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  1. Applications closed — 26 Mar 2026
  2. Admit Card — 02 Jul 2026
  3. Exam — 12 Jul 2026

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MPPSC Assistant Professor Psychology Recruitment 2026
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MPPSC Assistant Professor Psychology Recruitment 2026

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

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Vacancies

10

Salary

₹57,700 - ₹182,400

Job Type

Permanent

Full time

Apply By

26 Mar 2026

About This Job

MPPSC has released notification for 10 Assistant Professor Psychology posts under the Higher Education Department. Candidates with a Master's degree in Psychology and UGC NET/MP SET can apply online. Last date to apply is 26 March 2026. Age limit is 21 to 40 years.

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification

Master's degree in Psychology/Clinical Psychology/Applied Psychology with 55% marks + UGC NET/MP SET (or Ph.D. as per UGC 2009 regulations)

Preferred Qualification

Ph.D. in Psychology or allied subject

Age Limit

21 - 40 years (as on 01 Jan 2026)

Age Relaxation:

  • sc: 5 years
  • st: 5 years
  • obc: 5 years
  • pwd: 5 years
  • female: 5 years
  • ex_serviceman: 3 years

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Freshers can apply

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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 (Rs. 57,700 - 1,82,400) — 7th Pay Commission

Allowances

DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules

Selection Process

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

Exam Pattern

The written exam has two papers with 200 questions for 800 marks total. Interview carries 100 marks. Grand total is 900 marks. Paper I - General Studies: 50 questions, 200 marks, 1 hour Paper II - Psychology (Subject-specific): 150 questions, 600 marks, 3 hours Marking scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each wrong answer. Question type: Objective MCQs with 4 options (A, B, C, D) — only one correct. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in each paper (30% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD). Exam mode: Offline (OMR-based). Exam centres: Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior.

Additional Requirements

Other Requirements

  • Two Children Rule: Candidates with more than 2 living children (one born on or after 26.01.2001) are ineligible
  • NET/SET Requirement: Only MP SET accepted; SET/SLET from other states not valid
  • Exam Centre Preference: MP domicile candidates choose 2 preferred centres; out-of-state candidates assigned Indore only

How to Apply

Application Mode: Online

Required Documents:

  • UGC NET/MP SET/CSIR NET qualifying certificate (or Ph.D. certificate with UGC 2009 compliance proof)
  • Master's degree certificate and marksheets (all years)
  • Class 10 marksheet (for date of birth verification)
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • All educational certificates and marksheets
  • MP Domicile/Local Resident Certificate (issued on or before 26 March 2026)
  • Caste certificate from MP competent authority (for SC/ST/OBC — issued before 26 March 2026)
  • Non-creamy layer declaration (for OBC candidates from MP)
  • EWS certificate for financial year 2025-26 (issued before 26 March 2026)
  • PwBD certificate from District Medical Board via UDID portal (issued on or after 1 June 2021)
  • Employment registration certificate from MP Employment Office
  • NOC from department head (for government servants)
  • Experience certificate with calculation form (as per Appendix-7)
  • Recent passport-size colour photograph (white/light background, no selfies)
  • Scanned signature
  • Identity proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN/Bank Passbook/Driving License)
  • Affidavit for married women (name change on marriage)
  • Ex-serviceman certificate and service record (if applicable — issued before 26 March 2026)
  • Attestation forms (3 originals)
  • Declaration form (not debarred from any exam/selection)
  • Character certificate (for MP government employees)
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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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