The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has officially announced a major recruitment drive for the higher education sector, inviting applications for 949 Assistant Professor positions. This significant notification, aimed at strengthening the state's academic faculty, was published on the final day of 2025, setting the stage for a crucial hiring process in the coming year.
Subject-Wise Vacancy Breakdown and Key Dates
The recruitment campaign offers a substantial number of opportunities across a diverse range of subjects within Arts, Commerce, Social Science, and Science streams. The online application portal on the official website mppsc.mp.gov.in will become active for candidates on February 27, 2026. Aspirants will have a full month to submit their applications, as the window will remain open until March 26, 2026.
A detailed analysis of the vacancy distribution reveals the subjects with the highest number of openings. Chemistry leads with 160 posts, closely followed by Physics with 145 vacancies. The Commerce stream has 94 positions, while Economics offers 84 posts. Other prominent subjects include History (77 vacancies), Geography (74), Hindi (57), and English (56). The recruitment also covers Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Geology, Sanskrit, and Yogic Science, ensuring a wide spectrum of academic disciplines are addressed.
Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit Details
To be eligible for these coveted academic positions, candidates must possess a Master's degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognized university, either in India or abroad. Crucially, applicants must have also qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR, or ICAR. Alternatively, a state-level SET or SLET qualification is also acceptable.
In a significant exemption, candidates holding a Ph.D. degree are not required to have cleared the NET, SET, or SLET, as per the prevailing UGC regulations. This provision aims to attract highly qualified doctoral holders into the teaching profession.
Regarding age, the minimum limit for applicants is 21 years, while the upper age cap is 40 years. The commission will provide standard age relaxation for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), as per the rules established by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Prospective applicants are advised to consult the official notification for precise category-wise relaxation details.
Application Process and Final Steps for Candidates
The entire application process will be conducted in online mode only. Interested individuals must visit the MPPSC's official website and complete the registration process within the stipulated timeframe. It is highly recommended that candidates keep all necessary academic documents, eligibility certificates, and personal details ready before starting the online form-filling process to avoid last-minute delays.
After submission, it remains the candidate's responsibility to regularly check the MPPSC website for any updates regarding application status, the release of examination schedules, admit cards, and information about subsequent stages of the selection process. This recruitment drive represents a major opportunity for eligible postgraduates and doctoral candidates to secure a prestigious position within Madhya Pradesh's higher education system and contribute to shaping the future of the state's students.
