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BSUSC Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — 3,687 Contractual Faculty Vacancies

Advt No: BSUSC/02/2026•Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC)

Official Process Flow

Recruitment Stages & Upcoming Exam Milestones

Official selection stages and schedule updates as notified by Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC)

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Application window closed on 15 Jul 2026

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Stage 1: Shortlisting based on UGC Academic Performance Ind...

Shortlisting based on UGC Academic Performance Indicator (API) Score Card (88 Marks Weightage)

Official Stage

Stage 2: Personal Interview & Classroom Teaching Demonstrat...

Personal Interview & Classroom Teaching Demonstration (12 Marks Weightage)

Interview

Stage 3: Original Academic Credential & Research Document V...

Original Academic Credential & Research Document Verification (DV)

Document Scrutiny

Stage 4: Final Merit Order Compilation & University / Degre...

Final Merit Order Compilation & University / Degree College Allotment

Final Selection

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Total Vacancies

BSUSC

3,687

Contractual Assistant Professor (English), Contractual Assistant Professor (History), Contractual Assistant Professor (Hindi)

Min Qualification

ANY POST GRADUATE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

21 – 43 Yrs

as on 1 Aug 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹57,700–₹75,000

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Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) (Advt No: BSUSC/02/2026)

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About this Recruitment

Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna has invited online applications for the recruitment of 3,687 Contractual Assistant Professors across 6 major humanities and social science subjects (English, History, Hindi, Economics, Political Science, Sociology) in state universities and government degree colleges across Bihar. Candidates with 55% marks in Master's degree plus UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / SLET or Ph.D. are eligible.

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BSUSC Mega Recruitment 2026 for 3,687 Contractual Assistant Professors in Bihar Universities.
Subject breakdown: English (674), History (662), Hindi (625), Economics (597), Political Science (596), Sociology (533).
Consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from ₹57,700 to ₹75,000 per month.
Selection strictly governed by UGC 2018 Academic Performance Indicator (API 88 marks + Interview 12 marks).
Application is completely free with registrations processed via Bihar Samarth Portal.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

21 Years

Maximum Age

43 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 August 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

OBC / EBC (Male & Female): +3 Years

Female (UR): +3 Years

SC / ST (Male & Female): +5 Years

PwBD: +10 Years

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Educational Eligibility: ANY POST GRADUATE, PHD

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

1 July 2026

Application Start Date

3 July 2026

Last Date to Apply

15 July 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Contractual Assistant Professor (English)	674	ANY POST GRADUATE
Contractual Assistant Professor (History)	662	ANY POST GRADUATE
Contractual Assistant Professor (Hindi)	625	ANY POST GRADUATE
Contractual Assistant Professor (Economics)	597	ANY POST GRADUATE
Contractual Assistant Professor (Political Science)	596	ANY POST GRADUATE
Contractual Assistant Professor (Sociology)	533	ANY POST GRADUATE

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Consolidated monthly honorarium of ₹57,700 (equivalent to UGC entry pay level 10 basic) plus admissible DA up to ₹75,000 per month.

Official Pay Scale

₹57,700 - ₹75,000

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹18,000

Dearness Allowance (DA)50%

₹9,000

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹3,240

Transport Allowance (TA)₹1,350

Gross Monthly Salary₹31,590

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹2,700

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹250

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹3,010

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹28,580

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹3.79 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: Written / Computer Based Test (CBT / OMR)

Exam Mode: Computer Based Objective Multiple Choice Test

90 Minutes

Total Marks: 100

Negative Marking: 0.25 or 0.33 marks deducted per incorrect answer (as per notice)

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness & Current Affairs	25	25
Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability	25	25
English / Hindi Comprehension / Domain Subject	25	25

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Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Visit the official recruitment portal: https://bsusc.bihar.gov.in

Carefully read the official notification PDF (Advt No: BSUSC/02/2026) to confirm eligibility criteria.

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) or new user registration on the official portal.

Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and category reservation details accurately.

Upload scanned passport-sized photograph (20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB) in the prescribed format.

Pay the applicable application fee online and download/print the final confirmation page for future reference.

Document Upload Specifications

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Category / EWS / Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

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Application Fee Details

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Payment Modes: No Application Fee (Exempted)

Selection Process

Stage 1: Shortlisting based on UGC Academic Performance Indicator (API) Score Card (88 Marks Weightage)

Stage 2: Personal Interview & Classroom Teaching Demonstration (12 Marks Weightage)

Stage 3: Original Academic Credential & Research Document Verification (DV)

Stage 4: Final Merit Order Compilation & University / Degree College Allotment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total vacancy count in BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

A total of 3,687 vacancies are available across six major subjects: English (674), History (662), Hindi (625), Economics (597), Political Science (596), and Sociology (533).

What are the educational qualifications required for BSUSC Assistant Professor?

Candidates must hold a Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) in the relevant subject, along with UGC NET / CSIR NET / SET/SLET qualification or a Ph.D. degree awarded in accordance with UGC Regulations.

What is the selection process and evaluation criteria?

Selection is based on a 100-mark scale: 88 marks calculated as Academic Performance Indicator (API based on Graduation, Post Graduation, M.Phil, Ph.D., NET-JRF, research papers, awards) and 12 marks for Personal Interview / Classroom Demonstration.

What is the monthly remuneration for contractual assistant professors in Bihar?

Selected candidates receive a consolidated monthly salary of ₹57,700 (equivalent to UGC Pay Level 10 entry basic) plus applicable DA, amounting up to ₹75,000 per month.

What is the age limit for BSUSC recruitment?

As of August 1, 2026, the maximum age limit is 40 years for UR Male, 43 years for OBC/EBC/UR Female, and 45 years for SC/ST candidates.

Is there any application fee for BSUSC Assistant Professor 2026?

No, there is no application fee for any category of candidates in this contractual recruitment drive.

Can candidates from outside Bihar apply?

Yes, candidates from all over India fulfilling UGC eligibility norms are eligible to apply under the Unreserved (UR) category.

Which portal is used for online application and call letter download?

Applications and interview call letters are managed through the Bihar Samarth higher education portal: hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in.

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Last Date to Apply

15 July 2026

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