Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), Gaya, has invited applications for 25 posts in 22 roles under Advt No. CUSB/Advt./49/2026. The posts include Agricultural Extension Education (Assistant Professor), Plant Pathology (Associate Professor), Entomology (Associate Professor), Mathematics (Assistant Professor) and 18 more. The online application is open from 7 November 2026 to 7 December 2026.
The posts are for Gaya. Qualification required: Master's Degree in concerned/allied/relevant discipline with Ph.D. and/or NET/SLET/SET as per UGC Regulations, 2018. The pay is Level 14, 13A, 10 as per 7th CPC. The application fee is Rs. 2,000 for UR, OBC & EWS. Selection is by academic score based shortlisting for interview, interview performance and seminar / colloquium / Lecture / written test as supplementary methods if required. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 7 December 2026
- Vacancies: 25, in 22 roles
- How to apply: Online
- Fee: UR, OBC & EWS: Rs. 2,000; SC, ST, PwBD and Female: Exempted
- Pay: Level 14, 13A, 10 as per 7th CPC
- Age limit: As per UGC Regulations
- Place: Gaya
CUSB Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), Gaya |
| Post Name | Agricultural Extension Education (Assistant Professor), Plant Pathology (Associate Professor), Entomology (Associate Professor) and 19 more |
| No of Posts | 25 |
| Advt No | CUSB/Advt./49/2026 |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Pay | Level 14, 13A, 10 as per 7th CPC |
| Place of Posting | Gaya |
| Qualification | Master's Degree in concerned/allied/relevant discipline with Ph.D. and/or NET/SLET/SET as per UGC Regulations, 2018. |
| Age Limit | As per UGC Regulations |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 7 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 7 December 2026 |
CUSB Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. CUSB/Advt./49/2026 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download CUSB notification PDF
Vacancy Details and Pay
| Post | Posts | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Extension Education (Assistant Professor) | 1 | Level 10 |
| Plant Pathology (Associate Professor) | 1 | Level 13A |
| Entomology (Associate Professor) | 1 | Level 13A |
| Mathematics (Assistant Professor) | 1 | Level 10 |
| Statistics (Professor/Associate Professor) | 2 | Level 13A / Level 14 |
| Bioinformatics (Associate Professor) | 1 | Level 13A |
| Geography (Assistant Professor) | 1 | Level 10 |
| Geology (Assistant Professor) | 1 | Level 10 |
| Economic Studies and Policy (Assistant Professor) | 1 | Level 10 |
| Historical Studies and Archaeology (Assistant Professor) | 2 | Level 10 |
| Political Studies (Assistant Professor) | 1 | Level 10 |
| Psychological Sciences (Assistant Professor) | 1 | Level 10 |
| Law and Governance (Assistant Professor) | 1 | Level 10 |
| Political Science Discipline for Law and Governance (Assistant Professor) | 1 | Level 10 |
| Commerce and Business Studies (Associate Professor) | 1 | Level 13A |
| Pharmacy (Associate Professor/Assistant Professor) | 2 | Level 10 / Level 13A |
| Physical Education (Professor) | 1 | Level 14 |
| Teacher Education (Associate Professor) | 1 | Level 13A |
| Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (Communicative Skill in Hindi) (Assistant Professor) | 1 | Level 10 |
| Educational Studies (Assistant Professor) | 1 | Level 10 |
| Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (English) (Assistant Professor) | 1 | Level 10 |
| Music and Performing Arts (Assistant Professor) | 1 | Level 10 |
| Total | 25 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Extension Education (Assistant Professor) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Plant Pathology (Associate Professor) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Entomology (Associate Professor) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mathematics (Assistant Professor) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Statistics (Professor/Associate Professor) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bioinformatics (Associate Professor) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Geography (Assistant Professor) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Geology (Assistant Professor) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Economic Studies and Policy (Assistant Professor) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Historical Studies and Archaeology (Assistant Professor) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Political Studies (Assistant Professor) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Psychological Sciences (Assistant Professor) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Law and Governance (Assistant Professor) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Political Science Discipline for Law and Governance (Assistant Professor) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Commerce and Business Studies (Associate Professor) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pharmacy (Associate Professor/Assistant Professor) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Physical Education (Professor) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teacher Education (Associate Professor) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (Communicative Skill in Hindi) (Assistant Professor) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Educational Studies (Assistant Professor) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (English) (Assistant Professor) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Music and Performing Arts (Assistant Professor) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Who Can Apply for CUSB Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Extension Education (Assistant Professor) | Master's Degree and Ph.D. in Agriculture / Extension Education |
| Plant Pathology (Associate Professor) | Master's Degree and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology |
| Entomology (Associate Professor) | Master's Degree and Ph.D. in Entomology |
| Mathematics (Assistant Professor) | Master in Mathematics with NET/Ph.D. |
| Statistics (Professor/Associate Professor) | Master in Statistics with Ph.D./Experience |
| Bioinformatics (Associate Professor) | Master in Bioinformatics / Computational Biology |
| Geography (Assistant Professor) | Master in Geography/Remote Sensing with NET/Ph.D. |
| Geology (Assistant Professor) | Master in Geology with NET/Ph.D. |
| Economic Studies and Policy (Assistant Professor) | Master in Economics with NET/Ph.D. |
| Historical Studies and Archaeology (Assistant Professor) | Master in History / AIH & Archaeology with NET/Ph.D. |
| Political Studies (Assistant Professor) | Master in Political Science with NET/Ph.D. |
| Psychological Sciences (Assistant Professor) | Master in Psychology with NET/Ph.D. |
| Law and Governance (Assistant Professor) | LL.M. or Master in Political Science with NET/Ph.D. |
| Political Science Discipline for Law and Governance (Assistant Professor) | Master's degree in Political Science with NET/Ph.D. |
| Commerce and Business Studies (Associate Professor) | Master in Commerce with Ph.D. and experience |
| Pharmacy (Associate Professor/Assistant Professor) | Master's in Pharmacology, Ph.D. and Registered Pharmacist |
| Physical Education (Professor) | Ph.D. in Physical Education with published works and experience |
| Teacher Education (Associate Professor) | Postgraduate in Sciences/Humanities/Commerce and M.Ed. with Ph.D. |
| Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (Communicative Skill in Hindi) (Assistant Professor) | Post-graduate in Hindi/Bhasha Vigyan, B.Ed. and NET/Ph.D. |
| Educational Studies (Assistant Professor) | Post-Graduate degree in Education (M.Ed.) with NET/Ph.D. |
| Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy (English) (Assistant Professor) | Post-Graduate in English, B.Ed. and NET/Ph.D. |
| Music and Performing Arts (Assistant Professor) | Master's in Music (Vocal) with NET/Ph.D. or Traditional Artist |
Other conditions:
- Candidates applying for reserved posts must enclose category certificates issued by competent authority.
- In-service applicants must upload NOC from their employer with a clear specification that no vigilance case is pending.
- Separate applications and fees must be submitted for each post if applying for more than one.
Desirable:
- Master of Laws or Bachelor of Laws degree for Assistant Professor in Political Science for Law and Governance
- Master's degree in Sociology or its allied subjects for Assistant Professor in Educational Studies
Who Cannot Apply for CUSB Recruitment 2026
- Candidates with incomplete applications or without required certificates
- Applicants without requisite qualifications and experience as on closing date
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Regular basis
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR, OBC & EWS | Rs. 2,000 |
| SC, ST, PwBD and Female | Exempted |
Payment mode: Online Payment Gateway. Last date to pay the fee: 7 December 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Link available for online application form | 7 November 2026 |
| Last date for submission of online application form | 7 December 2026 |
How Will CUSB Select Candidates?
- Academic score based shortlisting for interview
- Interview performance
- Seminar / colloquium / Lecture / written test as supplementary methods if required
- Shortlisting based on academic score as specified in Appendix II (Table 3A) of UGC Regulations 2018
Documents to Enclose
- Self-attested photocopies of certificates
- Publications, pre-prints, and reprints
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport)
- Caste/Category certificate if applicable
How to Apply for CUSB Recruitment 2026 Online
- Apply online through CU Chayan Portal available on the University website.
- Fill in all required information correctly on the online portal.
- Upload photograph, signature, and self-attested photocopies of certificates and publications.
- Pay the application processing fee through the online payment gateway.
- Apply on or before 7 December 2026.
Other Points to Note
- Candidates who applied vide earlier Advt. No. CUSB/Advt./45/2025 and CUSB/Advt./47/2026 need to apply afresh with latest OBC/EWS certificate but need not pay fee if already paid.
- Only online applications are accepted.
CUSB Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download CUSB notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply online for CUSB Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit CUSB official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Central University of South Bihar, Advertisement No. CUSB/Advt./49/2026, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
