Here’s the verified and detailed update on the BPSC Principal Recruitment 2025 (Govt. Engineering Colleges):
Recruitment Snapshot
Commission: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Advertisement No.: 80/2025 for Principals in Government Engineering Colleges under the Science, Technology, and Technical Education Department
Vacancies:
25 Principal positions in Engineering Colleges
26 additional Principal positions for Polytechnic Institutions, totaling 51 Principal vacancies
Application Timeline
Start Date (Online Registration):
18 August 2025
Last Date to Apply:
12 September 2025
Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification:
Ph.D. in relevant Engineering/Technology field
First-class or equivalent at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant branch
Experience:
Minimum 15 years in Teaching/Research/Industry
At least 3 years at a post equivalent to Professor (Pay Level 14)
Remaining experience can include earlier roles at Level-13A1 (Associate Professor) or Level-10 (Assistant Professor)
Age Limit:
Minimum: 37 years as of 1 August 2025
No upper age limit ,retirement age: 65 years
Salary & Pay Structure
Pay Level: Level-14
Entry Pay: ₹1,44,200 plus special pay ₹6,750 per month
Application Fee (Online)
Category Fee (in ₹)
General, Other Categories 100
SC/ST (Bihar), Female (Bihar, any category), PwD (≥40%) 25
Additional Charges Bank charges apply; Aadhaar not provided: ₹200 biometric fee
Selection Process
One-Time Registration (OTR) on the BPSC portal required via bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
Evaluation Criteria (100 points total):
Academic Background: 20
Research, Teaching/Domain Knowledge: 60
Viva-Voce (Interview): 20
Quick Summary
Detail Information
Posts Available 51 Principal roles (25 Engineering + 26 Polytechnic)
Notification No. Advt. No. 80/2025
Application Window 18 Aug – 12 Sep 2025
Eligibility Ph.D. + 15 yrs exp (including 3 yrs at Professor level); ≥37 years old
Pay Level & Salary Level-14; ₹1,44,200 + ₹6,750
Fee Structure ₹100 (General); ₹25 (SC/ST, females, PwD); possible extra charges
Selection Basis Academic + Research performance + Interview
What You Should Do Next
Access the official BPSC notification (Advt. 80/2025) on the BPSC website to get the PDF with full details—eligibility, documents, submission guidelines.
Prepare for OTR registration: Set up your account on BPSC’s portal if you haven’t already.
Gather key documents: Educational certificates, research publications, experience proof, ID proofs, etc., as specified in the notification.
Apply between 18 August and 12 September 2025; ensure fee payment and upload documents properly.
Track updates on admit cards, evaluation criteria, and interview schedules via the BPSC official portal.