Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University, Shahdol (M.P.) has released Notification No. 231/2026 for 19 Professor posts across 18 subjects at Academic Pay Level-14. Online applications can be submitted at ptsnsuniversity.ac.in/recruitment from 30 June 2026 to 30 July 2026 (5:30 PM).

Updated: 24 July 2026, 5:00 PM IST | By NaukriPatra Editorial Team | Officially Verified against PSNS University Notification No. 231/2026 dated 23.06.2026

Quick Answer: Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University has invited online applications for 19 Professor posts across 18 subjects, including Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Physics and more. Candidates need a Ph.D with 10 years’ teaching/research experience and 10 research publications, as per UGC Regulations 2018. The online application window is open from 30 June 2026 to 30 July 2026, with the signed hard copy due by 10 August 2026.

PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 – Quick Highlights

• Organization: Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University, Shahdol (M.P.)
• Post Name: Professor
• Total Vacancies: 19 (across 18 subjects)
• Apply Mode: Online + Hard Copy Submission
• Application Start Date: 30 June 2026
• Application Last Date: 30 July 2026 (5:30 PM)
• Qualification: Ph.D with 10 years’ teaching/research experience (UGC 2018 norms)
• Pay Level: Academic Pay Level-14 (Rs. 1,44,200 – Rs. 2,18,200)

PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 – Notification PDF and Official Website

• Official Notification PDF: Download Here
• Official Website: ptsnsuniversity.ac.in

PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview

As per the official notification, qualifications and other conditions for these posts are governed by UGC Regulations 2018 and its subsequent amendments. Reservation rules of the Government of Madhya Pradesh apply, with benefits available to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), Women, EWS and Physically Handicapped candidates holding a Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate.

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PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

As per the official notification, applications or supporting documents will not be accepted, registered or considered under any circumstances after the designated cut-off date and time. The university will not be responsible for postal delays, transit delays or loss of documents by the postal department or courier services, and any delivery received after the cutoff hour will be summarily rejected.

PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

As per the official notification, Chemistry carries 2 posts while all other 17 subjects carry 1 post each. The university reserves the right to change the number of posts, or not fill any of the advertised faculty posts, without assigning any reason.

PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

As per the official notification, a relaxation of 5% is provided at the Master’s level for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwBD candidates. If the M.Phil/Ph.D degree is awarded by a foreign university, the Indian institution considering the degree will refer the matter to a Standing Committee to determine its equivalence, as per UGC letter dated 21 September 2016.

PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

As per the official notification, the fee must be paid online through the integrated payment gateway during the application process. Candidates should retain the transaction ID or receipt as proof of online fee payment, which must be submitted along with the hard copy of the application.

PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Scale

As per the official notification, the Professor post carries Academic Pay Level-14, with a pay range of Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200, in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission. Pay, allowances, leave, pension and provident fund benefits follow the rules of UGC and the Government of Madhya Pradesh, subject to amendments from time to time.

PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

1. Online Application Submission with Document Upload
2. Submission of Signed Hard Copy of Application
3. Scrutiny of Applications by Scrutiny Committee (Point-Based System)
4. Shortlisting based on Academic/Research Score (API Score)
5. Interview of Shortlisted Candidates
6. Final Selection by Selection Committee

As per the official notification, mere possession of the minimum eligibility marks does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. A Scrutiny Committee screens all valid applications, and shortlisting is based on validation of the Academic/Research Score (API Score) as specified in Appendix II, Table 2 of the UGC Regulations 2018. The Scrutiny Committee independently verifies the impact factor and indexing of submitted publications.

PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 Shortlisting Ratio for Interview

Note: As per the official notification, only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, and only email will be used to inform them. No TA/DA is payable for attending the selection process, and candidates must present verified proof of their research score claims at the time of interview.

PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

• Self-attested copies of all degree certificates and mark sheets
• Experience certificates in support of teaching/research experience claimed
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), issued in the prescribed Madhya Pradesh format
• Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate, wherever applicable for reservation
• Research publication proofs, including journal indexing details
• No Objection Certificate, if currently in Government/Autonomous/PSU service
• Signed system-generated application form with passport size photograph affixed
• Proof of online fee payment (Transaction ID/Receipt)

PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official recruitment portal at ptsnsuniversity.ac.in/recruitment.
2. Register and fill in personal, educational and category details in the online application.
3. Upload self-attested copies of degrees, mark sheets, experience certificates, category certificates and research publication proofs.
4. Pay the applicable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway.
5. Download the system-generated application form after successful submission, sign it, and affix a passport size photograph.
6. Send the printout of the application along with self-attested enclosures in a sealed envelope, superscribed “Application for the post of Professor in the Subject – ___”, to the Registrar by Speed Post/Registered Post/By hand.

As per the official notification, the hard copy must be sent to: The Registrar, Administration Block, Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University, Shahdol (M.P.), Pin-484001. Applicants must mention the Post applied for, Subject, and Advertisement number and date on the envelope.

PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Candidates must apply online through the University recruitment portal, as per the official notification.
• Applicants are required to upload the requisite documents and NOC from their employer.
• Candidates of other states shall be treated under Unreserved category.
• Posts reserved for women natives of Madhya Pradesh will be filled by male candidates of the same category in the absence of suitable women candidates, as per merit.
• SC/ST caste certificates must be in the format prescribed by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
• OBC candidates must upload recent OBC caste certificates with reference to non-creamy layer status; candidates not on the State OBC list should not apply against OBC posts.
• EWS candidates must upload a valid Income and Asset Certificate as per DoPT OM dated 31 January 2019.
• Incomplete applications without scanned signatures or missing hard copies/supporting documents will be summarily rejected.

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PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 FAQs

1. How many total vacancies are there in PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026?

There are 19 vacancies in total, spread across 18 subjects.

2. What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?

The online application closes on 30 July 2026 at 5:30 PM, and the hard copy must reach the university by 10 August 2026.

3. What is the qualification required for the Professor post?

A Ph.D in the relevant discipline, 10 years’ teaching/research experience, and 10 research publications, as per UGC Regulations 2018.

4. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

Rs. 2,000 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 1,500 for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.

5. What is the pay scale for the Professor post?

Academic Pay Level-14, ranging from Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200.

6. What is the selection process for this recruitment?

Scrutiny of applications based on Academic/Research Score, followed by an Interview of shortlisted candidates.

7. Is there any relaxation in qualification for reserved categories?

Yes, a 5% relaxation is provided at the Master’s level for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwBD candidates.

8. How many candidates are shortlisted for interview per post?

Top 20 candidates for 1 vacant post, plus 5 additional candidates for every additional post based on the score matrix.

9. How can I apply for PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026?

Apply online at ptsnsuniversity.ac.in/recruitment, then send the signed hard copy of the application to the Registrar by post.

10. Is a hard copy of the application compulsory?

Yes, the signed hard copy along with self-attested documents must reach the university by 10 August 2026, in addition to the online submission.

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