The MPPSC Assistant Professor 2026 exams are scheduled in three phases: Phase 1 on July 12, Phase 2 on August 2, and Phase 3 on August 30, 2026. PhD holders are highly encouraged to apply.

Yes, as per UGC regulations and MPPSC norms, candidates who have been awarded a PhD degree in accordance with the UGC Regulations are exempted from the requirement of NET/SET for recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor.

Common roles include Senior Scientific Officer in the Forensic Science Laboratory, Scientist 'B' in Environmental Planning (EPCO), and Research Officers in the Department of Agriculture and State Universities.

We list project-based research vacancies in central institutes like IIT Indore, IISER Bhopal, and MANIT, as well as state-funded projects through MPCST (MP Council of Science & Technology).

For Assistant Professors and Senior Scientific Officers (Gazetted Second Class), the starting pay scale is generally ₹57,700 (Academic Level 10) as per the 7th Pay Commission, plus applicable allowances.

The general age limit is 21 to 40 years for MP residents, but there is no upper age limit for appearing in the MP State Eligibility Test (SET) which is often a gateway for doctorate candidates.