Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna has released the official notification for Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026. Under this recruitment drive, 3,687 contractual Assistant Professor posts will be filled in different subjects across universities of Bihar and newly constituted government degree colleges.
The online application process has started from 3 July 2026 through the HED Bihar Samarth Portal. Candidates who have a Master’s degree with required marks and NET / PhD qualification can apply for these posts. The selection will be made on the basis of academic score + interview/teaching skill demonstration, and there is no written exam in this recruitment. The official notification also includes a detailed subject-wise, category-wise and university-wise vacancy list, along with reservation rules, interview schedule, and appointment conditions.
Highlights
- Recruitment Name: Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
- Commission Name: Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna
- Post Name: Assistant Professor / Contractual Faculty
- Total Posts: 3,687
- Job Type: Contractual Faculty
- Application Mode: Online
- Notification Number: BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026
- Notification Date: 03 July 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 03 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 15 July 2026
- Selection Process: Academic Score + Interview-cum-Teaching Demonstration
- Official Application Portal: HED Bihar Samarth Portal
- Job Location: Bihar
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 03 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 15 July 2026 |
| Screening of Applications & Intimation of Interview | 17 July 2026 to 18 July 2026 |
| Tentative Interview Dates | 20 July 2026 to 27 July 2026 |
| Tentative Publication of Merit List | 29 July 2026 |
| Tentative Preference of Colleges | 30 July 2026 |
| Tentative Final Allotment | 01 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Joining | 07 August 2026 |
Note: Interview admit card will be available on the Samarth portal. Candidates should keep checking their login regularly.
Application Fee
The official notification clearly states that there is no fee for online application.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | ₹0 |
| EWS | ₹0 |
| BC | ₹0 |
| EBC | ₹0 |
| SC | ₹0 |
| ST | ₹0 |
| Female Candidates | ₹0 |
| PwBD | ₹0 |
Age Limit
The age is calculated as on 1 August 2026.
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 43 years
- Age relaxation: Applicable for reserved category candidates as per the guidelines issued by the Government of Bihar.
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 43 Years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per Bihar Government Rules |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have a good academic background and meet the essential qualifications prescribed in the BSUSC notification.
Educational Qualification
Essential Qualification
A candidate should have:
- Minimum 55% marks in Master’s Degree or equivalent grade in the relevant subject.
- 5% relaxation in Master’s marks is available for:
- SC / ST / BC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EBC (Non-Creamy Layer) of Bihar
- Physically challenged persons of Bihar
So, reserved category / PwBD candidates of Bihar can apply with 50% marks in Master’s degree.
In addition, the candidate must have either:
- Qualified UGC/CSIR NET for Assistant Professor, or
- Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations, with NET exemption as applicable, or
- For candidates registered in Ph.D. before UGC 2009 rules, exemption from NET may be available if the following conditions are fulfilled:
- Ph.D. awarded in regular mode
- Thesis evaluated by at least two external examiners
- Open viva conducted
- Two research papers published from Ph.D. work, including at least one in a refereed journal
- At least two papers presented in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or similar agency
Also eligible
Candidates with a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 in QS / THE / ARWU world rankings may also be eligible as per the notification.
Category Wise Vacancy Details
BSUSC has advertised a total of 3,687 Assistant Professor vacancies. The annexure in the notification gives subject-wise, category-wise and university-wise vacancy distribution.
| Category | Open | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 388 | 205 | 593 |
| ST | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| EBC | 420 | 225 | 645 |
| BC | 231 | 124 | 355 |
| WBC | 134 | — | 134 |
| EWS | 244 | 126 | 370 |
| UR | 1003 | 536 | 1539 |
| Total Main Category Seats | 2458 | 1216 | 3674 |
Additional Horizontal Reservation
| Reservation Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Freedom Fighter (FF) | 86 |
| Disability – VI | 31 |
| Disability – DD | 36 |
| Disability – OH | 50 |
| Disability – MD | 47 |
Backlog Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 8 |
| ST | 1 |
| EBC | 3 |
| BC | 0 |
| WBC | 1 |
| Total Backlog | 13 |
Grand Total
| Particulars | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 3,687 |
The notification’s summary sheet shows 3,687 total posts, with 3,674 regular category-wise vacancies + 13 backlog vacancies.
Subject-wise Vacancy Details
Below is the subject-wise total vacancy breakup available in the annexure of the official PDF:
| Subject | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 625 |
| History | 662 |
| Economics | 597 |
| Sociology | 533 |
| English | 674 |
| Political Science | 596 |
| Total | 3,687 |
Subject-wise Category-wise Vacancy Details
1) Hindi – 625 Posts
| Category | Open | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 55 | 28 | 83 |
| ST | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| EBC | 66 | 35 | 101 |
| BC | 40 | 24 | 64 |
| WBC | 24 | — | 24 |
| EWS | 43 | 21 | 64 |
| UR | 184 | 98 | 282 |
| Total | 419 | 206 | 625 |
2) History – 662 Posts
| Category | Open | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 70 | 39 | 109 |
| ST | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| EBC | 76 | 44 | 120 |
| BC | 41 | 21 | 62 |
| WBC | 20 | — | 20 |
| EWS | 43 | 23 | 66 |
| UR | 180 | 97 | 277 |
| Backlog | 4 | — | 4 |
| Total | 438 | 224 | 662 |
3) Economics – 597 Posts
| Category | Open | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 59 | 32 | 91 |
| ST | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| EBC | 69 | 37 | 106 |
| BC | 29 | 14 | 43 |
| WBC | 24 | — | 24 |
| EWS | 39 | 21 | 60 |
| UR | 174 | 91 | 265 |
| Total | 402 | 195 | 597 |
4) Sociology – 533 Posts
| Category | Open | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 54 | 29 | 83 |
| ST | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| EBC | 63 | 34 | 97 |
| BC | 38 | 22 | 60 |
| WBC | 21 | — | 21 |
| EWS | 36 | 18 | 54 |
| UR | 136 | 74 | 210 |
| Total | 356 | 177 | 533 |
5) English – 674 Posts
| Category | Open | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 90 | 45 | 135 |
| ST | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| EBC | 75 | 38 | 113 |
| BC | 41 | 21 | 62 |
| WBC | 25 | — | 25 |
| EWS | 44 | 22 | 66 |
| UR | 167 | 90 | 257 |
| Backlog | 9 | — | 9 |
| Total | 458 | 216 | 674 |
6) Political Science – 596 Posts
| Category | Open | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 60 | 32 | 92 |
| ST | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| EBC | 71 | 37 | 108 |
| BC | 42 | 22 | 64 |
| WBC | 20 | — | 20 |
| EWS | 39 | 21 | 60 |
| UR | 162 | 86 | 248 |
| Total | 398 | 198 | 596 |
Important note for your website: The PDF annexure also contains university-wise breakup for each subject. If you want, I can prepare separate subject-wise university tables too (for example: Hindi विश्वविद्यालयवार vacancy table, English university-wise table, etc.) so the post becomes even more useful for aspirants. These figures are taken from the annexure pages of the notification.
Selection Process
There is no written exam for this recruitment.
Selection will be based on 100 marks total, divided into:
- Academic Qualifications: 88 marks
- Interview-cum-Teaching Demonstration: 12 marks
Candidates will first be screened on the basis of academic score. After that, shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
Shortlisting Rule
Candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:3, meaning up to 3 candidates for each vacancy may be called for interview, subject to availability of eligible candidates. If more than one candidate has equal marks at the cut-off point, all such candidates may be called for interview.
Syllabus / Marking Scheme
Since there is no written examination, the “syllabus” in this recruitment is effectively the selection and marking scheme. Candidates should understand how marks will be awarded.
Total Marks = 100
- Academic Qualifications: 88 marks
- Interview + Teaching Skill Demonstration: 12 marks
1) Research / Higher Qualification Marks
| Qualification | Marks |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. | 11 |
| JRF | 11 |
| NET | 8 |
Maximum Combined Permissible Score in Research Section = 22
Allowed combinations:
- Ph.D. + JRF = 22
- Ph.D. + NET = 19
- Ph.D. + NET + JRF = 22
2) Post Graduation Marks (Maximum 26)
| PG Percentage | Marks |
|---|---|
| 80% and Above | 26 |
| 70% and < 80% | 23 |
| 60% and < 70% | 20 |
| 55% and < 60% | 17 |
| 50% and < 60% (Only for SC/ST category candidates) | 17 |
3) Graduation Marks (Maximum 17)
| Graduation Percentage | Marks |
|---|---|
| 80% and Above | 17 |
| 70% and < 80% | 15 |
| 60% and < 70% | 13 |
| 55% and < 60% | 11 |
| 45% and < 55% | 9 |
| Less than 45% | 0 |
4) Intermediate (10+2) Marks – Maximum 13
Marks will be calculated by formula:
(13 / 100) × Percentage of marks obtained
5) Matric (10th) Marks – Maximum 10
Marks will be calculated by formula:
(10 / 100) × Percentage of marks obtained
6) Interview-cum-Teaching Demonstration – 12 Marks
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Teaching Skill Demonstration | 6 |
| Interaction with Interview Board | 6 |
| Total Interview Marks | 12 |
The teaching skill demonstration will be video-recorded as per the notification.
Merit List Preparation
The merit list will be prepared on the basis of total marks obtained in academic qualifications + interview.
If two candidates get the same total marks, then the tie will be resolved in this order:
- Candidate with higher academic qualification marks will be placed higher.
- If still tied, older candidate in age will be placed higher.
- If date of birth is also the same, the candidate whose name comes first alphabetically in Devanagari script will be placed higher in the final merit list.
Salary Details
The official notification states that the appointment is purely contractual, and the selected candidates will receive a salary equivalent to the minimum monthly gross salary (Basic + DA only) of a regularly appointed Assistant Professor at the entry level.
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Contractual Faculty) | Equivalent to the minimum monthly gross salary (Basic + DA only) of a regular Assistant Professor at entry level |
Important: The notification does not mention a fixed rupee figure in the main notice. It only states that the contractual remuneration will be equal to the entry-level gross salary (Basic + DA only) of a regular Assistant Professor.
Reservation Rules Important for Aspirants
The annexure and guidelines contain several important reservation conditions:
- Reservation benefits are available only to Bihar domicile candidates.
- Candidates from other states will be treated as General / Unreserved, even if they belong to a reserved category in their own state.
- Bihar domicile certificate is mandatory for claiming reservation benefit.
- 35% horizontal reservation for women is available only to women domiciled in Bihar.
- 4% horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is applicable as per rules.
- 2% reservation for grandchildren of freedom fighters is applicable as per Bihar rules.
- If a candidate fails to upload valid reservation/domicile certificate, they will be treated as General category.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling the online form:
- Recent passport size photograph
- Signature
- Matric marksheet / certificate
- Intermediate marksheet / certificate
- Graduation marksheet / degree
- Master’s degree marksheet / certificate
- NET / JRF / Ph.D. related documents, if applicable
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Non-Creamy Layer certificate for BC/EBC (if applicable)
- Bihar domicile certificate
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Freedom fighter certificate (if applicable)
- Official CGPA/Grade to percentage conversion formula, if marks are not given in percentage
- Valid ID proof
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online for Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 by following these steps:
- Visit the official HED Bihar Samarth Recruitment Portal.
- Open the link for Assistant Professor / Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026.
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Register using your basic details.
- Login and fill the online application form carefully.
- Enter personal details, educational details, reservation details, and subject information.
- Upload scanned documents, photo, and signature in the prescribed format.
- If your board/university gives CGPA/grade, convert it into percentage using the official formula only.
- Check all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the form before 15 July 2026.
- Download and print the final submitted application form for future reference.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Applications will be accepted only through online mode.
- Application submitted through email, post, or by hand will not be accepted.
- If any information submitted by the candidate is found false, misleading, suppressed, fabricated, or unsupported by valid documents, candidature can be cancelled.
- Appointment will be provisional, subject to verification of documents after joining.
- Every selected candidate will have to submit a duly notarised affidavit at the time of joining.
- If a candidate does not join within 7 days of allotment / joining notification, candidature may be forfeited.
- Once college / university allotment is done, no change in preference will be allowed.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification |
| Official Website | https://bsusc.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Apply Online | https://hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in/ |
| Recruitment Portal | https://hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/index |
Important FAQs
1. What is the total number of vacancies in Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3,687 vacancies have been announced.
2. What is the last date to apply for BSUSC Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 15 July 2026.
3. What is the minimum and maximum age limit?
The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 43 years as on 1 August 2026.
4. Is there any application fee?
No. There is no online application fee for this recruitment.
5. What is the required educational qualification?
Candidates should have Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for eligible reserved category/PwBD candidates of Bihar) and must also have NET / PhD / equivalent eligibility as per notification.
6. Is there any written exam in Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
No, there is no written exam. Selection is based on academic score and interview-cum-teaching demonstration.
7. What is the selection process?
Selection will be based on:
- Academic qualifications – 88 marks
- Interview / Teaching demonstration – 12 marks
8. What is the salary of Bihar Assistant Professor?
Selected candidates will get remuneration equal to the minimum monthly gross salary (Basic + DA only) of a regular Assistant Professor at the entry level.
9. Can candidates from other states claim reservation?
No. Reservation benefits are available only to Bihar domicile candidates.
10. Is Bihar domicile certificate mandatory?
Yes, if you want to claim reservation benefits, Bihar domicile certificate is mandatory.
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