Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) — Fisheries Welfare & Development and Higher Education
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has issued an official recruitment notification for Assistant Director, announcing a total of 17 vacancies located in Madhya Pradesh. The online application window opens on 17 July 2026 and closes on 16 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Master's in Fisheries Science for Fisheries post; Graduate degree with accounts/SAS qualification for Higher Education post. and be within the prescribed age limit of 21 to 40 years as on 2027-01-01; relaxation for reserved categories., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Pay Scale: 15600-39100 + GP 5400. The selection procedure comprises Interview-based. A written examination may be conducted if the number of applicants per post exceeds 500.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 17 Jul 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
16 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Assistant Director |
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| Total Vacancies | 17 |
| Qualification | Master's in Fisheries Science for Fisheries post; Graduate degree with accounts/SAS qualification for Higher Education post. |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years as on 2027-01-01; relaxation for reserved categories. |
| Salary | Pay Scale: 15600-39100 + GP 5400 |
| Application Fee | 250 for MP-domicile reserved categories/EWS; 500 for others. |
| Selection Process | Interview-based. A written examination may be conducted if the number of applicants per post exceeds 500. |
Prescribed Age: 21–40 Years (As on 16 Aug 2026)
Pay Level 9 (Grade Pay ₹5,400 - PB2) • Starting Basic: ₹53,100/month
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 17 Assistant Director positions across the Fisheries and Higher Education Departments. Candidates may submit their applications through the official MPPSC portal starting from 17 July 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 6 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 17 July 2026 |
| Online Application Deadline | 16 August 2026 |
| Correction Window | 25 July 2026 to 18 August 2026 |
| Hard Copy Document Submission Deadline | 25 August 2026 |
| Post Name | Department | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director Fisheries | Fisheries Welfare & Development | 14 |
| Assistant Director | Higher Education Department | 3 |
Assistant Director (Fisheries): Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) and have completed a one-year Inland Fisheries training course recognized by ICAR, or hold an equivalent qualification from the Fisheries Training Institute, Naugaon. Five years of relevant work experience in government or semi-government fisheries organizations is mandatory.
Assistant Director (Higher Education): A graduate degree from a recognized university is required, along with certification in accounts training (Directorate of Treasury and Accounts) or passing the S.A.S. (Part I) examination. Candidates must have five years of verifiable experience in accounts and audit work.
Age Limit: Applicants must be between 21 and 40 years of age as of 1 January 2027. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per Madhya Pradesh government norms, not exceeding 45 years in total.
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