PSSCIVE Bhopal Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for 12 Assistant Professor, SRA, Lab Assistant & Other Posts

PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal, a constituent unit of NCERT under the Ministry of Education, is holding walk-in interviews for contract project staff (Advt 04/2026, F. No. 7-13/Vol. IV/2022/PSSCIVE/, dated 24.09.2026). The 12 positions are Assistant Professor (4 subjects), Senior Research Associate (3), Junior Project Fellow, Lab Assistant (2), Assistant Editor (English) and D.T.P. Operator. They are for projects approved by the DoSEL PAB and NCERT PAC and run up to 31 March 2027. Interviews are on 30 September and 1 October 2026 at PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal.

PSSCIVE Bhopal Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Post-wise Vacancy Details

*The detailed advertisement lists 1 Junior Project Fellow post, while the interview schedule (Annexure-I) mentions 2. The Institute may increase or reduce the number of posts.

Who Can Apply

Candidates meeting the post-wise qualifications can attend the walk-in. For research, teaching and training posts, experience must relate to school education. Retired government employees up to 65 years can apply for the Lab Assistant, Assistant Editor and D.T.P. Operator posts.

Educational Qualification

• Assistant Professor (all 4): Master’s degree with 55% in the relevant subject (M.E./M.Tech. Mechanical – HVAC/Robotics & Automation; M.Ed./M.Com/MBA/MA Sociology; Fabric & Apparel Science/Fashion Technology/Textile & Clothing; M.Sc. Agriculture) plus NET/SLET/SET, or a Ph.D. as per UGC 2009/2016 regulations; OR a Ph.D. from a top-500 foreign university (QS/THE/ARWU). Desirable: relevant experience, English and Hindi, computer knowledge.
• Senior Research Associate (Hospitality): PG in Hotel Management/Hospitality Administration/Tourism & Hospitality Management with 55%, plus 2 years’ experience.
• Senior Research Associate (Bagless Days/Kaushal Bodh): Master’s in Education/Educational Technology/Management/Commerce/Social Sciences/Computer Applications/Data Analytics/Statistics with 55%, plus 2 years’ experience in educational projects, training management or research.
• Senior Research Associate (Skill Education Research): M.Tech. in CS/IT/Software Engineering (or relevant PG) with 55%, plus 2 years’ experience.
• Junior Project Fellow: PG in Electronics & Communication/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with 55% (50% for SC/ST/PH). ATL setup experience is desirable.
• Lab Assistant (Environmental): Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology or an allied discipline with 55%.
• Lab Assistant (Automobile/Mechanical): Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering/Electrical Vehicle.
• Assistant Editor (English): Bachelor’s degree plus a PG Diploma in Book Publishing/Mass Communication/Journalism (with editing), and 5 years’ editing/publication experience.
• D.T.P. Operator: Graduation (or Senior Secondary) plus a 1-year DTP diploma/certificate, and 3 years’ DTP experience. Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, CorelDRAW and Unicode Hindi/English typesetting are desirable.

Age Limit

Relaxation follows Government of India norms.

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Application Fee

The advertisement does not mention any application fee.

Salary

These contract posts carry no increment.

Selection Process

• Walk-in interview according to the schedule below.
• D.T.P. Operator: skill test from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, then interview from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 01.10.2026.
• For Assistant Professor, the academic score (UGC Appendix II) is used only for shortlisting; selection is based on the interview.
• No TA/DA is paid, and selected candidates must join immediately.

Documents Required

• Filled application form (prescribed format) with a recent passport-size photograph
• All original documents and a set of self-attested mark sheets and certificates
• Salary slip/bank statement/ITR as proof of experience (for posts paying Rs 40,000 or more)
• Written/published work, portfolio or thesis (if any)
• SC/ST/OBC/PwBD certificates for relaxation
• Relieving certificate (at joining, if currently employed)

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Download the application form in the prescribed format from www.psscive.ac.in.
2. Fill it in and paste a recent passport-size photograph. Use a separate form for each post.
3. Report at PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal – 462002, at the time given for your post, with all originals and self-attested copies.
4. For queries, call the Section Officer on 0755-2704134 / 4142.

Why You Should Apply

PSSCIVE is NCERT’s national institute for vocational education. These project roles let you work on national skill-education initiatives – textbooks, ATL labs, hospitality labs and teacher training – with pay up to Rs 56,000 a month.

Preparation Tips

• Read about NEP 2020’s vocational education goals, Bagless Days and Kaushal Bodh.
• Assistant Professor candidates should prepare a short teaching demo in their subject.
• D.T.P. candidates should practise bilingual (Hindi-English) Unicode typesetting in InDesign.
• Carry your portfolio or published work – the notice asks for it.

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FAQs – PSSCIVE Bhopal Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many posts has PSSCIVE advertised?

12 contract positions across 6 post types, per the detailed advertisement.

Q2. When are the walk-in interviews?

On 30 September 2026 (Assistant Professors and 2 SRAs) and 1 October 2026 (other posts), at PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal.

Q3. What is the salary of Assistant Professor?

Rs 45,000 per month, consolidated.

Q4. How long is the contract?

Up to 31 March 2027, or as per the project’s terms.

Q5. Can retired employees apply?

Yes, for Lab Assistant, Assistant Editor and D.T.P. Operator, up to 65 years of age.

Q6. What is the age cut-off date?

15 September 2026.

Q7. Is there a skill test?

Yes, for D.T.P. Operator, on 1 October 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM.