PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), a constituent unit of NCERT based in Bhopal, has announced six contractual project staff positions covering Assistant Professor posts in Mechanical and in Agriculture/Horticulture, Senior Research Associate, Junior Project Fellow, Assistant Editor-English and D.T.P. Operator. The roles support NCERT-approved projects in vocational education, spanning teaching, research, publication and technical work, and engagement runs on contract terms tied to the approved projects.
PSSCIVE Bhopal Assistant Professor, SRA and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 17 Oct 2026Updated 17 Oct 2026Advt 05/2026
Total Vacancies
6
Last Date
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Apply Mode
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Status
Walk-in Open
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 27 Oct 2026, 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM (reporting time for Assistant Professor Mechanical; reporting windows differ by post)
PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Shyamla Hills, Bhopal - 462 002
- Notification16 Oct
- Walk-in27 Oct
About PSSCIVE Bhopal Assistant Professor, SRA and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education
- Advertisement No.
- Advt 05/2026
- Post Name
- Assistant Professor - Mechanical, Assistant Professor - Agriculture/Horticulture and 4 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. as per UGC regulations for the Assistant Professor posts
- Tenure
- Up to 31 March 2027 or as per the terms and conditions of the approved project
Vacancy Breakdown
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
Total6
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Grand Total | 6 |
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 in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. Besides this, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET, or be awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016. Alternatively, a Ph.D. degree obtained from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in the World University Ranking by QS, THE or 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.(Ag) Horticulture/Agriculture with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. Besides this, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET, or be awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016. Alternatively, a Ph.D. degree obtained from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in the World University Ranking by QS, THE or ARWU.
- Desirable
- Experience in relevant area; proficiency in English and Hindi; working knowledge of computer
Senior Research Associate1 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)
- Note
- Project: Research study on Skill Education System (PAC-21.21)
- Desirable
- Basic knowledge of Computer, proficiency in MS Office, Data Processing, SPSS Tools preparing reports; good communication skills; proficiency in English and Hindi
Junior Project Fellow1 post
- Qualification
- Post-Graduation in relevant subject (Journalism/Mass Communication/MA English) with minimum 55% marks for General Category and 50% in case of SC/ST/PwBD.
- Age Limit
- Below 40 years (Relaxation as per GoI Norms)
- Note
- Project: Publication of Indian Journal of Vocational Education and Bulletin on Vocational Education and Training (PAC-21.17)
- Desirable
- Basic knowledge of Computer, proficiency in MS Office, data processing, preparing reports; good academic drafting skills with command over English
Assistant Editor- English1 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 in case of retired person from Government organization (Relaxation as per GoI norms)
- Note
- Project: Development and Finalization of Textbooks for Different Job Roles (PAC-21.06)
- Desirable
- Knowledge of books production techniques, modern process of printing, 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 in case of retired person from 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 an added advantage; experience in preparing print ready files and coordinating with designers, editors and printers
Age Limit
Not more than 45 years for Senior Research Associate, Assistant Editor and D.T.P. Operator; below 40 years for Junior Project Fellow; no age limit specified for the Assistant Professor posts. Cut-off date for determining age is 15/10/2026.
Age Relaxation
Relaxation as per Government of India norms for all posts. Retired persons from a Government organization may apply up to 65 years for Assistant Editor- English and D.T.P. Operator.
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 — Skill test held at 10:00 am for the D.T.P. Operator post.
- Interview — Interview held from 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm after the skill test.
- 1Interview
Walk-in interview held at PSSCIVE Bhopal; selection is based on the candidate's performance in the interview.
Salary Structure
Assistant Professor - Mechanical
Pay: Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated)
Assistant Professor - Agriculture/Horticulture
Pay: Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated)
Senior Research Associate
Pay: NET/Ph.D: Rs. 42,000 p.m.; Non-NET: Rs. 40,000 p.m.
Junior Project Fellow
Pay: NET/Ph.D: Rs. 37,000 p.m.; Non-NET: Rs. 35,000 p.m. (Consolidated)
Assistant Editor- English
Pay: Rs. 56,000 p.m.
D.T.P. Operator
Pay: Rs. 35,000 p.m.
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor - Mechanical | Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Assistant Professor - Agriculture/Horticulture | Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Senior Research Associate | NET/Ph.D: Rs. 42,000 p.m.; Non-NET: Rs. 40,000 p.m. |
| Junior Project Fellow | NET/Ph.D: Rs. 37,000 p.m.; Non-NET: Rs. 35,000 p.m. (Consolidated) |
| Assistant Editor- English | Rs. 56,000 p.m. |
| D.T.P. Operator | Rs. 35,000 p.m. |
How to Apply
- 1Download and fill the prescribed application form for the post.
- 2Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the filled application form.
- 3Report at PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal on 27 October 2026 at the reporting time fixed for the post.
- 4Carry all original documents and a set of self-attested copies of marksheets and certificates.
- 5Attend registration, followed by the skill test where applicable and the interview.
- 6Fill a separate application form if applying for more than one post.
Reporting Venue
PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Shyamla Hills, Bhopal - 462 002
Reporting time: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM (reporting time for Assistant Professor Mechanical; reporting windows differ by post)
Eligible candidates must report at PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal on 27 October 2026 at the reporting time fixed for the post they are applying for. Registration is followed by a skill test where applicable and then the interview. Candidates must carry a filled application form with a recent passport-size photograph affixed, all original documents and a set of self-attested copies of marksheets and certificates. Candidates applying for more than one post must fill a separate application for each.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Filled application form with recent passport-size photograph affixed
•All original documents
•A set of self-attested copies of marksheets and certificates
•Relieving certificate for candidates already employed
•Attested copy of salary slip/bank statement/ITR for experience claims
•Written or published work if any
Important Details
- Age is reckoned as on 15/10/2026 for all posts.
- Candidates claiming the required experience for a position carrying 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, and experience in research, teaching, training, extension activities or content development must relate to school education.
- Separate applications must be filled for each post applied for.
- Candidates should bring their written or published work, if any, to the skill test or walk-in interview.
- The engagement is purely contractual up to 31 March 2027 with no provision of increment and no claim to regular employment in PSSCIVE.
- Candidates already employed must produce a relieving certificate at the time of joining.
- For the Assistant Professor posts, the academic score as per Appendix II (Table 3A for universities, Table 3B for colleges) is considered only for shortlisting and selection is based on interview performance.
- Assistant Professor - Mechanical: A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC/Robotics & Automation) with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET, or who are awarded a Ph.D.
- Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D.
- Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016.
- OR the Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking by QS, THE or ARWU of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
- Assistant Professor - Agriculture/Horticulture: A Master's degree M.Sc.(Ag) Horticulture/Agriculture with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET, or who are awarded a Ph.D.
- Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D.
- Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016.
- OR the Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking by QS, THE or ARWU of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
- Senior Research Associate: 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.
- Junior Project Fellow: Post-Graduation in relevant subject (Journalism/Mass Communication/MA English) with minimum 55% marks for General Category and 50% in case of SC/ST/PwBD.
- Assistant Editor- English: 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.
- D.T.P.
- Operator: 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.
Walk-in Interview Schedule (Annexure-I)
27.10.2026 (Tuesday)
Post: Assistant Professor (Mechanical)
Reporting Time: 09:00 am to 10:00 am
Interview Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
27.10.2026 (Tuesday)
Post: Assistant Professor (Agriculture/Horticulture)
Reporting Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Interview Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
27.10.2026 (Tuesday)
Post: Senior Research Associate
Reporting Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Interview Time: 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm
27.10.2026 (Tuesday)
Post: Junior Project Fellow
Reporting Time: 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm
Interview Time: 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
27.10.2026 (Tuesday)
Post: Assistant Editor- English
Reporting Time: 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Interview Time: 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm
27.10.2026 (Tuesday)
Post: D.T.P. Operator
Reporting Time: 03:00 pm
Interview Time: Skill Test 10:00 am; Interview 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm
| Date | Post | Reporting Time | Interview Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.10.2026 (Tuesday) | Assistant Professor (Mechanical) | 09:00 am to 10:00 am | 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
| 27.10.2026 (Tuesday) | Assistant Professor (Agriculture/Horticulture) | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | 11:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| 27.10.2026 (Tuesday) | Senior Research Associate | 11:00 am to 12:00 noon | 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm |
| 27.10.2026 (Tuesday) | Junior Project Fellow | 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm | 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm |
| 27.10.2026 (Tuesday) | Assistant Editor- English | 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm | 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm |
| 27.10.2026 (Tuesday) | D.T.P. Operator | 03:00 pm | Skill Test 10:00 am; Interview 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm |
Contact
Phone: 0755 2704134 / 4142
Frequently Asked Questions
Can retired government employees apply for these posts?
Yes. Retired persons from a Government organization can apply for Assistant Editor- English and D.T.P. Operator up to the age of 65 years.
Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes. A separate application form has to be filled for each post applied for.
Is there a skill test for any post?
Yes. The D.T.P. Operator post has a skill test at 10:00 am, followed by the interview at 04:00 pm.
Are these posts permanent?
No. The posts are purely contractual up to 31 March 2027 or as per the approved project terms, with no provision of increment and no claim to regular employment in PSSCIVE.
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