PSC to recruit 5,000 doctors through 51st special BCS

Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has published a circular for recruiting of 5,000 assistant surgeons and assistant dental surgeons through 51st BCS (Special) examination 2026.

In a circular on Thursday, the PSC said that the government will recruit 5,000 doctors in the health cadre against the vacant posts through the 51st special BCS 2026.

Of the 5,000 posts, 4,700 are for assistant surgeons, while 300 for assistant dental surgeons.

The circular said candidates must hold an MBBS or BDS degree, or an equivalent qualification to participate in the special BCS examination.

Online applications will open at 10am on 1 October and close at 6pm on 25 October. Candidates who obtain a user ID within the application period will have a further 72 hours, until 6pm on 28 October, to pay the application fee via Teletalk SMS.

The application fee is Tk 205, including Tk 5 for data verification fee. Candidates from ethnic minority communities, persons with disabilities and third-gender candidates will pay Tk 55 including Tk 5 for data verification fee, it said.

The notice said applications would be cancelled if candidates outside these categories pay the reduced fee.

Candidates must be aged between 21 and 32 as of 1 September 2026, and they can apply through bpsc.teletalk.com.bd or the PSC website, bpsc.gov.bd.

Appeared in the final MBBS or BDS examination candidates can also apply as "appeared" candidates, according to the notice. However, they must complete their written examination by 25 October and subsequently obtain the required degree. Their candidature will be cancelled if they fail any subject.

Candidates with foreign medical degrees must submit an equivalence certificate issued by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) during the viva voce. They will not be allowed to sit for the viva without the original certificate.

The 51st BCS special examination will carry a total of 300 marks, with 200 marks for a multiple-choice written examination and 100 marks for the viva voce.

Candidates recommended for appointment must meet the prescribed physical requirements. Male candidates must be at least 152.40cm tall and weigh at least 49.99kg, while female candidates must be at least 147.32cm tall and weigh at least 43.54kg.

Candidates with disabilities who wish to use a scribe during the examination must apply to the commission by 3 November.

The notice also said attempts to lobby or exert influence on behalf of any candidate would be considered grounds for cancellation of candidature.