PSSCIVE Bhopal Project Staff 2026: Assistant Professor, Senior Research Associate, Junior Project Fellow, Assistant Editor & DTP Operator Walk-in Guide
The PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal, a constituent unit of NCERT, has invited walk-in interviews for six project staff posts, one seat in each. The posts are Assistant Professor (two disciplines), Senior Research Associate, Junior Project Fellow, Assistant Editor (English) and D.T.P. Operator. Pay runs from ₹35,000 to ₹56,000 a month, consolidated. If you live near Bhopal, this is a good chance to work on school and vocational education projects of the Ministry of Education.
There is no online form and no last date to apply. You simply report on 27 October 2026 (Tuesday) at PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal, in the time slot of your post. Read the post-wise qualification and the conditions below carefully, because one missing paper at the gate can cost you the interview. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Madhya Pradesh government jobs.
PSSCIVE Bhopal Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights
PSSCIVE engages these project staff for projects approved by the DoSEL Project Approval Board, Ministry of Education, and the Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) of NCERT. The engagement is on contract, up to 31 March 2027 or as per the terms of the approved project.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education, Bhopal (NCERT) |
| Advertisement No. | Advt 05/2026, dated 16 October 2026 |
| Total Posts | 6 (1 each) |
| Job Location | Shyamla Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Mode | Walk-in interview |
| Walk-in Date | 27 October 2026 |
PSSCIVE Bhopal Vacancy Details 2026
The notification does not print a grand total. The six posts are listed with one position each, so the total is six. The institute may increase or decrease the number of posts as it needs.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Mechanical) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Agriculture / Horticulture) | 1 |
| Senior Research Associate | 1 |
| Junior Project Fellow | 1 |
| Assistant Editor (English) | 1 |
| D.T.P. Operator | 1 |
The notification gives no category-wise split for any post.
PSSCIVE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Mechanical) | Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC / Robotics & Automation) with 55% marks in a concerned, relevant or allied subject, plus NET / SLET / SET or a PhD |
| Assistant Professor (Agriculture / Horticulture) | Master’s degree, M.Sc. (Ag) Horticulture / Agriculture, with 55% marks in a concerned, relevant or allied subject, plus NET / SLET / SET or a PhD |
| Senior Research Associate | Post-graduation in a relevant subject (M.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering) with 55% marks, and two years of experience in the relevant field |
| Junior Project Fellow | Post-graduation in Journalism, Mass Communication or MA English with 55% marks (General) or 50% (SC / ST / PwBD) |
| Assistant Editor (English) | Bachelor’s degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing, Mass Communication or Journalism where editing is a subject, and five years of experience in editing, production planning and supervising publications, especially school textbooks, monographs and reports |
| D.T.P. Operator | Graduation in any subject, or Senior Secondary (12th) in any subject, plus a one-year Diploma / Certificate in Desktop Publishing, and three years of DTP experience |
For both Assistant Professor posts, the 55% may be an equivalent grade, and the degree from an Indian or accredited foreign university. Instead of NET, a PhD under the UGC 2009 or 2016 regulations is accepted. A PhD registered before 11 July 2009 must be in regular mode, with the thesis checked by two external examiners, an open viva, two research papers (one in a referred journal) and two conference papers, certified by the Registrar or Dean. NET / SLET / SET is not needed for a Master’s discipline where no such test is conducted. The second route is a PhD from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 (QS, THE or ARWU, at any time).
Research, teaching, training, extension or content development experience must relate to school education. Time spent on an MPhil or PhD does not count as experience. Desirable skills such as MS Office, English and Hindi, and Adobe or CorelDRAW tools are listed in the notification, but they are not compulsory.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (both posts) | Not stated in the notification |
| Senior Research Associate | Not more than 45 years (relaxation as per Government of India norms) |
| Junior Project Fellow | Below 40 years (relaxation as per Government of India norms) |
| Assistant Editor (English) | Not more than 45 years, or 65 years for a retired Government organisation employee (relaxation as per Government of India norms) |
| D.T.P. Operator | Not more than 45 years, or 65 years for a retired Government organisation employee |
The age is counted as on 15 October 2026 for all posts.
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What Is the Salary for PSSCIVE Project Staff 2026?
All pay is consolidated per month. The notification gives no pay level or grade. The NET / PhD holders get a little more on two posts.
| Post | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (both posts) | ₹45,000 |
| Senior Research Associate | ₹42,000 (NET / PhD), ₹40,000 (Non-NET) |
| Junior Project Fellow | ₹37,000 (NET / PhD), ₹35,000 (Non-NET) |
| Assistant Editor (English) | ₹56,000 |
| D.T.P. Operator | ₹35,000 |
These posts carry no provision of increment, so the figure above stays the same through the engagement. Note that the Assistant Editor post pays the most but also asks for the most experience, five years, while the D.T.P. Operator post is the one open to a 12th-pass candidate with a DTP diploma. Pick the post that fits your papers, not just the highest pay.
What Is the Selection Process for PSSCIVE 2026?
Selection is through the walk-in interview on 27 October 2026. For the two Assistant Professor posts, the academic score (Appendix II, Tables 3A and 3B; not attached) is used only to shortlist candidates for the interview, and the final selection is based only on the interview. The D.T.P. Operator has a skill test first, followed by the interview.
| Post | Reporting Time | Interview Time |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Mechanical) | 9:00 to 10:00 am | 10:00 to 11:00 am |
| Assistant Professor (Agriculture / Horticulture) | 10:00 to 11:00 am | 11:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Senior Research Associate | 11:00 am to 12:00 noon | 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm |
| Junior Project Fellow | 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm | 2:00 to 3:00 pm |
| Assistant Editor (English) | 2:00 to 3:00 pm | 3:00 to 4:00 pm |
| D.T.P. Operator | 9:00 to 10:00 am | Skill test 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, interview 4:00 to 5:00 pm |
Reach early, because the slots are fixed by the institute and the notification tells candidates to check the schedule. Bring your written or published work, if any (books, journals, thesis, graphics, multimedia or art work), for the skill test or interview. If you want to read how other recruitments test candidates, see our syllabus and exam pattern guides.
PSSCIVE Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview | 27 October 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Engagement Up To | 31 March 2027, or as per project terms |
PSSCIVE Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Eligibility check | If you are found not meeting the conditions at any stage, your candidature shall be rejected |
| Documents | Bring the filled application form with recent passport-size photographs affixed, all original documents and one set of self-attested copies. This is mandatory |
| Experience proof | For a post paying ₹40,000 or more where experience is essential, bring an attested copy of a salary slip, bank statement or ITR |
| Reservation claims | SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates must produce valid certificates at the interview to claim relaxation |
| Employed candidates | You must produce a Relieving Certificate at the time of joining |
| Canvassing | Canvassing or bringing political influence will be treated as a disqualification |
| Travel | No TA / DA is paid for attending the interview or skill test, or for joining |
| Nature of job | The posts are temporary and contractual, with no claim to regular employment. The institute may end the engagement at any time without giving a reason |
| Joining | Selected candidates must join immediately |
| Changes | The institute may fill or not fill any post, and may modify or cancel the advertisement |
| Disputes | All disputes are subject to Bhopal jurisdiction only |
How to Apply for PSSCIVE Bhopal Walk-in 2026
There is no postal address and no online link for sending applications. You apply by attending the walk-in.
- Choose your post and note your reporting time from the table above.
- Fill the application form in the prescribed format. The notification does not print the format, so check the institute website (link in Essential Links below).
- Fill a separate form for each post, if you want to apply for more than one.
- Paste a recent passport-size photograph on the form.
- Keep originals and one set of self-attested copies of your marksheets and certificates ready.
- Reach PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal on 27 October 2026 within your reporting slot.
Any corrigendum will be put up only on the institute website, so look there once more before you travel. If you are a graduate or post-graduate, you can also see more post graduate government jobs on our site.
PSSCIVE Bhopal Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF (Advt 05/2026)
- Visit PSSCIVE Bhopal Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Madhya Pradesh Government Jobs Telegram Channel
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If you match the qualification of your post, do not wait for the last hour. Reach Bhopal a day early, carry every original paper, and be at the gate in your slot on 27 October 2026. Check GovtJobsAlert.in for more teaching and faculty jobs and fresh updates every day.