ContractualBiharChecked 14 Jul 2026

Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) / Higher Education Department, Bihar Assistant Professor on Contract – Hindi, Economics, History, Political Science, English, Sociology Recruitment 2026

Bihar Higher Education Department / BSUSC recruitment of Assistant Professors on a contractual basis for government and newly constituted Rajkiya Degree Colleges across Bihar universities, covering Hindi, Economics, History, Political Science, English and Sociology. This is a large-scale contract-teaching drive (not a permanent cadre appointment) aimed at filling faculty shortages ahead of the new academic session.

Official NotificationApply Online (Official Site)Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) / Higher Education Department, Bihar Website

Recruitment Summary

Organization
Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) / Higher Education Department, Bihar
Post Name
Assistant Professor on Contract – Hindi, Economics, History, Political Science, English, Sociology
Total Vacancies
3,687 (3,674 regular + 13 backlog)
Qualification
Master's degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) in the concerned subject, plus NET qualification or Ph.D. as per UGC norms (or exemption where applicable)
Last Date
15-07-2026
Location
Bihar
Age Limit
21 to 43 years as on 1 August 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per Bihar government rules.
Salary / Pay
Monthly remuneration equivalent to the minimum gross salary (Basic + DA) of a regular Assistant Professor — paid as a consolidated contractual amount, not a full permanent pay-scale with all service benefits.
Application Fee
Nil — no application fee for any category.

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
Assistant Professor – Hindi625
Assistant Professor – Economics597
Assistant Professor – History658
Assistant Professor – Political Science596
Assistant Professor – English665
Assistant Professor – Sociology533
Backlog posts (various subjects)13

Selection Process

  1. 1Academic Score evaluation (88 marks) based on qualifying degrees and NET/Ph.D.
  2. 2Interview-cum-Demonstration (12 marks)
  3. 3Shortlisting for interview in approximately 1:3 ratio per vacancy
  4. 4Document verification before final contract appointment

How to Apply

  1. 1.Visit the official portal hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in.
  2. 2.Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
  3. 3.Fill the online application, selecting up to 10 university/college preferences.
  4. 4.Upload degree certificates, mark sheets, NET/Ph.D. proof, and category certificates.
  5. 5.Submit before 15 July 2026.

Important Notes

  • This is a CONTRACT appointment, not a permanent/pensionable Assistant Professor post — engagement is renewable on a session/annual basis subject to performance and department approval, not a guaranteed lifetime government job.
  • Candidates must select college/university preferences carefully; the interview-cum-demonstration round is a compulsory part of shortlisting.
  • Last date is very close (15 July 2026) — apply immediately if eligible.