Opening Overview
Bihar State University Service Commission, Patna (BSUSC) has released the recruitment notification for Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor on Contract) in various subjects for universities of Bihar (including newly constituted Rajkiya Degree Colleges). Online applications are invited through the HED’s SAMARTH Portal. The last date to apply online is 15/07/2026.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar State University Service Commission, Patna (BSUSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Contract) / Contractual Faculty |
| Total Vacancies | 3,687 |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree with required marks + NET/SET/SLET (as applicable) OR Ph.D. as per UGC rules (NET exemption as per UGC) |
| Last Date | 15/07/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://hedbiharrae.samarth.edu.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 03/07/2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 15/07/2026 |
| Screening of Applications and Intimation of Interview | 17/07/2026 to 18/07/2026 |
| Tentative Dates for Interview | 20/07/2026 to 27/07/2026 |
| Tentative Publication of Merit List | 29/07/2026 |
| Tentative Preference of Colleges | 30/07/2026 |
| Tentative Final Allotment | 01/08/2026 |
| Last Date for Joining | 07/08/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹0 |
Payment Mode: No fee for online application (as per notification).
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 43 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 01/08/2026
- Age Relaxation: As per Government of Bihar rules for reserved categories.
Vacancy Details
Subject-wise vacancies are provided in Annexure-I (subject-wise, category-wise and university-wise). Total vacancies mentioned in the annexure summary: 3,687 posts.
Eligibility / Qualification
Essential Qualification (Academic):
- Candidate should have a good academic record with minimum 55% marks in Master’s Degree (or equivalent grade).
- Relaxation in Master’s marks:
- 5% relaxation for SC / ST / BC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of Bihar.
- 5% relaxation for Persons with Disability (PwD) of Bihar at Master’s level.
- Note: As per notification, both relaxations are not admissible together for the same candidate.
NET / Ph.D. Requirement (UGC Rules): Candidate must have either:
- Qualified NET for Assistant Professor conducted by UGC/CSIR or any other test accredited by UGC, OR
- Awarded Ph.D. degree as per UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and eligible for NET exemption as per UGC regulations.
Ph.D. (Pre-2009 registration) NET exemption conditions: Candidates registered for Ph.D. before implementation of UGC Regulation 2009 may be exempted from NET/SET/State Level Eligibility Test subject to fulfilment of conditions such as:
- Ph.D. awarded in regular mode
- Thesis evaluated by at least two external examiners
- Open Ph.D. viva conducted
- Two research papers published from Ph.D. work (at least one in a refereed journal)
- At least two papers presented in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or similar agency
- Certification by Registrar/Dean (Academic Affairs/Concerned Faculty) of the concerned University
Foreign Ph.D. option: Ph.D. obtained from a recognized foreign University/Institution ranked among top 500 in world rankings (QS/THE/ARWU) as mentioned in the notification.
Reservation / Domicile Key Rule (Important):
- Reservation benefits are only for Bihar domicile candidates.
- Candidates from other states will be treated as Unreserved/General for reservation purposes.
- Bihar Domicile Certificate issued by competent Circle Office is mandatory to claim any reservation benefit.
Selection Process
- Screening / Shortlisting based on academic score as per marking scheme.
- Interview-cum-Demonstration (Teaching Skill + Interaction).
- Merit List preparation.
- University/College Allotment based on merit-cum-choice and availability.
- Document Verification (post-selection / as per commission process) and submission of notarised affidavit.
Exam Pattern
Not applicable (selection is based on academic score + interview-cum-demonstration as per notification).
Salary / Pay Scale
- Monthly remuneration will be equivalent to the minimum monthly gross salary (Basic + DA only) of a regularly appointed Assistant Professor at the entry level (as per notification).
- Appointment is purely contractual and engagement is generally valid for one session (renewal/extension subject to screening, recommendation, performance assessment and university requirement).