Bihar Judicial Academy, Patna has released an official notification for Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026 for contractual appointments. Applications are invited for a total of 6 posts — 2 Assistant Research Scholar (01 EBC + 01 SC) and 4 Senior Faculty Member (01 General, 01 EBC, 01 Female, 01 SC).

For Assistant Research Scholar, candidates must have Ph.D. in Law with NET/JRF or LL.M. with consistently good academic record along with minimum 2 years teaching/research experience. Senior Faculty Member posts are open only for retired Judicial Officers from Superior Judicial Service. Candidates for both posts must have at least 3 years remaining before attaining 60/70 years of age as on the closing date and should be medically fit. The pay scale is ₹27,700 – ₹44,700 for Assistant Research Scholar and ₹51,550 – ₹63,070 for Senior Faculty Member plus DA.

Interested candidates can download the application form from bja.bihar.gov.in or collect it from the Academy office. Duly filled applications with all required documents, research papers and 10 judgments (for Senior Faculty) must reach The Director, Bihar Judicial Academy, Gaighat, Patna – 800007 within 30 days from the date of publication in the newspaper. This Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026 is purely contractual for 3 years, extendable based on performance.

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Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026

Important Dates

Application Fees

•Apply offline Start Date: 20 June 2026

•Apply offline Last Date: 19 July 2026

•UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS: No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.

•Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.

•Mode of Payment: N/A

Bihar Judicial Academy Patna Notification 2026: Age Limit

Assistant Research Scholar: 57 years

Senior Faculty Member: 67 years

Age Calculation: 19 July 2026

Bihar Judicial Academy Patna Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Post Name	Bihar Judicial Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Assistant Research Scholar	Candidates must possess a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Law with NET/JRF OR an LL.M. with a consistently good academic record. Candidates must have a minimum of 02 years of teaching and/or research experience in a recognized institution. Candidates must be medically fit to discharge their professional duties smoothly.
Senior Faculty Member	Candidates must be a retired Judicial Officer from the Superior Judicial Service. Candidates must possess relevant teaching experience. Candidates must be medically fit and possess a clean disciplinary track record.

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Bihar Judicial Academy Patna Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
Name of the Post	Department / Office	Category Breakdown	Total Vacancies
Assistant Research Scholar	Bihar Judicial Academy, Patna	EBC: 1, SC: 1	02
Senior Faculty Member	Bihar Judicial Academy, Patna	General: 1, EBC: 1, Female: 1, SC: 1	04
Grand Total			06

Bihar Judicial Academy Patna Recruitment 2026: Salary Details
Post Category	Pay Scale Allocation
Assistant Research Scholar	₹27,700 - ₹44,700 (Equivalent to ₹77,840 - ₹1,36,520) plus D.A. as per relevant rules.
Senior Faculty Member	₹51,550 - ₹63,070 (Equivalent to ₹1,44,840 - ₹1,94,660) plus D.A. as per relevant rules.

(Note: No other allowances or government accommodation shall be paid or provided to selected candidates.)

Bihar Judicial Academy Patna Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

The selection methodology is configured into a multi-stage evaluation format designed to thoroughly vet the legal and academic acumen of the applicants. Shortlisted candidates based on secondary matrix scores are strictly subjected to a mandatory interaction segment.

· Application Screening & Credentials Review

· Interaction / Personal Interview

How to Apply Online for Bihar Judicial Academy Patna Recruitment 2026

· Visit the official website bja.bihar.gov.in to download the specific application format, or collect it directly from the Bihar Judicial Academy office at Gaighat, Patna.

· Fill in all the personal, educational, and contact fields using a blue or black pen in block letters.

· Attach self-attested copies of certificates verifying your date of birth, education, experience, and caste/EBC status.

· For the Assistant Research Scholar post, enclose copies of your prominent research papers or publications.

· For the Senior Faculty Member post, enclose copies of 10 contested judgments alongside five years of ACRs and the mandatory Annexure-A affidavit.

· Affix three recent passport-size photographs featuring a blue background on the marked spots.

· Place the entire documentation file inside a strong envelope and superscribe it as "Application for Assistant Research Scholar" or "Application for Senior Faculty Member" depending on your applied post.

· Submit the completed packet physically or send it through post/courier to: The Director, Bihar Judicial Academy, Gaighat, Patna-800007 on or before July 19, 2026

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Bihar Judicial Academy Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the offline application form is strictly July 19, 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced in Bihar Judicial Academy Notification 2026?
Ans: A total of 06 vacancies are released: 02 for Assistant Research Scholar and 04 for Senior Faculty Member.

Q3. What is the salary for Bihar Judicial Academy Assistant Research Scholar?
Ans: The selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹27,700 - ₹44,700 (Equivalent to ₹77,840 - ₹1,36,520) plus D.A.

Q4. What is the selection process for Bihar Judicial Academy Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The selection process includes shortlisting based on credentials/publications/judgments followed by a Personal Interview/Interaction.

Q5. What is the maximum age limit for Bihar Judicial Academy Senior Faculty Member?
Ans: Candidates must have at least 3 years remaining before attaining 70 years of age as on the closing date.

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