BSUSC Bihar Assistant Professor (Contractual Faculty) Recruitment 2026 - 3,687 Posts Across Six Subjects (Advt. No. BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026)
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 3,687 Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) posts across six subjects - English (674), History (662), Hindi (625), Economics (597), Political Science (596), and Sociology (533) - including 13 backlog posts. Vacancies are spread across 10 state universities (PPU, VKSU, MU, Mun.U, TMBU, Pur.U, BNMU, LNMU, BRABU, JPU) and 211 newly constituted Rajkiya Degree Colleges. Online applications are open from 3 July 2026 to 15 July 2026 through the Higher Education Department's Samarth Portal (hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in), with no application fee. Candidates need a Master's degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) in the relevant/allied subject, plus UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/SET/GATE qualification or a Ph.D. as per UGC norms (which may exempt NET). Age must be 21-43 years as on 1 August 2026. There is no written exam - selection is based on 100 marks (88 for Academic Qualifications, 12 for Interview-cum-Demonstration), followed by a merit list and university allotment based on candidates' preference order.
3,687
Total Posts
Fixed monthly salary equal to the minimum gross salary of a regularly appointed Assistant Professor at entry level (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance only, since this is a contractual position); exact Basic Pay figure not specified in the sources reviewed -
Salary
21–43
Age (yrs)
Bihar - across 10 state universities (PPU, VKSU, MU, Mun.U, TMBU, Pur.U, BNMU, LNMU, BRABU, JPU) and 211 newly constituted Rajkiya Degree Colleges
Location
Timeline
3 Jul 2026
Notification No. BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026, dated 03.07.2026, released on the official BSUSC website and HED Samarth Portal
3 Jul 2026
Application portal activated on hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in
15 Jul 2026
A notably short application window (12 days) - candidates advised to apply well before the deadline
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BSUSC Releases Notification for 3,687 Contractual Assistant Professor Posts
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About This Notification
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 3,687 Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) posts, issued in the context of an order from the Higher Education Department (HED), Bihar, citing the urgency of recruitment. This includes 3,674 regular vacancies plus 13 backlog posts.
Subject-wise vacancy distribution:
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| English | 674 |
| History | 662 |
| Hindi | 625 |
| Economics | 597 |
| Political Science | 596 |
| Sociology | 533 |
| Total | 3,687 |
Posts are distributed across 10 state 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) - as well as 211 newly constituted Rajkiya Degree Colleges across Bihar. Detailed subject-wise, category-wise, and university-wise vacancy numbers are provided in Annexure-I of the official notification.
Reservation policy: reservation benefits (SC, ST, BC, EBC, EWS, WBC categories, plus horizontal reservation for Freedom Fighter dependents and Persons with Disabilities - VI/DD/OH/MD) apply only to candidates domiciled in Bihar; candidates from other states are treated as Unreserved/General regardless of their category elsewhere. A separate 35% horizontal reservation for women domiciled in Bihar also applies, per Resolution No. 12575 dated 09.07.2025.
Selection is based entirely on a 100-mark scheme - there is no written examination: 88 marks for Academic Qualifications (marks scored in Matriculation, Intermediate, Graduation, Post-Graduation, and research degrees such as Ph.D./JRF) and 12 marks for Interview-cum-Demonstration. The final merit list combines these marks with candidates' submitted university preference order for allotment.
Candidates must select exactly 10 university preferences, in order, with no duplicates during the application itself - no changes are allowed after final submission, so this choice should be made carefully.
Selected candidates receive a fixed monthly salary equal to the minimum gross salary of a regularly appointed Assistant Professor at entry level (Basic Pay plus Dearness Allowance only - no other allowances, consistent with the contractual nature of the post).
Key Details
Organization
Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna
Department
Higher Education Department (HED), Government of Bihar
Total Posts
3,687
Job Location
Bihar - across 10 state universities (PPU, VKSU, MU, Mun.U, TMBU, Pur.U, BNMU, LNMU, BRABU, JPU) and 211 newly constituted Rajkiya Degree Colleges
Selection Process
Step 1: Online Application via HED Samarth Portal (3-15 July 2026), including selection of 10 ordered university preferences -> Step 2: Scrutiny/Document Verification of uploaded academic and category certificates -> Step 3: Marks computation - 88 marks f
Official Website
https://bsusc.bihar.gov.in/
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years, maximum 43 years, as on 1 August 2026. Age relaxation for reserved category candidates applies per Government of Bihar guidelines (exact years not specified in sources reviewed).
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree + Master's/PG Degree in the relevant or an approved allied subject with minimum 55% marks (Unreserved/EWS) or 50% marks (reserved categories), PLUS UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/SET/GATE qualification or a Ph.D. (per UGC Regulations 2009/2016) which may exempt the NET requirement
Qualifying Marks Relaxation
5% relaxation in Master's degree marks for SC/ST/BC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of Bihar, and separately for Persons with Disabilities of Bihar - both relaxations are NOT admissible together to the same candidate
Domicile / Reservation Applicability
Reservation benefits (SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS/WBC, and horizontal reservation for Freedom Fighter dependents, Persons with Disabilities, and 35% for women) are available ONLY to candidates domiciled in Bihar. Candidates from other states are treated as Unreserved/General regardless of their category status elsewhere.
Category Certificate Requirements
SC/ST candidates must submit Caste Certificate and Domicile Certificate. BC/EBC candidates must submit Non-Creamy Layer Certificate and Domicile Certificate. EWS candidates must submit Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format (Schedule-I, Form-I) as per Notification No. 2622 dated 26.02.2019.
University Preference Selection
Candidates must select exactly 10 university preferences, in order, with no duplicate entries, during the application itself. No changes are permitted after final submission.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree plus a Master's/Post-Graduate Degree in the relevant subject or an approved allied/equivalent subject (as listed per subject in the official notification), with a minimum of 55% marks for Unreserved/EWS candidates, or 50% marks for reserved-category candidates (per Annexure-II).
- Must additionally hold UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / SET / GATE qualification for Assistant Professor, OR a Ph.D. obtained as per UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016, which exempts the NET requirement (NET Exemption Certificate must be uploaded if claiming this route).
- A CA (ICAI) or CMA (ICMAI) qualification field is included in the application, applicable only to candidates who hold that specific qualification (relevant to certain subjects such as Economics) - to be left blank otherwise.
Age Limit
General Category: 21–43 years
Age relaxation for reserved category candidates applies as per Government of Bihar guidelines (exact years by category not specified in sources reviewed - refer to the official notification). Separately, a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks at the Master's degree level is available for SC/ST/BC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of Bihar, and for Persons with Disabilities of Bihar - however, both relaxations (category and PwD) are not admissible together to any one candidate; only one applies.
Important Dates
Notification Released
3 Jul 2026
Notification No. BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026, dated 03.07.2026, released on the official BSUSC website and HED Samarth Portal
Online Application Start Date
3 Jul 2026
Application portal activated on hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in
Last Date to Apply Online
15 Jul 2026
A notably short application window (12 days) - candidates advised to apply well before the deadline
Fee Payment Last Date
—
Not applicable - there is no application fee for this recruitment
Admit Card for Interview-cum-Demonstration
—
To be made available on the Samarth Portal; candidates advised to regularly check the portal using their login credentials
Interview-cum-Demonstration
—
Date not yet announced; carries 12 of the 100 total merit marks
Merit List / University Allotment
—
To be announced, based on combined Academic Qualification and Interview-cum-Demonstration marks plus candidates' university preference order
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 3 Jul 2026 | Notification No. BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026, dated 03.07.2026, released on the official BSUSC website and HED Samarth Portal |
| ✓Online Application Start Date | 3 Jul 2026 | Application portal activated on hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in |
| ✓Last Date to Apply Online | 15 Jul 2026 | A notably short application window (12 days) - candidates advised to apply well before the deadline |
| Fee Payment Last Date | — | Not applicable - there is no application fee for this recruitment |
| Admit Card for Interview-cum-Demonstration | — | To be made available on the Samarth Portal; candidates advised to regularly check the portal using their login credentials |
| Interview-cum-Demonstration | — | Date not yet announced; carries 12 of the 100 total merit marks |
| Merit List / University Allotment | — | To be announced, based on combined Academic Qualification and Interview-cum-Demonstration marks plus candidates' university preference order |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 3,687
Assistant Professor - English
674Pay Scale: Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only)
Assistant Professor - History
662Pay Scale: Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only)
Assistant Professor - Hindi
625Pay Scale: Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only)
Assistant Professor - Economics
597Pay Scale: Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only)
Assistant Professor - Political Science
596Pay Scale: Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only)
Assistant Professor - Sociology
533Pay Scale: Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only)
Total (All Six Subjects, Including Backlog)
3,687Pay Scale: Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only)
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor - English | 674 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only) |
| Assistant Professor - History | 662 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only) |
| Assistant Professor - Hindi | 625 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only) |
| Assistant Professor - Economics | 597 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only) |
| Assistant Professor - Political Science | 596 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only) |
| Assistant Professor - Sociology | 533 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only) |
| Total (All Six Subjects, Including Backlog) | 3,687 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Fixed monthly salary equal to minimum gross salary of a regular entry-level Assistant Professor (Basic Pay + DA only) |
| Total | 7,374 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: N/A - no payment required
CONFIRMED across all sources reviewed: there is no application fee for this recruitment - it is completely free to apply
Academic Qualifications — Exam Pattern
Marks scored in Matriculation, Intermediate, Graduation, Post-Graduation, and research degrees (Ph.D./JRF)
Marks
88
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marks scored in Matriculation, Intermediate, Graduation, Post-Graduation, and research degrees (Ph.D./JRF) | — | 88 | — | No | offline |
No written examination is conducted; this component is computed directly from the candidate's submitted academic records
Interview-cum-Demonstration — Exam Pattern
Subject-specific interview combined with a teaching demonstration
Marks
12
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject-specific interview combined with a teaching demonstration | — | 12 | — | No | offline |
Admit card issued via the Samarth Portal. Combined with Academic Qualification marks (88) for a total of 100 marks used in the final merit list.
Step 1: Read the Official Notification and Annexures
Visit bsusc.bihar.gov.in and download Notification No. BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026. Carefully check Annexure-I (subject/university/category-wise vacancies) and Annexure-II (qualification and marks relaxation details) for your specific subject.
Step 2: Prepare Your Documents and University Preference List
Gather your Matriculation through Post-Graduation mark sheets, NET/SET/GATE/Ph.D. certificates, and category/domicile certificates (if applicable). Separately, research and finalise your ordered list of exactly 10 university preferences from the 10 universities and 211 Rajkiya Degree Colleges.
Step 3: Register on the HED Samarth Portal
Visit hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in and register using a valid mobile number and email ID.
Step 4: Fill Personal, Educational, and Category Details
Enter personal details, caste/reservation/domicile information accurately, Class 10th and 12th marks percentages (up to 2 decimal points), and your Bachelor's and Master's/PG degree details per the prescribed subject list.
Step 5: Answer the NET/SET/GATE/Ph.D. Questionnaire
Answer the UGC-CSIR NET/SET/GATE/Ph.D. qualification questionnaire correctly, and upload your NET Exemption Certificate if you are claiming exemption via a Ph.D. route.
Step 6: Select University Preferences, Upload Documents, and Submit
Enter your finalised 10 university preferences in order (no duplicates), upload your photograph, signature, and required certificates, review the complete form carefully, and submit before 15 July 2026.
Latest Updates
3 Jul
2026
🔔 BSUSC Releases Notification for 3,687 Contractual Assistant Professor Posts
The Bihar State University Service Commission released Notification No. BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026 for 3,687 Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) posts across English (674), History (662), Hindi (625), Economics (597), Political Science (596), and Sociology (533), spread across 10 universities and 211 newly constituted Rajkiya Degree Colleges. Online applications are open 3-15 July 2026 via the HED Samarth Portal, with no application fee. Selection is via a 100-mark scheme (88 Academic Qualifications + 12 Interview-cum-Demonstration) with no written exam.
Apply on HED Samarth PortalAbout This Recruitment - No Written Exam, No Fee
Unlike most competitive government teaching recruitments, the BSUSC Bihar Assistant Professor (Contractual Faculty) drive has no written examination and no application fee. Selection depends entirely on a 100-mark scheme: 88 marks computed from the candidate's academic record (Matriculation through Post-Graduation/Ph.D.), and 12 marks from an Interview-cum-Demonstration. This makes past academic performance the single biggest factor in a candidate's final ranking - there is no opportunity to improve a weak academic record through strong exam performance, since no exam exists.
Choosing Your 10 University Preferences Wisely
One of the most consequential (and least reversible) steps in this application is selecting exactly 10 university preferences, in a specific order, with no duplicates. Once submitted, this preference order cannot be changed. Since final placement depends on both merit rank and preference order, candidates should research each of the 10 universities and 211 Rajkiya Degree Colleges (location, subject-specific vacancy count, campus reputation) carefully before submission, rather than filling preferences hastily under the pressure of the short 12-day application window.
Understanding the Domicile-Based Reservation Rule
An important detail that catches many applicants off guard: reservation benefits in this recruitment apply only to candidates who are domiciled in Bihar. A candidate from another state who belongs to SC/ST/OBC or another reserved category elsewhere will be treated as Unreserved/General for this specific recruitment. Bihar-domiciled candidates additionally benefit from a separate 35% horizontal reservation for women, on top of the standard vertical reservation categories (SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS/WBC) and horizontal reservation for Freedom Fighter dependents and Persons with Disabilities.
Application Checklist Before You Start
- Percentage marks for Matriculation, Intermediate, Graduation, and Post-Graduation, converted from CGPA/Grade using ONLY your Board/University's official conversion formula
- UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/SET/GATE qualification details, or your Ph.D. and NET Exemption Certificate if claiming that route
- Caste/Domicile Certificate (SC/ST), Non-Creamy Layer + Domicile Certificate (BC/EBC), or Income & Asset Certificate in Schedule-I Form-I format (EWS), as applicable to your category and only if you are Bihar-domiciled
- CA (ICAI)/CMA (ICMAI) certificate details, only if applicable to your subject and qualification
- Your finalised, ordered list of exactly 10 university preferences - decide this BEFORE you start the form, since it cannot be changed after submission
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format
