Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) Recruitment 2026

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Assistant Professor (Political Science). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Indore, Madhya Pradesh

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Deadline

26th April

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Published

13th January 2026

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Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) — Assistant Professor (Political Science) Recruitment 2025

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has issued an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Professor (Political Science) under the Department of Higher Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

Organization Details

Organization Name: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Post Name: Assistant Professor (Political Science)
Department: Higher Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India – 452001
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Base Salary: ₹57,700 per month (Pay Matrix Level – 10)

Important Dates

Notification Release Date	30.12.2025
Start Date for Online Application	27.03.2026
Last Date for Submission	26.04.2026 (till 12:00 Noon)
Correction Window (₹3000 Fee)	27.04.2026 to 03.05.2026
Correction Window (₹25000 Fee)	04.05.2026 to 08.07.2026
Admit Card Release	23.07.2026
Examination Date	02.08.2026

Vacancy & Reservation Details

Category	Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	19
Scheduled Caste (SC)	12
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	15
Other Backward Class (OBC)	20
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	7
Total	73
PwD (LD/VH/HH)	3 (within total)

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s Degree in Political Science or Allied Subjects (Public Administration / International Relations) with at least 55% marks from a recognized University.
Candidate must have qualified NET/SET conducted by UGC or possess a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations (2009/2016/2018).
Relaxation in marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and PwD candidates as per MP Government and UGC norms.

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 40 years (as on 01.01.2026)
Upper age relaxation applicable to MP domicile candidates:
- SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): up to 45 years
- Women (MP domicile): up to 45 years
- Other categories as per government norms.

Application Fees

General / Outside MP Candidates	₹500/-
SC/ST/OBC (NCL) / EWS of MP	₹250/-
Portal Service Fee	₹40/- extra
Correction Charges	₹50/- per correction
Late Correction Window (Phase 1)	₹3000/-
Late Correction Window (Phase 2)	₹25000/-

Selection Process

Written Examination (Objective Type with Negative Marking)
Interview / Viva-Voce for shortlisted candidates
Final merit list based on combined marks from Written Test and Interview

Application Process

Interested candidates must apply online through the official website. Applications sent by post or offline mode will not be accepted. All updates including admit cards, exam dates, and results will be published only on the official portal.

Contact Information

Email: mppsc@mp.nic.in
Phone: 0731-2700406
Address: Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission, Residency Area, Indore – 452001, Madhya Pradesh

Official Links

Official Website: https://mppsc.mp.gov.in
Official Notification: Click Here to View Notification (PDF)

Note: All information is taken directly from the official MPPSC notification. Candidates are advised to verify updates only through the official MPPSC website.