Overview
BSUSC has announced the recruitment of 3,674 contractual Assistant Professors across Bihar universities. Applications are accepted online from 3 to 15 July 2026. Eligibility requires a Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) and either NET qualification or a Ph.D. The selection is based on academic marks and interview performance, with key dates for application, screening, interview, merit list, allotment, and joining.
Key Details
- Organization
- Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna
- Qualification
- Minimum 55% marks (or equivalent) in Master’s degree (50% for reserved categories). Must hold a Master’s degree and either qualify NET/CSIR/UGC test, hold a Ph.D. (or be exempted from NET), or meet specified Ph.D. eligibility criteria.
- Vacancies
- 3674
- Last date to apply
- 15 July 2026
Important Dates
| application_start | 3 July 2026 |
| application_last_date | 15 July 2026 |
| screening_start | 17 July 2026 |
| screening_end | 18 July 2026 |
| interview_start | 20 July 2026 |
| interview_end | 27 July 2026 |
| merit_list_publication | 29 July 2026 |
| college_preference | 30 July 2026 |
| final_allotment | 1 August 2026 |
| joining_last_date | 7 August 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Hindi: 625; Economics: 597; History: 658; Political Science: 596; English: 665; Sociology: 533; backlog: 13; total: 3674
Selection Process
Based on 100 marks: 88 marks for Academic Qualification (including Ph.D., NET, JRF, and academic performance) and 12 marks for Interview‑cum‑Demonstration (Teaching Skills and Interaction). Shortlisting ratio 1:3.
How to Apply
Visit the HED Samarth portal at hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in., Register and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category details., Upload a recent passport‑size photograph and signature., Enter Class 10th and 12th percentages (converted from grades if applicable)., Provide details of one Bachelor’s and one Master’s/Post‑Graduate degree in the core or allied subject., Answer the NET/SET/GATE/Ph.D. qualification questionnaire correctly., Select exactly 10 unique university preferences in order of choice (no duplicates)., Upload all mandatory documents as per the checklist., Review the application carefully and submit before the last date (15 July 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 3687 Posts?
application start: 3 July 2026; application last date: 15 July 2026; screening start: 17 July 2026; screening end: 18 July 2026; interview start: 20 July 2026; interview end: 27 July 2026; merit list publication: 29 July 2026; college preference: 30 July 2026; final allotment: 1 August 2026; joining last date: 7 August 2026
What is the application fee?
general: 0; reserved: 0; others: 0
What is the age limit?
Minimum 21 years and maximum 43 years as on 1 August 2026. Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Bihar guidelines.
What is the selection process?
Based on 100 marks: 88 marks for Academic Qualification (including Ph.D., NET, JRF, and academic performance) and 12 marks for Interview‑cum‑Demonstration (Teaching Skills and Interaction). Shortlisting ratio 1:3.