MPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — 71 Vacancies

MPPSC is hiring 71 Assistant Professors in Sociology for the Higher Education Department in Madhya Pradesh. If you have a postgraduate degree in Sociology or approved allied subject with NET/SET/SLET, you can apply online. The active reopened application window closes on 26 June 2026, while the written exam is scheduled for 2 August 2026. Salary starts at Rs. 57,700 per month under Academic Level 10.

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) Assistant Professor Sociology Recruitment 2026 - 71 Posts

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) released Advertisement No. 22/2025 dated 30 December 2025 for Assistant Professor Sociology posts under the Higher Education Department. The original PDF listed the March-April application schedule, and the official MPPSC apply page now shows a reopened online window from 12 June 2026 to 26 June 2026. This is a state PSC teaching recruitment with an OMR-based written exam, interview, and document checking.

This listing is useful mainly for candidates who missed the original 26 April 2026 deadline or need to use the reopened MPPSC link. The PDF also gives the admit-card date, exam date, fee rules, reservation details, and age rules, so you should keep both the official PDF and the MP Online application receipt safely until the interview and document-checking stages are over.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Total Vacancies: 71 Assistant Professor Sociology posts
• UR: 19 posts
• SC: 11 posts
• ST: 14 posts
• OBC: 20 posts
• EWS: 7 posts
• Guest Faculty Reserved Posts: UR 5, SC 3, ST 4, OBC 5, EWS 2
• Women Reserved Posts: UR 7, SC 4, ST 5, OBC 7, EWS 2
• PwD Reserved Posts: LD 2, VH 1, HH 1

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Postgraduate Degree: You need a Master's degree in Sociology or a relevant/allied subject with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
• NET/SET/SLET: You must have cleared NET, SET, SLET, CSIR test, or an equivalent UGC-recognised test.
• PhD Exemption: PhD holders can get exemption from NET/SET/SLET only as allowed under the relevant UGC 2009 rules and related conditions mentioned in the notice.
• Allied Subjects: Social Work and Anthropology are listed as allied subjects for Sociology. The notice also says Social Work NET/SET/PhD qualified candidates can be considered for Sociology selection.
• State SET Note: MP SET qualified candidates are accepted for this recruitment. SET/SLET from other states is not accepted unless the notice conditions allow it.

Age Limit

• You should have completed 21 years of age and should not have completed 40 years.
• Age as on: 1 January 2026
• Age Relaxation: Relaxation will apply as per Madhya Pradesh government rules. Guest faculty experience can also give age relaxation as per the Higher Education Department provisions mentioned in the notification.

Salary

• Entry pay: Rs. 57,700 per month
• Pay level: Academic Level 10
• Allowances will be given as per Madhya Pradesh government and Higher Education Department rules.

Application Fee

• MP domicile SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) / EWS / PwD candidates: Rs. 250
• All other categories and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh: Rs. 500
• Correction fee: Rs. 50 per correction session
• Question objection fee: Rs. 150 per question plus Rs. 40 portal charge
• Original late application windows listed in the PDF carried late fees of Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 25,000. Use the current MPPSC apply portal instructions for the reopened window.
• Payment mode: Online through the MP Online process.

Selection Process

The selection has three main stages. MPPSC has confirmed an OMR-based objective exam and negative marking, followed by interview for shortlisted candidates.

1. OMR Written Exam: The exam will be held on 2 August 2026 at centres in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur and Gwalior. The detailed exam plan and syllabus will be released separately on mppsc.mp.gov.in.
2. Shortlisting for Interview: Candidates will be shortlisted for interview up to three times the advertised vacancies in each category. Candidates with equal marks at the cutoff can also be called.
3. Interview: MPPSC will conduct the interview for candidates who clear the written stage and document scrutiny.
4. Document Verification: Final checking will cover qualification, category, domicile, PwD, guest faculty, age, and other certificates.

For the OMR exam, use only the permitted items listed in the admit-card instructions and follow the centre rules carefully. MPPSC has also mentioned an online objection process after the provisional answer key, with a fee of Rs. 150 per question and Rs. 40 portal charge, so keep your exam details ready if you need to raise any objection.

How to Apply

1. Go to the MPPSC online application portal at mponline.gov.in.
2. Select Assistant Professor Sociology Exam 2025 under MPPSC applications.
3. Fill in your personal details, qualification details, category details, and exam city preference.
4. Pay the application fee online as per your category.
5. Submit the form before 26 June 2026.
6. Keep the submitted application printout, payment proof, and certificates ready for later document checking and interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 December 2025
• Original Application Start: 27 March 2026
• Original Last Date: 26 April 2026
• Reopened Application Start: 12 June 2026
• Reopened Last Date to Apply: 26 June 2026
• Admit Card Available: 23 July 2026
• Written Exam Date: 2 August 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach Sociology to undergraduate students as per the approved college syllabus
• Prepare lesson plans, classroom notes, assignments, and question papers
• Evaluate student answer sheets, internal assessments, and academic work
• Guide students on Sociology concepts, projects, seminars, and career options
• Participate in college committees, departmental meetings, and academic activities
• Maintain academic records and follow Higher Education Department rules
• Support research, extension activities, and quality improvement work in the college