
Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna, has released a Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 for Contractual Faculty. The hiring process aims to fill Assistant Professor positions across multiple universities in Bihar. This includes 211 newly made Rajkiya Degree Colleges in the state. The job is on a contractual basis. The application process is online, and there is no application fee. Candidates can submit their applications before July 15, 2026.
Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is a contractual recruitment drive to fill 3687 posts. Candidates who have completed their master's degree and are NET qualified with 21 to 43 years of age can apply online.
| Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview | |
| Authority Name | Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Contractual Faculty) |
| Total Posts | 3,687 |
| Job Type | Contractual Basis |
| Notification Date | July 3, 2026 |
| Application Date | July 3, 2026 to July 15, 2026 |
| Education Qualification | Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) AND NET qualified or Ph.D. (under 2009/2016 UGC regulations) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 years and Maximum 43 years (as of August 1, 2026) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on Academic Marks (88 Marks) + Interview-cum-Demonstration (12 Marks) |
| Official Website Link | hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in |
Bihar Assistant Professor Notification 2026 has been published on July 3, 2026. The notification number for this recruitment is BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026. Candidates can download the complete notification from the official Higher Education Department's Samarth Portal. The advertisement contains all the rules, timelines, and guidelines for the applicants. Candidates must read the notification carefully before filling out the form.
Bihar Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 has been announced for around 3687 posts. Candidates can check the subject-wise vacancy distribution.
| Bihar Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 | ||
| Sl. No. | Subject Name | Total Vacancies |
| 1 | English | 674 |
| 2 | History | 662 |
| 3 | Hindi | 625 |
| 4 | Economics | 597 |
| 5 | Political Science | 596 |
| 6 | Sociology | 533 |
| - | Total Vacancy | 3,687 |
Candidates can apply for these posts only through the online mode. The Bihar Assistanr Professor Online Application portal opened on July 3, 2026. The last date to submit the online application form is July 15, 2026. Applications must be submitted through the Higher Education Department's Samarth Portal. No other forms of application like email or post will be accepted. Candidates need to upload their recent passport-size photograph and signature during the process. There is no fee required to apply for this position.
Applicants must fulfil the Bihar Assistant Professor Eligibility 2026 regarding age and education to apply:
Age Limit: The minimum age required is 21 years. The maximum age must not be more than 43 years as of August 1, 2026. Reserved categories will get age relaxation as per Bihar government rules.
Education Qualification: Candidates must have a good academic background. They need a minimum of 55% marks in their Master's degree. A relaxation of 5% is given to SC, ST, BC, and EBC candidates of Bihar. Physically challenged persons of Bihar also get a 5% relaxation.
Additional Tests: The candidate must have qualified for the National Eligibility Test (NET). Those who have a PhD degree under UGC regulations of 2009 or 2016 do not need to have a NET qualification.
Bihar Assistant Professor Selection Process 2026 does not involve a written exam. It is based on a total of 100 marks. These marks are divided into two parts:
Academic Qualifications (88 Marks): Marks are given based on the candidate's performance in Matriculation, Intermediate, Graduation, Post Graduation, and Research degrees like PhD or JRF.
Interview-cum-Demonstration (12 Marks): Candidates will face an interview panel. Out of 12 marks, 6 marks are for teaching skills tested on the spot. This teaching demonstration will be video-recorded. The other 6 marks are for the interaction with the board.
Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview in a 1:3 ratio based on their academic scores.
The selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary. Bihar Assistant Professor Salary 2026 will be equal to the minimum monthly gross salary of a regularly appointed Assistant Professor at the entry level. This salary consists of the Basic Pay plus the Dearness Allowance (DA) only.
