Overview
The MPPSC has announced 17 Assistant Director posts (14 in Fisheries and 3 in Higher Education) for 2026. Applications open from 17 July to 16 August 2026, with a 5‑year age relaxation for reserved categories. Fees are ₹250 for MP‑domicile reserved candidates and ₹500 for others. The selection process is interview‑based, with a written exam if applicants exceed 500. The posts offer a pay scale of ₹15,600–39,100 plus ₹5,400 grade pay, with the Fisheries post being temporary and the Higher Education post permanent.
Key Details
- Organization
- Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
- Qualification
- Assistant Director Fisheries: Master’s in Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) or equivalent postgraduate degree plus one‑year Inland Fisheries Training (ICAR) and five years of continuous work experience in Inland Fisheries development or research. Assistant Director (Higher Education): Graduate degree plus accounts training (Directorate of Treasury and Accounts) or S.A.S. (Part I) examination and five years of departmental experience in accounts and audit work.
- Vacancies
- 17
- Last date to apply
- 16.08.2026
Important Dates
| notification_released | 06.07.2026 |
| online_application_start | 17.07.2026 |
| online_application_last_date | 16.08.2026 |
| online_correction_window_start | 25.07.2026 |
| online_correction_window_end | 18.08.2026 |
| documents_submission_deadline | 25.08.2026 |
| late_fee_window_1_start | 27.08.2026 |
| late_fee_window_1_end | 03.09.2026 |
| late_fee_window_2_end | 10 working days after 03.09.2026 |
| age_reckoning_date | 01.01.2027 |
Important Links
- notificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Fisheries Welfare & Development Department: 14; Higher Education Department: 3
Selection Process
Interview‑based; written exam if applicants exceed 500. Up to 50 candidates per post are called for interview. Interview carries 100 marks; minimum 41 marks for unreserved, 31 marks for reserved/divyangjan. Probation period of 2 years.
How to Apply
Visit the MPPSC portal (www.mppsc.mp.gov.in)., Locate advertisement 11/2026 (Assistant Director Fisheries) or 12/2026 (Assistant Director Higher Education)., Register or log in and fill in personal details, qualifications, category, and experience., Upload a recent color passport‑size photograph and a scanned signature., Review all entered details carefully., Proceed for payment and pay the applicable fee via credit/debit card or net banking., Download and print the confirmation showing "Payment Done"., Send a signed hard copy of the application along with self‑attested documents to the MPPSC office at Residency Area, Indore by 25.08.2026., If documents are submitted late, pay the late fee (₹3,000 or ₹25,000) and submit within the specified windows., Await interview call and attend the interview., Upon selection, serve a probation period of 2 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for MPPSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 17 Assistant Director and Assistant Director Fisheries Posts?
notification released: 06.07.2026; online application start: 17.07.2026; online application last date: 16.08.2026; online correction window start: 25.07.2026; online correction window end: 18.08.2026; documents submission deadline: 25.08.2026; late fee window 1 start: 27.08.2026; late fee window 1 end: 03.09.2026; late fee window 2 end: 10 working days after 03.09.2026; age reckoning date: 01.01.2027
What is the application fee?
MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC (non‑creamy layer)/EWS/Divyangjan: ₹250; All other categories and candidates from outside MP: ₹500
What is the age limit?
21 to 40 years (as on 01.01.2027) with 5‑year age relaxation for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Divyangjan, MP‑domicile women, ex‑servicemen) up to a maximum of 45 years.
What is the selection process?
Interview‑based; written exam if applicants exceed 500. Up to 50 candidates per post are called for interview. Interview carries 100 marks; minimum 41 marks for unreserved, 31 marks for reserved/divyangjan. Probation period of 2 years.