BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 – 3,674 Assistant Professor Posts

BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 3,674 Vacancies

The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) has released a notification for the recruitment of Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) across ten universities in Bihar. Candidates can apply online for a total of 3,674 posts between 3 July 2026 and 15 July 2026.

Short Information

BSUSC, Patna, is hiring 3,674 Assistant Professors on a contractual basis for subjects such as Hindi, Economics, History, Political Science, English, and Sociology. The last date to submit the online application is 15 July 2026.

Application Fee

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies

Subject‑Wise Vacancy Breakdown

An additional 13 backlog posts bring the grand total to 3,687, but the primary advertised count is 3,674.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection is based on a total of 100 marks, divided into Academic Qualification (88 marks) and Interview‑cum‑Demonstration (12 marks).

Academic Qualification Marking Scheme (88 marks)

• Research (Ph.D.) – 11 marks (maximum combined 22)
• Research (JRF) – 11 marks
• Research (NET) – 8 marks
• Post‑Graduation (≥ 80 %) – 26 marks
• Post‑Graduation (70 % – < 80 %) – 23 marks
• Post‑Graduation (60 % – < 70 %) – 20 marks
• Post‑Graduation (55 % – < 60 %) – 17 marks
• Post‑Graduation (50 % – < 60 % for SC/ST) – 17 marks
• Graduation (≥ 80 %) – 17 marks
• Graduation (70 % – < 80 %) – 15 marks
• Graduation (60 % – < 70 %) – 13 marks
• Graduation (55 % – < 60 %) – 11 marks
• Graduation (45 % – < 55 %) – 9 marks
• Intermediate (10+2) – 13 marks (percentage‑based)
• Matric (10th) – 10 marks (percentage‑based)

Interview‑cum‑Demonstration (12 marks)

• Teaching Skills (video‑recorded) – 6 marks
• Interaction with Interview Board – 6 marks

Shortlisting for interview follows a 1:3 ratio (up to three candidates per vacancy). The merit list is prepared on the aggregate of the two components, with tie‑breakers based on academic marks, age, and alphabetical order in Devanagari script.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official portal – Go to the HED Samarth Recruitment portal at hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in.
2. Register – Create a new user account using a valid email address and mobile number.
3. Fill the application form – Provide accurate personal, educational, and category details.
4. Upload photographs – Upload a recent passport‑size photograph and a scanned signature as per the specified dimensions.
5. Enter academic scores – Input Class 10th, 12th, Bachelor’s and Master’s percentages (convert grades/CGPA using the official board formula).
6. Specify qualifications – Answer the NET/SET/GATE/Ph.D. questionnaire correctly, selecting the applicable option.
7. Select university preferences – Choose exactly 10 unique universities in order of preference; duplicates are not allowed and cannot be changed later.
8. Upload required documents – Attach all mandatory documents (see checklist below) in the prescribed format and size.
9. Review and submit – Verify every entry, then submit the application before the deadline (15 July 2026).

Required Documents Checklist

• Candidate Photograph (Passport Size) – Mandatory
• Candidate Signature – Mandatory
• Proof of Date of Birth (Class X/XII Certificate) – Mandatory
• Notarised Affidavit – Mandatory
• Class X Marksheet & Certificate – Mandatory
• Class XII Marksheet & Certificate – Mandatory
• Bachelor’s Marksheet & Degree – Mandatory
• Master’s Marksheet & Degree – Mandatory
• Ph.D. Degree/Provisional Certificate (if applicable) – Non‑Mandatory
• NET with JRF Certificate (if applicable) – Non‑Mandatory
• Domicile/Residence Certificate (for reservation claim) – Mandatory for reservation
• Category Certificate (BC‑NCL/EBC‑NCL/SC/ST/EWS) – Mandatory for reserved candidates
• PwD Certificate (if applicable) – Mandatory for PwD claimants
• Freedom Fighter Grandson/Granddaughter Certificate (if applicable) – Non‑Mandatory

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the total number of Assistant Professor vacancies in the BSUSC 2026 recruitment?
A: A total of 3,674 contractual Assistant Professor posts have been advertised across six subjects and ten universities in Bihar.

Q2. What are the important dates for the application process?
A: The online application window opens on 3 July 2026 and closes on 15 July 2026. Screening and interview intimation will be between 17–18 July 2026, with interviews tentatively scheduled from 20 July 2026 to 27 July 2026.

Q3. Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
A: Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55 % (or 50 % for reserved categories), satisfy the NET/Ph.D. requirement, be between 21 – 43 years of age as of 1 August 2026, and possess a valid Bihar domicile certificate if seeking reservation benefits.

Q4. Is there any fee to submit the online application?
A: No, the application fee is Nil for all categories. The application is completely free of charge.

Q5. How is the final selection made?
A: Selection is based on a 100‑mark system: 88 marks for academic qualifications and 12 marks for the interview‑cum‑demonstration. Candidates are short‑listed in a 1:3 ratio, and the merit list is prepared on the total score, with tie‑breakers as described in the selection process section.

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