Overview
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal (MPBOU) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor. Eligible candidates can apply offline (by post/ speed post/ courier) before 12 October 2026, 6:00 PM.
Key Details
- Organization
- Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal (MPBOU)
- Qualification
- Eligibility for all posts is governed by the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers, 2018, as amended.
- Advertisement No
- 748/ MPBOU/ 2026
- Posted
- 10 September 2026
- Last date to apply
- 12 October 2026, 6:00 PM
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Last Date for Receipt of Completed Application | 12 October 2026, by 6:00 PM |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
A total of 40 vacancies are available - 2 for Professor, 5 for Associate Professor, and 33 for Assistant Professor. Sl. No.: Subject | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor 1: Botany | - | - | UR: 1, OBC: 1 2: Chemistry | - | - | UR: 1, ST: 1 3: Commerce | - | - | SC: 1 4: Computer Science | - | - | UR: 1(W), OBC: 1 5: Economics | - | - | ST: 1 6: Education | UR: 1 | UR: 1, ST: 1 | OBC: 1(W), SC: 1, EWS: 1 7: English | - | - | UR: 1, ST: 1(W) 8: Geography | - | - | UR: 1 9: Hindi | - | - | OBC: 1, SC: 1(W) 10: History | - | - | UR: 1(W), OBC: 1 11: Information Technology | - | - | EWS: 1 12: Journalism & Mass Communication | - | - | ST: 1 13: Management | - | - | UR: 1, OBC: 1(W) 14: Mathematics | - | - | UR: 1, ST: 1, SC: 1 15: Physics | - | - | OBC: 1, ST: 1(W) (source table formatting was unclear for the remaining UR/ SC/ EWS columns of this row - please confirm on the official notification) 16: Political Science | - | ST: 1(W) | UR: 1(W), OBC: 1 17: Sociology | - | EWS: 1 | SC: 1(W), EWS: 1(W) 18: Special Education | EWS: 1 | SC: 1(W) | - 19: Zoology | - | - | UR: 1(W), OBC: 1(W) "W" indicates a post reserved for women candidates. Additionally, per the terms and conditions: 1 Professor post is reserved for candidates with Visual Impairment and Low Vision; 1 Associate Professor post is reserved for candidates with Locomotor Disability; and among Assistant Professor posts, 1 post is reserved for Deaf and Hard of Hearing candidates and 1 post for candidates w…
Eligibility
Eligibility for all posts is governed by the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers, 2018, as amended.
Application Fee
Category: Fee UR / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1,000/ - SC / ST (MP domicile): Rs. 500/ - PwBD (Divyaang): Fully exempted, on submission of a valid Disability Certificate from a competent authority SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS applicants belonging to states other than Madhya Pradesh will be treated as UR for fee purposes, as per University/ Government of MP rules. The fee must be paid online through net banking/ RTGS only, to the following account, and the payment receipt must be attached to the application (Annexure-I): • Account Name: Registrar, Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal • Bank: State Bank of India • IFSC Code: SBIN0030513 • Account Number: 63045272930 The fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances. A separate application (with separate fee) is required for each post applied for.
Selection Process
The selection process involves screening followed by an interview: • For Assistant Professor, candidates are shortlisted using an Academic Record score (based on Graduation, Post-Graduation, M.Phil., Ph.D., NET/ JRF/ SLET/ SET, research publications, teaching/ post-doctoral experience, and awards), as detailed in Annexure-III, out of a total of 100 marks. • For Associate Professor and Professor, candidates are shortlisted using an Academic and Research Score (ARS) covering research papers, publications, ICT/ e-content contributions, research guidance and projects, patents/ policy documents/ awards, and invited lectures/ conference papers, as detailed in Annexure-IV. • In both cases, meeting the eligibility conditions does not guarantee an interview call - the university applies stringent shortlisting criteria and may place a reasonable limit on the number of candidates called for interview. • Final selection is based on performance in the interview; the academic/ research score is used only for short-listing purposes.
How to Apply
MPBOU does not have a fully online application submission portal for this recruitment. The process is as follows: • Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-I) and other required annexures from the official website, https:/ / mpbou.edu.in, and print it on A-4 size paper. • Pay the application fee online through net banking/ RTGS to the bank account specified above, and keep the payment receipt. • Fill in the application form completely, attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates/ mark sheets, the fee payment receipt, and category/ disability certificates where applicable. Assistant Professor applicants must submit Annexure-I and Annexure-III (and Annexure-V where a Ph.D.-based NET/ SLET/ SET exemption is claimed); Associate Professor and Professor applicants must submit Annexure-I and Annexure-IV. • Number and cross-reference all attachments against the relevant annexures in the application form. • Send the completed application only by Registered Post/ Speed Post/ Courier to the Registrar, Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Raja Bhoj Marg, Kolar Road, Bhopal – 462016, superscribing the post applied for on the envelope. Applications will not be accepted by hand. • Ensure the application reaches the university on or before 12 October 2026, by 6:00 PM. Candidates already in government/ semi-government service should apply through proper channel; an advance copy may be sent directly, but a No Objection Certificate or duly forwarded application …
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for MPBOU Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 40 Professor, Assistant Professor and More Posts?
Notification Date: 10 September 2026; Last Date to Apply: 12 October 2026, 6:00 PM; Last Date for Receipt of Completed Application: 12 October 2026, by 6:00 PM
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee UR / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1,000/ - SC / ST (MP domicile): Rs. 500/ - PwBD (Divyaang): Fully exempted, on submission of a valid Disability Certificate from a competent authority SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS applicants belonging to states other than Madhya Pradesh will be treated as UR for fee purposes, as per University/ Government of MP rules. The fee must be paid online through net banking/ RTGS only, to the following account, and the payment receipt must be attached to the application (Annexure-I): • Account Name: Registrar, Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal • Bank: State Bank of India • IFSC Code: SBIN0030513 • Account Number: 63045272930 The fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances. A separate application (with separate fee) is required for each post applied for.
What is the selection process?
The selection process involves screening followed by an interview: • For Assistant Professor, candidates are shortlisted using an Academic Record score (based on Graduation, Post-Graduation, M.Phil., Ph.D., NET/ JRF/ SLET/ SET, research publications, teaching/ post-doctoral experience, and awards), as detailed in Annexure-III, out of a total of 100 marks. • For Associate Professor and Professor, candidates are shortlisted using an Academic and Research Score (ARS) covering research papers, publications, ICT/ e-content contributions, research guidance and projects, patents/ policy documents/ awards, and invited lectures/ conference papers, as detailed in Annexure-IV. • In both cases, meeting the eligibility conditions does not guarantee an interview call - the university applies stringent shortlisting criteria and may place a reasonable limit on the number of candidates called for inte…