MPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 148 Posts, Online Form Open Till 26 June 2026

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has officially opened online applications for Assistant Professor posts under the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. A total of 148 vacancies are available across six subjects - Sanskrit, Geography, Psychology, Law, Geology, and Yogic Science - under Advertisement Numbers 12/2025 to 18/2025. Following a corrigendum issued on 07 May 2026, the application window has been revised, and candidates can now apply online from 25 May 2026 to 26 June 2026. This is a permanent government job opportunity for postgraduate and PhD/NET/SET qualified candidates aspiring to join MP government colleges.

MPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates for MPPSC Assistant Professor 2026

Candidates must note the revised schedule carefully, as the original application start date (10 May 2026) has been updated through the official corrigendum dated 07 May 2026.

Note: The application dates for subjects other than the six listed above will be announced separately by MPPSC.

MPPSC Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026– Subject-Wise Posts

The total 148 vacancies are distributed across six subjects under six separate advertisement numbers. Candidates should apply only for the advertisement corresponding to their subject of specialisation.

Geography has the highest number of vacancies (74), followed by Sanskrit (34) and Law (17).

MPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Understanding the eligibility requirements before applying is essential to avoid rejection. MPPSC has prescribed educational and academic qualifications for the Assistant Professor role in line with UGC norms.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Postgraduate (PG) Degree in the relevant subject along with any one of the following:

• Ph.D. in the concerned discipline, OR
• NET (National Eligibility Test) qualified, OR
• SLET / SET (State Level Eligibility Test) qualified

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Age Calculated As On: 01 January 2026
• Age relaxation is applicable as per Madhya Pradesh government rules for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and other reserved categories.

MPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

MPPSC has prescribed a category-wise application fee for this recruitment. Payment must be made through online mode only.

Pay Scale – MPPSC Assistant Professor Salary 2026

The Assistant Professor post under MPPSC carries a competitive pay scale in line with the 7th Pay Commission recommendations for state government employees.

• Pay Level: Level-10
• Basic Pay: ₹57,700/- per month (plus applicable allowances)

This makes MPPSC Assistant Professor one of the most financially rewarding teaching positions in the MP government college system.

Selection Process

MPPSC will select candidates through a multi-stage process to ensure merit-based recruitment.

The selection for MPPSC Assistant Professor 2025 consists of the following stages:

1. Written Examination – Objective/descriptive based exam on the subject concerned
2. Interview – Personality test and subject knowledge evaluation
3. Medical Examination – Fitness test as per government norms
4. Document Verification – Original certificate verification

Candidates must qualify in each stage to proceed to the next.

MPPSC Assistant Professor 2025 – Corrigendum Details (07 May 2026)

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission issued an official corrigendum (Shuddhi Patra) on 07 May 2026 for the six Assistant Professor recruitment notifications. Here is a summary of what changed:

• The original application start date of 10 May 2026 has been revised to 25 May 2026.
• The application end date is now 26 June 2026.
• Candidates who are guest faculty (Atithi Vidwan) working against sanctioned vacant posts in MP government colleges must upload a soft copy of their experience certificate and calculation sheet (as per Appendix 06 of the notification) at the designated location in the application form.
• All other terms and conditions of the original advertisements remain unchanged.

This corrigendum applies uniformly to Advertisement Numbers 12/2025, 13/2025, 15/2025, 16/2025, 17/2025, and 18/2025.

How to Apply for MPPSC Assistant Professor 

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official MPPSC portal. Follow this step-by-step process:

1. Visit the official website at mppsc.mp.gov.in
2. Navigate to the "Apply Online" section and find the relevant advertisement number (12/2025 to 18/2025)
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number if you are a new user
4. Fill in the application form with your personal, academic, and contact details
5. Upload documents including photograph, signature, educational certificates, and (if applicable) experience certificate / calculation sheet
6. Pay the application fee through the MP Online portal using net banking, UPI, or debit/credit card
7. Submit the form and download/save the confirmation receipt for future reference

The correction/edit facility is available from 30 May to 28 June 2026 for a correction charge of ₹50/-.

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