BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply for 3,687 Vacancies, Check Eligibility, Selection Process and Last Date
BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Bihar State University Service Commission has invited applications for 3,687 Assistant Professor posts. Check eligibility, vacancy details, selection process, important dates and how to apply.
The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna, has released the BSUSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting online applications for 3,687 Assistant Professor vacancies in universities and government degree colleges across Bihar. The recruitment will be conducted on a contractual basis.
The online application process commenced on July 3, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the Samarth portal till July 15, 2026. According to the official schedule, the recruitment process will be completed on a fast-track basis, with appointments expected by August 7, 2026.
BSUSC Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026: Subject-wise Posts
The recruitment drive includes vacancies in six subjects:
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| English | 674 |
| History | 662 |
| Hindi | 625 |
| Economics | 597 |
| Political Science | 596 |
| Sociology | 533 |
English has the highest number of vacancies, followed by History and Hindi.
BSUSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must possess:
- A Master's degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks from a recognised university.
- A 5% relaxation (minimum 50% marks) is available for SC, ST, BC (Non-Creamy Layer), EBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and Persons with Disabilities candidates.
- Applicants must have qualified UGC NET or CSIR NET for Assistant Professor eligibility. DSSSB Recruitment 2026: Apply for 1,979 TGT and Other Posts From June 16 at dsssb.delhi.gov.in, Check Eligibility and Selection Process.
PhD Exemption From NET
Candidates are exempt from the NET requirement if they:
- Hold a PhD awarded under UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016.
- Obtained a PhD before 2009 and fulfil the prescribed UGC conditions, including evaluation by two external examiners, an open viva voce and publication of two research papers.
- Hold a PhD from a university ranked among the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings. Delhi Police Recruitment 2026: 20% of Constable Jobs Now Reserved for Former Agniveers.
BSUSC Assistant Professor Age Limit 2026
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 43 years (as on August 1, 2026)
Age relaxation for reserved category candidates will be applicable as per Bihar government norms.
BSUSC Assistant Professor Selection Process 2026
There will be no written examination for the recruitment.
Selection will be based on a 100-mark evaluation:
- Academic qualifications: 88 marks
- PhD
- Research publications
- JRF
- NET qualification
- Postgraduate marks
- Undergraduate marks
- Class 12 marks
- Class 10 marks
- Interview: 12 marks
- Teaching skills: 6 marks
- Personal interview: 6 marks
The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined score.
BSUSC Assistant Professor Application Fee 2026
BSUSC has announced that no application fee will be charged from candidates of any category. Eligible applicants can submit their applications free of cost through the Samarth portal.
BSUSC Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application begins | July 3, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | July 15, 2026 |
| Application screening | July 17-18, 2026 |
| Tentative interview dates | July 20-27, 2026 |
| Last date for joining | August 7, 2026 |
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying and complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
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