The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has officially released the notification for recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor, advertising a total of 949 vacancies across various disciplines and government colleges throughout the state. The recruitment drive for 2026 aims to fill critical academic positions that have remained vacant in numerous state-run institutions.
According to the notification, applications are invited online only from eligible candidates through the official MPPSC website at mppsc.mp.gov.in. Aspirants are advised to read the complete notification carefully before filling out the application form, as it contains important details regarding age relaxation, reservation rules, and subject-wise seat distribution.
Eligibility criteria for the post of Assistant Professor typically require candidates to hold a Master's degree in the relevant subject with a minimum percentage as prescribed by the University Grants Commission norms, along with a valid NET/SET score or a PhD qualification. Candidates belonging to reserved categories may be eligible for relaxation in terms of marks and age limit as per Madhya Pradesh state government rules.
The selection process is expected to involve a written examination conducted by MPPSC followed by document verification. The commission has stated that the final merit list will be prepared based on the cumulative performance in both stages, and candidates should prepare accordingly.
Education analysts note that this large-scale recruitment will provide a significant opportunity to thousands of postgraduate scholars and PhD holders in Madhya Pradesh who have been waiting for government teaching positions. Many aspirants had been awaiting the issuance of this notification since the previous recruitment cycle ended, and the announcement is being welcomed across the state's academic community.
