Overview
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced recruitment for 71 Assistant Director posts in the Farmer Welfare & Agriculture Development Department. The posts offer a salary range of ₹15,600 to ₹39,100 per month plus a grade pay of ₹5,400. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Agriculture, meet age and domicile criteria, and pay category‑based application fees. The selection process includes a qualifying preliminary exam, a main written test, and an interview. Key dates span from the notification release on 31/12/2025 to the final submission deadline on 28/10/2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
- Qualification
- Graduate degree in Agriculture from a recognized University; knowledge of Hindi at high school level; UGC recognized; domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh for reserved category candidates; other essential qualifications as per notification
- Vacancies
- 71
- Posted
- 25/04/2026
- Last date to apply
- 24/05/2026
Important Dates
| notification_release_date | 31/12/2025 |
| online_application_start_date | 25/04/2026 |
| last_date_for_online_application | 24/05/2026 |
| last_date_for_fee_payment | 24/05/2026 |
| correction_window_opens | 30/04/2026 |
| correction_window_closes | 26/05/2026 |
| correction_fee_payment_start_date | 25/05/2026 |
| correction_fee_payment_last_date | 31/05/2026 |
| final_submission_start_date | 01/06/2026 |
| final_submission_last_date | 28/10/2026 |
| admit_card_download_date | 12/11/2026 |
| preliminary_examination_date | 22/11/2026 |
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Selection Process
Preliminary Examination (objective type, 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours, negative marking 1/3 marks per wrong answer, qualifying nature) → Main Examination (written on subjects related to agriculture and extension) → Interview/Personality Test (for qualified candidates) → Final selection based on combined performance in main exam and interview, merit list prepared category-wise.
How to Apply
Visit the official website www.mppsc.mp.gov.in or www.mponline.gov.in, Click on "Online Application" link for Assistant Director (Farmer Welfare) Examination 2026, New candidates must first register by clicking on "New Registration", Provide basic details like name, father's name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number, Create a password and complete the registration process, After successful registration, login using Registration ID and password, Fill in the application form with all required details carefully, Upload scanned photograph (passport size colored), signature, and other required documents, Select examination center preference from the available options, Verify all entered information thoroughly before final submission, Submit the application form after verification, After submission, click on "Proceed for Payment", Pay the application fee online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI, After successful payment, application status will show "Payment Done", Take a printout of the submitted application form and payment receipt, Keep the printout and payment receipt safely for future reference, Regularly check the official website for updates regarding admit card and examination
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for MPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 71 Posts?
notification release date: 31/12/2025; online application start date: 25/04/2026; last date for online application: 24/05/2026; last date for fee payment: 24/05/2026; correction window opens: 30/04/2026; correction window closes: 26/05/2026; correction fee payment start date: 25/05/2026; correction fee payment last date: 31/05/2026; final submission start date: 01/06/2026; final submission last date: 28/10/2026; admit card download date: 12/11/2026; preliminary examination date: 22/11/2026
What is the application fee?
UR/OBC/EWS: application fee: ₹500; portal charges: ₹50; total amount: ₹3,000; SC/ST/PwD of MP: application fee: ₹250; portal charges: ₹50; total amount: ₹250; correction fee: ₹3,000; final submission fee: ₹25,000; portal fee: ₹50 (non-refundable)
What is the age limit?
Minimum 21 years, maximum 40 years; age calculation date 01.01.2026; relaxations: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwD (Unreserved) 10 years, PwD (OBC) 13 years, PwD (SC/ST) 15 years, Ex-Servicemen: actual service rendered in Armed Forces plus 3 years; Women: Unreserved 5 years, OBC 8 years, SC/ST 10 years; MP Domicile candidates: age relaxation as per state government rules
What is the selection process?
Preliminary Examination (objective type, 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours, negative marking 1/3 marks per wrong answer, qualifying nature) → Main Examination (written on subjects related to agriculture and extension) → Interview/Personality Test (for qualified candidates) → Final selection based on combined performance in main exam and interview, merit list prepared category-wise.