Bihar Assistant Professor Notification 2026 Out (Soon) for 9100+ Posts, Check Eligibility, Selection Process, Salary

The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) is preparing to advertise 9100+ Assistant Professor posts across state universities and colleges on its official website, bsusc.bihar.gov.in, whose approval has been given by the Government. The Notification for the Bihar Assistant Professor can be expected in the month of May 2026. The university has released the recruitment guidelines for the Assistant Professor selection process. This article breaks down everything you need to know about the latest update on the vacancy approval, eligibility and selection process, the updated pay scale and how to apply.

Bihar Assistant Professor 2026: Latest Update

Government Officially Approves 9,152 Posts (April 30, 2026). The Bihar Government has taken a major step forward in the recruitment process. The Higher Education Department, Government of Bihar, has officially issued an order (Letter No. 15/PI 3-03/2026…6.34) dated 30 April 2026, approving the creation of 9,152 posts across 208 newly identified degree colleges under the state’s ambitious Saat Nischay-3 (2025-30) programme. This order, signed by Secretary Rajeev Raushan, marks the formal administrative and financial clearance for the recruitment.

Here are the important pointers from the latest update:

Bihar Assistant Professor Pay Scale as per Official Order

As per the official government order, pay scales are assigned using a numbered pay level system:

Bihar Assistant Professor Notification 2026

The official Bihar Assistant Professor Notification 2026 will be released soon. The university has released the statute(Rules), which was signed in 2026, which gives clear guidelines for the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, descriptive written exam, and structured 80:20 selection weightage. The notification, when released, will have full details about vacancies, eligibility, exam dates, and how to apply. Below is a direct link to download the official rules released by the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) for the recruitment of Assistant Professor 2026

Bihar Assistant Professor Official Rules for the recruitment of Assistant Professor 2026

Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Overview

Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment is a state-level academic recruitment. The recruitment will be open to candidates from across India. Below is the overview of the recruitment:

Bihar Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026

Teaching Posts Per College: (32 Posts)

Non-Teaching Posts: Per College

Bihar Assistant Professor Apply Link 2026

The Bihar Assistant Professor Apply Link will be available on the official website of the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) once the notification is released. Candidates are advised to keep checking this page and the official website for the latest updates.

Bihar Assistant Professor Apply Link (to be active soon).

How to Apply for Bihar Assistant Professor 2026?

Applying for the Bihar Assistant Professor 2026 will be done fully online. Before applying, candidates should keep their documents ready, such as educational certificates, a photograph, and a signature. Read the notification carefully before filling the form. Follow these steps to apply:

• Visit the official website of the Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC).
• Click on Bihar Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online.
• Register using your basic details like name, mobile number, and email.
• Fill in the application form with correct information.
• Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents.
• Pay the application fee as per your category.
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Bihar Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the Bihar Assistant Professor, every candidate must check if they meet the eligibility criteria. The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) has set clear rules for nationality, age, and educational qualification. Below is the Summary of Eligibility Criteria as per the released statute:

Age Limit

For the recruitment of the Bihar Assistant Professor, Age is calculated as of August 1st of the year of advertisement. Age relaxation will be given to reserved category candidates as per the Bihar State Government rules. Specially abled candidates will get age relaxation as per the Government of India rules. Below is the summary of the Age Limit criteria :

Bihar Assistant Professor Selection Process

The selection for Bihar Assistant Professor 2026 will be done in stages. First, a written exam will be held, and then shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. It is important to perform well in both rounds. Here is the full selection process:

Stage 1: Written Examination

• Total marks: 160
• Duration: 3 hours
• Type: Descriptive
• Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for General; 45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates
• Weightage in final selection: 80%
• The syllabus will be based on the NET exam for that subject.

Stage 2: Shortlisting for Interview

• Candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio (3 candidates per post) based on written exam marks.
• All eligible candidates may be called if the number is small

Stage 3: Interview

• Total marks: 40
• Weightage in final selection: 20%
• The Interview Board will have at least 3 subject experts of Professor rank

Stage 4: Final Merit List

• Based on 80% written exam + 20% interview = 200 total marks.
• In case of a tie, the candidate with higher written exam marks gets priority.
• If still tied, the older candidate (by date of birth) ranks higher.
• If the date of birth is also the same, alphabetical order in the Devanagari script is used.

Stage 5: Document Verification

Selected candidates must submit original documents for verification before appointment.