Welcome to Sarkari Naukri. The official notification for Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out has been announced. Below you will find comprehensive coverage of the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and direct official application channels.
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BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: Overview
The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna has released Notification No. BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026 dated 3 July 2026 for the recruitment of Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) in various subjects, in the context of an order issued by the Higher Education Department, Bihar.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna |
| Notification No. | BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026 |
| Notification Date | 3 July 2026 |
| Post Name | Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,674 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | HED Samarth Portal (hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in) |
| Application Start Date | 3 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 July 2026 |
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Candidates must note the following schedule carefully, as the Commission has advised that all dates be strictly followed.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 3 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 15 July 2026 |
| Screening of Applications and Intimation of Interview | 17 July 2026 – 18 July 2026 |
| Tentative Dates for Interview | 20 July 2026 – 27 July 2026 |
| Tentative Publication of the Merit List | 29 July 2026 |
| Tentative Preference of Colleges | 30 July 2026 |
| Tentative Final Allotment | 1 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Joining | 7 August 2026 |
The Admit Card for the interview will be made available on the SAMARTH portal, and candidates are advised to regularly check the portal using their login credentials.
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
A total of 3,674 vacancies have been notified across six subjects and ten universities of Bihar. The subject-wise vacancy break-up is given below.
| Subject | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 625 |
| Economics | 597 |
| History | 658 |
| Political Science | 596 |
| English | 665 |
| Sociology | 533 |
| Total | 3,674 |
An additional 13 backlog posts have also been notified, taking the grand total to 3,687 posts. Detailed subject-wise, category-wise, and university-wise vacancies are provided in Annexure-I of the official notification, covering the following ten universities: Patliputra University (PPU), Veer Kunwar Singh University (VKSU), Magadh University (MU), Munger University (Mun.U), Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU), Purnea University (Pur.U), Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University (BNMU), Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University (BRABU), and Jai Prakash University (JPU).
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have a good academic record throughout, with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) at the Master’s degree level. A 5% relaxation in marks is available for SC/ST/BC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of the state, and for physically challenged persons of Bihar; however, both relaxations cannot be combined for the same candidate.
In addition to the Master’s degree, candidates must satisfy one of the following conditions:
- Qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Assistant Professor conducted by UGC/CSIR or any UGC-accredited test; or
- Awarded a Ph.D. Degree as per the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016, and thereby exempted from NET; or
- Registered for Ph.D. prior to the implementation of UGC Regulation 2009, subject to fulfilment of conditions such as award in regular mode, evaluation by at least two external examiners, an open Ph.D. viva voce, publication of two research papers (at least one in a refereed journal), and presentation of at least two papers in UGC/ICSSR/CSIR-sponsored conferences/seminars; or
- Ph.D. obtained from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in the World University Ranking (QS, THE, or ARWU Shanghai) at any time.
NET/SLET/SET is not required for Master’s programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by UGC, CSIR, or a similar accredited body.
Only One Bachelor’s and One Master’s Degree Allowed
Candidates are required to fill in and upload details of only one Bachelor’s degree and only one Master’s/Post Graduate degree in the core subject or its allied subjects, as specified by the Commission. For Unreserved and EWS category candidates, the minimum percentage required in the Master’s Degree is 55%, while for reserved category candidates it is 50%.
Age Limit
The minimum age for appointment to the post of Assistant Professor is 21 years, and the maximum age shall not be more than 43 years as on 1 August 2026. Age relaxation is applicable to candidates belonging to reserved categories, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Government of Bihar.
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: Salary / Remuneration
The monthly remuneration for the contractual appointment shall be equivalent to the minimum monthly gross salary (Basic + DA only) of a regularly appointed Assistant Professor at the entry level.
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
There is no fee for the online application.
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
Selection is based on a total of 100 marks, comprising Academic Qualification (88 marks) and Interview-cum-Demonstration (12 marks).
Academic Qualification Marking Scheme (88 Marks)
| Component | Score | Maximum Combined Permissible Score |
|---|---|---|
| Research (Ph.D.) | 11 | 22 (Ph.D.+JRF = 22; Ph.D.+NET = 19; Ph.D.+NET+JRF = 22) |
| Research (JRF) | 11 | |
| Research (NET) | 8 | |
| Post Graduation – 80% and above | 26 | 26 |
| Post Graduation – 70% to below 80% | 23 | |
| Post Graduation – 60% to below 70% | 20 | |
| Post Graduation – 55% to below 60% | 17 | |
| Post Graduation – 50% to below 60% (SC/ST only) | 17 | |
| Graduation – 80% and above | 17 | 17 |
| Graduation – 70% to below 80% | 15 | |
| Graduation – 60% to below 70% | 13 | |
| Graduation – 55% to below 60% | 11 | |
| Graduation – 45% to below 55% | 9 | |
| Graduation – Less than 45% | 0 | |
| Intermediate (10+2) | 13 | (13/100) × Percentage of Marks Obtained |
| Matric (10th) | 10 | (10/100) × Percentage of Marks Obtained |
Candidates must convert Grade/CGPA/CPI into percentage using only the official conversion formula/table approved and published by the concerned board or university. Shortlisting for interview is done in the ratio of 1:3, i.e., up to three candidates per notified vacancy will be called for interview, subject to availability of eligible candidates.
Interview-cum-Demonstration (12 Marks)
The 12 marks for the interview stage are divided as follows:
- Teaching Skills (tested by the Interview Board on the spot, mandatorily video-recorded): 6 marks
- Interaction with the Interview Board: 6 marks
Marks awarded by the Selection Committee in the interview are final and binding, and are not subject to review or re-evaluation.
Merit List and University Allotment
The merit list is prepared based on total marks obtained from academic qualification and interview-cum-demonstration. In case of a tie, the candidate with higher marks in academic qualification is placed higher; if that is also equal, the older candidate (by date of birth) is placed higher; and if the date of birth is also the same, the candidate whose name appears alphabetically first in the Devnagari script is placed higher. University allotment is done on a merit-cum-choice basis, and no change in preference is permitted once allotment is done. Candidates must join within 7 days of the joining notification, failing which their candidature stands forfeited without any further notice.
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BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: Reservation Details
Reservation benefits under this recruitment are available only to native domiciles of Bihar. Candidates from other states will be treated as Unreserved/General category, irrespective of their caste or reservation status in their home state. Candidates claiming reservation must submit a valid Permanent Residential (Domicile) Certificate issued by a Circle Office.
- SC/ST candidates must submit a Caste Certificate and a Permanent Residence/Domicile Certificate.
- BC/EBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate along with a Domicile Certificate, both issued by the notified Circle Officer.
- For married women, the Caste Certificate/Non-Creamy Layer Certificate must be in the name and address of their father, not their husband.
- EWS candidates are entitled to 10% reservation as per Notification No. 2622 dated 26.02.2019, subject to availability of vacancies. The Income and Asset Certificate must be in the format prescribed under Schedule-I (Form-I) of the said notification, and remains valid for one year from issuance.
- 4% horizontal reservation is available to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per UGC Regulations and the Rights of Persons with Disability Act, 2016. The Disability Certificate must be issued by, or verified/countersigned by, a Government Medical College and Hospital.
- 35% horizontal reservation is admissible to women who are domiciles of Bihar State (both reserved and unreserved categories), as per Resolution No. 12575 dated 09.07.2025. The Domicile Certificate must be in the name and address of the candidate’s father, not husband.
- 2% horizontal reservation is admissible to grandsons, granddaughters, maternal grandsons, and maternal granddaughters of freedom fighters receiving a Central Government pension, as per Letter No. 2526 dated 18.02.2016. A Freedom Fighter Heir Identity Card is not accepted as valid proof; a certificate under the prescribed format issued by the District Magistrate (or authorized officer) is required.
Candidates who fail to upload valid reservation/domicile certificates will be treated as General/Unreserved category, and no reservation benefit will be granted at a later stage. Any claim for reservation with errors, discrepancies, or deficiencies shall not be considered valid.
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: Documents Required
| Document | Status | Applicable To |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate Photograph (Passport Size) | Mandatory | All Candidates |
| Candidate Signature | Mandatory | All Candidates |
| Proof of Date of Birth (Class X/XII Certificate) | Mandatory | All Candidates |
| Notarised Affidavit | Mandatory | All Candidates |
| Class X Marksheet | Mandatory | All Candidates |
| Class XII Marksheet | Mandatory | All Candidates |
| Certificate for Class X | Mandatory | All Candidates |
| Certificate for Class XII | Mandatory | All Candidates |
| Bachelor’s Marksheet | Mandatory | All Candidates |
| Bachelor’s Degree | Mandatory | All Candidates |
| Master’s Marksheet | Mandatory | All Candidates |
| Master’s Degree | Mandatory | All Candidates |
| Ph.D. Degree/Provisional Certificate or Pre-Ph.D. Course Work Marksheet | Non-Mandatory | Only Ph.D. holders |
| Upload for NET with JRF | Non-Mandatory | Only NET-JRF qualified candidates |
| Domicile/Residence Certificate | Mandatory only for reservation claim | Candidates claiming Bihar domicile/reservation |
| Freedom Fighter Grandson/Granddaughter Certificate | Non-Mandatory | Only freedom fighter dependents claiming benefit |
| Category Certificate (BC-NCL/EBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS) | Mandatory for reservation benefit | Reserved category candidates only |
| NET (Assistant Professor) Certificate | Non-Mandatory | Only NET (Assistant Professor) qualified candidates |
| NET Exemption Certificate (Five Point Certificate) | Mandatory only if “None (NET Exempted)” is selected | Ph.D. holders exempted from NET |
| PwD Certificate | Mandatory only for PwD claimants | Bihar candidates claiming PwD reservation |
| Ph.D. 5 (Five) Points Certificate | Non-Mandatory | Ph.D. holders registered before UGC Regulation 2009 |
Every selected candidate must submit a duly notarized affidavit at the time of joining, affirming that all furnished information and submitted documents are true, genuine, complete, and correct. If any information is later found false, misleading, suppressed, fabricated, or any document is found forged or invalid, the candidate’s engagement/appointment shall be liable for immediate termination without prior notice, along with possible legal or disciplinary action.
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: How to Apply Online
- Visit the official HED Samarth Recruitment Portal at hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in.
- Register and fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload a recent self-attested passport-size photograph and signature at the designated places.
- Fill in Class 10th and 12th percentage marks (converted from Grade/CGPA/CPI using only the official board/university conversion formula, where applicable).
- Enter details of only one Bachelor’s degree and one Master’s/Post Graduate degree in the relevant/core subject.
- Answer the NET/SET/GATE/Ph.D. qualification questionnaire correctly, selecting the applicable option.
- Select exactly 10 unique university preferences in order of choice; duplicate entries are not permitted, and no changes are allowed after final submission.
- Upload all mandatory documents as per the checklist in the prescribed format and size.
- Review the application carefully and submit before the last date.
- Applications submitted through any mode other than the official portal (e.g., email, post, or by hand) will not be accepted.
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions
- All educational qualifications must have been obtained from recognised Universities/Institutions in India and/or abroad.
- If grades are awarded instead of marks, applicants must indicate the equivalent percentage using the official conversion formula and keep the supporting document ready for verification.
- The CA/CMA field in the Education Section is non-mandatory and should be filled only by candidates qualified as CA (ICAI) or CMA (ICMAI); all others must leave it blank.
- Caste certificates must be issued by a competent authority not below the rank of Sub-Divisional Officer/Circle Officer, and must be valid as on or before the last date of application.
- The appointment is purely contractual and valid till the Regular/Backlog appointment of Assistant Professors. The engagement is valid for one session only, with fresh engagement each year subject to screening, performance, and requirement of the university; continuation is not automatic.
- Considering the limited time available, appointments will be made on a provisional basis, subject to post-joining verification of all documents, certificates, and testimonials.
- If, on the date of interview, any information provided by the candidate is found incorrect, the candidate shall not be permitted for the interview.
- The Commission reserves the right to modify, cancel, or re-schedule the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.
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