MPPSC Asst Professor Chemistry 2026 — 116 Vacancies

MPPSC is hiring 116 Assistant Professors (Chemistry) for government colleges under the Higher Education Department, Madhya Pradesh. If you have a Master's degree in Chemistry (55%) with NET/SET or a Ph.D., you can apply online. This is a permanent, Class II Gazetted post. The starting salary is Rs. 57,700 per month (Academic Level 10). The last date to apply online is 10 July 2026.

MPPSC Assistant Professor (Chemistry) Recruitment 2026 - 116 Posts

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released advertisement No. 24/2025 (dated 30 December 2025) for 116 Assistant Professor (Chemistry) posts in government colleges of the MP Higher Education Department. Selection is through an OMR-based written exam followed by an interview. The exam will be held at four centres — Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur. Candidates with a Master's in Chemistry or its allied subjects can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

A total of 116 posts are open. The category-wise split is:

• Unreserved (UR): 31 posts
• OBC: 31 posts
• ST: 23 posts
• SC: 19 posts
• EWS: 12 posts

Some posts are reserved for women candidates, Divyangjan (PwD) candidates, and guest faculty of MP government colleges, all from Madhya Pradesh. Reserved-category benefits are only for natives of Madhya Pradesh; candidates from other states are treated as Unreserved.

Who Can Apply?

• Master's Degree: A Master's degree in Chemistry (or an allied subject such as Applied, Environmental, Pharmaceutical, Physical, Organic, or Inorganic Chemistry) with at least 55% marks from a recognised Indian university.
• NET/SET: You must have qualified NET (UGC/CSIR), or SLET/SET. Only the MP SET is valid (SET of other states is not accepted).
• Ph.D. holders: Candidates with a Ph.D. awarded as per UGC norms are exempt from NET/SET.
• A 5% relaxation in marks (minimum 50%) applies for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS/Divyangjan candidates of MP.

Age Limit

• You must be between 21 and 40 years old as on 1 January 2026.
• Age relaxation is given to reserved categories and other eligible groups as per MP government rules (see Appendix-1 of the notification).

Salary

• Entry pay: Rs. 57,700 per month under Academic Level 10 of the pay matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per MP Government rules.

Application Fee

• General / candidates from outside MP: Rs. 500
• SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) / EWS / Divyangjan of MP: Rs. 250
• Payment is online (credit/debit card, net banking) or through MP Online kiosks.
• Check Appendix-3 of the official notification for the exact fee and portal charges before paying.

Selection Process

Selection is done in two stages:

1. Written Exam (OMR-based): An objective (MCQ) exam with negative marking. The exam is held in the main subject (Chemistry).
2. Interview: Candidates equal to three times (3x) the number of posts in each category are called for interview, based on exam marks.

The final merit list is made by adding the written exam marks and interview marks.

How to Apply

1. Go to the MPPSC portal at mppsc.mp.gov.in or the MP Online portal at mponline.gov.in.
2. Fill in the online application form for Assistant Professor (Chemistry).
3. Choose two preferred exam cities (candidates from other states get Indore).
4. Pay the application fee online.
5. Submit the form and take a printout for your record.
6. Use the error-correction window if you need to fix any mistake before the deadline.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 December 2025
• Online Application Start: 27 June 2026 (as revised by corrigendum)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 July 2026
• Admit Card Available: 20 August 2026
• Exam Date: 30 August 2026

MPPSC has revised the application window for this advertisement through corrigendum. Always check mppsc.mp.gov.in for the latest dates before applying.

• Teach Chemistry to undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Prepare lesson plans, study materials, and question papers
• Conduct and supervise laboratory practicals safely
• Evaluate student assignments, projects, and examinations
• Guide students in academic and career matters
• Carry out research and publish papers in academic journals
• Take part in college committees and academic activities