Patna – The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has issued a significant recruitment notification for 539 Associate Professor vacancies in Government Engineering Colleges operating under the Department of Science, Technology and Technical Education, Bihar. The notification, released on August 13, 2025, marks one of the largest higher education recruitment drives in the state this year, aiming to strengthen the teaching and research capacity of technical institutions.
Application Dates and Process
The online application process will commence on August 18, 2025, and will remain open until September 12, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official websites bpsc.bihar.gov.in and bpsconline.bihar.gov.in. First-time applicants must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) before filling out the form. The application procedure includes uploading academic and professional documents, paying the requisite fee, and submitting the form online. BPSC advises applicants to carefully read the official notification to understand all requirements before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for these posts, candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant engineering discipline along with first-class marks at either the undergraduate or postgraduate level. In addition, a minimum of eight years of teaching, research, or industry experience is mandatory, which must include at least two years after obtaining the Ph.D. The candidate should also have a proven research record, with six publications in SCI/UGC/AICTE-approved journals.
Selection Methodology
The recruitment will be conducted on a merit-based evaluation system. Academic qualifications will account for 20% of the score, research contributions and relevant experience will make up 60%, and the remaining 20% will be based on performance in the interview or viva-voce. The selection aims to identify candidates with strong academic backgrounds, research excellence, and effective teaching capabilities.
Salary and Benefits
The Associate Professor post carries a Pay Level 13A1 in the 7th Pay Commission matrix, with an entry pay of ₹1,31,400 per month along with applicable allowances. This remuneration makes it one of the highest-paying teaching positions in the state government sector, reflecting the importance placed on attracting top academic talent.
Application Fees
The application fee is ₹100 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. For SC/ST candidates of Bihar, women applicants domiciled in Bihar, and PwD candidates with 40% or more disability, the fee is ₹25. An additional ₹200 biometric fee will apply for candidates who do not provide an Aadhaar number during registration.
Significance of the Recruitment
This recruitment is expected to bolster Bihar’s technical education framework by filling long-pending vacancies in engineering colleges. It aligns with the government’s efforts to improve the quality of technical education and research in the state, which is essential for developing a skilled workforce capable of meeting industrial and technological challenges.