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Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) has released the faculty recruitment notification under Advt. No. CUSB/Advt./49/2026, dated 06 November 2026. The university has invited online applications for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts on a regular basis. Indian citizens and OCI candidates who meet the UGC Regulations, 2018 criteria can apply online @ curec.samarth.ac.in whose last date to apply is 07 December 2026 up to 05:00 pm.
The notification lists 25 posts across 20 departments and specializations: 2 for Professor, 8 for Associate Professor and 15 for Assistant Professor. The posts fall under schools such as Agriculture, Mathematics and Statistics, Earth Sciences, Social Sciences, Law and Governance, Management, Health Sciences, Education and Vocational Studies. Read the article below for the detailed information on vacancies, eligibility criteria, official apply link and more.
CUSB Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The CUSB published Advt. No. CUSB/Advt./49/2026 on 06 November 2026. The posts are spread across schools such as Agriculture, Mathematics and Statistics, Earth Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Management, Health Sciences, Education and Vocational Studies. Online applications opened on 07 November 2026. Candidates who applied under the earlier advertisements (No. 45/2025 and No. 47/2025) must apply again.
CUSB Teaching Recruitment 2026: Overview
The table below gives the main details of the CUSB Teaching recruitment drive. Candidates should read it first and then check the full details in the article:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) |
| Advertisement No. | CUSB/Advt./49/2026 |
| Notification Date | 06 November 2026 |
| Post Names | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancy | 25 |
| Mode of Application | Online only, via CU Chayan Portal |
| Application Start Date | 07 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 December 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Official Websites | cusb.ac.in, curec.samarth.ac.in |
CUSB Teaching Vacancy
The CUSB has advertised posts in 20 departments or specialisations. Of the 25 posts, 2 are for Professor, 8 for Associate Professor and 15 for Assistant Professor.
Post-Wise Vacancy
| Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Professor | 02 |
| Associate Professor | 08 |
| Assistant Professor | 15 |
| Total | 25 |
Department -wise Vacancy
Most posts have one vacancy each, and every vacancy is reserved for a specific category as shown below.
| School | Department / Subject | Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Development | Agricultural Extension Education | Associate Professor | 01 (SC)# |
| Agriculture and Development | Plant Pathology | Associate Professor | 01 (ST)# |
| Agriculture and Development | Entomology | Associate Professor | 01 (SC)# |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science | Mathematics | Assistant Professor | 01 (UR)^ |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science | Statistics | Professor | 01 (SC)# |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science | Statistics | Associate Professor | 01 (OBC) |
| Earth, Biological and Environmental Sciences | Bioinformatics | Associate Professor | 01 (OBC)# |
| Earth, Biological and Environmental Sciences | Geography | Assistant Professor | 01 (UR) |
| Earth, Biological and Environmental Sciences | Geology | Assistant Professor | 01 (OBC) |
| Social Sciences and Policy | Economic Studies and Policy | Assistant Professor | 01 (ST)^ |
| Social Sciences and Policy | Historical Studies and Archaeology | Assistant Professor | 02 (1 UR, 1 OBC) |
| Social Sciences and Policy | Political Studies | Assistant Professor | 01 (OBC) |
| Human Sciences | Psychological Sciences | Assistant Professor | 01 (OBC) |
| Law and Governance | Law and Governance | Assistant Professor | 01 (PwBD) |
| Law and Governance | Political Science Discipline for Law and Governance | Assistant Professor | 01 (UR) |
| Management | Commerce and Business Studies | Associate Professor | 01 (UR) |
| Health Sciences | Pharmacy | Associate Professor | 01 (UR) |
| Health Sciences | Pharmacy | Assistant Professor | 01 (EWS) |
| Education | Physical Education | Professor | 01 (ST) |
| Education | Teacher Education | Associate Professor | 01 (EWS)* |
| Education | Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (Communicative Skill in Hindi) | Assistant Professor | 01 (OBC) |
| Education | Educational Studies | Assistant Professor | 01 (UR) |
| Education | Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (English) | Assistant Professor | 01 (ST) |
| Vocational Studies | Music and Performing Arts | Assistant Professor | 01 (UR) |
| Total | 25 Posts |
- ^ Lien vacancy. It continues until the lien period of the lien holder ends. If the lien holder returns, the selected candidate will be relieved.
- * If no suitable EWS candidate is available, the post will be filled as unreserved, so candidates of other categories can also apply.
- # This mark appears in the notice but is not explained (see the notes at the end).
- Category-wise, the 25 posts break down as UR 8, OBC 7, ST 4, SC 3, EWS 2 and PwBD 1.
CUSB Teaching Eligibility Criteria
CUSB Teaching Eligibility follows the UGC Regulations, 2018 and the rules of the regulatory body for each subject. Candidates must meet the qualification and experience conditions on the last date of application. SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwBD candidates get a 5% relaxation in marks at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level. The notification does not mention an age limit.
| Post | Essential Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Professor (Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Physical Education) | Ph.D. in the concerned, allied or relevant discipline. At least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 (UGC Appendix II, Table 2). At least 10 years of teaching or research experience, with evidence of guiding a doctoral candidate. An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. and 10 years of experience can also apply. |
| Associate Professor (Arts, Commerce, Social Sciences, Sciences) | Ph.D. in the concerned, allied or relevant discipline. Master’s degree with at least 55%. At least 8 years of teaching or research experience as Assistant Professor or equivalent. At least 7 publications and a research score of 75. |
| Associate Professor (Agriculture) | Same as above. Four-year B.Sc. (Ag.), B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag., B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.) or B.V.Sc. and A.H. is required. NAAS-listed journals also count for publications. |
| Associate Professor (Pharmacy) | Ph.D., Master’s degree in Pharmacology with 55%, 8 years of experience, 7 publications and a score of 75. The candidate must be a Registered Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. |
| Associate Professor (Teacher Education) | Postgraduate degree in Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Languages or Commerce with 55%. M.Ed. or M.A. Education with 55%. Ph.D. in Education or the relevant discipline. 8 years of experience, 7 publications and a score of 75. |
| Assistant Professor (Arts, Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, Sciences) | Master’s degree with 55% in a concerned, relevant or allied subject. UGC or CSIR NET, SET or SLET. Candidates with a Ph.D. under UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016 are exempt from NET. A Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 (QS, THE or ARWU) is also accepted. |
| Assistant Professor (Political Science, Law and Governance) | Master’s degree with 55% in Political Science, plus NET, SET or SLET (or the Ph.D. exemption). An LL.M. or LL.B. degree gets preference. |
| Assistant Professor (Pharmacy) | Registered Pharmacist, Master’s degree with 55% in the relevant subject, plus NET, SET or SLET (or the Ph.D. exemption). |
| Assistant Professor (Music and Performing Arts) | Master’s degree with 55% in Music (Vocal), plus NET, SET or SLET (or the Ph.D. exemption). A traditional or professional artist with a Bachelor’s degree and an ‘A’ grade of AIR or Doordarshan can also apply. |
| Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy, Hindi and English) | Postgraduate degree in Hindi or English with 55%. B.Ed. with 55%. NET, SET or Ph.D. as prescribed by the UGC. M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Education are desirable. |
| Assistant Professor (Educational Studies) | M.Ed. with 55%. NET or Ph.D. in Education. A Master’s degree in Sociology or an allied subject is desirable. |
The Master’s degree must be in the subject listed for each department. A few subjects examples are given below.
| Department | Required Master’s Degree |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Statistics | Statistics |
| Bioinformatics | Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or Integrative Sciences |
| Geography | Geography or Remote Sensing |
| Economic Studies and Policy | Economics |
| Historical Studies and Archaeology | History or AIH and Archaeology |
| Commerce and Business Studies | Commerce |
| Physical Education | M.P.Ed. or M.P.E. |
| Agricultural Extension Education | Agricultural Extension Education, Agricultural Extension or Agricultural Education |
| Entomology | Entomology or Agricultural Entomology |
CUSB Teaching Recruitment 2026 Apply Link
The CUSB university accepts applications only in online mode till 07 December 2026 up to 05:00 pm. Offline forms will not be accepted. Candidates can reach the application form through the CU Chayan Portal on either official website listed below.
How to Apply for CUSB Teaching Recruitment 2026
Candidates should read the full notification and the proformas on the CUSB university website before filling the form. They must keep scanned copies of their photo, signature and self-attested certificates ready. Applicants for more than one post must submit a separate form and pay a separate fee for each post. The steps are given below.
- Visit https://www.cusb.ac.in or https://curec.samarth.ac.in.
- Open the CU Chayan Portal and go to the recruitment link for Advt. No. CUSB/Advt./49/2026.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number. All calls and mails will go to these details.
- Fill in the personal, academic, experience and category details correctly.
- Upload the photograph, signature and self-attested copies of certificates, publications and category proof within the size limits shown on the form.
- Pay the application fee through the payment gateway, if applicable.
- Check the form, submit it and save a copy of the final application.
CUSB Application Fee
The CUSB application processing fee is Rs. 2,000 for UR, OBC and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD and female candidates do not have to pay any fee. The fee is paid online through the payment gateway on the portal and is not refunded at any stage.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | Rs. 2,000 |
| OBC | Rs. 2,000 |
| EWS | Rs. 2,000 |
| SC | Exempted |
| ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Female (all categories) | Exempted |
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate form and pay a separate fee for each post.
- Candidates who applied under Advt. No. CUSB/Advt./45/2025 or CUSB/Advt./47/2025 and already paid the fee need not pay again. They must still apply afresh with a valid 2026 OBC or EWS certificate, if applicable.
- Payment mode: online, through the payment gateway on the application portal.
CUSB Teaching Selection Process
CUSB will select candidates for the faculty posts on the basis of the interview. If a post receives many applications, the university can shortlist candidates on a higher academic score than the minimum, or hold a written test. Call letters go to shortlisted candidates by email only.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Final Selection | Performance in the interview |
| Screening | Screening Committee checks eligibility and academic score |
| Shortlisting (many applications) | Higher academic score than the minimum, a written test or a marking system, as approved by the Competent Authority |
| Assistant Professor Posts | Academic score (UGC Regulations, 2018, Appendix II, Table 3A) is used only for shortlisting. Selection depends only on the interview |
| Extra Methods | Seminar, colloquium or lecture can be used as a supplementary method |
| Interview Call Letter | Sent by email to shortlisted candidates only |
| Documents at Interview | Original certificates, valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport), a copy of the online application and self-attested photocopies |
| In Absentia | The university can invite exceptionally suitable candidates in absentia |
CUSB Faculty Salary
The CUSB posts carry pay as per the 7th Central Pay Commission. Employees also get allowances as per Government of India and UGC rules. Candidates who join the university on or after 1 January 2004 are covered under the New Pension Scheme.
| Post | Academic Pay Level | Pay Matrix (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14 | Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A | Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100 |
| Assistant Professor | Level 10 | Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400 |
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