MPPSC Assistant Director Statistics Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is hiring 2 Assistant Directors in the Statistics wing of the Farmers Welfare and Agriculture Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. If you hold a postgraduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or Agriculture along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications, this Class-II Gazetted post in Pay Matrix Level 9 (Rs. 56,100–1,77,500) is open to you. The last date to apply online is 03 September 2026.

MPPSC Assistant Director (Statistics) Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts

MPPSC has issued Advertisement No. 09/2026 dated 10 April 2026 inviting online applications for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Director, Farmers Welfare and Agriculture Development (Statistics). The post falls under the State Civil Services rules of Madhya Pradesh and selection is on a 2-year probation basis. Apply through the MPPSC portal at mppsc.mp.gov.in or mponline.gov.in.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total 2 vacancies are available, both in the Unreserved category. Of these 1 post is horizontally reserved for Madhya Pradesh domicile women:

• Unreserved (UR): 2 posts (1 horizontally reserved for MP domicile women)
• SC, ST, OBC, EWS: 0 posts
• Persons with Disabilities (LD/VH/HH/MD): 0 posts

The OBC reserved benefit is open only to Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates; candidates from other states must apply against the Unreserved post. The Commission notes that the number of vacancies may be revised during the selection process.

Who Can Apply?

You must be a citizen of India and meet both the educational and other criteria below.

Educational Qualification

• Postgraduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or Agriculture from a recognised university.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications is mandatory in addition to the PG degree.
• You must hold the qualification on or before 03 September 2026; degrees acquired after this date will not be valid.

Other Eligibility

• Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates serving in Government / non-Government service must produce an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from their employer.
• You must not have more than two living children with the second child born on or after 26 January 2001 (twins as second birth are exempted).
• Candidates convicted of any offence against women are not eligible.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 40 years
• Reference date: 01 January 2027
• Maximum age relaxation (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD / Government employees / MP women — UR or Reserved / MP Home Guards / MP Municipal Corporation): 5 years (only for MP domicile)
• Ex-Servicemen: deduction of full earlier defence service from age, but resulting age must not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years.
• Total age relaxation in any case cannot exceed 45 years.
• Candidates from other states will be considered as Unreserved for age purposes — no relaxation is allowed.

Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 (Pay Matrix Level 9, 7th CPC).
• You will also get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travelling Allowance and other benefits as per Government of Madhya Pradesh rules.
• The post comes with a 2-year probation period after appointment.

Application Fee

• The application fee is paid online through the MPOnline portal using Credit Card / Debit Card or Net Banking, or in cash at any authorised MPOnline kiosk.
• The exact fee amount is published in Appendix 02 of the notification on mppsc.mp.gov.in.
• You will additionally pay a Rs. 50 correction fee per session if you use the form-correction window between 08 August 2026 and 05 September 2026.
• The Commission will not refund any excess or wrong payment made through MPOnline.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a personal interview if the number of applicants is up to 500. If applications cross 500, MPPSC will hold a written screening exam first.

1. Application screening: MPPSC verifies your educational and other documents.
2. Written Examination (only if applications > 500): shortlists three times the number of vacancies (plus tied candidates) for the interview based on screening exam marks.
3. Interview (100 marks): minimum qualifying marks are 41 for Unreserved and 31 for Reserved / PwD candidates. Up to 12 candidates are called per single vacancy.
4. Document Verification: originals checked at the time of interview.

Final merit is prepared based on interview marks (or interview + screening marks if a written exam is held). The final result follows the 87% main + 13% provisional formula per GAD circular dated 29 September 2022 pending the OBC reservation litigation.

How to Apply

1. Visit www.mppsc.mp.gov.in or www.mponline.gov.in and open the link for Advertisement No. 09/2026.
2. Register / log in and fill in your personal, educational, and reservation details exactly as per your 10th marksheet.
3. Upload your scanned passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
4. Pay the application fee online via the MPOnline gateway and confirm the "Payment Done" status before submitting.
5. Submit the form between 04 August 2026 and 03 September 2026 (06:00 PM).
6. If needed, edit your form during the correction window from 08 August 2026 to 05 September 2026 by paying Rs. 50 per correction session.
7. Take a printout of the submitted form and keep it safely along with the fee receipt.
8. Send the hard copy of the application along with all self-attested documents by post or in person to the MPPSC office at Residency Area, Indore by 16 September 2026 (06:00 PM).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 April 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 04 August 2026
• Online Application End Date: 03 September 2026 (06:00 PM)
• Form Correction Window: 08 August 2026 to 05 September 2026
• Hard Copy Submission Deadline: 16 September 2026 (06:00 PM)
• Exam Date: To be announced (only if applications exceed 500)
• Admit Card Date: To be announced

• Compile and analyse statistical data on crop production, area, and yield for the Farmers Welfare and Agriculture Development Department.
• Prepare monthly, seasonal, and annual statistical reports on agriculture and farmer welfare schemes.
• Coordinate with district statistical officers and field staff for accurate field-level data collection.
• Use computer applications and statistical software to process large agricultural datasets.
• Review and validate data submitted by sub-divisional offices before consolidation at the state level.
• Support policy formulation by providing trend analysis and projections to senior officers.
• Maintain departmental statistical publications, registers, and digital archives.
• Assist auditors and external agencies during data audits and central scheme reviews.