PTSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026

PTSNS University (Pandit Shambhunath Shukla Vishwavidyalaya, Shahdol) is hiring 19 Professors across multiple departments in Madhya Pradesh. If you have a Ph.D. in your concerned discipline with the required teaching/research experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply online is 30 July 2026, and the signed printout must reach the University by 10 August 2026. These are regular Academic Pay Level-14 posts under UGC Regulations 2018.

Pandit Shambhunath Shukla Vishwavidyalaya, Shahdol (PTSNS University) Professor Recruitment 2026 - 19 Posts

PTSNS University, Shahdol is a Madhya Pradesh State Government university, established in 2016 under M.P. Act No. 28. It has released Advertisement Ref: 881/2026 for 19 Professor posts across a wide range of departments. Vacancies are open in Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, English, Fisheries, Geography, Hindi, History and other disciplines — the university has not published a discipline-wise breakdown of the 19 posts. This recruitment is aimed at experienced academics who already hold a doctoral degree and a strong research record, and the University has also flagged this as one of its live recruitment drives for 2026, alongside walk-in interviews and other teaching, non-teaching and contractual vacancies.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

A total of 19 Professor posts are open across the following disciplines (exact discipline-wise vacancy numbers were not specified in the notification):

• Biotechnology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Commerce
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Electronics
• English
• Fisheries
• Geography
• Hindi
• History
• and other disciplines

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience in a university/college, or equivalent research experience, is required.
• Research Record: You should have at least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed, Scopus, Web of Science, or UGC-CARE listed journals, meeting the minimum research score required under UGC Regulations 2018.
• 5% relaxation in Master's marks is available for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD candidates.

Read the full advertisement carefully before applying — incomplete applications will be summarily rejected, and only eligible candidates who meet every criterion will be called for interview.

Since the posts span so many disciplines, make sure the discipline you are applying for is actually listed in the advertisement before you start your application — the University accepts applications only for the specific disciplines it has notified vacancies in.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary in Academic Pay Level-14, ranging from around Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 per month under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• You will also get DA, HRA, medical benefits, pension and other allowances as per Madhya Pradesh State Government norms.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in these stages:

1. Shortlisting: Applications are screened based on your qualifications, experience, and research profile.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates appear before a selection committee as per UGC guidelines.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, and the University reserves the right to cancel any advertised post without prior notice.

How to Apply

1. Go to ptsnsuniversityrec.samarth.edu.in (the university's Samarth recruitment portal).
2. Register and fill in the online application form for the Professor post of your choice.
3. Complete the application fee payment using UPI Payment Mode.
4. Upload your documents and submit the form before the online deadline.
5. Take a signed printout of your submitted application along with self-attested enclosures.
6. Send the printout by Speed Post, Registered Post, or by hand to The Registrar, Administration Block, Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University, Navalpur Campus, Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh - 484001, so it reaches by 10 August 2026, 5:00 PM.

For recruitment queries, you can reach the university's IT Cell at itcell@ptsnsuniversity.ac.in between 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM on working days.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 23 June 2026
• Online Application Window Opens: 30 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 July 2026
• Last Date for Printout Receipt (by post): 10 August 2026, 5:00 PM

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in the assigned discipline
• Guide research scholars pursuing M.Phil./Ph.D. programs
• Publish research papers in peer-reviewed and UGC-CARE listed journals
• Design and update the curriculum in line with UGC guidelines
• Supervise departmental academic activities and mentor junior faculty
• Organize seminars, workshops, and conferences in your subject area
• Participate in university administration and academic committees as required