BASU Recruitment 2026: 95 Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Posts, Apply by 31 July

The official notification, general instructions, reservation details, and qualification annexures are published on the university website. Candidates should download and read the complete notification before applying. Official website: Check Here Notification PDF Check Here

Note: The notification does not specify an application start date, exam date, or interview date. These will be announced separately by BASU.

The 95 posts are distributed across 17 departments/disciplines of the Veterinary Faculty at two institutions. Vacancy figures below include backlog posts as per the official reservation roster. Note: "Backlog" indicates a carried-forward vacancy from a previous recruitment cycle. UR = Unreserved, EBC = Extremely Backward Class, BC = Backward Class, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, EWS = Economically Weaker Section, WBC = Women Backward Class quota as per the roster.

Associate Professor Vacancy - Bihar Veterinary College, Patna (Total: 17)

Associate Professor Vacancy - College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Kishanganj (Total: 26)

Assistant Professor Vacancy - Bihar Veterinary College, Patna (Total: 21)

Assistant Professor Vacancy - College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Kishanganj (Total: 31)

The University follows the Bihar Government reservation policy. Reservation benefits (including EWS, 35% female reservation, and fee relaxation) are applicable only to candidates who are original residents of Bihar, subject to submission of a residential certificate. Doctoral degree in the relevant subject, including relevant basic sciences. 08 years' experience in the relevant subject as Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist/Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or an equivalent position in Pay Band-3 of Rs. 15,600–39,100 with GP/AGP/RGP of Rs. 5,400/Rs. 6,000/Rs. 7,000/Rs. 8,000, with evidence of contribution to research/teaching/extension education through published work or innovations and impact, OR Doctoral degree in the relevant subject including relevant basic sciences, with a minimum of 8 years of high-quality post-doctoral research experience in an institution/organization,

There is no upper age limit for the post of Associate Professor. Maximum age is fixed as per Resolution No. 294 dated 07.01.2016 issued by the General Administration Department, Govt. of Bihar: 5 years' extra age relaxation for Govt. of Bihar employees applying for a higher pay scale (Resolution No. 3/M-63/2005-2374 dated 16.07.2007). No age restriction for existing BASU employees seeking higher posts under direct recruitment procedures. Divyang (differently-abled) candidates of all categories get an additional 10 years' relaxation in maximum age (Resolution No. 13062 dated 12.10.2017). Retirement age at BASU is 65 years.

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid by Bank Draft in favour of "Finance Comptroller, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna", payable at Patna. Fee relaxation is applicable only to original residents of Bihar, subject to submission of a caste certificate. Separate application forms and separate fees are required for each post, and separately for Bihar Veterinary College, Patna and College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Kishanganj.

Reservation is applicable to candidates who are original residents of Bihar. As per the Bihar Reservation in Vacancies in Posts and Services and in Admission in Educational Institutes (For Economically Weaker Sections) Act, 2019, Clause-11, if EWS candidates are not available to the extent of the prescribed reservation percentage, those vacancies are filled from the Open Merit category in the same transaction. 02 posts of Associate Professor and 02 posts of Assistant Professor are reserved for Deaf and Hearing Impaired and Locomotor Disability candidates under the Divyang category (Circular No. 962 dated 22.01.2021 and Memo No. 8962 dated 21.05.2025), applicable only to original residents of Bihar. 01 post of Associate Professor and 01 post of Assistant Professor are reserved for grandchildren of freedom fighters (Circular No. 2526 dated 18.02.2016); selected candidates are counted again

Selection is based on the candidate's previous academic and professional record (as per the prescribed scorecard) and performance in the interview. As per Chapter-VII Note-6(iii) of the University Statute, a candidate must obtain at least 50% marks in the interview to be considered in the merit list. As per the directive of the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resource Department, Govt. of Bihar (L.No. 06/BASU(II)07/2023-4229 dated 13.11.2023), candidates belonging to SC, ST, Divyang category, and female candidates (irrespective of category) need to obtain only 32% marks in the interview to be considered in the merit list. Candidates must produce all original certificates and documents at the time of interview for verification; failure to do so can lead to rejection of candidature. The Chairman of the Selection Committee has the authority to decide the procedure for any matter not covered in

Duly filled application form with the prescribed scorecard, mentioning the page number of each supporting document. Self-attested copies of relevant/desired documents. Bank Draft for the application fee in favour of "Finance Comptroller, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna". For research papers/publications, only the first page(s) showing the title, author(s), date/year/acceptance of publication, and journal/publication name are required - the full text is not needed. In-service candidates: No Objection Certificate (NOC) to be produced at the time of interview if an advance copy of the application was submitted. Residential/domicile certificate (for candidates claiming Bihar-resident reservation benefits). Caste certificate (for candidates claiming fee relaxation under SC/ST/Divyang category).

The prescribed qualifications and experience are the minimum requirement; merely possessing them does not entitle a candidate to selection. The University reserves the right to withdraw any advertised post at any time without giving a reason, to fill or not fill some or all posts, to increase or decrease the number of posts at the time of selection, and to publish any correction/addendum only on its official website. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the selection process, detected even after issue of the appointment letter, the University reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or cancel any communication made to candidates. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification of the candidate. No interim queries regarding the test, interview, or selection will be entertained. Any dispute or legal proceeding against the University is subject to the jurisdiction of the Courts in Patn