The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) has released a fresh interview call letter for the Contractual Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 after withdrawing the previously issued admit cards due to a technical issue on the Samarth recruitment portal.
According to the official notice dated 19 July 2026, all candidates must download the revised admit card, as the earlier call letter is no longer valid for interview entry. Interviews for 3,687 contractual Assistant Professor posts across six subjects are scheduled to begin from 21 July 2026.
Candidates should log in to the official recruitment portal, verify their interview details, and carry the revised admit card along with all original documents on the day of the interview. The selection process is based on 88 marks for academic qualifications and 12 marks for the interview-cum-teaching demonstration.
BSUSC Bihar Assistant Professor Call Letter (Interview) 2026 – Complete Update |
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| Fresh Admit Card Released 19 July 2026 | Interviews Commence 21 July 2026 | 3,687 Contractual Faculty Posts | |
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna |
| Recruitment Name | Contractual Faculty (Assistant Professor) Recruitment — BSUSC/CAP-01 to 06/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (on Contract) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,687 Posts (Across 6 Subjects) |
| Current Update (This Notice) | Admit Card Withdrawn & Reissued — Interview Date Confirmed |
| Notice File No. | BSUSC/गो०/विविध-21/2026-1216 |
| Notice Dated | 19 July 2026 |
| Interview Start Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | HED Bihar Samarth Portal (Online Only) |
| Official Website | hedbiharrec.samarth.edu.in |
Official Notice — Admit Card Withdrawn, Fresh Call Letter & Interview Date (Dated 19 July 2026) |
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BSUSC issued an “Important Notice” on 19 July 2026 that is critical for all candidates applying for the Assistant Professor (on contract) post. According to the notice:
Most Important Action Point: If you had already downloaded an admit card earlier, it is no longer valid for entry to the interview. You must log back into the recruitment portal and download the fresh/revised admit card issued after 19 July 2026, then print and carry it to the interview. read more; RPSC Junior Legal Officer Admit Card 2026 |
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BSUSC Assistant Professor 2026 — Recruitment Background |
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This recruitment drive was launched on the order of Bihar’s Higher Education Department to address faculty shortages across Bihar’s universities, including the newly constituted 211 Rajkiya Degree Colleges. Key milestones leading up to this notice:
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Subject-Wise Vacancy Breakup (3,687 Total) |
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| Subject | Vacancies |
| English | 674 |
| History | 662 |
| Hindi | 625 |
| Economics | 597 |
| Political Science | 596 |
| Sociology | ~533 (Approx.) |
| Total | 3,687 |
| Note: The exact Sociology figure was not clearly stated across sources — it has been approximated by subtracting the other five declared subject totals from the overall 3,687. The exact category-wise and university-wise breakup is available in Annexure-I of the official notification PDF. | |
Eligibility Criteria |
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| Criteria | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s + Master’s Degree in the Relevant/Allied Subject — Minimum 55% Marks (50% for Reserved Categories) |
| Mandatory Qualifying Exam | UGC NET / CSIR NET / Bihar SET (PhD holders as per UGC 2009/2016 Regulations are exempt from NET) |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age (As on 01.08.2026) | 43 Years (Age Relaxation Applicable for Reserved Categories) |
| Experience Required | None Mandatory — Freshers with Master’s Degree + NET/PhD Are Eligible |
| Domicile Requirement | Candidates from Across India Can Apply (Reservation Benefits Applicable Only to Bihar Domicile Holders) |
Reservation Policy Highlights
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Selection Process — Academic Score + Interview-cum-Demonstration |
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| Component | Marks |
| Academic Qualifications (10th, 12th, Graduation, PG, NET/PhD, Publications, etc.) | 88 Marks |
| Interview-cum-Demonstration (Teaching Demo) | 12 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
| Important: The academic score (88 marks) is the single biggest factor in selection — by the time you reach the interview, your academic record (percentages, NET/PhD, publications) is already largely fixed. The interview-cum-demonstration component requires delivering a subject-related teaching demonstration, so clear communication and command over the subject matter are essential. | |
How to Download the Revised Admit Card — Step by Step
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Documents Required for the Interview (Originals + Photocopies)
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Preparation Tips for the Interview-cum-Demonstration
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What Happens After the Interview — Next Steps
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| Download Revised Admit Card | click here (Login Required) |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When do the interviews begin?
Ans. Interviews for BSUSC Assistant Professor posts commence from 21 July 2026, as confirmed in the official notice dated 19 July 2026.
Q2. Is my earlier admit card valid for the interview?
Ans. No. Due to a technical problem in the Samarth Portal, the earlier admit cards have been withdrawn — only the fresh/revised admit card issued after the afternoon of 19 July 2026 is valid. Log back into the portal and download the new copy.
Q3. How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment?
Ans. 3,687 Contractual Assistant Professor posts — English (674), History (662), Hindi (625), Economics (597), Political Science (596), and Sociology (approx. 533).
Q4. How is selection made?
Ans. Academic Qualifications carry 88 marks and Interview-cum-Demonstration carries 12 marks — the final merit list is based on the combined 100-mark score.
Q5. Was there an application fee for this recruitment?
Ans. No, the application fee was ₹0 (nil) for all categories.
Q6. Is this post permanent or contractual?
Ans. This is a contractual post for one academic session, which may continue with annual renewal based on performance.