BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 for 3687 Assistant Professor Posts, Apply Online
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026: 3687 Assistant Professor Posts Across Bihar Universities
BSUSC Bihar Assistant Professor Bharti 2026 — Master's Degree + NET/Ph.D Required — Apply at hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in
The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna, has released Notification No. BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026 dated for 3,687 Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) vacancies across various universities of Bihar, including 211 newly constituted Rajkiya Degree Colleges. Online applications are being accepted through the HED Samarth Portal from to . The vacancies cover six subjects: Hindi, Economics, History, Political Science, English, and Sociology across ten universities.
Candidates aged 21 to 43 years holding a Master's degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) and NET/Ph.D. qualification as per UGC norms can apply. The selection is based on 100 marks — 88 marks for Academic Qualification and 12 marks for Interview-cum-Demonstration. There is no application fee. The monthly remuneration is equivalent to the minimum gross salary (Basic + DA) of a regularly appointed Assistant Professor at entry level. Candidates must select exactly 10 unique university preferences.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna |
| Notification No. | BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026 |
| Post Name | Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,687 (3,674 + 13 backlog) |
| Subjects | Hindi, Economics, History, Political Science, English, Sociology |
| Application Mode | Online — HED Samarth Portal (hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in) |
| Application Start Date | |
| Last Date to Apply | |
| Interview Dates | – (Tentative) |
| Merit List | (Tentative) |
| Final Allotment | (Tentative) |
| Last Date for Joining | |
| Age Limit | 21–43 Years (as on ) |
| Qualification | Master's Degree (55% marks) + NET/Ph.D. as per UGC norms |
| Selection Process | Academic Qualification (88 Marks) + Interview (12 Marks) = 100 Marks |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee) |
| Official Website | bsusc.bihar.gov.in |
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates
Apply Online: 3 July to 15 July 2026 — Interview: 20–27 July — Joining by 7 August
The online application process for BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 is open through the HED Samarth Portal at hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in. The last date for submission of online application is . The complete schedule is as follows:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application Portal | |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | |
| Screening of Applications & Intimation of Interview | – |
| Tentative Dates for Interview | – |
| Tentative Publication of Merit List | |
| Tentative Preference of Colleges | |
| Tentative Final Allotment | |
| Last Date for Joining |
Tip: The Admit Card for the interview will be available on the SAMARTH portal. Candidates are advised to regularly check the portal using their login credentials. All dates are tentative and subject to change by the Commission.
Note: There is no application fee for this recruitment. Candidates can apply without paying any fee through the official HED Samarth Portal.
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details
3687 Assistant Professor Posts Across 6 Subjects and 10 Bihar Universities
A total of 3,687 vacancies have been notified across six subjects and ten universities of Bihar. The subject-wise vacancy break-up is as follows:
| Subject | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 625 |
| Economics | 597 |
| History | 658 |
| Political Science | 596 |
| English | 665 |
| Sociology | 533 |
| Total | 3,674 |
| Backlog Posts | 13 |
| Grand Total | 3,687 |
Universities Covered
The vacancies are distributed across the following ten universities of Bihar:
| University | Full Name |
|---|---|
| PPU | Patliputra University |
| VKSU | Veer Kunwar Singh University |
| MU | Magadh University |
| Mun.U | Munger University |
| TMBU | Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University |
| Pur.U | Purnea University |
| BNMU | Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University |
| LNMU | Lalit Narayan Mithila University |
| BRABU | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University |
| JPU | Jai Prakash University |
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 — Eligibility Criteria
Master's Degree (55% Marks) + NET/Ph.D — Age 21–43 Years
Candidates should have a good academic record throughout, with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) at the Master's degree level. A 5% relaxation in marks is available for SC/ST/BC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of Bihar, and for physically challenged persons of Bihar; however, both relaxations cannot be combined for the same candidate.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/BC/EBC/PwD of Bihar) |
| NET/Ph.D. | One of the following: UGC/CSIR NET, Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016, or NET exemption for Ph.D. holders |
| NET Exemption | Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016; Ph.D. registered before UGC Regulation 2009 with conditions; Ph.D. from top 500 world-ranked university (QS/THE/ARWU) |
| NET Not Required | For Master's programmes in disciplines where NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by UGC/CSIR |
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 years, Maximum 43 years as on |
| Age Relaxation | As per Bihar Government norms for reserved categories |
Important: Only one Bachelor's degree and one Master's/Post Graduate degree in the core subject or its allied subjects should be filled and uploaded. Candidates must convert Grade/CGPA/CPI into percentage using only the official conversion formula approved by the concerned board or university.
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 — Selection Process
100 Marks — Academic Qualification (88) + Interview (12) — No Application Fee
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 for interview.
| Component | Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Research (Ph.D.) | 11 | Max combined: 22 (Ph.D.+JRF = 22; Ph.D.+NET = 19; Ph.D.+NET+JRF = 22) |
| Research (JRF) | 11 | |
| Research (NET) | 8 | |
| Post Graduation – 80% and above | 26 | Max 26 |
| Post Graduation – 70% to below 80% | 23 | |
| Post Graduation – 60% to below 70% | 20 | |
| Post Graduation – 55% to below 60% | 17 | |
| Graduation – 80% and above | 17 | Max 17 |
| Graduation – 70% to below 80% | 15 | |
| Graduation – 60% to below 70% | 13 | |
| Graduation – 55% to below 60% | 11 | |
| Intermediate (10+2) | 13 | (13/100) x Percentage of Marks Obtained |
| Matric (10th) | 10 | (10/100) x Percentage of Marks Obtained |
| Interview-cum-Demonstration | 12 | Teaching Skills (6) + Interaction with Board (6) |
| Total | 100 |
Tie-breaking: Higher academic qualification marks → Older candidate (by DOB) → Alphabetically first name in Devnagari script.
Interview: 12 marks divided as Teaching Skills (6 marks, video-recorded) and Interaction with Interview Board (6 marks). Marks awarded are final and not subject to review.
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply Online
Apply Online at hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in Before 15 July 2026
The application process for BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 is entirely online through the HED Samarth Portal at hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in. Applications submitted through any other mode (email, post, or by hand) will not be accepted.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit the official HED Samarth Recruitment Portal at hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in |
| Step 2 | Register and fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details |
| Step 3 | Upload recent self-attested passport-size photograph and signature at the designated places |
| Step 4 | Fill in Class 10th and 12th percentage marks (converted from Grade/CGPA using only the official board/university conversion formula) |
| Step 5 | Enter details of only one Bachelor's degree and one Master's/Post Graduate degree in the relevant/core subject |
| Step 6 | Answer the NET/SET/GATE/Ph.D. qualification questionnaire correctly, selecting the applicable option |
| Step 7 | Select exactly 10 unique university preferences in order of choice; duplicate entries not permitted, no changes allowed after final submission |
| Step 8 | Upload all mandatory documents as per the checklist in the prescribed format and size |
| Step 9 | Review the application carefully and submit before the last date |
Important Instructions
- All educational qualifications must have been obtained from recognised Universities/Institutions in India and/or abroad
- If grades are awarded instead of marks, applicants must indicate the equivalent percentage using the official conversion formula
- Caste certificates must be issued by a competent authority not below the rank of Sub-Divisional Officer/Circle Officer
- For married women, the Caste Certificate/Non-Creamy Layer Certificate must be in the name of the father, not husband
- The appointment is purely contractual and valid till the Regular/Backlog appointment of Assistant Professors
- The engagement is valid for one session only, with fresh engagement each year subject to screening, performance, and requirement
- Candidates must join within 7 days of the joining notification, failing which candidature stands forfeited
- A notarised affidavit must be submitted at the time of joining affirming all information is true and genuine
- The Commission reserves the right to modify, cancel, or re-schedule the recruitment process at any stage
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 — Reservation and Documents Required
Bihar Domicile Required for Reservation — 35% Horizontal Reservation for Women
Reservation benefits are available only to native domiciles of Bihar. Candidates from other states will be treated as Unreserved/General category. Key reservation provisions:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | Caste Certificate + Permanent Residence/Domicile Certificate required |
| BC/EBC | Non-Creamy Layer Certificate + Domicile Certificate, both issued by notified Circle Officer |
| EWS (10%) | Income & Asset Certificate as per Schedule-I (Form-I), valid for 1 year from issuance |
| PwD (4% Horizontal) | Disability Certificate issued by/verified by Government Medical College and Hospital |
| Women (35% Horizontal) | Domicile Certificate in name of father (not husband), as per Resolution No. 12575 dated 09.07.2025 |
| Freedom Fighter Grandchildren (2%) | Certificate under prescribed format by District Magistrate (Freedom Fighter Heir ID Card not accepted) |
Documents Required
| Document | Status |
|---|---|
| Candidate Photograph (Passport Size) | Mandatory |
| Candidate Signature | Mandatory |
| Proof of Date of Birth (Class X/XII Certificate) | Mandatory |
| Notarised Affidavit | Mandatory |
| Class X & XII Marksheet & Certificate | Mandatory |
| Bachelor's Marksheet & Degree | Mandatory |
| Master's Marksheet & Degree | Mandatory |
| Ph.D. Degree/Provisional Certificate | Only Ph.D. holders |
| NET/JRF Certificate | Only NET/JRF qualified |
| Domicile/Residence Certificate | For reservation claim |
| Category Certificate (BC/EBC/SC/ST/EWS) | Reserved candidates only |
| PwD Certificate | PwD claimants only |
BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 — Important Links and Follow Us
Official Recruitment Links
| Link | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Available | PDF from official source |
| Apply Online | Active | hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in |
| Official Website | Active | bsusc.bihar.gov.in |
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BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna has released Notification No. BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026 for 3,687 vacancies of Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) across various universities of Bihar in the subjects of Hindi, Economics, History, Political Science, English, and Sociology.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The online application portal opened on , and the last date for submission of the online application is .
Q3. What is the age limit for BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age for appointment is 21 years, and the maximum age is 43 years as on , with age relaxation applicable to reserved category candidates as per Bihar Government norms.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for BSUSC Contractual Faculty?
Candidates need a minimum of 55% marks at the Master's degree level (50% for reserved categories), along with NET qualification or a Ph.D. as per UGC norms, or exemption from NET where applicable.
Q5. Is there any application fee for BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026?
No, there is no fee for the online application. Candidates can apply without paying any fee.
Q6. What is the selection process for BSUSC Contractual Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on 100 marks: 88 marks for Academic Qualification (Research, Post Graduation, Graduation, Intermediate, Matric) and 12 marks for Interview-cum-Demonstration (6 for teaching skills, 6 for interaction with the board).
Q7. How many university preferences must be filled in the BSUSC application?
Candidates must select exactly 10 unique university preferences in order of choice. No changes are permitted after final submission.
Q8. Is Bihar domicile mandatory for reservation benefits?
Yes, reservation benefits are available only to native domiciles of Bihar. Candidates from other states will be treated as Unreserved/General category regardless of their home-state category status.
Q9. What is the remuneration for BSUSC Contractual Faculty?
The monthly remuneration is equivalent to the minimum monthly gross salary (Basic + DA only) of a regularly appointed Assistant Professor at the entry level.
Q10. When is the interview for BSUSC Contractual Faculty 2026?
The tentative interview dates are to . The merit list is expected on , and final allotment on . Candidates must join by .
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