Why are Bihar universities delaying political science professor appointments?

Delays are due to bureaucratic processes, verification issues, and election code, impacting the posting of 280 assistant professors.

When were the political science assistant professor positions in Bihar advertised?

The positions were advertised in 2020, but interviews and selections were significantly delayed, occurring in mid-2025.

What action is being taken regarding the delayed professor appointments in Bihar?

The Federation of University Teachers' Associations has urged the chancellor to intervene and expedite the pending appointments.

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Bihar Universities Ignore Teacher Appointments

19 Jan

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Summary

Eight universities missed the deadline for posting new political science professors.
280 assistant professor posts were advertised in 2020, with interviews in 2025.
Delays were caused by bureaucratic hurdles and election code.

Despite an acute shortage of teachers in Bihar's higher education, eight universities failed to post newly appointed assistant professors of political science by the January 15 deadline. Only four universities have completed the process so far, exacerbating the academic crisis. The Bihar State University Service Commission had advertised 280 posts in 2020, but interviews were only conducted between June 17 and June 21, 2025.

University allotments were issued on July 4, 2025, with the list forwarded to the state government in early August. However, the file remained with the education department for approximately five months due to a query regarding a minister's appointment and election code. After clearance, the list was released on December 15, 2025, with a one-month deadline for appointments.