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

Bihar Animal Sciences University (BASU), Patna has released Employment Notice No. 05/2026 inviting applications for 95 teaching posts in the Veterinary Faculty. The recruitment covers 43 posts of Associate Professor (Academic Level-13A) and 52 posts of Assistant Professor (Academic Level-10) at Bihar Veterinary College, Patna and College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Kishanganj. Eligible candidates can apply offline by speed post or registered post up to 31 July 2026, 5:00 PM. This article breaks down the vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, pay scale, fee, selection process, and application steps directly from the official notification.

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, evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with a NAAS rating of 7.5 or above. | Good academic record with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade of B in the 7-point scale (letter grades O, A, B, C, D, E, F), at the Master's degree level in the relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from a foreign university. | NET is compulsory for candidates with a Master's degree, along with one publication in a NAAS-rated refereed journal, for disciplines in which NET is conducted. | NET can be waived for candidates holding a Ph.D. completed with course work as prescribed by UGC Regulation 2009, provided they have at least two full-length publications with a NAAS rating of not less than 4 as on the last date of application submission. Ph.D. holders without course work do not qualify for NET exemption. | Ph.D., if available, shall be preferred.

Associate Professor There is no upper age limit for the post of Associate Professor. Assistant Professor Maximum age is fixed as per Resolution No. 294 dated 07.01.2016 issued by the General Administration Department, Govt. of Bihar: Category Maximum Age Unreserved (Male) 37 Years Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class (Male & Female) 40 Years Unreserved (Female) 40 Years Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Male & Female) 42 Years Additional Age Relaxations 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. DON'T MISS TSLPRB 7437 Constable, Warder, SI Online Form 2026 7,437 Posts • Police Constable, Warder, SI and More • TSLPRB 31 Jul 2026 7,437 posts NFR 6777 Act Apprentice Online Form 2026 6,777 Vacancies • Act Apprentice 20 Aug 2026 6,777 posts IBPS 6715 PO Online Form 2026 6,715 Openings • IBPS 21 Jul 2026 6,715 posts RRB 6557 Technician Online Form 2026 6,557 Posts • RRB 29 Jul 2026 6,557 posts OSSSC 5989 Nursing Officer Online Form 2026 5,989 Vacancies • Nursing Officer • OSSSC 05 Aug 2026 5,989 posts Bihar 3687 Assistant Professor Online Form 2026 3,687 Openings • Assistant Professor, Senior Grade Clerk and More 15 Jul 2026 3,687 posts

Post Pay Scale Academic Level Associate Professor Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100 (PB-37,400–67,000 + AGP-9,000/-) Academic Level-13A Assistant Professor Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400 (PB-15,600–39,100 + AGP-6,000/-) Academic Level-10

1. Selection is based on the candidate's previous academic and professional record (as per the prescribed scorecard) and performance in the interview.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The Chairman of the Selection Committee has the authority to decide the procedure for any matter not covered in the notification, and the Committee may decide its own method of evaluating interview performance.