Revised Statute for the scheme of rotation of Headship in the Deptt. of Universities/College for the Universities of Bihar (except Rajendra Agricultral University, Pusa, and Nalanda Open University, Patna.) BSU-26/2008-2155/GS(1) dated 30/6/2008.

1.      Headship of the Deptt. be rotated only amongst the first four seniormost teachers (Professors and Readers) as the case may be of the subjects concerned.

For Headship in PG Deptts. first four seniormost teachers shall essentially be posted in the Deptt. concerned.

2.      Where there is no Professor, the Headship shall be rotated amongst the four seniormost Readers, or less if the number of Readers in the Deptt. is less than four.

3.      If there is neither a Professor nor a Reader in the Deptt. the Headship of the Deptt. may be rotated amongst teachers of the Deptt.

The tenure of Headship of the Deptt will be for three years. If for any reason, the Vice-Chancellor feels that change in the Headship of the Deptt. even prior to the completion of term of existing incumbent, is necessary in the interest of the Deptt. change in the Headship of the Deptt. be made subject to the approval of the Chancellor.

4.      During the period of absence or leave of the duly appointed Head of the Deptt. the seniormost teacher in the Deptt shall carry on the office of the Head of the Deptt. provided that if the absence extends over a period of three months or more, the Vice-Chancellor may keeping in view the circumstances entrust the work to the next senior teacher in the subject. If however, the vacancy in the office of Head of the Deptt. is to last or likely to last over a period of one year or more, the Vice-Chancellor may appoint another Head of the Deptt. in accordance with these rules in the vacancy.