The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has announced the recruitment process for Assistant Professors under the Higher Education Department, inviting eligible candidates to apply for 2,117 vacancies. The application window will be available from 27th February to 26th March 2025, accessible through the official MPPSC website at https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/.
Those interested must meet the eligibility criteria, which require candidates to possess at least a postgraduate degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject, and must also have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET), State Level Eligibility Test (SLET), or have obtained a Ph.D. The age limits are pegged at 18-40 years for Madhya Pradesh residents, whereas non-residents have an upper limit of 33 years. Notably, there are provisions for age relaxation for certain categories, including 5 years for OBC/SC/ST males and all females, and 10 years for persons with disabilities (PwBD).
The recruitment process details specify the fee structure for applicants: ₹500 for the unreserved category and ₹250 for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, along with a ₹500 portal fee applicable to all. The selection process will include a written examination followed by interviews and document verification.
Regarding pay, successful candidates will earn between ₹57,700 and ₹1,82,400, alongside benefits under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), which includes allowances such as Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance.
Here’s the breakdown of vacancies by subject:
- Computer Applications: 7
- Botany: 190
- Chemistry: 199
- Mathematics: 177
- Physics: 186
- Zoology: 187
- Hindi: 113
- Political Science: 124
- Economics: 130
- English: 96
- History: 97
- Commerce: 111
- Computer Science: 87
- Sociology: 92
- Geography: 96
- Urdu: 3
- Statistics: 8
- Geology: 15
- Sanskrit Prachya: 2
- Music: 2
- Sanskrit Literature: 3
- Sanskrit Grammar: 1
- Yogic Science: 1
- Marathi: 1
- Sanskrit Astronomy: 1
- Veda: 1
- Sports Officer: 187
For those aspiring to contribute to education as Assistant Professors, this recruitment presents a significant opportunity. Candidates are encouraged to prepare thoroughly for the upcoming examination and to take note of the deadlines for application submission.
For more information, including the complete application process and requirements, candidates should refer to the MPPSC's official page. The recruitment emphasizes the commission's commitment to staffing educational institutions with qualified personnel, which is pivotal for enhancing the quality of education across Madhya Pradesh.