Bihar state university service commission, patna

8^th Floor, Bihar State Examination Board, Academic Building, Budha Marg, Patna-01 

 

RECRUITMENT NOTIFICATION

CONTRACTUAL FACULTY

 

Notification No.: BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06 /2026                                                                                                                                                                                                    Date: 03/07/2026

In the reference of the Statute and in lieu of urgency of recruitment and in the context of order of Higher Education Department for recruitment, online applications through the HED’s Samarth Portal (URL- (https://hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in) are invited from eligible candidates for appointment as Contractual Faculty in various subjects in universities of Bihar including 211 newly constituted Rajkiya Degree Colleges of Bihar.

Important:. Candidates are advised to note the schedule carefully.

 

Particulars	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 – 18.07.2026
Tentative Datesfor Interview	20.07.2026 – 27.07.2026
Tentative Publication of the 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

 

 

The detailed Subject-wise, Category-wise and University-wise vacancies are annexed herewith as Annexure -I. 

 

3.1  Age Limit: The minimum age for Appointment to the post of Assistant Professor shall be 21 years and the maximum age shall not be more than 43 years as on 01.08.2026. Age relaxation to the candidates belonging to reserved categories will be provided in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Government of Bihar.

A candidate should have throughout good academic background with minimum 55% marks at theMasters’ degree or equivalent (or equivalent grade).

3.2.1. Relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST/BC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EBC (Non-Creamy Layer)Candidate of the State.

3.2.2.Physically challenged persons of Bihar will be given relaxation of 5% marks at Masters’ degree. But both relaxation benefits shall not be admissible to any such candidate.

In addition, the candidate must have either:

·         Qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Assistant Professor conducted by the UGC/CSIR or any other test accredited by the UGC; or

·         Been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the provisions of the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016, and shall be entitled to exemption from NET in terms of the UGC Regulations and amendments issued from time to time.

·         Further Provided that the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to implementation of UGC Regulation 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/State Level Eligibility Test (SLET/SET) conducted by the Bihar government or on its behalf for this purpose subject to fulfilment of the following condition:

a.       The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode;

b.      The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;

c.       An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;

d.      The Candidate has published two research papers form his/her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal;

e.       The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency.

The fulfilment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs/Concerned Faculty) of the University concerned.

Note : NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET.

OR

The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign University/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by any one of the following:(i) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) (ii) the Time Higher Education (THE) or (iii) the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai).

4.      Fee:- There is no fee for online application.

  5.Reservation:

·         The Reservation policy of the State Government, as applicable on the date of Advertisement, shall be strictly followed. The Reservation shall be followed category-wise and subject-wise and University-wise.

·         If candidates belonging to a reserved category secures marks that qualify them for the selection under the general merit list, they shall be considered for selection under the general category and university shall be allocated to them accordingly. 

 

6.1.Selection shall be based on a total of 100 marks comprising Academic Qualifications (88 marks) and Interview-cum-demonstration (12 marks), as detailed below:

 

Component	Score	Maximum Combined Permissible Score
Research		22 (Subject to the following combinations ; Ph.D. + JRF = 22, Ph.D. + NET = 19, Ph.D. +NET+JRF=22)
Ph.D.	11
JRF	11
NET	8
Post Graduation		26
80 % and Above	26
70% and < 80%	23
60% and < 70%	20
55 % and < 60%	17
50 % and < 60% (Applicable Only for Candidates belonging to the SC & the ST Category)	17
Graduation		17
80 % and Above	17
70% and < 80%	15
60% and < 70%	13
55 % and < 60%	11
45 % and < 55%	09
Less than 45%	00
Intermediate (10+2)	13	The Score on account of Marks obtained by the candidate in Intermediate Examination shall be calculated based on the Formula (13/100)* Percentage of Marks obtained
Matric (10th)	10	The Score on account of Marks obtained by the candidate in Matric Examination shall be calculated based on the Formula (10/100)* Percentage of Marks obtained

•      If Board/ University provides Grade/CGPA/CPI instead of Numbers then percentage using only the official conversion formula/table approved and published by the concerned board/university.

•      Candidates must enter the percentage of marks for all academic qualifications from Matriculations to Post Graduate. If any qualifications was awarded in Grade/CGPA/CPI, they must convert the CGPA to percentage using the official conversion formula prescribed by respective board or university. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your candidature.

For example:

·         If your university says Percentage = CGPA * 10, use that formula.

·         If your university has a different conversion rule, use the one specified by your university.

·         If your marks are already in Percentage, enter them directly.  

•      Based on the marks obtained in the screening process, candidates shall be shortlisted for interview in the ratio of 1:3, i.e., up to three candidates for each notified vacancy shall be called for interview, subject to availability of eligible candidates. If more than one candidate is having the same marks at the end of the merit position as per the Prescribed ratio, in that case all such candidates will be called for interview.

6.2.Interview for Contractual appointments:

•      In case of contractual appointments, the maximum marks allotted for Interview, including the teaching skill demonstration shall be 12 Marks as described below:

 

Interview

12 (6+6) Maximum 6 Marks shall be awarded based on Teaching Skills to be tested by the Interview Board on Spot (the Teaching Skill Demonstration shall be Mandatorily Video-Recorded) while Maximum 6 Marks shall be awarded based on Interaction with the Interview Board.

 

•      The marks awarded by the Selection Committee in the interview shall be final and binding and shall not be subject to review or re-evaluation.

The merit list is prepared on the basis of academic qualification and Interview cum Demonstration. In event of total marks obtained from academic qualification and interview being the same, candidate having higher marks in academic qualification shall be placed higher in the final merit list.  In the event of candidate having same marks in academic qualification and interview then candidate who is older in age according to the date of birth shall be placed higher in the final merit list and in the event of candidates having same date of birth, candidates whose name appears alphabetically first in Devnagari Script shall be placed higher in the final merit list.

 

•      Allocation of universities to selected candidates shall be made on a merit-cum-choice basis, subject to availability of vacancies, reservation requirements, institutional needs, and administrative exigencies. The decision of the competent authority regarding allotment shall be final and binding.

•      Choices shall be recorded during the application process based on the universities to which the candidate applies.

•      No change in preference/choice shall be permitted under any circumstances once the allotment is done.

•      Once a university is allotted based on the university preferences submitted by the candidate, joining is to be completed within 7 (seven) days of the issuance of the joining notification.

•      Failure to join within the stipulated period of 7 days shall result in forfeiture of candidature, without any further notice or right of appeal.

•      The decision of the competent authority regarding allotment shall be final and binding.

 

•      This appointment shall be on purely contractual basis and shall be validtill the Regular/Backlog appointment of Assistant Professors.

•      The engagement shall remain valid for one session only. Fresh engagements for the subsequent term shall be made after next session each year and shall be subject to screening, recommendation, performance assessment, and the requirement of the University as determined by the competent authority. For all subsequent years, the term of engagement shall ordinarily extend for next session subject to satisfactory performance, institutional requirements, and such other conditions as may be prescribed by the competent authority.

Note: It is clarified that continuation in service shall not be automatic, and each engagement for a subsequent term shall be considered afresh in accordance with the provisions contained herein.

•      The monthly remuneration for the above services shall be equivalent to the minimum monthly gross salary (Basic + DA only) of a regularly appointed Assistant Professor at the entry level.

 

•      Considering the limited time available for commencement and facilitation of classes, it may not be feasible to complete detailed verification of the documents and credentials of all selected candidates prior to their joining. Accordingly, the appointments shall be made on a provisional basis, subject to post-joining verification of all documents, certificates, testimonials, and information furnished by the candidate.

•      Every selected candidate shall be required to submit a duly notarized affidavit at the time of joining, affirming that all information furnished and documents submitted by him/her are true, genuine, complete, and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief( APPENDIX-1)

•      The affidavit shall affirm that all information furnished and documents submitted are true, genuine, complete, and correct to the best of the candidate's knowledge and belief.

•      In the event that any information is found to be false, misleading, suppressed, fabricated, or any document is found to be forged or invalid at any stage of service, the candidate shall be liable for immediate disqualification and termination of engagement/appointment without prior notice, notwithstanding the fact that he/she may have already joined and rendered service. The University shall also be at liberty to initiate such legal or disciplinary action as may be deemed appropriate under the applicable rules and laws.

•      If, on the date of interview, any information provided by the candidate is found to be incorrect, the candidate shall not be permitted for the interview.

 

•      Applications are invited exclusively through the SAMARTH Recruitment Portal (https://hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/index). Eligible candidates shall submit their applications online through the link made available on the official website. The application submitted through other modes like e-mail, post or by hand shall not be accepted.

•      Recent self-attested passport size photograph and signature of applicant shall be uploaded at the proper place of the application format

•      All educational qualifications must have been obtained from recognised Universities/Institution in India and/or abroad and if grades are awarded instead of marks, applicant should clearly indicate their equivalent percentage.

•      The Commission reserves the right to modify, cancel, or re-schedule the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.

 

v  NOTE :- Guidelines for contractual faculty of appointment and important instructions for filling online application is attached herewith as Annexure-II.

APPENDIX 1 — FORMAT OF NOTARISED AFFIDAVIT

(To be submitted on non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value, duly notarised)

 

AFFIDAVIT

 

I, _______________________________________ (Full Name), son/daughter/wife of ________________________________, residing at _______________________________________________, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:

 

1.   That I have applied for the post of Fixed-Term Faculty in the subject of _________________ vide Application No. _________________ dated _________________.

2.   That all the information furnished by me in my application form and all the documents submitted by me in support thereof are true, genuine, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. No material information has been concealed or suppressed.

3.   That the certificates, degrees, diplomas, and other documents submitted by me are authentic and have been obtained from recognized institutions/universities/boards and are not forged, tampered with, or obtained through fraudulent means.

4.   That I am fully aware that in the event of any information furnished by me being found to be false, misleading, suppressed, fabricated, or any document submitted by me being found to be forged or invalid, at any stage, my engagement/appointment shall be liable to immediate termination without prior notice, and the University/Department shall be at liberty to initiate such legal or disciplinary action against me as may be deemed appropriate.

5.   That I fully understand that this engagement is purely contractual and for a fixed term. I shall not have any claim for regularization, permanency, absorption, or appointment against any regular post in the University, the Higher Education Department, or the Government of Bihar merely on the basis of this contractual engagement. However, the period served by me under this contractual engagement shall be treated as teaching experience and may be considered wherever teaching experience is prescribed as an eligibility condition for recruitment to regular or permanent teaching positions, subject to the applicable rules and regulations in force at the relevant time.

6.   That I shall not, at any stage, raise any claim before any authority, court, tribunal, or forum seeking regularization, permanent appointment, or any service benefits available to regular employees solely on the basis of this contractual engagement.

 

DEPONENT

 

Verified at _____________ on this _______ day of _____________ 2026.

 

The contents of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Nothing material has been concealed.

 

Signature of Deponent                                                      Signature & Seal of Notary

 

Date: _____________                                                                          Date: _____________