Faculty Recruitment Central University of South Bihar, Gaya

The Central University of South Bihar in Bihar has invited Indian citizens and OCI candidates to apply for regular teaching posts under Advertisement No. CUSB/Advt./49/2026. This Govt Job Recruitment covers 25 posts, with 2 Professor, 8 Associate Professor and 15 Assistant Professor vacancies across many schools and departments. Applications must be submitted online through the CU Chayan Portal from 7 November 2026 until 7 December 2026, 5:00 PM.

Date Posted: 11th November 2026

Institution Name: Central University of South Bihar

Advertisement/Notification No.: CUSB/Advt./49/2026

Institution Profile: Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, India, is one among 54 such universities of Federal Government, which come under the purview of the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education of Government of India. It was established under the Central Universities Act, 2009 (Section 25 of 2009) as Central University of Bihar (CUB) and the name since changed by the Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2014 to Central University of South Bihar (CUSB). It is an institution of higher learning in the state of Bihar. With the motto, i.e. ‘Collective Reasoning’ the University has been conducting its academic and administrative activities from permanent campus on a 300 acre plot of land at Panchanpur, situated about 15 kms away from Gaya town (Source: https://www.cusb.ac.in/)

Employment Type: Regular

Post Name/Designation: The University is hiring for the following faculty positions

Total Vacancies: 25 (category-wise break-up is given in the table below)

Category-wise Vacancy Break-up/Department-wise Vacancy:

Post-wise distribution: Professor has SC-1 and ST-1. Associate Professor has SC-2, ST-1, OBC-2, UR-2 and EWS-1. Assistant Professor has UR-6, OBC-5, ST-2, EWS-1 and PwBD-1. Some posts are lien vacancies, and the selected candidate will be relieved if the lien holder returns. For the EWS post in Teacher Education, candidates of other categories may also apply if no suitable EWS candidate is found.

Required Educational Qualifications for Professor: Candidates should have

• A Ph.D. in the concerned, allied or relevant discipline, with published work of high quality
• At least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018
• At least 10 years of teaching experience, or research experience at an equivalent level, with proof of having guided a doctoral candidate
• Alternatively, an outstanding professional with a Ph.D. and 10 years of experience who has made a significant contribution to the discipline

Required Educational Qualifications for Associate Professor: Candidates should have

• A good academic record with a Ph.D. in the concerned, allied or relevant discipline
• Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade)
• At least 8 years of teaching or research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor, with a minimum of 7 publications and a total research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations, 2018
• For Pharmacy, a Master’s in Pharmacology and registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948
• For Teacher Education, a postgraduate degree in Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Languages or Commerce, plus M.Ed. or M.A. Education with 55% marks, and a Ph.D. in Education or the relevant discipline

Required Educational Qualifications for Assistant Professor: Candidates should have

• Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in the concerned, relevant or allied subject
• NET, SLET or SET, or a Ph.D. awarded as per the UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016 (exempted from NET)
• Alternatively, a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in the QS, THE or ARWU rankings
• For Law and Governance (Political Science), a Master’s in Political Science, and a Master of Laws or Bachelor of Laws is preferred
• For Pharmacy, registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948
• For Music and Performing Arts, a Master’s in Music (Vocal), or a traditional or professional artist with a Bachelor’s degree and the stated achievements
• For Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (Hindi/English), a postgraduate degree in the subject, B.Ed. with 55%, and NET, SLET or Ph.D.
• For Educational Studies, an M.Ed. with 55% marks and NET or Ph.D. in Education
• A 5% relaxation in marks for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and differently-abled candidates

Required Experience: Experience is required for the Professor and Associate Professor posts only

• Professor: at least 10 years of teaching or research experience
• Associate Professor: at least 8 years of teaching or research experience
• No experience is required for the Assistant Professor posts
• The time taken to acquire M.Phil. or Ph.D. is not counted as experience

Pay Scale/Pay Level:
As per the 7th CPC

Application Fee:

The fee is non-refundable. Candidates who applied under Advt. No. CUSB/Advt./45/2025 or CUSB/Advt./47/2025 must apply again with a valid 2026 OBC/EWS certificate, but need not pay the fee again if already paid.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected through the following stages

• Screening of applications by a Screening Committee, with shortlisting on academic score that may be higher than the minimum
• Interview of shortlisted candidates, who are called by email, and a written test if there are many applications
• Seminar, lecture or colloquium as a supplementary method, if needed
• Verification of original documents

Job Location: Gaya, Bihar

Important Dates:

Apply Mode: Online Application Link

How to Apply for these Posts?
Candidates must fill in the online form on the CU Chayan Portal and upload their documents, photograph and signature. A separate application and fee are needed for each post.

Application Procedure: Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply for these posts

• Visit the University website or the CU Chayan Portal and read the detailed advertisement
• Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
• Fill in the online application form with correct category details
• Upload good quality self-attested copies of certificates, publications, photograph and signature
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable
• Apply separately for each post, and submit before 7 December 2026, 5:00 PM

Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)

• Matriculation or SSC certificate as proof of date of birth
• Educational certificates and mark sheets
• NET, SLET/SET or Ph.D. certificate, as applicable
• Certificates in the prescribed annexure formats for Ph.D. compliance, where applicable
• Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities for foreign degrees
• Experience certificates showing designation, nature of employment, pay and duration
• Publications and research score details
• SC/ST certificate, OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate and EWS certificate valid for 2026, if applicable
• PwBD certificate showing at least 40% disability, if applicable
• NOC with no pending vigilance case, for in-service candidates
• Photograph, signature and valid photo ID proof

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Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are requested to carefully read and review the official notification before applying, as the information above is presented for general reference only and the official advertisement shall be treated as final and authoritative in case of any discrepancy.

Institution address:
The Registrar,
Central University of South Bihar,
Bihar- 824236,  India.

Benefits of Joining Central University of South Bihar:

• Chance to join a regular faculty post at a Central University
• Pay as per the 7th CPC, from Level 10 to Level 14, with admissible allowances
• Opportunity to teach and research across many schools and departments
• Reservation benefits for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates
• Strong career growth in a growing central university

Frequently Asked Questions for Govt Job Recruitment

1. Who has released this notification?
   The Central University of South Bihar, under Advertisement No. CUSB/Advt./49/2026.
2. Which posts are advertised?
   Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor.
3. How many vacancies are there?
   There are 25 vacancies: 2 Professor, 8 Associate Professor and 15 Assistant Professor.
4. What is the last date to apply?
   The last date is 7 December 2026, 5:00 PM.
5. How can candidates apply?
   Candidates must apply online only, through the CU Chayan Portal. Offline forms are not accepted.
6. What is the application fee?
   It is ₹2,000 for UR, OBC and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD and Female candidates are exempted.
7. Is there any age limit?
   The notification does not mention any age limit.
8. What qualification is required?
   Qualifications are as per the UGC Regulations 2018 and the rules of the concerned regulatory body, as given for each post.
9. What is the selection process?
   Shortlisted candidates are interviewed, and selection is based on the interview performance.
10. Whom can candidates contact for technical problems?
    Candidates can write to [email protected] or [email protected].

The Central University of South Bihar is offering an excellent opportunity for qualified academics to join as Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor. If you meet the UGC requirements, prepare your documents and complete your online application before 7 December 2026, 5:00 PM.