PATNA, Jan. 27 -- Even though the deadline set by the Bihar state university service commission (BSUSC) to appoint assistant professors for Political Science expired on January 15, the Bihar state universities are moving at their own leisurely pace to fill the vacant posts.

So far, five state universities are yet to fully comply. While some have issued notices to the effect after the lapse of the deadline and have initiated the appointment process, that process is turning out to be cumbersome as verification of certificates is proving to be a Herculean task.

Higher education report NK Aggarwal said that the department would seek the status report from the universities. "After we get the status report, action will be taken as per rules. ...