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MPPSC Assistant Professor English Recruitment 2026
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MPPSC Assistant Professor English Recruitment 2026

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) - Higher Education Department, Madhya Pradesh

Vacancies

56

Salary

₹57,700 - ₹182,400

Job Type

permanent

full time

Apply By

26 Mar 2026

About This Job

MPPSC has released notification for 56 Assistant Professor (English) posts in MP Government colleges. You need a Master's degree in English with 55% marks plus NET/SET. Apply online before 26 March 2026. Starting salary is Rs. 57,700 per month under Academic Level 10. Age limit is 21 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026. Written exam is on 12 July 2026.

Earn up to Rs. 1,82,400 per month -- Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is hiring 56 Assistant Professors in English for government colleges across the state. This is a permanent, gazetted post under the Higher Education Department with Academic Level 10 pay and all MP Government allowances.

Key Highlights

  • Gazetted Second Class post with 2-year probation period
  • Only MP Government SET is accepted -- SET/SLET from other states not valid
  • PhD holders may be exempt from NET/SET if they meet UGC research conditions
  • 15 posts reserved for MP Government Guest Faculty (Atithi Vidwan)
  • 19 posts reserved for MP domicile women candidates
  • Reservation and age relaxation benefits apply only to MP domicile candidates

Selection Process

Your selection depends on an OMR-based written exam followed by an interview. Top 3 times the vacancies in each category will be called for interview based on written exam merit. Your final rank is based on combined marks from the written exam and interview. The exam has negative marking, so be careful with your answers.

Preparation Tips for MPPSC Assistant Professor English Exam

  • Download the official syllabus from Annexure "H" of the notification at mppsc.mp.gov.in
  • Focus on English Literature, Linguistics, and Literary Criticism -- these are core areas for the subject paper
  • Practice with previous year MPPSC Assistant Professor question papers available on the official website
  • Watch for negative marking -- skip questions you are not sure about to avoid losing marks
  • Take 5-10 mock tests before the exam to improve speed and accuracy
  • Exam centres are in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur only -- plan your travel early

Documents You'll Need

Key documents to keep ready:

  • Master's degree mark sheets and certificate in English (all semesters/years)
  • NET/SET/PhD certificate as proof of eligibility
  • MP Domicile certificate (if claiming reservation or age relaxation)
  • Caste/EWS certificate from MP Government authority (if applicable)
  • Recent passport-size colour photo (white background, no selfies)

See the complete document list in the section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date to apply for MPPSC Assistant Professor English 2026?

A. The last date to apply online is 26 March 2026 (midnight). You can also apply with a late fee of Rs. 3,000 until 2 April 2026, or with Rs. 25,000 late fee until 17 June 2026.

Q. What qualification is needed for MPPSC Assistant Professor English?

A. You need a Master's degree in English with at least 55% marks, plus NET (UGC/CSIR) or MP Government SET. PhD holders meeting UGC research criteria may be exempt from NET/SET.

Q. Is there negative marking in the MPPSC Assistant Professor exam 2026?

A. Yes, the written exam is OMR-based (objective type) and has negative marking. The detailed exam pattern and syllabus will be published on mppsc.mp.gov.in.

Q. What is the salary of Assistant Professor in MPPSC?

A. The starting salary is Rs. 57,700 per month under 7th Pay Commission Academic Level 10, which can go up to Rs. 1,82,400. You also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per MP Government rules.

Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate English courses in MP Government colleges
  • Prepare lesson plans, conduct lectures, and evaluate student performance
  • Guide students in academic research and project work
  • Conduct and publish research in English literature and related areas
  • Participate in curriculum development and departmental activities
  • Perform administrative duties assigned by the college or university

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification

Master's degree in English with 55% marks + NET/SET

Preferred Qualification

PhD in English or related subject (may exempt from NET/SET if UGC research conditions are met)

Age Limit

21 - 40 years (as on 01 Jan 2026)

Age Relaxation:

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 5 years
  • PwBD: 5 years
  • Government Employees: 5 years
  • Women (reserved/unreserved): 5 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: Deduct defence service period, max 3 years beyond upper limit
  • Vikram Award Sportspersons: 5 years
  • Note: Maximum age after all relaxations cannot exceed 45 years. Relaxations apply only to MP domicile candidates.

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Vacancy Details

Category Posts
General (UR) 15
SC 9
ST 11
OBC 15
EWS 6
Total 56

Application Fee

Category Fee
General ₹500.00
OBC ₹250.00
SC ₹250.00
ST ₹250.00
EWS ₹250.00
PwD ₹250.00

* Fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges

Salary & Compensation

Pay Scale

Academic Level 10, Entry Pay Rs. 57,700 (7th Pay Commission)

Grade Pay

₹6,000

Allowances

Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and other allowances as per MP Government rules

Selection Process

  1. 1 Written Exam
  2. 2 Interview
  3. 3 Document Verification

Exam Pattern

The written exam is OMR-based (objective type) with negative marking. Detailed exam pattern including number of questions, total marks, time duration, and subject-wise distribution will be published on the MPPSC website (mppsc.mp.gov.in). The syllabus is given in Annexure "H" of the official notification. Exam centres are in Bhopal (01), Indore (02), Gwalior (03), and Jabalpur (04) only.

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Additional Requirements

Other Requirements

  • Indian Citizenship: Required
  • Probation Period: 2 years
  • Two-Child Policy: Candidates with more than 2 living children born after 26 Jan 2001 are ineligible
  • Criminal Record: Candidates convicted of crimes against women are ineligible
  • Post Category: Gazetted Second Class (Rajpatrit Dwitiya Shreni)

How to Apply

Application Mode: online

Required Documents:

  • Class 10 (High School) mark sheet (for age proof)
  • Class 12 (Higher Secondary) mark sheet
  • Master's degree mark sheets and certificate (all years/semesters) in English
  • NET/SET/SLET qualifying certificate
  • PhD degree and related research publications (if claiming NET/SET exemption)
  • MP Domicile / Local Resident certificate (with seal, issuer name, case number, date)
  • Caste certificate from MP Government competent authority (for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
  • OBC Non-Creamy Layer declaration form
  • EWS certificate (valid for financial year 2025-26, issued before 26.03.2026)
  • PwBD certificate from UDID portal (at least 40% permanent disability, issued after 01.06.2021)
  • Live Employment Registration certificate from MP Employment Office (for MP domicile)
  • NOC from department (for current government servants, issued before 26.03.2026)
  • Ex-Serviceman service record and discharge certificate (if applicable)
  • Marriage/surname change affidavit (for female candidates who changed name after marriage)
  • Recent passport-size colour photograph (white/light background, no selfies, no hats/dark glasses)
  • Scanned signature
  • Identity proof (Aadhaar card / Voter ID / PAN card / Bank passbook / Driving License)
  • Attendance record (Upasthiti Patra) -- 1 original copy (for interview)
  • Personal details form (Vyaktigat Vivaran) -- 1 original + 5 photocopies (for interview)
  • Attestation form (Anupraman Form) -- 3 original copies (for interview)
  • Declaration regarding not being debarred from any exam/selection (for interview)
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Important Dates

Notification

30 Dec 2025

Application Start

27 Feb 2026

Last Date to Apply

26 Mar 2026

Last Fee Payment

26 Mar 2026

Admit Card

02 Jul 2026

Exam Date

12 Jul 2026

Job Locations

Sikkim

Categories

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