The MPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is one of the biggest opportunities for candidates aspiring to build a career in the teaching field under the Madhya Pradesh Government. The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has announced 949 vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor across various subjects.
Overview of MPPSC Assistant Professor 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has announced the recruitment for the post of Assistant Professor for the year 2026. This recruitment drive offers a total of 949 vacancies,the overview of vacancies is shown below.
| Particular | Details |
| Name of Organization | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) |
| Name of Post | Assistant Professor |
| Total Posts | 949 |
| Salary | Rs. 57,700/- |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree, M.Phil / Ph.D |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Start Date of online Application | 27-Feb-26 |
| Last Date of online Application | 18-May-26 |
| Official Website | mppsc.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates of MPPSC Assistant Professor 2026
Important dates related to the vacancy of Assistant Professor are given below:
| Event | Group A (Hindi to Yogic Science) | Group B (Commerce to Sociology) | Group C (Physics & Chemistry) |
| Online Application Start | 10-May-26 | 27-Mar-26 | 17-Apr-26 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 9-Jun-26 | 26-Apr-26 | 16-May-26 |
| Last Date for Form Correction | 16 May – 11 June | 28-Apr-26 | 18-May-26 |
| Last Date to Apply with Late Fee of Rs. 3,000 | 10–16 June 2026 | 3-May-26 | 23-May-26 |
| Last Date to Apply with Late Fee of Rs. 25,000 | 17-Jun-26 | 8-Jul-26 | 5-Aug-26 |
| Admit Card Release | 2-Jul-26 | 23-Jul-26 | 20-Aug-26 |
Detailed Vacancy of Assistant Professor 2026
As notification released by MPPSC total vacancies of Assistant Professor is 949. Category wise detailed vacancies are given below:
| Subject | UR | ST | SC | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Hindi | 15 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 57 |
| English | 15 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 56 |
| Sanskrit | 9 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 34 |
| Geography | 20 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 7 | 74 |
| History | 21 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 8 | 77 |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 18 |
| Law | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 29 |
| Geology | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Yogic Science | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| Commerce | 25 | 19 | 15 | 26 | 9 | 94 |
| Political Science | 17 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 6 | 62 |
| Economics | 23 | 17 | 13 | 23 | 8 | 84 |
| Sociology | 13 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 49 |
| Physics | 40 | 29 | 24 | 40 | 12 | 145 |
| Chemistry | 44 | 32 | 26 | 44 | 14 | 160 |
| Total | 281 | 189 | 171 | 263 | 88 | 949 |
Eligibility Criteria of Assistant Professor 2026
The Eligibility Criteria for vacancy of Assistant Professor is divided in two parts educational qualification and age limit, details are given below:
Educational Qualification
- Candidate should have Master’s Degree in the relevant field with at least 55% marks.
- Candidates should be either qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR/ICAR or the SET/SLET conducted by State.
- Candidates who completed a Ph.D. degree are exempted from NET/SET/SLET criteria, as per UGC regulations.
- All academic qualifications of candidate must be from a recognized University or Institution, either from India or abroad.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age Limit is 21 Years
- Maximum Age limit is 40 Years
- Age relaxations are provided for candidates category wise.
Application Fee
Application Fees detail for Assistant Professor recruitment is shown below:
| Category | Exam Fee | Portal Charge | Total Payable |
| General / Outside MP | Rs. 500 | Rs. 40 | Rs. 540 |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS of MP | Rs. 250 | Rs. 40 | Rs. 290 |
How to Apply
- Visit official website of MPPSC www.mppsc.mp.gov.in. and click on “Apply Online” application form will open.
- Fill basic details and done registration process and get login credentials.
- Login using id and password generated by registration process and fill application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copy of required documents, signature and photograph.
- Pay application fees through online mode.
- Review application form and submit.
- Take Printout of filled application form for future reference.
Exam Pattern of Assistant Professor 2026
Assistant Professor exam is conducted by MPPSC in offline mode. The exam is divided in two parts Paper-I is based on General Studies and Paper-II is related to specific subject, both papers are MCQ type. Paper -I have 50 questions and Paper-II have 150 questions. Each question have weightage of 4 Marks, total marks is 800. after written exam shortlisted candidates need to face interview.
| Paper Name | Question | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I: General Knowledge (GK, MP, National/International affairs) | 50 | 200 | 1 hour |
| Paper-II: Subject Concerned | 150 | 600 | 3 hour |
| Total | 200 | 800 | 4 hour |
Important Links of Assistant Professor 2026
| Action / Service | Link |
| Official Website | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click here |
| Youtube Channel | Click here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many posts in Assistant Professor 2026 recruitment?
Ans: Assistant Professor 2026 recruitment has total 949 posts in different categories.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required?
Ans: Candidate should have Master’s Degree in the relevant field with at least 55% marks.
Candidates should be either qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR/ICAR or the SET/SLET conducted by State.
Candidates who completed a Ph.D. degree are exempted from NET/SET/SLET criteria, as per UGC regulations.
All academic qualifications of candidate must be from a recognized University or Institution, either from India or abroad.
Q3. What is the salary for Assistant Professor?
Ans: Basic pay of assistant professor is Rs. 57,700 per month.
Q4. Is there any negative marking?
Ans: Yes, a negative marking in exam, each wrong answer will deduct 1marks.