Subject�Revised statutes in respect of the qualifications of teachers of University/Colleges.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary as contained in the Statutes, the following shall be the minimum qualification and pay scales for different categories of posts of teachers in the service of the University and colleges affiliated to it, provided that any relaxation in the prescribed qualifications can only be made by the University with the prior approval of the University Grants Commission:-

(1)       University Professor :

Pay scale Rs. 1500-60-1800-100-2000-125-2-2500.

Qualification�An eminent scholar with published work of high quality actively engaged in research. About ten years' experience of teaching and/or research. Experience of guiding research at doctoral level.

or,

An outstanding scholar with established reputation who has made significant contribution to knowledge.

(2)       Reader :

Pay scale Rs. 1200-50-1300-60-1900.

Qualification�

Good academic record with a doctoral degree or equivalent published work. Evidence of being actively engaged in (i) research or (ii) innovation in teaching methods or (iii) production of teaching materials.

About five years 'experience of teaching and/or research provided that at least three of these years were as lecturer or in an equivalent position.

This conditon may be relaxed in the case of candidate with outstanding record of Teaching/Research.

Explanation.�For determining "good academic record" the following criteria shall be adopted:-

(i)  A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least a Second         Class Master's degree, or

(ii) A candidate without a Ph.D. degree should possess a High Second Class       Master's degree and second class in Bachelor's degree; or

(iii) A candidate not possessing Ph. D. degree but possessing Second Class  Master's degree should have obtained first class in the Bache

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elor's degree.

(3) Lecturer�(ln all subjects in the above faculties except where otherwise provided under the Statute).

Lecturers in the service of the University.

^l [Pay scale Rs. 700-40-1100-50-1600.

²[Qualfication :

(a) A Doctorate's degree or research work of an equally high standard; and Scale) Master's degree in a relevant subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University.

Having regard to the need for the developing inter-disciplinary programmes, the degrees in (a) and (b) above may be in relevant subjects:

Provided that if the Selection Committee/Public Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of very high standard, it may relax any of the qualifications prescribed in (b) above:

Provided further that if a candidate possessing a Doctor's degree or equivalent research work is not available or is not considered suitable, a person possessing a good academc records (weightage being given to M.Phil. or equivalent degree or research work of quality) may be appointed provided he has done research work for at least two years or has practical experience in a research laboratory/organisation on the condition that he will have to obtain a Doctor's degree or give evidence of research of high standard within eight years of his appointment, failing which he will not be able to earn future increment until he fulfils these requirements.

Lecturer in the service of admitted college :

(a) An M.Phil. Degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level or published work indicating the capacity of a candidate for independent research work, and

(b) Good academic record with at least second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in a relevant subject from an Indian University or equivalent degree from a foreign University.

Provided that if the Selection Committee/College Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of a very high standard, it may relax any of the qualifications prescribed in (b) above.

Provided further that if a candidate possessing the qualifications as at (a) above is not available or not-considered suitable, the college on the recommendation of the Selection Committee/College Service Commission may appoint a person
possessing a good academic record on the condition that he will have to
obtain an M.Phil, degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's
level within eight years of his appointment failing which he will not be able to earn future

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1.         Pay scales have been revised w.e.f. from 1.1.86. (Please refer to page 152.)

2.             Qualifications of Lecturers have been amended from 9.9.1988 (Please refer to
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increments till he obtains that degree or gives evidence of equivalent published work of high standard.

Explanation�I. For determining 'good academic record' the following criteria shall be adooted :-

University Lecturers :

(i)        A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least Second class Master's degree; or

(ii)       A candidate without a Ph.D. degree should possess a high second class Master's degree; and second class in the Bachelor's degree:

or

(iii)     A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree but possessing second class Master's degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelors�s degree.

College octurers:

(i)        A candidate holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii)       A candidate not holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level should possess a high second Class Master's degree and a second class in first degree (B.A/B.Sc/B.Com) Examination; or

(iii)     A candidate not holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond Master's level, but possessing a Second class Master's degree should have obtained a first class in the first degree (B.A/B.Sc./B.Com.) Examination.

2. Persons having secured marks more than the mid point of the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the second division and the prescribed minimum marks of passing an examination in the first division by a University shall be deemed to have passed that examination in the high secondary class.

(4) Lecturer in Education in University Service.

(a)       A Doctor's degree in Education or Research work of an equally high standard; and

(b)       Good academic record with atleast second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in a relevant subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign university.

Or

(a)       A doctor's degree in any University discipline or research work of an equally high standard; and

(b)       Good academic record with an M.Phil. degree in Education (which may be acquired while in service) from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University.

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Having regard to the need for developing Inter disciplinary programme, one of the degree in (a) and (b) above may be in relevant subject:

Provided that if the Selection Committee/Public Service Commission is of the view that the Research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of very high standard it may relax any of the qualifications prescribed in (b) above.

Provided further that if a candidate possessing a Doctor's degree or equivalent research work is not available or is not considered suitable, a person possessing a good academic record (weightage being given to M.Phil. or equivalent degree or research work of quality) may be appointed provided he has done research work for at least two years or has practical experience in research laboratory/organisation on the condition that he will have to obtain a Doctor�s degree or give evidence of research work of equivalent high standard within eight years of his appointment failing which he will not be able to earn future increments until he fulfils these requirements.

Lecturer in the service of admitted college.

(a) An M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's degree or published work indicating the capacity of a candidate for independent research
work; and

(b) Good academic record with atleast second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in Education and also Master's degree in a relevant subject (10 + 2 level) from an Indian University or equivalent degree from foreign University.

Provided that if the Selection Committee/College Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of very high standard, it may relax any of the qualifications
 prescribed in (b) above

Provided further that if a candidate possessing the qualifications as at (a) above is not available or not considered suitable the college on the recommendation of the Selection Committee/College Service Commission may appoint a person possessing a good academic record on the condition that he will have to obtain an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level within eight years of his appointment, failing which he will not be able to earn future increments till he obtains that degree or gives evidence of equivalent published work of high standard.

Explanation�I. For determining "good academic record." the following criteria shall be adopted :�

 

University Lecturers

 

(i)        A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii)             A candidate without a Ph.D. degree should possess a high second

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class Masters degree and second class in the Bachelor's degree;

or

(iii)     A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree but possessing class Masters degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelor�s degree;

College Lecturers

(i)        A candidate holding an M.Phil degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level should possess at least a second class master�s degree;. or

(ii)       A candidate not holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond, the Masters level should possess a high second class Master�s degree and a second class in first degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.,) examination; or

(iii)     A candidate not holding an M.PhiI. or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level, but possessing a second class Masters degree should have obtained a first class in the first degree (B.A./B.Sc./ B.Com.) Examination.

2. Persons having secured marks more than the mid point of the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the second division and the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the first division by a University shall be deemed to have passed that examination in the high second class.

(5) Lecturers in Journalism and Mass Communication in Universities.

Qualification : Essential:

(i) Good academic record with at least second class Masters degree in the subject (communication/mass communication/Journalism, etc.) from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University.

Or

At least second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in Sciences/Sciences/Humanities with aleast a second class Bachelor's degree Diploma in Journalism from a recognized Indian University/Post-graduate from a recognized National Institute.

Desirable�(i) Teaching experience at College or University level.

(ii) Work experience in any area of Mass communication (Newspaper/Magazine, News Agency, Public Relations, Advertising, Radio or T.V Journalism etc.).

Where specialists are to be recruited, Master's degree in Agricultural Journalism, Creative Writing, Extension, Family Planning Communication, Public Health Communication, Public Relations, Speech Communications and the like (but not straight Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology etc.) may be entertained.

Explanation.� For determining �good academic record' the following criteria shall be adopted:-

(i)                A candidate holding a Ph.D. Degree should possess at least a second

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class Master�s degree; or

(ii) A candidate without a Ph.D. Degree should possess a high second Class Master's degree and second Class in the Bachelor's degree; or

(iii) A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree but possessing second Class Master's degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelor's degree.

(6) Lecturer In Music and Fine Arts

In the Service of the University/admitted college/;

Qualification : (a) Good academc record with atleast second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent degree or diploma recognized by the University; and

(b) Two years research or professional experience or evidence of creative  work and achievement in his field of specialisation or a combined research and professional experience of three years in the field as an artist of outstanding talent.

Or,

A traditional or a professional artist with highly commendable professional achievement in the subject concerned.

Explanation.�For determining "good academic record" the following criteria shall be adopted :-

(i) A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate without a Ph.D. degree should possess a high second class Master's degree and second class in the Bachelor's degree; or

(iii) A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree but possessing second class Master's degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelor�s degree.

 (7) Lecturer in Physical Education

In the service of the University:

(a) An M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond Master Level or published work indicating the capacity of the candidate for independent research work; and

(b) Good academic record with atleast second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in Physical Education from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from foreign University.

Desirable.�Doctor's degree in a relevant subject or research work of an equally high standard;

Provided further that if the Selection Committee/Public Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of very high standard, it may relax any of the qualifications prescribed in (b) above :

Provided that if a lecturer in a discipline other than Physical Education is required to be appointed in the faculty of physical education the qualifications

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prescribed for recruitment to the post of lecturer in the parent discipline may be insisted upon:

Provided further that if a candidate possessing an M.Phil degree or equivalent research work is not available or not considered suitable, a person possessing a good academic record may be appointed provided he has done research work for at least one year or has practical experience in a research laboratory organisation on the condition that he will have to obtain. M. Phil. Degree or  recognized degree beyond Master's degree or give evidence of research work equivalent high standard within eight years of his appointment failing which he will not be to earn future increments until he fulfils these requirements.

Lecturer in the service of admitted college:

(a) An M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond Master's level or published work indicating the capacity of the candidate for independent research work; and

(b) Good academic record with atleast second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in Physical Education from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University:

Provided that if the Selection Committee/College Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of very high standard, it may relax any of the qualifications prescribed in (b) above:

Provided further that if a lecturer in a discipline other than physical education is required to be appointed in the faculty of Physical Education, the qualification prescribed for recruitment to the post of lecturer in the parent discipline may be insisted upon.

 Provided also that if a candidate possessing qualification at (a) above, is not available or is not considered suitable, the college on the recommendation of the Selection Committee/College Service Commission may appoint a person possessing a good academic record on the condition that he will have to obtain an M.Phil. degree or recognized degree beyond the Master's degree within eight years of his appointment, failing which he will not be able to earn future increments till he obtains that degree or gives evidence of equivalent published work of high standard.

Explanation.�l. For determining "good academic record" the following criteria shall be adopted.

UNIVERSITY LECTURERS

(i) A candidate holding a Ph. D. degree should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii)A candidate without a Ph.D. degree should possess a high second class Master's degree and second class in the Bachelor's degree; or

(iii) A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree but possessing second class Master's degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelor's degree.

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COLLEGE LECTURER

(i) A candidate holding an M.Phil. degree or a recogniged degree beyond the Master's level should possess at least a second Class Master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate not holding an M.Phil degree or a recogniged degree beeyond the Master's level should possess a high second class Master's degree and second class in first degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.) Examination;

(iii) A candidate not holding an M.Phil, or a recognized degree beyond a Master's level but possessing second class Master's degree should have obtained a first class in the first degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.). examination.

2. Persons having secured marks more than the mid point of the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the second division and the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the first division by a University shall be deemed to have passed that examination in high second class.

(8) Lecturer in English

IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNIVERSITY

Qualification :

(a) A doctor's degree or research work of an equally high standard; and

(b) Good academic record with atleast second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree in a relevant subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University.

Having regard to the need for developing inter-disciplinary programmes, the degree's in (a) and (b) above may be in relevant subjects:

 Provided that if the Selection Committee, Public Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of a very high standard, it may relax any of qualifications prescribed in (b) above.

 Provided further that if a candidate possessing a Doctorate degree or equivalent research work is not available or is not considered suitable, a person possessing a good academic record (weightage being given to M.Phil. or equivalent degree or research work of quality) may be appointed provided he has done research work for at least two years on the condition that he will have to obtain a Doctorate degree or give evidence of research work of equivalent high standard within eight years of his appointment failing which he will not be able to earn future increments until he fulfils these requirements.

 IN THE SERVICE OF ADMITTED COLLEGE

(a) An M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree or diploma in the teaching of English Studies beyond the Master's level; or published work indicating the capacity of a candidate for independent research work; and

(b) Good academic record with atleast second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University :

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Provided that if the Selection Committee/College Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of a very high standard, it may relax any Of the quaIifications prescribed in (b) above:

Provided further that if a candidate possessing the qualifications as stated at (a) above is not available or is not considered suitable, the college, on the recommendation of the Selection Committee/College Service Commission may appoint a person possessing a good academic record on the condition that he will have to obtain an M. Phil. degree or a recognized degree or diploma in the teaching of English/English studies beyond the Master's level within eight years of his appointment, failing which he will not be able to earn future increments till he obtains that degree or give evidence of equivalent published work of high standard.

Explanation.� 1. For determining 'good academic record' the following criteria shall be adopted :�

UNIVERSITY LECTURERS

 (i) A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate without a Ph.D. degree should possess a high second class Master's degree and second class in the Bachelor's degree; or

(iii) A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree but possessing second class Master's degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelor's degree.

COLLEGE LECTURERS

(i) A candidate holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

 (ii) A candidate not holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level should possess a high second class Master's degree and a second class in the first degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) examination; or

 (iii) A candidate not holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level but possessing a second class Master's degree should have obtained a first class in the first degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) examination.

2. Persons having secured marks more than the mid point of the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in second division and the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the first division by a University shall be deemed to have passed that examination in the high second class.

(9) Lecturer in Foreign Languages

IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNIVERSITY

(a) A Doctor's degree or research work of an equally high standard; and

(b) Good academic record with atleast second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University.

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Having regard to the need for developing Inter disciplinary programmes, the degree in (a) and (b) above may be relevant subject;

Provided that if the Selection Committee/Public Service Commission is of the view that tho research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of very high standard, it may relax any of qualifications prescribed in (b) above.

Provided further that if a candidate possessing a Doctorate degree or equivalent research work is not available or is not considered suitable, a person possessing a good academic record may be adopted provided he has done one year past M.A. diploma course in the teaching of foreign language concerned from a University on the condition that he will have to obtain a Doctorate degree or give evidence of research work equivalent to high standard wihin eight years of his appointment failing which ho will not be able to earn future increments until he fulfils those requirements.

IN THE SERVICE OF ADMITTED COLLEGE

 (a) An M.Phil. Degree or a recognized degree/diploma of one year duration in the teaching of the language concerned beyond the Master's level or published work indicating the capacity of a candidate for independent research work; and

(b) Good academic record with at least second class (C in the seven point scale) Master's degree from an Indian University or an equivalant degree from a foreign University:

Provided that if the selection Committee/College Service Commission is of the view that the research work of a candidate as evident either from his thesis or from his published work is of a very high standard, it may relax any of the qualifications prescribed in (b) above.

Provided further that if a candidate possessing the qualifications as at (a) above is not available or not considered suitable the college, on the recommendation of the Selection Committee/College Service Commission, may appoint a person possessing a good academic record on the condition that he will have to obtain an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree or Diploma in the teaching of English Studies beyond the Master's level within eight years of his -he obtains that degree or gives evidence of equivalent published work of high standard

Explanation.� 1. For determining good academic record, the following criteria shall be adopted :�

UNIVERSITY LECTURER

(i) A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least second class Master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate without a Ph.D. degree should possess a high second class Master's degree and second class in the Bachelor's degree; or

(i)                A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree but possessing second class

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Master's degree should have obtained first class in the Bachelor's degree.

COLLEGE LECTURER

(i) A candidate holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master's level should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate not holding an M.Phil. degree or a recognized degree beyond the Master�s level should possess(a) a high second class Master's degree and a second class in first degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) examination or (b) a second class Masters degree and a first class in the first degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) examination.

2. Persons having secured marks more than the mid point of the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the second division and the prescribed minimum marks for passing an examination in the first division by a University shall be deemed to have passed that examination in the high second class.

(10) Lecturer in the Department/Faculty of Management Studies:

A master's degree in Business Administration or M.Tech. in Engineering with first class with the provision that the incumbent would acquire a doctorate degree within a period of eight years.

In the case of allied subjects like Industrial Psychology, Personnel Management, Business Statistics, Cost Accountancy etc. where lecturers are required to be recruited with qualifications other than M.B.A. or M.Tech. the minimum qualification shall be the same as prescribed for the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences, including Commerce and Science.

(11) Lecturer in Department/FacuIties in Law in the Universities and Admitted Colleges.

L.L.M. Degree with good Academic record.

Note :�These qualifications may not be insisted upon where a University appoints prasticing advocate as part-time lecturer.

 Explanation.� For determining 'good academic record' the following criteria shall be adopted:-

(i) A candidate holding a Ph.D. degree should possess at least a second class Master's degree; or

(ii) A candidate not possessing Ph.D. degree should possess a high second class Master's degree and a second class in the Bachelor's degree.

(iii) A candidate not possessing a Ph.D. degree but possessing second class Master's degree should have obtained a first class in the Bachelor's degree.

�         

Subject :� Amendment to the revised Statutes in respect of the qualification of teachers of Universities/Colleges.

(BSU-25/83-3038-GS (1) dated 9-9-1988)

I am directed to invite a reference to this Secretariat letter No. BSU25/832377/GS(l) dated, 12-12-1983 on the above subject and to say that the Chancellor in the light of the guidelines of the University Grants Commission and on the advice of the Bihar Inter University Board and State Government has been pleased

 

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to approve the amendment to the Statute as detailed below

            In the Faculties of Humanities, Social Science, Science, Commerce, Management Studies and Education.

Articles 3 to 11 of the existing Statutes relating to qualification and pay scale of lecturers shall be replaced by the following:

LECTURER'S QUALIFICATIONS

(i) The minimum qualification required for appointment to the post of lecturer shall be Masters Degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade (B+) and uniformly good academic record.

(ii) M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in the relevant subject may be considered as an additional qualification.

(iii) The minimum qualification shall not be relaxed even in respect of candidates who have research degree like M. Phil., Ph.D.

RECRUITMENT

Recruitment to the post of lecturers in Universities/Constituent colleges and affiliated colleges shall be on the basis of merit through all India advertisement and selection

1.      The amendment to the Statute will have immediate effect.

�         

Subject :� Amendment to the revised Statutes in respect of the qualification of teachers of Universities/Colleges-lnterpretation of the qualification of Universities/ Colleges-Interpretation of the phrase 'Uniformly good academic records.'

(BSU-11/89-3748/GS(1) dated 15-12-1990)

I am directed to invite a reference to this Secretariat letter No. BSU25/832377/GS  (1 )dated 12-12-83 and no. 3038/GS(1 )dated 9-9-88 on the subject noted above and to inform that the Chancellor, Universities of Bihar in exercise of the powers conferred on him us.5(ll) of the Inter University Board Act, 1981 and on the advice of the Inter University Board and the State Government has been pleased to approve the amendment to the Statutes defining the phrase 'Uniformly good academic records' as appeared in the qualification of lecturer as detailed below:-

Explanation. 'A candidate, who has secured uniformly at least second division/class in Secondary, Intermediate and degree examination be considered to possess good academic records.

Provided that if he has secured 3rd division/class in one of the above three examinations but has secured first division/class in at least one of three examinations, he should also be considered to have good academic records.

Further action in the matter may be taken accordingly.

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