SPPU Information Officer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 to fill 1 Information Officer vacancy on a temporary contract basis. This is a Group A post under the university fund. If you have a law degree and experience in court practice or as a Public Information Officer, this is a great opportunity to work at one of India's top universities. The last date to apply is 27 April 2026.

SPPU Information Officer Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

Savitribai Phule Pune University, formerly known as the University of Pune, was established in 1948 and is one of the most reputed universities in India — often called the 'Oxford of the East'. The university is now hiring an Information Officer (माहिती अधिकारी) in its Information Officer Office. This post will be filled on a contract basis for a fixed period from the university's own funds.

Who Can Apply?

You need to meet one of the following two eligibility criteria:

Option 1 — With LL.M. Degree

• LL.M. degree from any recognized university
• Plus minimum 3 years of experience practicing law in a court, OR minimum 1 year of experience working as a Public Information Officer

Option 2 — With LL.B. Degree

• LL.B. degree from any recognized university
• Plus minimum 5 years of experience practicing law in a court, OR minimum 3 years of experience working as a Public Information Officer

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 30 years
• Maximum age: 38 years
• SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation in upper age limit (max 43 years)
• OBC candidates: 3 years relaxation in upper age limit (max 41 years)

Salary

• This is a Group A post under the university
• Salary will be paid as per university norms for contract positions
• The post is funded from the university fund and is temporary in nature

Application Fee

• General / Open category: Rs. 400/-
• Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/VJ-NT/SBC) and EWS: Rs. 200/-

Selection Process

1. Written Exam — Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be called for a written test
2. Interview — Shortlisted candidates from the written exam will appear for a personal interview
3. Document Verification — Final selected candidates will need to submit original documents for verification

How to Apply

1. Visit the SPPU recruitment portal at admin.unipune.ac.in/recruitment
2. If you are a new user, create an account first. If you already have an account from a previous application, you can use the same login
3. Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience
4. Upload all required documents including your degree certificates, experience certificates, and a recent photograph
5. Pay the application fee online
6. Submit your application and take a printout for your records
7. Make sure you complete the entire process before 27 April 2026

Note: If you want to change your profile information from a previous application, you will need to create a new account.

Important Dates

• Notification date: 3 April 2026
• Application start date: 6 April 2026
• Last date to apply online: 27 April 2026
• Written exam date: To be announced
• Interview date: To be announced

• Handle all matters related to the Right to Information (RTI) Act on behalf of Savitribai Phule Pune University
• Process and respond to RTI applications within the time limits set by law
• Maintain proper records of all RTI requests, appeals, and responses received by the university
• Assist the appellate authority with first appeal proceedings and prepare necessary documentation
• Work with various university departments to collect information requested under RTI
• Keep track of Section 4 disclosures and ensure proactive publication of university information
• Prepare quarterly and annual RTI reports as required by the Central and State Information Commissions