Education News: The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) has invited online applications for 3,687 Assistant Professor vacancies on a contractual basis across 211 newly established government degree colleges in Bihar. Eligible candidates can apply online until July 15, 2026.

The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) has announced a large-scale recruitment drive for Assistant Professor positions in newly established government degree colleges across the state. The recruitment aims to strengthen higher education by filling teaching vacancies in multiple academic disciplines.

According to the official notification, a total of 3,687 Assistant Professor posts will be filled on a contract basis in 211 government degree colleges. The online application process began on July 3, 2026, and interested candidates must complete their registration by July 15, 2026.

The commission has also released a tentative schedule for interviews, merit list publication, college allotment, and joining dates.

Recruitment Highlights

Key details of the recruitment are as follows:

• Recruiting Authority: Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC)
• Post Name: Assistant Professor
• Total Vacancies: 3,687
• Job Type: Contractual
• Work Location: 211 Government Degree Colleges across Bihar
• Application Start Date: July 3, 2026
• Last Date to Apply: July 15, 2026
• Selection Process: Academic Performance and Interview
• Tentative Joining Date: August 7, 2026

The recruitment drive is expected to provide significant opportunities for candidates seeking a career in higher education.

Subject-Wise Vacancy Details

The vacancies are distributed across six academic disciplines:

• English: 674 posts
• History: 662 posts
• Hindi: 625 posts
• Economics: 597 posts
• Political Science: 596 posts
• Sociology: 533 posts

Candidates should apply only for the subject corresponding to their academic qualifications.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications before submitting their application.

The eligibility requirements include:

• A postgraduate (PG) degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university.
• Minimum 55% marks for candidates belonging to the General category.
• Minimum 50% marks for candidates from reserved categories, as applicable.
• Candidates should possess NET, SET, or a PhD in accordance with applicable eligibility norms.
• Certain PhD holders may be eligible for exemption from the NET/SET requirement, subject to the relevant UGC regulations.

Applicants are advised to carefully review the detailed eligibility conditions mentioned in the official recruitment notification.

Age Limit and Salary

The prescribed age criteria are:

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 43 years

Candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories will receive age relaxation of up to five years as per applicable government rules.

Selected candidates will receive:

• Basic Pay: ₹57,700 per month
• Dearness Allowance (DA) and other admissible allowances, as applicable under the appointment terms.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on a 100-point evaluation system, comprising:

• 88 marks for academic qualifications and educational achievements.
• 12 marks for performance in the interview.

The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined score obtained in these two components.

Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following schedule in mind:

• Online Application Deadline: July 15, 2026
• Interview Notification: July 17–18, 2026
• Interview Dates: July 20–27, 2026
• Merit List Publication: July 29, 2026
• College Allotment: August 1, 2026
• Expected Joining Date: August 7, 2026

Applicants are encouraged to regularly check the official BSUSC portal for any updates or changes to the recruitment schedule.

Opportunity for Teaching Aspirants

With nearly 3,700 vacancies across newly established government colleges, this recruitment drive offers a significant opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a career in higher education in Bihar. Interested applicants should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, complete the online application before the deadline, and keep all required documents ready for the subsequent stages of the selection process.