Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for 08 contractual posts including 04 Assistant Research Scholar and 04 Senior Faculty Member vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply offline by submitting their application to The Director, Bihar Judicial Academy, Gaighat, Patna – 800007 within 20 days from the date of publication of vacancy notice in the newspaper.

Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026 Overview – Assistant Research Scholar & Senior Faculty Member Vacancy

Particular	Details
Organisation	Bihar Judicial Academy, Patna
Post Names	Assistant Research Scholar & Senior Faculty Member
Total Vacancies	08 (04 + 04)
Appointment Type	Contractual
Application Mode	Offline
Job Location	Patna, Bihar
Last Date to Apply	20th day from newspaper publication date (by 4:30 PM)
Official Website	patnahighcourt.gov.in/bja

Bihar Judicial Academy, Patna is a premier institution operating under the Patna High Court for judicial training and research in Bihar. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for experienced law professionals and retired judicial officers to contribute to the legal education and research ecosystem in the state on a contractual basis.

Bihar Judicial Academy Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise & Category-wise Breakup

Post Name	General	EBC	Female (UR)	SC	Total
Assistant Research Scholar	01	01	01	01	04
Senior Faculty Member	01	01	01	01	04
Total	02	02	02	02	08

Reservation has been made as per Bihar Government 100-point roster dated 26.02.2019. Candidates must apply under the correct category as no change of category will be permitted after submission of the application.

Eligibility Criteria – Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026

1. Assistant Research Scholar – Eligibility

Educational Qualification: Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Law with NET/JRF qualification OR LL.M. with a consistently good academic record from a recognised institution.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of teaching and/or research experience in a recognised institution. Experience in a Judicial Training Academy is desirable. Having published research papers is an added advantage.

Age Condition: Candidates must have at least 3 years remaining before attaining 60 years of age as on the last date of application. Candidates must also be medically fit.

2. Senior Faculty Member – Eligibility

Qualification: Retired Judicial Officers from the Superior Judicial Service with teaching experience. Experience in a Judicial Training Academy and research publications are desirable.

Age Condition: Candidates must have at least 3 years remaining before attaining 70 years of age as on the last date of application. Medical fitness is mandatory.

Salary / Pay – Bihar Judicial Academy Jobs 2026

Post Name	Pay Range	Equivalent under SNJPC
Assistant Research Scholar	₹27,700 – ₹44,700 per month	₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660
Senior Faculty Member	₹51,550 – ₹63,070 per month	₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660

Note: No allowances or accommodation will be provided with either post. The pay is purely contractual and is subject to the terms of appointment decided by the Bihar Judicial Academy.

Tenure – Bihar Judicial Academy Contractual Appointment 2026

The tenure for both posts is 03 years. The contract is extendable beyond 3 years based on satisfactory performance during the contractual period, at the discretion of the Academy’s Board of Governors.

Selection Process – Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026

For Assistant Research Scholar:

• Stage 1 – Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on evaluation of their submitted research papers, publications, and overall credentials.
• Stage 2 – Interaction/Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interaction or interview. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for interview.

For Senior Faculty Member:

• Stage 1 – Shortlisting: Applications will be evaluated based on 10 submitted judgments and overall credentials of the candidate during their judicial service.
• Stage 2 – Interaction/Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interaction/interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Important Dates – Bihar Judicial Academy Vacancy 2026

Notification / Advertisement Date	As per newspaper publication date
Application Form Available From	After publication of vacancy notice in newspaper (download from official website)
Last Date to Submit Application	20th day from newspaper publication date by 4:30 PM

Candidates are advised to keep visiting the official website patnahighcourt.gov.in/bja regularly as the dedicated application download link will be activated only after the vacancy notice is published in newspapers. Do not wait for the last day to avoid missing the deadline.

How to Apply – Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026

For Assistant Research Scholar:

1. Visit the official website: patnahighcourt.gov.in/bja
2. Download the application form from the dedicated link (active after newspaper publication)
3. Fill the application form carefully with all required details
4. Attach self-attested copies of all documents — qualification certificates, age proof, experience certificates, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable)
5. Attach copies of your research papers/publications along with the application
6. Superscribe the envelope as: “Application for ASSISTANT RESEARCH SCHOLAR”
7. Send the complete application to:
   The Director, Bihar Judicial Academy, Gaighat, Patna – 800007
8. Ensure the application reaches before the last date at 4:30 PM

For Senior Faculty Member:

1. Visit the official website: patnahighcourt.gov.in/bja
2. Download the application form along with Annexure-A from the dedicated link
3. Fill the application form carefully
4. Attach self-attested documents — qualification proof, age proof, experience certificates, service records, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable)
5. Attach 10 judgments delivered during your judicial service along with the application
6. Superscribe the envelope as: “Application for Senior Faculty Member”
7. Send the complete application to:
   The Director, Bihar Judicial Academy, Gaighat, Patna – 800007
8. Ensure the application reaches before the last date at 4:30 PM

Important: Incomplete or late applications will be summarily rejected. No TA/DA will be paid for attending any stage of the selection process. The Academy reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason.

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Important Links – Bihar Judicial Academy Notification 2026

Action	Link
Official Website	patnahighcourt.gov.in/bja
Official Notification PDF	Download Here

FAQs – Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many vacancies are there in Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026?
A total of 08 vacancies have been announced — 04 posts of Assistant Research Scholar and 04 posts of Senior Faculty Member. Both posts are on a contractual basis. Each post has category-wise distribution as per the Bihar Government 100-point roster, covering General, EBC, Female (UR), and SC categories.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026?
The last date is the 20th day from the date of publication of the vacancy notice in the newspaper, and applications must be submitted by 4:30 PM on that day. Since the exact newspaper publication date may vary, candidates are advised to check the official website regularly at patnahighcourt.gov.in/bja to stay updated.

Q3. What is the eligibility for Assistant Research Scholar in Bihar Judicial Academy?
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Law with NET/JRF, or an LL.M. with a consistently good academic record. Additionally, a minimum of 2 years of teaching or research experience in a recognised institution is required. Candidates must be at least 3 years away from turning 60 years of age as on the last date of application.

Q4. Who can apply for the Senior Faculty Member post in Bihar Judicial Academy?
Only Retired Judicial Officers from the Superior Judicial Service with teaching experience are eligible to apply for the Senior Faculty Member post. Candidates must have at least 3 years remaining before attaining 70 years of age on the last date of application and must be medically fit. Experience in a Judicial Training Academy and published research work are desirable.

Q5. What is the salary for Bihar Judicial Academy posts 2026?
For the Assistant Research Scholar post, the pay range is ₹27,700 to ₹44,700 per month. For the Senior Faculty Member post, it is ₹51,550 to ₹63,070 per month. Both are equivalent to ₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660 under SNJPC norms. No allowances or accommodation are provided with either post.

Q6. What is the selection process for Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026?
For the Assistant Research Scholar post, selection involves shortlisting based on research papers and credentials, followed by an Interaction/Interview. For the Senior Faculty Member post, shortlisting is done based on evaluation of 10 submitted judgments and credentials, followed by an Interaction/Interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview stage.

Q7. What documents must be sent with the Bihar Judicial Academy application?
For Assistant Research Scholar, candidates must send the filled application form with self-attested copies of qualification, age, experience, and caste/EWS certificates along with research papers and publications. For Senior Faculty Member, candidates must additionally include Annexure-A, service records, and 10 judgments delivered during their judicial service.

Q8. Is there any application fee for Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026?
The official notification does not mention any application fee for either post. However, candidates should verify this from the official notification available on the Bihar Judicial Academy website. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or any stage of the selection process.

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