The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Government of Bihar, invites online applications for the regular appointment to the post of Principal under Advertisement No. BS. Candidates interested in this vacancy and who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to review the complete notification before applying online.
Last Date for receiving in the Commission office the downloaded hard copy of the online application form along with self attested Xerox copies of all required documents.- 10/07/2024
Application Fee
GEN/EWS/BC/EBC (Male)
Rs- 2100/-
GEN/EWS/BC/EBC (Female)
Rs-525/-
SC/ST/PH (Male & Female)
Rs-525/-
Other State
Rs- 2100/-
Age Limit
Age as on
15/11/2023
Minimum
NA
Maxinum
60 Year
Eligibilty and Vacancy Details
Post Name
Seat
Qualification
Principal
173+7
Ph.D Digree
(i) Ph.D degree(ii) Professor/Associate Professor with a total service/experience of at least fifteen years of teaching/research in University, Colleges and other institutions of higher education.(iii) A minimum 10 Research publication in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.(iv) A minimum of 110 Research score as per Table-II.(v) In case of appointment of Principal for single disciplinary Institute/Colleges such as Law College or Education College where the Program offered are recognized by some regulatory body i.e. Bar Council of India (BCI) or NCTE, the minimum eligibility of the Principal will be that as notified by the concerned regulatory body.
Selection Process
(i) The selection process shall be based on performance in the area of research, extension & academic administration and interview conducted by the commission.
ii) Teaching and Research and academic administrative experiences shall carry 60 and 20 marks respectively and interview shall carry 20 marks. Teaching & Research and ( administrative experience shall be calculated as per Table-III.
(iii) Academic marks include marks of teaching & research and administrative experiences. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of addition of marks of academic achievement (Full marks-80) and interview (Full marks-20) i.e. total marks-100.
(iv) The Commission will prepare a composite merit list on the basis of vacancies and reservation roster. Out of this composite merit list, a University wise panel, with due consideration of preference of universities given by the candidates, will be prepared for onward transmission to the univeristy, through the department.
(v) In the event of total score obtained from academic achievements and interview being the same, candidate having higher marks in academic achievements will be placed higher in the final merit list. In the event of candidates having same marks in academic achievements and interview, candidates who are older in age according to the date of birth will be placed higher in the final merit list and in the event of candidates having same date of birth, candidates whose name appears alphabetically first in Devnagiri Script will be placed higher in the final merit list.
(vi) The procedure for interview shall be decided by the Commission. The merit list prepared shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance.
Intrested Candidate for More Details Please Download Official Notification And Read All Details Before Apply Online.
What is the total number of vacancies for the Bihar College Principal position? The total number of vacancies is 180, including 173 regular seats and 7 additional seats.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Principal position?
Educational Qualification: Ph.D. degree.
Experience: At least 15 years of teaching/research experience in universities, colleges, or other higher education institutions.
Research Publications: Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
Research Score: Minimum of 110 as per Table-II.
Specialized Colleges: For specific colleges like Law or Education, eligibility will be as per the respective regulatory body (e.g., BCI, NCTE).
What is the selection process for this recruitment?
Evaluation of academic achievements (teaching, research, and administrative experience) carrying 80 marks.
Performance in the interview, carrying 20 marks.
A merit list will be prepared based on total marks (academic achievements + interview).
In case of a tie, academic marks, age, or alphabetical order (Devnagari script) will determine the ranking.
What is the application fee for this recruitment?
GEN/EWS/BC/EBC (Male): ₹2100
GEN/EWS/BC/EBC (Female): ₹525
SC/ST/PH (Male & Female): ₹525
Other State Candidates: ₹2100
What are the important dates for this recruitment?
Online Application Start: 01/06/2024
Last Date to Apply Online: 25/06/2024
Last Date to Submit Hard Copy: 10/07/2024
Conclusion
The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC) has opened an excellent opportunity for experienced academic professionals to serve as Principals in various colleges. Interested candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and adhere to the timeline for both online and offline application submission. For more details, carefully read the official notification and prepare your documents accordingly. This is a prestigious role contributing significantly to higher education in Bihar.
