PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), a constituent unit of NCERT under the Ministry of Education based in Bhopal, has advertised 11 contractual project staff positions. The openings cover Assistant Professor posts in disciplines like Mechanical and Fabric & Apparel Science, along with Senior Research Associate, Junior Project Fellow, Lab Assistant, Assistant Editor and D.T.P. Operator roles supporting vocational education projects approved by the Project Approval Board.
PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 - Assistant Professor, Lab Assistant and Other Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 202604/2026
Total Vacancies
11
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 30 Sept 2026
- Notification24 Sept
- Walk-in30 Sept
- Walk-in Held30 Sept
About PSSCIVE Assistant Professor, Lab Assistant and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education
- Advertisement No.
- 04/2026
- Post Name
- Assistant Professor - Mechanical, Assistant Professor - Education/Commerce and Business Management/Sociology and 10 more
- Job Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. for the Assistant Professor posts
- Tenure
- Up to 31 March 2027 or as per the approved project terms
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Professor - Mechanical
1
Assistant Professor - Education/Commerce and Business Management/Sociology
1
Assistant Professor - Fabric & Apparel Science
1
Assistant Professor - Agriculture/Horticulture
1
Senior Research Associate - Integrated Hospitality Skill Lab (PAB Code 37.1)
1
Senior Research Associate - Capacity Building of School Educators (PAB Code 38.1)
1
Senior Research Associate - Research Study on Skill Education System (PAC-21.21)
1
Junior Project Fellow - ATL Training in Semiconductors & Robotics (PAB Code 36.4)
1
Lab Assistant - Environmental Laboratory and Green Skill Laboratory (39.11)
1
Lab Assistant - Automobile/Mechanical Lab (PAC 21.0)
1
Assistant Editor - English (PAC-21.06)
1
D.T.P. Operator
1
Total12
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor - Mechanical | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Education/Commerce and Business Management/Sociology | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Fabric & Apparel Science | 1 |
| Assistant Professor - Agriculture/Horticulture | 1 |
| Senior Research Associate - Integrated Hospitality Skill Lab (PAB Code 37.1) | 1 |
| Senior Research Associate - Capacity Building of School Educators (PAB Code 38.1) | 1 |
| Senior Research Associate - Research Study on Skill Education System (PAC-21.21) | 1 |
| Junior Project Fellow - ATL Training in Semiconductors & Robotics (PAB Code 36.4) | 1 |
| Lab Assistant - Environmental Laboratory and Green Skill Laboratory (39.11) | 1 |
| Lab Assistant - Automobile/Mechanical Lab (PAC 21.0) | 1 |
| Assistant Editor - English (PAC-21.06) | 1 |
| D.T.P. Operator | 1 |
| Grand Total | 12 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Assistant Professor - Mechanical1 post
- Qualification
- A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC/Robotics & Automation) with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university; must have cleared NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC or CSIR or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC 2009/2016 regulations, or a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the world's top 500 by QS/THE/ARWU.
- Desirable
- Experience in relevant area; proficiency in English and Hindi; working knowledge of computer.
Assistant Professor - Education/Commerce and Business Management/Sociology1 post
- Qualification
- A Master's degree in M.Ed/M.Com/MBA/MA in Sociology with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university; must have cleared NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC or CSIR or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC 2009/2016 regulations, or a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the world's top 500 by QS/THE/ARWU.
- Desirable
- Experience in relevant area; proficiency in English and Hindi; working knowledge of computer.
Assistant Professor - Fabric & Apparel Science1 post
- Qualification
- A Master's degree in Fabric & Apparel Science/Fashion Technology/Textile & Clothing with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university; must have cleared NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC or CSIR or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC 2009/2016 regulations, or a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the world's top 500 by QS/THE/ARWU.
- Desirable
- Experience in relevant area; proficiency in English and Hindi; working knowledge of computer.
Assistant Professor - Agriculture/Horticulture1 post
- Qualification
- A Master's degree M.Sc.(Agriculture) with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university; must have cleared NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC or CSIR or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC 2009/2016 regulations, or a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the world's top 500 by QS/THE/ARWU.
- Desirable
- Experience in relevant area; proficiency in English and Hindi; working knowledge of computer.
Senior Research Associate - Integrated Hospitality Skill Lab (PAB Code 37.1)1 post
- Qualification
- Post-Graduation in Hotel Management/Hospitality Administration/Tourism and Hospitality Management with 55% marks in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification.
- Experience
- Two years' experience in relevant field.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years (relaxation as per GoI norms)
- Desirable
- Experience in establishment or management of hospitality training laboratories; experience in developing competency-based curriculum; working experience in Kitchen, F&B Service, Housekeeping and Front Office Departments; experience in organizing faculty development programmes and industry training; excellent report writing, data analysis and project management skills.
Senior Research Associate - Capacity Building of School Educators (PAB Code 38.1)1 post
- Qualification
- Master's Degree in Education/Educational Technology/Management/Commerce/Social Sciences/Computer Applications/Data Analytics/Statistics with at least 55% marks from a recognized university.
- Experience
- Two years' experience in relevant areas in educational projects, training management, research, or programme implementation.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years (relaxation as per GoI norms)
- Desirable
- Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi; proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace; experience in organizing online, hybrid and face-to-face training programmes; hands-on experience with video recording, live streaming and webinar platforms; skills in data management, analysis, dashboard preparation and report writing.
Senior Research Associate - Research Study on Skill Education System (PAC-21.21)1 post
- Qualification
- Post-Graduation in relevant subject (M.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering) with 55% marks in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification.
- Experience
- Two years' experience in relevant field.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years (relaxation as per GoI norms)
- Desirable
- Basic knowledge of computer, proficiency in MS Office, data processing, SPSS tools and preparing reports; good communication skills; proficiency in English and Hindi.
Junior Project Fellow - ATL Training in Semiconductors & Robotics (PAB Code 36.4)1 post
- Qualification
- Post-Graduation in Electronics & Communication Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering with minimum 55% marks for General and 50% in case of SC, ST and PH.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 40 years (relaxation as per GoI norms)
- Desirable
- Basic knowledge of computer, proficiency in MS Office, data processing and preparing reports; good communication skills; hands-on experience on Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) setups and projects.
Lab Assistant - Environmental Laboratory and Green Skill Laboratory (39.11)1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology or an allied discipline from a recognized university with 55% marks.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years; not more than 65 years for retired employees (relaxation as per GoI norms)
- Desirable
- Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures, environmental testing and laboratory safety practices; Diploma/Certificate in Laboratory Technology or related field; experience in handling environmental laboratory instruments; knowledge of renewable energy systems, waste management, IoT-based environmental monitoring and green skills; experience in maintaining laboratory records and equipment; knowledge of working on computers.
Lab Assistant - Automobile/Mechanical Lab (PAC 21.0)1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering/Electrical Vehicle.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years; not more than 65 years for retired employees (relaxation as per GoI norms)
- Desirable
- Master degree in Mechanical Engineering and knowledge of Electrical vehicle; experience in maintaining laboratory records, inventories and equipment; knowledge of working on computers.
Assistant Editor - English (PAC-21.06)1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree from a recognized University and Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing/Mass Communication/Journalism, where editing is one of the subjects.
- Experience
- Five years' experience in editing, producing-planning and supervising publications especially school textbooks, monographs and reports in a responsible capacity.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years; not more than 65 years for a retired person from a Government organization (relaxation as per GoI norms)
- Desirable
- Knowledge of book production techniques, modern process of printing and typography, and proficiency in English/Hindi; proficiency in word processing and techniques of online editing.
D.T.P. Operator1 post
- Qualification
- Graduation in any subject and one year Diploma/Certificate course in Desk Top Publishing from a recognised institute, OR Senior Secondary certificate in any subject and one-year Diploma/Certificate course in Desk Top Publishing from a recognized institute.
- Experience
- Three years of experience in DTP.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years; not more than 65 years for a retired person from a government organization
- Desirable
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW and MS Office; working knowledge of Unicode fonts and multilingual typesetting (English and Hindi); knowledge of regional language typesetting; experience in preparing print-ready files and coordinating with designers, editors and printers.
Age Limit
Not more than 45 years for Senior Research Associate, Lab Assistant, Assistant Editor and D.T.P. Operator posts (65 years for retired government employees for Lab Assistant, Assistant Editor and D.T.P. Operator); not more than 40 years for Junior Project Fellow; no age limit specified for the Assistant Professor posts. Cut-off date for determining age is 15-09-2026.
Age Relaxation
Relaxation as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
D.T.P. Operator1 post
- Stages
- Skill Test — Held from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on 01 October 2026
- Interview — Held from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on 01 October 2026
- 1Walk-in Interview
Selection is based solely on performance in the walk-in interview; for Ph.D. holders through the foreign university route, the Academic Score in Appendix II is used only for shortlisting.
Salary Structure
Assistant Professor - Mechanical
Pay: Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated)
Assistant Professor - Education/Commerce and Business Management/Sociology
Pay: Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated)
Assistant Professor - Fabric & Apparel Science
Pay: Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated)
Assistant Professor - Agriculture/Horticulture
Pay: Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated)
Senior Research Associate - Integrated Hospitality Skill Lab (PAB Code 37.1)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 per month for NET/Ph.D.; Rs. 40,000 per month for Non-NET
Senior Research Associate - Capacity Building of School Educators (PAB Code 38.1)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 per month for NET/Ph.D.; Rs. 40,000 per month for Non-NET
Senior Research Associate - Research Study on Skill Education System (PAC-21.21)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 per month for NET/Ph.D.; Rs. 40,000 per month for Non-NET
Junior Project Fellow - ATL Training in Semiconductors & Robotics (PAB Code 36.4)
Pay: Rs. 37,000 per month for NET/Ph.D.; Rs. 35,000 per month for Non-NET
Lab Assistant - Environmental Laboratory and Green Skill Laboratory (39.11)
Pay: Rs. 31,000 per month
Lab Assistant - Automobile/Mechanical Lab (PAC 21.0)
Pay: Rs. 31,000 per month
Assistant Editor - English (PAC-21.06)
Pay: Rs. 56,000 per month
D.T.P. Operator
Pay: Rs. 35,000 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor - Mechanical | Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Assistant Professor - Education/Commerce and Business Management/Sociology | Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Assistant Professor - Fabric & Apparel Science | Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Assistant Professor - Agriculture/Horticulture | Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Senior Research Associate - Integrated Hospitality Skill Lab (PAB Code 37.1) | Rs. 42,000 per month for NET/Ph.D.; Rs. 40,000 per month for Non-NET |
| Senior Research Associate - Capacity Building of School Educators (PAB Code 38.1) | Rs. 42,000 per month for NET/Ph.D.; Rs. 40,000 per month for Non-NET |
| Senior Research Associate - Research Study on Skill Education System (PAC-21.21) | Rs. 42,000 per month for NET/Ph.D.; Rs. 40,000 per month for Non-NET |
| Junior Project Fellow - ATL Training in Semiconductors & Robotics (PAB Code 36.4) | Rs. 37,000 per month for NET/Ph.D.; Rs. 35,000 per month for Non-NET |
| Lab Assistant - Environmental Laboratory and Green Skill Laboratory (39.11) | Rs. 31,000 per month |
| Lab Assistant - Automobile/Mechanical Lab (PAC 21.0) | Rs. 31,000 per month |
| Assistant Editor - English (PAC-21.06) | Rs. 56,000 per month |
| D.T.P. Operator | Rs. 35,000 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Check the reporting time and interview time for your post in the Annexure-I schedule.
- 2Fill the prescribed application form and affix a recent passport-size photograph on it.
- 3Carry all original documents and a set of self-attested photocopies of certificates and marksheets.
- 4Report to PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal on the scheduled date and time for your post.
- 5Bring any relevant published or creative work applicable to the post.
- 6Fill a separate application form for each post if applying for more than one post.
- 7Candidates already employed must bring a Relieving Certificate at the time of joining.
Reporting Venue
PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal - 462 002
Candidates must report to PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal at the reporting time given in Annexure-I for their post, carrying a filled application form with a recent passport-size photograph affixed, all original documents and a set of self-attested photocopies. The D.T.P. Operator post also has a skill test from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on 01 October 2026 before the interview. No TA/DA is paid for attending the skill test, walk-in interview or joining.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Filled application form with recent passport-size photograph
•All original documents
•Self-attested photocopies of certificates and marksheets
•Relieving Certificate (for employed candidates)
•Published or creative work (if any)
•Attested salary slip/bank statement/ITR for experience claims
•Valid SC/ST/OBC/PwBD certificates for relaxation claims
Important Details
- Selection is through walk-in interviews held at PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal on 30 September 2026 for Sr. No. 1 to 6 and 01 October 2026 for Sr. No. 7 to 12.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the skill test, walk-in interview or joining the post.
- Candidates already employed must produce a Relieving Certificate at the time of joining.
- A separate application form must be filled for each post applied for.
- The cut-off date for determining the age limit for all posts is 15-09-2026.
- Candidates claiming experience for positions with consolidated remuneration of Rs. 40,000 and above must submit an attested copy of salary slip, bank statement or ITR at the interview.
- Time spent pursuing an M.Phil or Ph.D. does not count as teaching or research experience.
- The main advertisement table lists Junior Project Fellow as 01 post while Annexure-I lists it as 02; candidates should verify the exact number on the official website.
Walk-in Interview Schedule (Annexure-I)
Assistant Professor (Mechanical)
Date: 30/09/2026 (Wednesday)
Reporting Time: 09:00 am to 10:00 am
Interview Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Assistant Professor (Education/Commerce and Business Management/Sociology)
Date: 30/09/2026 (Wednesday)
Reporting Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Interview Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Assistant Professor (Fabric & Apparel Science)
Date: 30/09/2026 (Wednesday)
Reporting Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Interview Time: 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm
Assistant Professor (Agriculture/Horticulture)
Date: 30/09/2026 (Wednesday)
Reporting Time: 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm
Interview Time: 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Senior Research Associate - Integrated Hospitality Skill Lab (PAB Code 37.1)
Date: 30/09/2026 (Wednesday)
Reporting Time: 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Interview Time: 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm
Senior Research Associate - Capacity Building of School Educators (PAB Code 38.1)
Date: 30/09/2026 (Wednesday)
Reporting Time: 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm
Interview Time: 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm
Senior Research Associate - Research Study on Skill Education System (PAC-21.21)
Date: 01/10/2026 (Thursday)
Reporting Time: 09:00 am to 10:00 am
Interview Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Junior Project Fellow - ATL Training in Semiconductors & Robotics (PAB Code 36.4)
Date: 01/10/2026 (Thursday)
Reporting Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Interview Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Lab Assistant - Environmental Laboratory and Green Skill Laboratory (39.11)
Date: 01/10/2026 (Thursday)
Reporting Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Interview Time: 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm
Lab Assistant - Automobile/Mechanical Lab (PAC 21.0)
Date: 01/10/2026 (Thursday)
Reporting Time: 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm
Interview Time: 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Assistant Editor - English (PAC-21.06)
Date: 01/10/2026 (Thursday)
Reporting Time: 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Interview Time: 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm
D.T.P. Operator
Date: 01/10/2026 (Thursday)
Reporting Time: 09:00 am to 01:00 pm (Skill Test)
Interview Time: 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm
| Post | Date | Reporting Time | Interview Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Mechanical) | 30/09/2026 (Wednesday) | 09:00 am to 10:00 am | 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Assistant Professor (Education/Commerce and Business Management/Sociology) | 30/09/2026 (Wednesday) | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | 11:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Assistant Professor (Fabric & Apparel Science) | 30/09/2026 (Wednesday) | 11:00 am to 12:00 noon | 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm |
| Assistant Professor (Agriculture/Horticulture) | 30/09/2026 (Wednesday) | 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm | 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm |
| Senior Research Associate - Integrated Hospitality Skill Lab (PAB Code 37.1) | 30/09/2026 (Wednesday) | 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm | 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm |
| Senior Research Associate - Capacity Building of School Educators (PAB Code 38.1) | 30/09/2026 (Wednesday) | 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm | 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm |
| Senior Research Associate - Research Study on Skill Education System (PAC-21.21) | 01/10/2026 (Thursday) | 09:00 am to 10:00 am | 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Junior Project Fellow - ATL Training in Semiconductors & Robotics (PAB Code 36.4) | 01/10/2026 (Thursday) | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | 11:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Lab Assistant - Environmental Laboratory and Green Skill Laboratory (39.11) | 01/10/2026 (Thursday) | 11:00 am to 12:00 noon | 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm |
| Lab Assistant - Automobile/Mechanical Lab (PAC 21.0) | 01/10/2026 (Thursday) | 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm | 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm |
| Assistant Editor - English (PAC-21.06) | 01/10/2026 (Thursday) | 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm | 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm |
| D.T.P. Operator | 01/10/2026 (Thursday) | 09:00 am to 01:00 pm (Skill Test) | 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm |
Terms of Engagement
The posts are purely temporary and contractual with no provision of increment in remuneration and no claim to regular employment in PSSCIVE. The engagement is up to 31 March 2027 or as per the approved project terms. The Institute may fill, partially fill or not fill any advertised post, may increase or decrease the number of posts, and may terminate the temporary engagement at any point without assigning any reason. Selected candidates must join immediately.
Contact
Phone: 0755-2704134 / 4142
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes. A separate application form must be filled for each post applied for.
Is NET mandatory for the Assistant Professor posts?
Yes, candidates must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC regulations, except in disciplines where NET is not conducted by the UGC or CSIR.
Will TA/DA be paid for attending the walk-in interview?
No, no TA/DA is paid for attending the skill test, walk-in interview or joining the post.
Can retired government employees apply for the Lab Assistant, Assistant Editor and D.T.P. Operator posts?
Yes, for these posts the upper age limit is 65 years for retired employees, against 45 years for other candidates.
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