CUSB Teaching and Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
Job highlights
| Organisation | Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) |
|---|---|
| Location | Gaya |
| State | ☸️ Bihar |
| Employment type | Other |
| Apply by | Dec 7, 2026 |
| Education | Teaching: Professor—Ph.D. in the concerned, allied or relevant discipline; at least 10 research publications and 10 years of teaching/research experience. Associate Professor—master's degree with 55% marks, relevant Ph.D., at least 8 years of teaching/research experience and 7 publications. Assistant Professor—master's degree with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET qualification or a Ph.D. under UGC Regulations. Non-teaching qualifications vary by post as detailed in the article. |
| Experience | Teaching experience requirements are 10 years for Professor and 8 years for Associate Professor; publication requirements also apply. Non-teaching: Medical Officer—3 years, including at least 1 year in Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Assistant—3 years as UDC; Junior Engineer—1 year with a relevant B.E./B.Tech or 3 years with a diploma; Laboratory Assistant—2 years maintaining scientific instruments. Internal Audit Officer requires regular Level 11/Level 10 service under deputation rules. |
| Age limit | Teaching posts: as per UGC Regulations. Non-teaching: Medical Officer 40 years; Assistant and Junior Engineer 35 years; Laboratory Assistant and Lower Division Clerk 32 years; Internal Audit Officer as per deputation rules. No separate age-relaxation deta |
| Application fee | Teaching: INR 2,000 for UR/OBC/EWS. Non-teaching: INR 1,000 for UR/OBC/EWS. SC/ST/PwBD/female candidates are exempt. Previous applicants for non-teaching posts who already paid need not pay again when reapplying. |
Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) has opened recruitment for faculty positions and a range of Group A, B and C non-teaching roles under its 2026 notifications. Candidates with the relevant academic credentials, experience or technical skills should review the advertisement for their chosen post before applying online.
The application window runs from 7 November to 7 December 2026, with submissions closing at 5:00 PM on the final day. Applications are online through the CU Chayan Portal for teaching posts and the university website for non-teaching posts; selection involves academic screening and interviews for faculty roles, and a written test and/or interview for non-teaching roles, as applicable. The source gives conflicting overall vacancy figures: its opening states 35, its overview states 32, and the listed post-wise tables add up to 31.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application begins | 7 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 7 December 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Interview or written test | To be announced on the university website |
Vacancy Details
The notification describes faculty openings across several schools and departments, alongside six non-teaching posts. The source does not give one consistent overall total: it cites 35 vacancies in the introduction and 32 in the overview, while the detailed tables below list 25 teaching entries and six non-teaching posts. The post-wise entries are reproduced here so candidates can check the advertised roles and should verify the final vacancy position in the official PDFs.
Teaching posts
| School or department | Subject or specialization | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Agriculture and Development | Agricultural Extension Education | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Agriculture and Development | Plant Pathology | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Agriculture and Development | Entomology | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science | Mathematics | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science | Statistics | Associate Professor | 1 |
| School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science | Statistics | Associate Professor | 1 |
| School of Earth, Biological and Environmental Sciences | Bioinformatics | Associate Professor | 1 |
| School of Earth, Biological and Environmental Sciences | Geography | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Earth, Biological and Environmental Sciences | Geology | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Social Sciences and Policy | Economic Studies and Policy | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Social Sciences and Policy | Historical Studies and Archaeology | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Social Sciences and Policy | Historical Studies and Archaeology | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Social Sciences and Policy | Political Studies | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Human Sciences | Psychological Sciences | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Law & Governance | Law and Governance | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Law & Governance | Political Science Discipline for Law and Governance | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Management | Commerce and Business Studies | Associate Professor | 1 |
| School of Health Sciences | Pharmacy | Associate Professor | 1 |
| School of Health Sciences | Pharmacy | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Education | Physical Education | Professor | 1 |
| School of Education | Teacher Education | Associate Professor | 1 |
| School of Education | Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (Communicative Skill in Hindi) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Education | Educational Studies | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Education | Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (English) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| School of Vocational Studies | Music and Performing Arts | Assistant Professor | 1 |
Non-teaching posts
| Post | Group | Pay level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Audit Officer | A | Level 12 | 1 |
| Medical Officer (Female) | A | Level 10 | 1 |
| Assistant | B | Level 6 | 1 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | B | Level 6 | 1 |
| Laboratory Assistant | C | Level 4 | 1 |
| Lower Division Clerk | C | Level 2 | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
For teaching roles, the stated requirements vary by rank. A Professor needs a Ph.D. in the concerned, allied or relevant discipline, at least 10 research publications and 10 years of teaching or research experience. An Associate Professor needs a master's degree with at least 55% marks, a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, and at least eight years of teaching or research experience with seven publications. An Assistant Professor needs a master's degree with at least 55% marks and must have cleared NET, SLET or SET, or hold a Ph.D. in accordance with UGC Regulations.
Non-teaching qualifications are post-specific. An Internal Audit Officer must be from Audit and Accounts Services and have regular service in Level 11 or Level 10, under deputation rules. A Medical Officer (Female) needs an MCI-recognized MBBS degree and three years of work experience, including at least one year in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. An Assistant needs a bachelor's degree, three years of experience as a UDC, and proficiency in typing and computer applications. A Junior Engineer (Electrical) needs a relevant B.E. or B.Tech plus one year of experience, or a diploma plus three years of experience. A Laboratory Assistant needs a B.Sc. in Physics and two years of experience maintaining scientific instruments. A Lower Division Clerk needs a bachelor's degree, English typing at 35 words per minute or Hindi typing at 30 words per minute, and proficiency in computer operations.
Age Limit
For teaching posts, the age criteria are stated to be as per UGC Regulations. For non-teaching posts, the listed maximum ages are 40 years for Medical Officer, 35 years for Assistant and Junior Engineer, and 32 years for Laboratory Assistant and Lower Division Clerk. The Internal Audit Officer age criterion is governed by deputation rules. No separate age-relaxation details are provided in the supplied notification text, so candidates should consult the official advertisement for applicable provisions.
Application Fee
The fee is payable online. SC, ST, PwBD and female candidates are exempt from the application fee. Candidates who applied for the non-teaching posts under an earlier advertisement must apply again and provide the latest EWS/OBC certificates if applicable, but do not need to pay the fee again if they have already paid it.
| Applicant category and post type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Teaching posts: UR, OBC and EWS | INR 2,000 |
| Non-teaching posts: UR, OBC and EWS | INR 1,000 |
| SC, ST, PwBD and female candidates | Exempt |
How to Apply
- For a teaching post, open the CU Chayan Portal. For a non-teaching post, start from the CUSB website and follow the recruitment application instructions.
- Register or sign in to the relevant portal and complete the online form with accurate personal, educational and work-experience details.
- Upload the requested documents, including self-attested certificates and mark sheets, and category certificates where applicable.
- Pay the applicable processing fee online unless you qualify for an exemption or the stated fee-payment exception for previous non-teaching applicants applies.
- Review the information, submit the form by 7 December 2026 at 5:00 PM, and keep a printout of the submitted application for your records.
The university says it may limit the number of candidates invited for interview to a reasonable number based on academic scores.
Salary & Pay Scale
The notification identifies teaching posts by academic pay level and non-teaching posts by pay level, but the supplied text does not state the corresponding rupee pay ranges. Candidates should refer to the official advertisements for detailed pay terms.
| Post or post category | Pay level stated |
|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A |
| Assistant Professor | Level 10 |
| Internal Audit Officer | Level 12 |
| Medical Officer (Female) | Level 10 |
| Assistant | Level 6 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Level 6 |
| Laboratory Assistant | Level 4 |
| Lower Division Clerk | Level 2 |
Selection Process
For teaching vacancies, CUSB will screen candidates on academic scores and then conduct an interview. The university may also use seminars or colloquiums as a supplementary assessment method. Non-teaching candidates may be assessed through a written test and/or interview, depending on the post. The date of any interview or written test will be announced on the university website.
Eligible candidates should check the relevant official advertisement and submit a complete application before 5:00 PM on 7 December 2026.
Important links
- Teaching applications — CU Chayan Portal: https://curse.samarth.ac.in
- CUSB official website and non-teaching application information: https://www.cusb.ac.in/
- Teaching notification PDF, Advertisement 49/2026: https://www.cusb.ac.in/images/2026/recruit_26/advt_49_f.pdf
- Non-teaching notification PDF, Advertisement 50/2026: https://www.cusb.ac.in/images/2026/recruit_26/nt/nt_50.pdf
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are listed in the CUSB Recruitment 2026 notification? +
The notification gives inconsistent totals: the introduction says 35 vacancies, the overview table says 32, and the detailed post-wise tables list 25 teaching entries plus 6 non-teaching posts, or 31 in total. Candidates should verify the final count in the official advertisements.
What is the last date to apply for CUSB Recruitment 2026? +
Online applications must be submitted by 7 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. The application window starts on 7 November 2026.
What application fee applies to these posts? +
The stated fee is INR 2,000 for UR/OBC/EWS teaching applicants and INR 1,000 for UR/OBC/EWS non-teaching applicants. SC, ST, PwBD and female candidates are exempt.
What are the age limits for the non-teaching posts? +
The stated limits are 40 years for Medical Officer, 35 years for Assistant and Junior Engineer, and 32 years for Laboratory Assistant and Lower Division Clerk. Internal Audit Officer eligibility is governed by deputation rules.
How will CUSB select candidates? +
Teaching applicants are screened on academic scores and then interviewed; seminars or colloquiums may also be used. Non-teaching selection is through a written test and/or interview, depending on the post.
Where should candidates submit their online applications? +
Teaching applications are submitted through the CU Chayan Portal at https://curse.samarth.ac.in. Non-teaching applicants should use the recruitment application instructions on the CUSB website at https://www.cusb.ac.in/.