NBEMS DNB Post Diploma Final Mop-Up Round 2026 - Seat Matrix, Schedule & Dates
| Total Vacancies | 1131 |
Job Description
Overview
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially published the indicative seat matrix for the final mop-up round of counselling for DNB Post Diploma courses for the 2026 academic session. This crucial update provides candidates with the necessary information regarding vacant seats across various medical specialities and participating institutions nationwide. The counselling process is designed to fill remaining vacancies in government, private, railway, ESI, and public sector hospitals.
Key Responsibilities
- Candidates must review the hospital-wise and speciality-wise seat distribution to make informed choices.
- Applicants are required to log in to the official counselling portal to fill their preferences within the stipulated timeframe.
- It is essential to verify the service bond conditions associated with specific hospitals before finalizing the selection.
- Candidates must monitor the allotment result announcement to determine their admission status.
- Successful applicants are responsible for completing the physical joining process at the allotted hospital within the designated dates.
- Participants should ensure all necessary documentation is ready for verification during the physical reporting stage.
Why Apply
Participating in the final mop-up round offers a significant opportunity for medical professionals to secure a seat in prestigious DNB Post Diploma programs. This round facilitates the filling of over 1,100 vacant positions, providing a pathway for advanced clinical training and career progression in specialized medical fields.
Important Dates
- Choice Filling: 21 August 2026 to 24 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
- Allotment Processing: 25 August 2026 to 26 August 2026
- Allotment Result: 27 August 2026
- Physical Joining: 27 August 2026 to 01 September 2026
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 1,131
- Admission Session: 2026
- Counselling Round: Final (Mop-Up)
- Official Portal: natboard.edu.in
Selection Process
Application Fee
Vacancy Details
- Anaesthesiology: 289
- Orthopaedics: 222
- Radio Diagnosis: 143
- Emergency Medicine: 110
- Paediatrics: 99
- Ophthalmology: 92
- Pathology: 65
- Radiation Oncology: 48
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology: 15
- Dermatology: 10
- Nuclear Medicine: 9
- Respiratory Medicine: 9
- Family Medicine: 4
- Otorhinolaryngology: 3
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: 2
- Psychiatry: 11
How to Apply
- Navigate to the official NBEMS counselling website at natboard.edu.in.
- Access the DNB Post Diploma counselling login page using your registered credentials.
- Carefully review the indicative seat matrix to identify available specialities and hospitals.
- Fill in your preferred choices of seats in the order of priority before the deadline of 24 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Submit the choices and ensure you have reviewed all conditions, including service bonds.
- Check the official portal on 27 August 2026 for the allotment result.
- If a seat is allotted, download the allotment letter and proceed to the hospital for physical joining between 27 August and 01 September 2026.
- Retain a printed copy of your choice submission and allotment letter for future reference.
Detailed Notification Link
| Final Mop-Up Round Notification | View Notification |
