BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 3,674 Posts
Follow us on
Quick Overview
The BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 3,674 Posts notification is now out, bringing an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a career in higher education. The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna has invited online applications for the post of Assistant Professor (Contractual) across government universities in Bihar. This recruitment drive aims to fill 3,674 vacancies, including positions in 211 newly established Rajkiya Degree Colleges.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online application through the HED Samarth Portal from 3 July 2026 to 15 July 2026.
| Exam Highlights | Key Info |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna |
| Posts | Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,674 |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 3 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026) | 21 – 43 Years |
| Educational Qualification | PG/ Master’s Degree ( 55% marks) + NET/Ph.D. |
| Selection Process | Merit List |
About The Organization
The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) is the statutory recruitment body responsible for selecting qualified teaching professionals for universities under the Government of Bihar. The commission conducts transparent recruitment processes to fill faculty positions in various academic disciplines while ensuring compliance with the educational standards prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bihar Government.
BSUSC aims to strengthen higher education by recruiting competent candidates who can contribute to teaching, research, and academic development in state universities.
Important Dates
The Commission has announced the online registration schedule along with the application deadline in the official notification. Candidates are advised to complete the registration process before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues. Any changes regarding the recruitment schedule will be updated on the official website.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date of Online Application | 3 July 2026 |
| Closing date for Submission of Online Application | 15 July 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Exam Date | Notify Later |
| Result Date | As per Schedule |
Application Fee
There is no fee for the online application.
| General /OBC/ EWS | ₹ 0/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD | ₹ 0/- |
| Payment Mode | online mode |
Vacancy Details
A total of 3,674 Assistant Professor vacancies have been announced across six subjects in ten universities across Bihar. Candidates can check the detailed subject-wise vacancy distribution in the table below.
| Subject | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 625 |
| Economics | 597 |
| History | 658 |
| Political Science | 596 |
| English | 665 |
| Sociology | 533 |
| Total | 3,674 |
Education Qualification
To apply for the BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, candidates must have at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in their Master’s degree from a recognized university.
Candidates belonging to SC/ST/BC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EBC (Non-Creamy Layer) of Bihar and persons with disabilities (PwD) of Bihar are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum marks. However, only one relaxation can be claimed.
Apart from the Master’s degree, candidates must meet any one of the following conditions:
Qualified UGC NET/CSIR NET or any other UGC-recognized eligibility test for Assistant Professor.
Completed a Ph.D. under the UGC 2009 or 2016 Regulations, which provides exemption from NET.
Registered for a Ph.D. before the 2009 UGC Regulations and fulfilled all the prescribed conditions for NET exemption.
Obtained a Ph.D. from a foreign university that is ranked among the top 500 universities in the world (QS, THE, or ARWU rankings).
Note: Candidates applying for subjects where NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by UGC/CSIR or any recognized authority do not need to qualify NET/SLET/SET.
| BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 | PG/ Master’s Degree ( 55% marks) + NET/Ph.D. |
Age Limit (as on 01.06.2026)
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 | 21 years | 43 years |
Age Relaxing
Candidates applying for the BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 must be at least 21 years old and should not be more than 43 years of age as on the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for details regarding age calculation and any applicable age relaxation, if provided by the commission.
Also Read: BPSSC Bihar Police SI Recruitment 2026
Selection Proccess
The selection process for the BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 consists of academic evaluation and an interview-cum-demonstration.
Before the evaluation, candidates who have a CGPA/CPI/Grade must convert it into percentage using the official conversion formula provided by their university or board.
Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview in a 1:3 ratio, which means up to three eligible candidates will be called for the interview for every vacancy.
Interview-cum-Demonstration (12 Marks)
The interview carries a total of 12 marks, divided as follows:
- Teaching Demonstration (Teaching Skills): 6 Marks
- Interaction with the Interview Board: 6 Marks
The marks awarded by the Selection Committee during the interview are final and cannot be challenged or re-evaluated.
Merit List & University Allotment
The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined marks obtained in academic qualifications and the interview-cum-demonstration.
If two or more candidates score the same marks, the ranking will be decided in the following order:
- Candidate with higher academic marks will be ranked higher.
- If the tie still continues, the older candidate (based on date of birth) will be given preference.
- If both are still equal, the candidate whose name comes first alphabetically in Devanagari script will be ranked higher.
University allotment will be done based on the candidate’s merit and preferred university choices. Once a university is allotted, the preference cannot be changed. Selected candidates must join within 7 days of the joining notification; otherwise, their candidature will be cancelled.
Salary and Pay Scale
Candidates selected for the BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 will be appointed on a contractual basis.
The selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary as decided by the Higher Education Department, Government of Bihar. The salary may be revised by the State Government from time to time.
Since these are contractual appointments, candidates will not receive the regular pay scale or service benefits that are available to permanent Assistant Professors.
How to Apply for BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply for the BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official HED Samarth Portal.
- Click on the “BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026” application link.
- Register yourself using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Log in with your registration credentials and fill in the online application form carefully.
- Enter your personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload the necessary documents, including your photograph, signature, and educational certificates, in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes, if applicable.
- Review all the details entered in the application form before final submission.
- Submit the application form and download or print a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
Document Requirements
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the online application form:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Valid Aadhaar Card or any other government-issued photo ID
- Master’s degree certificate and mark sheets
- Ph.D. degree certificate (if applicable)
- UGC NET/CSIR NET/SLET/SET qualification certificate (if applicable)
- Class 10 certificate (for proof of date of birth)
- Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
- Graduation degree and mark sheets
- Category/Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EBC), if applicable
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD/Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificate(s), if required
- CGPA/CPI to Percentage Conversion Certificate issued by the university (if applicable)
- Any other certificate or document mentioned in the official notification