Bihar Assistant Professor 2026: Notification Out, 3687 Vacancy
Bihar State University Service Commission · Advertisement No. BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026
Recruitment overview
The Bihar State University Service Commission, or BSUSC, published this recruitment notification.
The recruitment is for contractual Assistant Professor positions in six subjects.
Notification details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 |
| Organization | Bihar State University Service Commission |
| Short name | BSUSC |
| Advertisement number | BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026 |
| Position type | Contractual Assistant Professor |
How to apply and current status
The notification date and application start date are both July 3, 2026.
You can submit the online application form from July 3 to July 15, 2026.
- Check your subject, qualification, and age.
- Prepare the details needed for the online form.
- Submit the online application between July 3 and July 15, 2026.
- Remember that no application fee is required.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
You can check the subject-wise vacancy count below.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor - English | 674 |
| Assistant Professor - History | 662 |
| Assistant Professor - Hindi | 625 |
| Assistant Professor - Economics | 597 |
| Assistant Professor - Political Science | 596 |
| Assistant Professor - Sociology | 533 |
| Total | 3687 |
Bihar Assistant Professor 2026 has 3,687 vacancies in total. The notification breaks them down across 6 posts.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor - English | 674 |
| Assistant Professor - History | 662 |
| Assistant Professor - Hindi | 625 |
| Assistant Professor - Economics | 597 |
| Assistant Professor - Political Science | 596 |
| Assistant Professor - Sociology | 533 |
Important Dates
Keep these dates ready before you apply.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | July 3, 2026 |
| Application start date | July 3, 2026 |
| Last date to submit the online application form | July 15, 2026 |
Every date Bihar State University Service Commission printed for Bihar Assistant Professor 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 03 Jul 2026 |
| Application start date | 03 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to submit the online application form | 15 Jul 2026 |
Application Fee
All candidates can apply without paying an application fee.
| Candidate group | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | No application fee |
Application fee for Bihar Assistant Professor 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates | No fee | No application fee |
Eligibility
Your age must be between 21 and 43 years on August 1, 2026.
Age details
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 43 years
- Age will be checked on August 1, 2026
You need a Master's degree with the required marks and NET qualification, or an eligible Ph.D.
- Master's degree with at least 55% marks
- At least 50% marks for reserved categories
- NET qualification
- Or a Ph.D. under the 2009 or 2016 UGC regulations
Age Limit
You must be between 21 and 43 years old as on 01 Aug 2026.
Educational Qualification
Master's degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) and NET qualification, or Ph.D. under the 2009 or 2016 UGC regulations.
The recruitment is for contractual Assistant Professor positions.
Exam Pattern
Written Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Short-Answer Questions | — | 20 | — |
| Short-Answer Questions | 15 | 30 | — |
| Reasoning and Analytical Ability | 15 | 45 | — |
| Long-Answer Questions | 10 | 80 | — |
| Total | 40 | 175 |
Interview
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Skills, Interaction with the Interview Board and Overall Performance | — | 25 | — |
Selection Process
Selection uses academic marks and an interview-cum-demonstration.
- Academic marks: 88 marks
- Interview-cum-Demonstration: 12 marks
- Candidates may be shortlisted for interview in a 1:3 ratio
Written examination pattern
| Stage | Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Very Short-Answer Questions | Not given | 20 |
| Written Examination | Short-Answer Questions | 15 | 30 |
| Written Examination | Reasoning and Analytical Ability | 15 | 45 |
| Written Examination | Long-Answer Questions | 10 | 80 |
| Interview | Teaching Skills, Interaction with the Interview Board and Overall Performance | Not given | 25 |
- Shortlisting based on Academic Marks
- Interview-cum-Demonstration
Syllabus
Prepare the subject syllabus along with teaching, research, reasoning, and communication topics.
- Subject-Specific Knowledge: The full postgraduate syllabus and UGC NET-based topics.
- Teaching and Research Aptitude: Teaching methods, communication, research methods, and higher education.
- Higher Education System: Universities, regulators, NEP, quality assurance, and governance.
- Research Methodology: Research design, sampling, data analysis, plagiarism, and publication ethics.
- Reasoning and Analytical Ability: Problem solving, data interpretation, and logical reasoning.
- Current Developments: Recent subject trends, education initiatives, policies, and current affairs.
- Communication Skills: Reading, academic writing, presentations, and professional ethics.
- Computer and ICT Awareness: Basic computer applications, ICT, and educational technology.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Subject-Specific Knowledge | Entire Postgraduate (PG) syllabus of the concerned subject, core concepts, advanced theories, applications, contemporary developments, and interdisciplinary topics based on the UGC NET syllabus |
| Teaching and Research Aptitude | Teaching methods, learner characteristics, communication, classroom management, research methodology, research ethics, logical reasoning, and higher education concepts |
| Higher Education System | Indian higher education system, universities and regulatory bodies, National Education Policy (NEP), Quality Assurance, Accreditation, Academic Administration and Governance |
| Research Methodology | Types of research, research design, sampling, data collection, data analysis, interpretation, plagiarism, publication ethics, academic writing |
| Reasoning and Analytical Ability | Analytical thinking, problem solving, data interpretation, logical reasoning, critical thinking, decision making |
| Current Developments | Recent trends in the concerned academic discipline, National education initiatives, Research trends, Government policies related to higher education and important current affairs related to the subject |
| Communication Skills | Reading comprehension, academic communication, written communication, presentation skills and professional ethics in teaching |
| Computer and ICT Awareness | Information about Basic Computer Applications, ICT and Educational Technology |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- BSUSC has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- BSUSC has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Result
- BSUSC has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- BSUSC has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 3687 |
| Academic marks | 88 Marks |
| Interview-cum-Demonstration marks | 12 Marks |
| Shortlisting ratio for interview | 1:3 |
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The exam pattern, selection process and syllabus above were not printed in this recruitment's own notice and are compiled from: testbook.com, patnapress.com, careerbriefs.in. Every date, vacancy count and fee on this page comes from the official notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Assistant Professor vacancies are announced by BSUSC?
BSUSC has announced 3687 contractual Assistant Professor vacancies.
When does the Bihar Assistant Professor application start?
The application starts on July 3, 2026.
What is the last date to apply for Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is July 15, 2026.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No. The application fee is zero for all candidates.
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The age limit is 21 to 43 years, counted on August 1, 2026.
What qualification is required for the Assistant Professor posts?
You need a Master's degree with 55% marks, or 50% for reserved categories, plus NET or an eligible Ph.D.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 28 Aug 2026.