In the present COVID – 19 pandemic most of the people not only in India but throughout the world are afraid especially those who are feeders of their family, hence, the present study is aimed at studying the extent of mental health among teaching and non-teaching employees working in Veer Kunwar Singh University (VKSU), Ara during COVID – 19 outbreaks. As it is generally observed that teaching and non-teaching staffs differs to each other in respect of their personal and institutional values, other related opportunities and problems, therefore, the present investigation is planned to make a comparative study of mental health among teaching and non-teaching employees working in VKSU, Ara, Bihar. The sample of the present investigation consisted of one hundred ten (N = 110) employees comprising teaching (n=55) and non-teaching (n=55) which were randomly selected from different departments of VKSU and its constituent colleges located at in and around Ara. A standardized mental health inventory was administered individually on the sample by contacting on mobile and social media during COVID outbreaks. This inventory also consists of 56 items covering 6 dimensions such as self- evolution, perception of reality, integration of personality, autonomy and stability, growth oriented attitude and environmental mastery. In this inventory high score indicates good mental health. Results revealed significant difference between means of two groups of teaching and non-teaching employees as t value was found statistically significant at .01 level of confidence although, teaching employees has been found to have better mental health as compared to non-teaching employees during COVID – 19 pandemic. Finally, such discrepancy of results has been discussed in detail by giving probable reasons