MPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026 — 71 Vacancies

About This Job

MPPSC has released notification for 71 Assistant Director (Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development) posts in Madhya Pradesh. Candidates who have B.Sc. (Agriculture) with Post-Graduation can apply online. Last date to apply is 24 May 2026. Age limit is 21 to 40 years. Salary starts from Rs. 56,100 per month under Pay Level 10.

MPPSC Assistant Director (Agriculture) Recruitment 2026 - 71 Posts

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released Advertisement No. 35/2025 for the recruitment of 71 Assistant Director posts in the Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department (Field and Extension). This is a Gazetted Class-II (Rajpatrit Dwitiya Shreni) permanent position under the Madhya Pradesh State Government. The post involves field-level agriculture extension work, crop propagation, and implementation of departmental agricultural schemes across Madhya Pradesh. Selection will be through an OMR-based written examination scheduled for 22 November 2026.

Vacancy Details

Category-wise Breakdown (Main Quota - 87%):

• Unreserved (UR): 0 posts
• SC: 14 posts
• ST: 10 posts
• OBC: 24 posts
• EWS: 0 posts
• Subtotal (Main): 48 posts

Provisional Quota (13%):

• Unreserved (UR): 23 posts

Total: 71 posts

The reservation follows the Madhya Pradesh Government Order No. F-07-46/2021/Aa.Pr./Ek dated 29.09.2022. Main quota accounts for 87% of posts and provisional quota accounts for 13%.

Horizontal Reservation (MP Native Women):

• SC: 5
• ST: 4
• OBC: 16
• EWS: 0

Differently-Abled (PwD) Reservation:

• LD (Locomotor Disability): 1
• VH (Visually Handicapped): 1
• HH (Hearing Handicapped): 1
• MD (Multiple Disabilities): 1

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a B.Sc. (Agriculture) in First or Second Division, along with a Postgraduate degree (M.Sc.) or Doctorate in an Indian Agricultural Science/Research discipline. Alternatively, you can have a Postgraduate degree or Doctorate in Agricultural Engineering from a recognized Indian university.
• Accepted Degrees: B.Sc. Agriculture with M.Sc. or Ph.D. in any branch of Agricultural Science, OR a Postgraduate/Doctorate in Agricultural Engineering (equivalent to the former Second Division of the MP Agriculture Department as per Government Order No. E-1-E-128-97-14-1 dated 09 November 2007).
• Domicile: Candidates from all states of India can apply, but reserved category benefits are available only to Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates.

Candidates whose disability certificate was issued before 01.06.2021 must get their certificate updated from the designated portal at http://www.swavlambancard.gov.in. After the Disability Rights Act amendment, the disability threshold is 40% or more.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 40 years old as on 01 January 2026.
• SC/ST/OBC (MP Domicile): Maximum age relaxed by 5 years (up to 45 years).
• PwD (Persons with Disabilities): Upper age limit relaxed as per MP Government rules.
• Ex-Servicemen (Madhya Pradesh): Relaxation as per MP Government Circular No. C-3/10/85/3/1 dated 04 July 2019. Additional 5 years for SC/ST/OBC categories.
• Retired Servicemen (MP): 5 years relaxation as per MP Government Circular No. C-3/18/85/3/1 dated 03.09.1985.
• Note: All age relaxations are cumulative. Maximum age limit with any relaxation cannot exceed 45 years. Candidates aged 45 or above will not be eligible to apply.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary in Pay Band PB-2: Rs. 15,600 to Rs. 39,100 per month with Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400 (6th CPC).
• Under the 7th Pay Commission (Pay Level 10), the basic pay starts from Rs. 56,100 per month and goes up to Rs. 1,77,500 per month.
• You will also receive Dearness Allowance (DA) at the current rate of 55%, House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), and other allowances as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules.
• Your estimated in-hand salary at entry level will be approximately Rs. 85,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month including all allowances.

Application Fee

• Regular Application (by 24 May 2026): Rs. 3,000 (online application with Rs. 3,000 fee)
• Late Application with Rs. 25,000 fee: Available up to 28 October 2026
• Error Correction Fee: Rs. 50 per correction (for correcting mistakes in the submitted application)
• Payment Mode: Online through Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Banking / E-Wallet or through MP Online kiosk
• Note: Fees are non-refundable. No fee concession is mentioned for SC/ST/PwD categories in this notification. All candidates pay the same fee.

Selection Process

The selection will be done through a single-stage process:

1. Written Examination (OMR-Based): An objective-type (MCQ) examination will be conducted on 22 November 2026. The exam will include negative marking (deduction for wrong answers). Questions will cover agriculture extension, crop propagation, and related departmental subjects. The exam will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper) at centres in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and other cities.
2. Document Verification: Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for document verification. All original certificates must be produced at this stage.

The exam syllabus, pattern, and marks distribution will be published on the MPPSC website at www.mppsc.mp.gov.in. Answer keys will be released after the exam, and candidates can raise objections by paying Rs. 150 per question (non-refundable). Objections on response sheets cost Rs. 40 per entry.

How to Apply

1. Go to the MP Online portal at www.mponline.gov.in or the MPPSC website at www.mppsc.mp.gov.in.
2. Register yourself and create a new account if you have not already.
3. Fill in the online application form carefully with your personal, educational, and other details.
4. Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents as per the specified format.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 3,000 online.
6. Submit the application and take a printout for your records.
7. You can correct errors in your application during the correction window from 30 April 2026 to 26 May 2026 by paying Rs. 50 per correction.

Important: Make sure your Rojgar Panjiyan (Employment Exchange Registration) is active from the date you submit the application. Registration at the employment office in your home district is mandatory.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 31 December 2025
• Online Application Start: 25 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 May 2026
• Error Correction Window Start: 30 April 2026
• Error Correction Window End: 26 May 2026
• Admit Card Availability: 12 November 2026
• Exam Date: 22 November 2026
• Last Date with Late Fee (Rs. 25,000): 28 October 2026
• Last Date with Regular Fee (Rs. 3,000): 31 May 2026

• Supervise agriculture extension activities at the block and district level, ensuring that government farming schemes reach every eligible farmer in Madhya Pradesh.
• Plan and implement crop improvement programs, seed distribution drives, and fertilizer management strategies for the assigned region.
• Guide field staff and Krishi Vistar Adhikaris (Agricultural Extension Officers) in conducting farmer awareness campaigns and training workshops.
• Monitor crop health, pest outbreaks, and soil conditions in the assigned area and coordinate with research institutions for solutions.
• Prepare periodic reports on agricultural output, scheme implementation progress, and budget utilization for submission to higher authorities.
• Coordinate with district administration, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and agricultural universities for technology transfer and farmer skill development.
• Handle administrative duties including staff management, office correspondence, budget planning, and procurement of agricultural inputs for the department.