Bihar Judicial Academy, Patna invites applications for contractual appointment to the following posts on a tenure of 03 years (extendable on satisfactory performance).

Vacancy Details (Total: 6)

Senior Faculty Member (4 Posts)

• Eligibility: Retired Judicial Officers from Superior Judicial Service with teaching experience.
• Age: At least 3 years remaining before attaining 70 years of age (as on last date of application) and medically fit.
• Pay: Rs. 51,550 – Rs. 63,070 (Equivalent to Rs. 1,44,840 – Rs. 1,94,660) plus D.A as per rules.
• Selection: Shortlisting based on evaluation of 10 submitted judgments and credentials, followed by interview.

Assistant Research Scholar (2 Posts)

• Eligibility: Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Law with NET/JRF OR LL.M. with consistently good academic record. Minimum 02 years of teaching/research experience in a recognized institution.
• Age: At least 3 years remaining before attaining 60 years of age (as on last date of application) and medically fit.
• Pay: Rs. 27,700 – Rs. 44,700 (Equivalent to Rs. 77,840 – Rs. 1,36,520) plus D.A as per rules.
• Selection: Shortlisting based on evaluation of research papers/publications and credentials, followed by interview.

Important Dates

• Last date for receipt of application: 19 July 2026 (within office hours)

Application Fee

Nil (No application fee for any category)

How to Apply

Download the application form from bja.bihar.gov.in or collect from Bihar Judicial Academy, Gaighat, Patna office during working days (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday closed). Send completely filled application with self-attested documents via Speed Post / Registered Post / Courier to:

The Director, Bihar Judicial Academy, Gaighat, Patna – 800007

Superscribe envelope: “Application for Senior Faculty Member” or “Application for Assistant Research Scholar” as applicable.

Contact

Bihar Judicial Academy, Gaighat, Patna – 800007 | Website: bja.bihar.gov.in