Nationality and Domicile The University follows the Bihar Government reservation policy. Reservation benefits (including EWS, 35% female reservation, and fee relaxation) are applicable only to candidates who are original residents of Bihar, subject to submission of a residential certificate. Educational Qualification - Associate Professor Doctoral degree in the relevant subject, including relevant basic sciences. 08 years' experience in the relevant subject as Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist/Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or an equivalent position in Pay Band-3 of Rs. 15,600–39,100 with GP/AGP/RGP of Rs. 5,400/Rs. 6,000/Rs. 7,000/Rs. 8,000, with evidence of contribution to research/teaching/extension education through published work or innovations and impact, OR Doctoral degree in the relevant subject including relevant basic sciences, with a minimum of 8 years of high-quality post-doctoral research experience in an institution/organization, evidenced by at least 6 publications in journals with a NAAS rating of 7.5 or above. A basic undergraduate degree in Veterinary Science is part of the essential qualification, as per VCI Regulation 2016. Educational Qualification - Assistant Professor Good academic record with at least 55% marks, or an equivalent grade of B in the 7-point scale (letter grades O, A, B, C, D, E, F), at the Master's degree level in the relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from a foreign university. NET is compulsory for candidates with a Master's degree, along with one publication in a NAAS-rated refereed journal, for disciplines in which NET is conducted. NET can be waived for candidates holding a Ph.D. completed with course work as prescribed by UGC Regulation 2009, provided they have at least two full-length publications with a NAAS rating of not less than 4 as on the last date of application submission. Ph.D. holders without course work do not qualify for NET exemption. Ph.D., if available, shall be preferred. Relaxation in qualifying marks: SC/ST candidates get a 5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%) at the Master's level. Ph.D. holders who passed their Master's degree before 19 September 1991 also get a 5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%). Discipline-wise Qualification Requirement Both posts are advertised across 17 departments/disciplines - Animal Genetics and Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Farm Complex, Livestock Production Management, Livestock Product Technology, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, and Veterinary Surgery and Radiology. The exact M.V.Sc./Ph.D. specialization accepted for each department is listed in Annexure-I (Associate Professor) and Annexure-II (Assistant Professor) of the official notification. Candidates should check the annexure for their target department before applying, since accepted degree titles vary slightly by discipline.

Category Application Fee UR/BC/EBC Rs. 1,000/- SC/ST and Divyang Rs. 250/- The fee is non-refundable and must be paid by Bank Draft in favour of "Finance Comptroller, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna", payable at Patna. Fee relaxation is applicable only to original residents of Bihar, subject to submission of a caste certificate. Separate application forms and separate fees are required for each post, and separately for Bihar Veterinary College, Patna and College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Kishanganj. Also Read: NGEL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 114 Assistant Engineer & Deputy General Manager (RE) Posts

Selection is based on the candidate's previous academic and professional record (as per the prescribed scorecard) and performance in the interview. As per Chapter-VII Note-6(iii) of the University Statute, a candidate must obtain at least 50% marks in the interview to be considered in the merit list. As per the directive of the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resource Department, Govt. of Bihar (L.No. 06/BASU(II)07/2023-4229 dated 13.11.2023), candidates belonging to SC, ST, Divyang category, and female candidates (irrespective of category) need to obtain only 32% marks in the interview to be considered in the merit list. Candidates must produce all original certificates and documents at the time of interview for verification; failure to do so can lead to rejection of candidature. The Chairman of the Selection Committee has the authority to decide the procedure for any matter not covered in the notification, and the Committee may decide its own method of evaluating interview performance.