PSSCIVE Bhopal Recruitment 2026 — 11 Posts, Walk-in 30 Sep-01 Oct

PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal, under NCERT, Ministry of Education, has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for 11 contractual Project Staff posts — Assistant Professor (4 disciplines), Senior Research Associate (3 projects), Junior Project Fellow, Lab Assistant (2 labs), Assistant Editor-English, and D.T.P. Operator. Candidates holding qualifications from Bachelor's degree to NET/Ph.D. depending on the post, can attend the walk-in interview on 30 September 2026 (Sr. No. 1-6) or 1 October 2026 (Sr. No. 7-12) at PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal. Selected candidates will support NCERT-approved projects at PSSCIVE spanning skill education, hospitality training, educator capacity building, and publication support, on a contractual basis up to 31 March 2027 or per approved project terms. The selection process is a Walk-in Interview, with an additional Skill Test for the D.T.P. Operator post — there is no separate written examination. Monthly consolidated remuneration for PSSCIVE Project Staff 2026 ranges from ₹31,000 (Lab Assistant) to ₹56,000 (Assistant Editor-English), with no application fee mentioned. Candidates for PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 must bring a filled application form with a recent photograph, along with all original documents and self-attested photocopies of certificates/mark sheets, and report to PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal-462002, on the scheduled date and reporting time for their post per Annexure-I. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since the age cut-off date is 15 September 2026, no TA/DA is paid, and a separate application must be filled for each post if applying to more than one.

Varies by post: Master's + NET/SLET/Ph.D. (Assistant Professor); PG + 2 yrs experience (Senior Research Associate); Bachelor's (Lab Assistant); Bachelor's + PG Diploma + 5 yrs (Assistant Editor).

40 to 45 years (not specified for Assistant Professor)

Assistant Professor, Mechanical (1 post, ₹45,000/month) — Master's in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC/Robotics & Automation), 55% marks, + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. (UGC 2009/2016 norms) Assistant Professor, Education/Commerce & Business Management/Sociology (1 post, ₹45,000/month) — M.Ed/M.Com/MBA/MA Sociology, 55% marks, + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Fabric & Apparel Science (1 post, ₹45,000/month) — Master's in Fabric & Apparel Science/Fashion Technology/Textile & Clothing, 55% marks, + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Agriculture/Horticulture (1 post, ₹45,000/month) — M.Sc. (Agriculture), 55% marks, + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. Senior Research Associate, Hospitality Skill Lab (1 post, ₹42,000/₹40,000) — PG in Hotel Management/Hospitality Administration/Tourism, 55% marks, + 2 years' relevant experience Senior Research Associate, School Educators Capacity Building (1 post, ₹42,000/₹40,000) — Master's in Education/Educational Technology/Management/Commerce/Social Sciences/Computer Applications/Statistics, 55% marks, + 2 years' experience Senior Research Associate, Skill Education Research (1 post, ₹42,000/₹40,000) — PG (M.Tech in CS/IT/Software Engineering), 55% marks, + 2 years' experience Junior Project Fellow, ATL Training (1-2 posts, ₹37,000/₹35,000) — PG in Electronics & Communication/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, 55% marks (50% SC/ST/PH) Lab Assistant, Environmental/Green Skill Lab (1 post, ₹31,000) — Bachelor's in Environmental Science/Chemistry/Life Sciences/Biotechnology, 55% marks Lab Assistant, Automobile/Mechanical Lab (1 post, ₹31,000) — Bachelor's in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering/Electrical Vehicle Assistant Editor, English (1 post, ₹56,000) — Bachelor's + PG Diploma in Book Publishing/Mass Communication/Journalism (editing subject) + 5 years' experience D.T.P. Operator (1 post, ₹35,000) — Graduation + 1-year Diploma/Certificate in DTP (or Senior Secondary + Diploma) + 3 years' DTP experience Age Limit — Senior Research Associate: max 45 years; Junior Project Fellow: max 40 years; Lab Assistant/Assistant Editor/DTP Operator: max 45 years (65 for retired employees); Assistant Professor: not specified; Cut-off date: 15 September 2026 No application fee for this recruitment Job Type — Contractual, up to 31 March 2027 or per approved project terms Selection Process — Walk-in Interview (+ Skill Test for D.T.P. Operator, 10 AM-1 PM before 4-5 PM interview); Academic Score table used only for interview shortlisting for foreign-Ph.D.-route candidates Note: the main advertisement table lists Junior Project Fellow as 1 post, but the Annexure-I interview schedule shows 2 — candidates should verify the exact vacancy count on the official PSSCIVE website before attending.

Lab Assistant: ₹31,000/month D.T.P. Operator: ₹35,000/month Junior Project Fellow: ₹35,000-₹37,000/month Senior Research Associate: ₹40,000-₹42,000/month Assistant Professor: ₹45,000/month Assistant Editor (English): ₹56,000/month

1. Check the reporting time and interview time for your specific post in the Annexure-I schedule of the official notification.
2. Bring a filled application form with a recent passport-size photograph affixed.
3. Carry all original documents and self-attested photocopies of certificates/mark sheets — mandatory for interview participation.
4. Report at PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal, on your scheduled date — 30 September 2026 (Sr. No. 1-6) or 1 October 2026 (Sr. No. 7-12).
5. Carry a Relieving Certificate if currently employed.
6. Bring relevant published/creative work (articles, papers, design/media work) applicable to your post.
7. Fill a separate application for each post if applying to more than one position.
8. Note that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining.