 21 and 25, 2026.
Check the provisional state merit list on October 26 and submit any merit-related objections by October 27.
Ensure that local resident, caste and other applicable certificates follow the prescribed formats.
Candidates with temporary medical registration must obtain permanent registration by the last date of admission.
Upload the rural or remote service certificate, where applicable, to claim incentive marks.
Review the security deposit and forfeiture conditions before participating in counselling.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) guidelines for NEET PG 2026 will apply to all counselling rounds, as specified in the notice.
Candidates can access the online application form, certificate formats, counselling notifications and merit lists through the official JCECEB website.
Official Website: http://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in
Email for Merit List Objections: controller.jceceb@gmail.com
Phone: 9264473891
Email listed in the notice: jceceboard@gmail.com
Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for further updates and instructions.
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