Bihar State University Service Commission Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) 2026 3687 Posts Apply Online

About the Recruitment Drive

The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) is inviting applications for 3687 positions of Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) across multiple subjects. This recruitment, identified by Advertisement No. BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026, aims to fill crucial teaching roles in ten universities throughout Bihar. These appointments are contractual, offering a dynamic opportunity for qualified individuals to engage with the state’s higher education system and contribute to academic excellence.

Crucial Dates to Remember

The official notification was released on 3 July 2026, coinciding with the opening of the online application portal. The final date for submitting applications is 15 July 2026. Following this, application screening and interview intimations are scheduled for 17-18 July 2026, with interviews tentatively held from 20-27 July 2026. The merit list is expected on 29 July 2026, followed by college preference on 30 July 2026, and final allotment on 1 August 2026. Selected candidates must join by 7 August 2026.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and not exceed 43 years of age as of 1 August 2026. Essential academic qualifications include a Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks (5% relaxation for specific Bihar domiciled categories). Additionally, candidates must have qualified NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016, or meet specific criteria for Ph.D. degrees awarded prior to 2009, or have a Ph.D. from a top 500 ranked foreign university.

Detailed Selection Procedure

The selection process involves an 88-mark assessment of academic qualifications, including scores for research (Ph.D., JRF, NET), post-graduation, graduation, intermediate, and matriculation. Candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio for the Interview-cum-Demonstration stage, which carries 12 marks. This stage evaluates teaching skills (6 marks) and interaction with the board (6 marks). A final merit list is prepared based on the combined scores, with tie-breaking rules considering academic marks, age, and alphabetical order.

Remuneration and Post Allotment

Appointed Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professors) will receive a monthly gross salary equivalent to the minimum basic pay plus Dearness Allowance (DA) of a regularly appointed Assistant Professor at the entry level. University allotment will be conducted on a merit-cum-choice basis, and once allotted, no changes to preferences are permitted. Selected candidates are required to complete their joining formalities within 7 days of the notification, failing which their candidature will be forfeited without further notice.

• The application portal for this recruitment is the HED Samarth Portal, accessible at hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in.
• The recruitment covers ten universities in Bihar: 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).
• The monthly remuneration for contractual appointment is equivalent to the minimum monthly gross salary (Basic + DA only) of a regularly appointed Assistant Professor at the entry level.
• Selection is based on a total of 100 marks, comprising Academic Qualification (88 marks) and Interview-cum-Demonstration (12 marks).
• Shortlisting for interview is done in the ratio of 1:3, i.e., up to three candidates per notified vacancy will be called.
• Candidates must select exactly 10 unique university preferences in order of choice; no changes are allowed after final submission.
• Tentative dates for Interview are 20 July 2026 – 27 July 2026.
• The last date for joining is 7 August 2026.
• Reservation benefits are exclusively available to native domiciles of Bihar. Candidates from other states will be treated as Unreserved/General category.
• For SC/ST candidates, a Caste Certificate and a Permanent Residence/Domicile Certificate are required.
• BC/EBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate along with a Domicile Certificate, both issued by a notified Circle Officer.
• For married women, Caste/Non-Creamy Layer/Domicile certificates must be in the name and address of their father, not their husband.
• EWS candidates are entitled to 10% reservation, requiring an Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format (Schedule-I, Form-I).
• A 4% horizontal reservation is available for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The Disability Certificate must be issued by a Government Medical College and Hospital.
• A 35% horizontal reservation is admissible to women who are domiciles of Bihar State. The Domicile Certificate for women must be in the name and address of the candidate’s father.
• A 2% horizontal reservation is admissible to grandsons/granddaughters of freedom fighters. A certificate issued by the District Magistrate is required.
• Failure to upload valid reservation/domicile certificates will result in candidates being treated as General/Unreserved category.
• Required Documents: Candidate Photograph, Candidate Signature, Proof of Date of Birth (Class X/XII Certificate), Notarised Affidavit, Class X Marksheet, Class XII Marksheet, Certificate for Class X, Certificate for Class XII, Bachelor’s Marksheet, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Marksheet, Master’s Degree.
• Non-Mandatory Documents (if applicable): Ph.D. Degree/Provisional Certificate, NET with JRF certificate, Domicile/Residence Certificate (mandatory for reservation claim), Freedom Fighter Grandson/Granddaughter Certificate, Category Certificate (mandatory for reservation benefit), NET (Assistant Professor) Certificate, NET Exemption Certificate, PwD Certificate, Ph.D. 5 (Five) Points Certificate.
• Every selected candidate must submit a duly notarized affidavit at the time of joining.
• False, misleading, or fabricated information/documents will lead to immediate termination and potential legal action.
• Applications must be submitted strictly online through the official portal; no other modes are accepted.
• All educational qualifications must be obtained from recognized Universities/Institutions.
• If grades are awarded, applicants must indicate the equivalent percentage using the official conversion formula.
• The CA/CMA field in the Education Section is non-mandatory and should only be filled by qualified candidates.
• The appointment is purely contractual, valid until the regular/backlog appointment of Assistant Professors.
• Engagement is for one session only, with fresh engagement each year subject to screening, performance, and university requirements.
• Appointments are provisional, subject to post-joining verification of all documents.
• The Commission reserves the right to modify, cancel, or re-schedule the recruitment process at any stage.

Q: What is the last date to apply for the BSUSC Contractual Faculty positions?

A: The last date for submitting online applications for the BSUSC Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) recruitment is 15 July 2026.

Q: Is there an application fee for this recruitment?

A: No, there is no application fee required for applying to the BSUSC Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) posts.

Q: What are the age limits for applying?

A: Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years old and a maximum of 43 years old as of 1 August 2026. Age relaxations apply as per government norms for specific categories.

Q: What are the essential educational qualifications?

A: Applicants need a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or 50% for reserved categories of Bihar domicile) and must have qualified NET/SLET/SET, or hold a Ph.D. degree meeting UGC Regulations 2009/2016 criteria, or specific pre-2009 Ph.D. conditions, or a Ph.D. from a top 500 foreign university.

Q: How is the selection process structured?

A: The selection involves an 88-mark academic qualification assessment, followed by a 12-mark Interview-cum-Demonstration. A merit list is then prepared based on the combined scores, with tie-breaking rules applied if necessary.

Q: What salary can a selected Contractual Faculty expect?

A: Selected Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professors) will receive a gross monthly salary equivalent to the minimum basic pay plus Dearness Allowance (DA) of a regularly appointed Assistant Professor at the entry level.

Q: Are reservation benefits applicable to candidates from outside Bihar?

A: No, reservation benefits are exclusively for native domiciles of Bihar. Candidates from other states will be considered under the Unreserved/General category, regardless of their status in their home state.