MPPSC Asst Professor English Recruitment 2026 — 56 Vacancies

MPPSC is hiring 56 Assistant Professor (English) posts for the Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. If you have a Master's degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject and NET / SLET / SET or PhD eligibility, you can apply online. The current application window is from 12 June 2026 to 26 June 2026. Salary starts at Rs. 57,700 per month in Academic Level 10.

MPPSC Assistant Professor English Recruitment 2026 - 56 Posts

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has issued Advertisement No. 11/2025 for Assistant Professor (English) posts under the Higher Education Department. The notification was released on 30 December 2025, and the MPPSC apply page now shows the active online application dates as 12 June 2026 to 26 June 2026. The written exam is scheduled for 12 July 2026, with admit cards expected from 02 July 2026.

This is a permanent gazetted second-class teaching post in Madhya Pradesh government colleges. The role is best suited for candidates who already meet UGC teaching eligibility and want a state government college teaching career.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Total Vacancies: 56 posts
• Category-wise Posts: UR: 15, SC: 9, ST: 11, OBC: 15, EWS: 6
• Posts reserved for MP guest scholars: UR: 4, SC: 2, ST: 3, OBC: 4, EWS: 2
• Posts reserved for MP women candidates: UR: 5, SC: 3, ST: 4, OBC: 5, EWS: 2
• PwD reservation: LD 1, VH 1, HH 1

87% main part and 13% provisional part division is also shown in the notice. Main part distribution is UR: 15, SC: 9, ST: 11, OBC: 8, EWS: 6; provisional part distribution is UR: 7, OBC: 7.

Reservation note: The notice separates regular category posts, MP guest scholar reservation, women reservation and PwD horizontal reservation. If you claim any of these benefits, keep the correct certificate ready before applying because MPPSC checks category, domicile, PwD and guest scholar claims during the later verification stages. Wrong or unsupported claims can affect your candidature even after the written exam.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Master's Degree: You need a Master's degree in English or a relevant / allied subject with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
• NET / SLET / SET: You should have qualified NET conducted by UGC, CSIR or an equivalent accredited test such as SLET / SET.
• PhD exemption: Candidates with PhD as per applicable UGC regulations can get exemption from NET / SLET / SET where the rules allow it.
• MP SET note: The notice says candidates who passed the Madhya Pradesh SET are eligible as per the stated condition.

Other Conditions

• Nationality: Indian citizens and candidates from categories recognised under the Constitution of India can apply as per the notice.
• Documents: You must be able to prove education, age, category, domicile, PwD status and other claims during verification.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years.
• Maximum age: 40 years.
• Age will be counted as on 01 January 2026.
• Age relaxation: Relaxation is available as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules for reserved categories, women, PwD and other eligible groups.

Salary

• Pay level: Academic Level 10.
• Entry pay: Rs. 57,700 per month.
• Selected candidates will also get allowances as per Government of Madhya Pradesh rules.

Application Fee

• General category and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh: Rs. 500.
• SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD candidates of Madhya Pradesh: Rs. 250.
• Portal charge: Rs. 40 or as applicable on the MPOnline portal.
• Correction / objection-related charges mentioned in the notice are separate and should be checked on the portal before payment.

Selection Process

The selection will be done through an OMR-based written exam, followed by interview and document verification. The notice states that negative marking will apply in the written exam.

1. Written Exam: Objective OMR-based exam for advertised Assistant Professor posts. The detailed exam plan and syllabus will be released separately on the MPPSC website.
2. Shortlisting for Interview: Candidates up to three times the advertised vacancies, and candidates with equal marks, may be called for interview.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates must attend the interview with required documents.
4. Document Verification: Final eligibility, category, domicile, PwD and education claims will be checked before appointment.

How to Apply

1. Go to the MPOnline application portal at mponline.gov.in.
2. Select the MPPSC Assistant Professor (English) Exam 2025 application link.
3. Fill in your personal, education, category and contact details carefully.
4. Upload required documents, photo and signature as per the portal instructions.
5. Pay the application fee online through MPOnline.
6. Submit the form before 26 June 2026 and keep the final submitted copy for your records.

Before Final Submit

• Check subject: Make sure the form is for the correct Assistant Professor subject before payment.
• Check reservation claim: Category, domicile, guest scholar and PwD details should match your certificates.
• Keep proof: Save the final application printout and online payment proof after submission.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 December 2025
• Current Online Application Start: 12 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 26 June 2026
• Admit Card Available From: 02 July 2026
• Written Exam Date: 12 July 2026

• Teach English courses as per the approved college curriculum
• Prepare lesson plans, lectures, reading material and assessment work
• Evaluate assignments, internal tests, practical work and university examinations
• Guide students in academic, research and career-related matters
• Maintain attendance, academic records and examination-related documents
• Participate in departmental meetings, college committees and academic activities
• Support research, seminars, workshops and quality improvement work in the college