Results for the Assistant Professor (History) post in Bihar have been released; interviews were held 1.5 years ago...

BSUSC History Assistant Professor Result: There is welcome news for young aspirants dreaming of becoming Assistant Professors in Bihar’s higher education institutions. The Bihar State University Service Commission (BSUSC), Patna, has released the final results and category-wise cut-off marks for the post of Assistant Professor in the subject of History. Candidates had been awaiting these results for the past 1.5 years; the declaration was delayed due to legal hurdles and petitions that arose following the completion of the interview process.

The Commission prepared the merit list based on guidelines from the Patna High Court and a 'Revised Vacancy Requisition' received from the Education Department. Out of a total of 316 vacancies in the subject of History, 315 eligible candidates have been selected. The release of these results will go a long way toward addressing the shortage of History professors in degree colleges and universities across Bihar. Read on for full details regarding the History results and a comprehensive breakdown of the category-wise cut-offs.

BSUSC Result: 1.5-year wait ends; interviews were held in February 2025
Interviews for this recruitment process took place between February 19 and February 24, 2025. Since the conclusion of the interviews, candidates had been eagerly awaiting the official results. According to the Commission, the delay in the announcement was due to legal complexities arising from petitions pending in the Patna High Court and orders issued by a single bench. The final results have now been published in compliance with the 'Revised Vacancy Requisition' and the court's directives.

What are the cut-offs for each category?

The Bihar State University Service Commission compiled the merit list by combining candidates' academic scores with the marks obtained during the interviews. The cut-offs for various categories are as follows:

General Category: The cut-off stands at 88.43 marks, while the cut-off for the General (Female) category is 83.68 marks. EWS: The cut-off for the EWS category has been set at 81.82 for men and 81 for women.
Backward Class (BC) and EBC: The cut-off for the BC category is 83 (80 for women), while for the EBC category (both men and women), it is 74.28.
SC and ST: The cut-off for the Scheduled Caste (SC) category is 76 (71 for women), and for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, it is 48.
Other Reserved Categories: The cut-off is 76 for the WBC category, 78 for dependents of freedom fighters (FFD), 61 for the visually impaired, and 63 for the hearing and speech-impaired category.

111 Candidates Selected from the General Category

Out of a total of 315 selected candidates, 111 belong to the General category. Additionally, results for 14 candidates in the WBC category have been released. The Bihar State University Service Commission has uploaded the complete list to its official portal in a transparent manner. Candidates who appeared for the interview can check their roll numbers and marks.

Addressing Teacher Shortages in Universities to Improve Academic Standards
For several years, Bihar’s universities have faced a severe shortage of assistant professors, which has impacted the quality of higher education. The addition of 315 new professors—including in significant and popular subjects like History—will enhance the academic environment in classrooms. This will improve the long-strained student-teacher ratio and provide a fresh boost to research activities.

Next Steps: Document Verification and College Allotment
Following the release of the final results, the selected candidates will now undergo document verification and a counseling process. Subsequently, the Education Department will assign postings across various universities and constituent colleges based on merit and the candidates' preferences. Candidates who have been selected can expect to receive their joining letters soon.

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