Here’s your updated and comprehensive guide to the BPSC Associate Professor Recruitment 2025 (539 vacancies in Government Engineering Colleges under the Science, Technology & Technical Education Department):
Recruitment at a Glance
Recruiting Body: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Position: Associate Professor – in disciplines such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Number of Vacancies: 539 across engineering disciplines
Application Timeline
Application Start Date: 18 August 2025
Last Date to Apply: 12 September 2025
Application Mode: Online via bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Age: 30 years (as of 1 August 2025)
Maximum Age: No upper age limit specified
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Educational Qualification:
Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline
Must hold First Class (or equivalent) in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Experience & Publications:
Minimum 8 years of experience in teaching, research, or industry
Includes at least 2 years post-Ph.D. experience
At least 6 research publications in SCI/UGC/AICTE-approved journals
Application Fee
General (including other states): ₹100
Concessions (SC/ST, female candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar, PwD with ≥ 40% disability): ₹25
Aadhaar not provided: Additional ₹200 biometric fee applies
Pay Scale & Salary
Pay Level: Level 13A1
Entry Basic Pay: ₹1,31,400 per month, plus allowances
Selection Process
Merit-Based Evaluation:
Academic qualifications
Teaching/research/industry experience
Quality and number of research publications
No Written Exam: Selection based on merit and interview only
Summary Table
Aspect Details
Posts 539 Associate Professors
Application Period 18 Aug – 12 Sep 2025
Eligibility Ph.D. + First Class, ≥8 yrs experience, ≥6 publications
Age Requirement ≥30 years (no upper limit)
Application Fee ₹100 (General); ₹25 (SC/ST, females, PwD); +₹200 if no Aadhaar
Salary (Level 13A1) ₹1,31,400 + allowances
Selection Process Based on merit & interview, no written test
Next Steps for You
Visit the BPSC portal (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in) and complete the One Time Registration (OTR).
Fill out the online application, upload required documents and research proof, and pay the applicable fee.
Submit your application before 12 September 2025, and take a printout for your records.
Monitor for updates regarding interview schedules and personalized evaluation criteria.