MPPSC Assistant Professor Psychology Recruitment 2026

Earn up to Rs. 1,82,400 per month — Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is hiring Assistant Professors in Psychology for government colleges across MP. This is a permanent, gazetted post under the Higher Education Department with 10 vacancies open.

Key Highlights

• Permanent gazetted post (Second Class) under 7th Pay Commission
• UGC NET or MP SET mandatory — other states' SET not accepted
• Ph.D. holders (as per UGC 2009 rules) are exempted from NET/SET
• MP domicile not mandatory — out-of-state candidates can apply
• 4 out of 10 posts reserved for MP domicile female candidates
• Two living children rule applies — check notification for details

Selection Process

Selection has three stages — a written exam (800 marks), followed by an interview (100 marks), and document verification. The written exam is offline, OMR-based with objective MCQs. You need to score at least 40% in each paper to qualify (30% for reserved categories). Only the top candidates (up to 3x the vacancies) will be called for interview.

Preparation Tips for MPPSC Assistant Professor Psychology Exam

• Download the official syllabus from mppsc.mp.gov.in — Paper I covers General Studies, Paper II covers Psychology
• Paper II carries 600 out of 800 marks — give it 70% of your preparation time
• Each correct answer gives you 4 marks, each wrong answer costs 1 mark — avoid random guessing
• You get 60 seconds per question in Paper I and 72 seconds per question in Paper II — practice time management
• For General Studies, focus on current affairs from the last 6 months and MP-specific topics
• Take at least 5-10 mock tests to build speed and accuracy with OMR sheets

Documents You'll Need

Key documents to keep ready:

• UGC NET/MP SET/Ph.D. certificate (proof of eligibility)
• Master's degree marksheet with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories)
• MP Domicile Certificate issued before 26 March 2026 (for reservation benefits)
• Employment registration from MP Employment Office (MP domicile candidates)
• Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate issued before 26 March 2026 (if claiming reservation)

See the complete document list in the section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A. The last date to apply is 26 March 2026. Late applications are accepted until 17 June 2026 with a heavy late fee of up to Rs. 25,000.

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

A. Yes, 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Each correct answer gives 4 marks. The formula used is 4R - W (4 times right minus wrong).

Q. Can I apply for MPPSC Assistant Professor without UGC NET?

A. Yes, if you have a Ph.D. degree awarded as per UGC Regulations 2009 (regular mode, with published papers and open viva). Otherwise, UGC NET or MP SET is mandatory.

Q. What is the exam pattern for MPPSC Assistant Professor Psychology 2026?

A. The exam has two papers — Paper I (General Studies, 50 questions, 200 marks, 1 hour) and Paper II (Psychology, 150 questions, 600 marks, 3 hours). Total written exam is 800 marks plus 100 marks for interview.

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology courses in MP government colleges
• Prepare course material, lesson plans, and assessment papers
• Conduct research and publish academic papers in Psychology
• Guide and mentor students in academic and career matters
• Participate in departmental activities, seminars, and academic committees
• Evaluate student performance through exams and internal assessments