PSSCIVE Bhopal Recruitment 2026 – 6 Vacancies for Assistant Professor and Project Staff
PSSCIVE Bhopal Recruitment 2026 offers 6 project-based vacancies for Assistant Professor, Senior Research Associate, Junior Project Fellow, Assistant Editor-English and DTP Operator. Attend the walk-in interview on 27 October 2026.
Date Posted: 23 October 2026
Organization: PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal
About Organization:
The PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal, a constituent unit of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced walk-in interviews for six project-based positions.
The recruitment is for Assistant Professor positions in Mechanical Engineering and Agriculture/Horticulture, along with Senior Research Associate, Junior Project Fellow, Assistant Editor-English and D.T.P. Operator posts.
Eligible candidates should attend the walk-in interview on 27 October 2026 at the scheduled reporting time with the prescribed application form, original certificates and self-attested photocopies.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor – Mechanical (HVAC/Robotics & Automation) | 1 | ₹45,000 |
| Assistant Professor – Agriculture/Horticulture | 1 | ₹45,000 |
| Senior Research Associate | 1 | ₹40,000–₹42,000 |
| Junior Project Fellow | 1 | ₹35,000–₹37,000 |
| Assistant Editor-English | 1 | ₹56,000 |
| D.T.P. Operator | 1 | ₹35,000 |
| Total | 6 | Consolidated monthly remuneration |
The number of posts may increase or decrease depending on the institute’s requirements.
Educational Qualifications
1. Assistant Professor – Mechanical (HVAC/Robotics & Automation)
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in HVAC, Robotics and Automation, or a relevant/allied subject.
- Minimum 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
- UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, UGC-accredited SLET/SET, or a Ph.D. meeting the applicable UGC regulations.
- A qualifying Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 by QS, Times Higher Education (THE) or ARWU may also meet the stated alternative eligibility route.
NET/SLET/SET exemptions: The notification specifies exemptions for certain Ph.D. candidates under the applicable UGC regulations, including eligible candidates registered before 11 July 2009 who satisfy the prescribed conditions. NET/SLET/SET is also not required for Master’s disciplines in which the relevant eligibility test is not conducted.
Desirable: Relevant experience, proficiency in English and Hindi, and working knowledge of computers.
2. Assistant Professor – Agriculture/Horticulture
- Master’s degree, such as M.Sc. (Ag.) in Horticulture/Agriculture, in the relevant or allied subject.
- Minimum 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
- UGC-NET, SLET/SET or a Ph.D. meeting the applicable UGC regulations, subject to the specified exemptions.
- A qualifying Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 by QS, THE or ARWU may also be considered under the stated eligibility route.
Desirable: Relevant experience, proficiency in English and Hindi, and working knowledge of computers.
For both Assistant Professor posts, the academic score under the applicable UGC criteria will be used for shortlisting; final selection is based on interview performance.
3. Senior Research Associate
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject, specifically M.Tech. in Computer Science, Information Technology or Software Engineering.
- Minimum 55% marks in the relevant discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience required: Two years in the relevant field.
Desirable skills: Basic computer knowledge, MS Office, data processing, SPSS tools, good communication skills, and proficiency in English and Hindi.
4. Junior Project Fellow
- Postgraduate qualification in Journalism, Mass Communication or M.A. English.
- Minimum 55% marks for General Category candidates.
- Minimum 50% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Desirable skills: Computer knowledge, MS Office, data processing, report preparation, academic drafting and a good command of English.
5. Assistant Editor-English
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Book Publishing, Mass Communication or Journalism, with editing included as a subject.
- Experience required: Five years in editing, production planning and supervising publications, particularly school textbooks, monographs and reports, in a responsible capacity.
Desirable skills: Book production techniques, modern printing processes, typography, English and Hindi proficiency, word processing and online editing.
6. D.T.P. Operator
Candidates must satisfy either of the following routes:
- Graduation in any subject and a one-year Diploma/Certificate course in Desktop Publishing from a recognized institute; or
- Senior Secondary certificate in any subject, a one-year Diploma/Certificate course in Desktop Publishing, and three years of DTP experience.
Desirable skills:
- Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- CorelDRAW and MS Office.
- Unicode fonts and multilingual typesetting in English and Hindi.
- Regional-language typesetting.
- Preparing print-ready files and coordinating with designers, editors and printers.
Age Limit
The age cut-off date for all posts is 15 October 2026.
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Associate | 45 years |
| Junior Project Fellow | Below 40 years |
| Assistant Editor-English | 45 years; up to 65 years for retired Government employees |
| D.T.P. Operator | 45 years; up to 65 years for retired Government employees |
| Assistant Professor – Mechanical | Not specified |
| Assistant Professor – Agriculture/Horticulture | Not specified |
Age relaxation will be provided according to applicable Government of India rules where specified.
Salary Details
The positions offer consolidated monthly remuneration, without provision for an increment under the stated engagement terms.
| Post | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor – Mechanical | ₹45,000 |
| Assistant Professor – Agriculture/Horticulture | ₹45,000 |
| Senior Research Associate – NET/Ph.D. qualified | ₹42,000 |
| Senior Research Associate – Non-NET | ₹40,000 |
| Junior Project Fellow – NET/Ph.D. qualified | ₹37,000 |
| Junior Project Fellow – Non-NET | ₹35,000 |
| Assistant Editor-English | ₹56,000 |
| D.T.P. Operator | ₹35,000 |
These are temporary project appointments. Engagement is up to 31 March 2027, or for the duration permitted by the approved project. Selection does not confer a claim to regular employment at PSSCIVE.
Walk-in Interview Schedule
Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Venue: PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
| Post | Reporting Time | Interview / Test Time |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor – Mechanical | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM |
| Assistant Professor – Agriculture/Horticulture | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM | 11:00 AM–12:00 noon |
| Senior Research Associate | 11:00 AM–12:00 noon | 12:00 noon–1:00 PM |
| Junior Project Fellow | 12:00 noon–1:00 PM | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM |
| Assistant Editor-English | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM | 3:00 PM–4:00 PM |
| D.T.P. Operator | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM | Skill test: 10:00 AM–12:00 noon; interview: 4:00 PM–5:00 PM |
Candidates should report within the designated time slot for their chosen post.
Selection Process
The selection procedure includes:
- Walk-in registration and verification of original documents.
- Shortlisting based on the eligibility criteria.
- Personal interview for the relevant posts.
- A skill test followed by an interview for the D.T.P. Operator position.
- Final selection based on suitability and interview performance. For Assistant Professor posts, the academic score is used for shortlisting.
PSSCIVE reserves the right to decide whether to fill all advertised positions, based on candidate performance and suitability.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted through the walk-in process. Candidates should follow these steps:
- Check the eligibility requirements and interview schedule for the intended post.
- Complete the prescribed application form.
- Affix recent passport-size photographs as instructed.
- Prepare self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, mark sheets and other relevant documents.
- Bring all original certificates for verification.
- Bring experience certificates and supporting salary documents wherever applicable.
- Candidates claiming SC/ST/OBC/PwBD relaxation should bring valid supporting certificates.
- Bring examples of written or published work, if available, such as books, journals, theses, graphics, multimedia or other relevant work.
- Attend the walk-in interview at PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal, on 27 October 2026 at the reporting time assigned to the post.
Candidates applying for more than one post may need to submit a separate application for each position.
Documents Required
Candidates should bring the following documents:
- Completed application form in the prescribed format.
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Original educational certificates and mark sheets.
- A set of self-attested photocopies of certificates and supporting documents.
- NET/CSIR-NET/SLET/SET or other applicable qualifying examination certificates.
- Ph.D. certificate and related supporting documents, where applicable.
- Experience certificates.
- Salary slips, bank statements or ITR documents supporting claimed experience where the post’s consolidated remuneration is ₹40,000 or more.
- Valid SC/ST/OBC/PwBD certificates, where applicable.
- Relieving certificate for candidates already employed, to be produced at the time of joining.
- Written or published work, if any, relevant to the post.
The notification states that experience claimed for a position with consolidated remuneration of ₹40,000 or above must be supported by an attested salary slip, bank statement or ITR at the interview. Time spent pursuing an M.Phil. or Ph.D. is not counted as teaching or research experience. Relevant research, teaching, training, extension or content-development experience should relate to school education.
Application Fee
No application fee amount is specified in the supplied notification details. Candidates should consult the official notification for confirmation.
Important Links
| Resource | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://www.psscive.ac.in/ |
| Recruitment Notification | Advertisement No. 05/2026, dated 16 October 2026 |
| Online Application | Not applicable; walk-in interview only |
| Walk-in Venue | PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
Organization Address
PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE)
Shyamla Hills
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India