MPPSC Recruitment 2018 for 2968 Assistant Professors, 308 State and Forest Services: Apply Now!

By Malavikka

Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 15:16 [IST]

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released an official employment notification, calling out for aspirants to apply for the recruitment of Assistant Professor, State and Forest Services Exam 2017.

Vacancy Details for Assistant Professor

CRITERIA	DETAILS
Name of the post	Assistant Professor
Number of posts	2968
Department	Higher Education Department, Madhya Pradesh Government
Probation period	2 years
Eligibility	Passing of UGC NET or SLET in the respective subjects

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MPPSC Recruitment 2018 for 2968 Professors — MPPSC Recruitment 2018 for 2968 Assistant Professors: Apply Now!

Dates to remember

Commencement of application process: December 25, 2017
Last date to apply: January 24, 2018
Correction in application form: December 30, 2017 to January 26, 2018

How to apply for MPPSC Recruitment?

Candidates must visit the official MPPSC website: www.mppsc.nic.in and apply online.

Application fees

The application fee for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates who belong to Madhya Pradesh will have to pay Rs. 500 as application fee. The application fee for all other candidates is Rs. 1000. The fee for correction in application form is Rs. 50 for every correction.

Detailed eligibility

Educational qualification

The candidate must have completed post-graduation degree with a minimum 55% in their respective subject from a recognized university in India.
The candidate must also have cleared UGC NET/CSIR NET/SET/SLET.
All such candidates who have completed their PhD under the UGC Regulation 2009 will be exempted from NET/SET/SET.

Age Limit

The age limit for candidates who belong to Madhya Pradesh should be between 21 to 40 years of age. Candidates who belong to other states should be between 21 to 28 years of age. The age will be calculated as on January 1, 2018.

Selection Process

Candidates would be selected on the basis of their performance in an online examination and a personal interview. Only those candidates who qualify the online exam will be called for the personal interview.

Meanwhile, the commission has also begun the recruitment process for State and Forest Services.

Vacancy details for MPPSC state and forest services

Criteria	Details
Name of the department	State Services Forest Services
Number of posts	202 in State Services 106 in Forest Services
Selection process	preliminary exam main exam interview
Educational qualification	Candidates applying for Madhya Pradesh State Services must be a graduate in any stream from a recognized University. Candidates applying for Madhya Pradesh Forest Services must be a graduate in any of the following subjects - natural science, mathematics, statistics, geology, agriculture, environment science, forestry, horticulture, veterinary science, computer applications/science, engineering or any other equivalent degree.
Age	The candidate must not be younger than 21 years and older than 28 years. The age will be calculated as on January 1, 2018.

Dates to remember

Event	Date
Last date to apply	January 8, 2018
Correction in application form	December 23, 2017 to January 10, 2018
Download of admit card	February 1, 2018 to February 16, 2018
Date of the exam	February 18, 2018

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