Overview
The MPPSC has announced recruitment of 81 Scientific Officer posts (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) for Madhya Pradesh. The posts are temporary, with a pay scale of ₹15,600–₹39,100 plus ₹5,400 grade pay. Eligibility requires a second‑division M.Sc. in the relevant science and a graduate degree in prescribed subjects. The application window is 21‑04‑2026 to 20‑05‑2026, with fees of ₹250 for MP domicile reserved categories and ₹500 for others. The selection involves a written OMR exam and an interview, with specific qualifying marks. Key dates include notification on 16‑03‑2026, exam on 22‑11‑2026, and admit card release on 12‑11‑2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
- Qualification
- Post Graduate (M.Sc.) in Second Division in Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Forensic Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioscience, Life Science, or Forensic Science. Graduate with prescribed subjects in Biology and Chemistry streams (both (a) and (b) mandatory).
- Vacancies
- 81
- Posted
- 16-03-2026
- Last date to apply
- 20-05-2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 16-03-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21-04-2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 20-05-2026 |
| Online Application Error Correction Start Date | 26-04-2026 |
| Online Application Error Correction Last Date | 22-05-2026 |
| Admit Card Availability Date | 12-11-2026 |
| Examination Date | 22-11-2026 |
| Last Date for Late Application with Fee ₹3,000 | 27-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Late Application with Fee ₹25,000 | 28-10-2026 |
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Vacancy Details
Biology: 25; Physics: 20; Chemistry: 36
Selection Process
Written examination (OMR based) followed by interview (Viva Voce). Candidates shortlisted based on written marks (up to 3 times vacancies). Interview marks (100) added to written marks for final merit. Minimum qualifying marks: 41 for Unreserved, 31 for Reserved/Divyangjan.
How to Apply
Visit the official MPPSC website., Download and read the MPPSC Scientific Officer 2026 notification PDF., Fill the online application form., Upload a recent passport‑size colour photograph and signature scan., Pay the application fee via credit card, debit card, net banking or authorized kiosks., Print the application form and keep the application number., Submit required documents before the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for MPPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 81 Posts?
Notification Date: 16-03-2026; Online Application Start Date: 21-04-2026; Online Application Last Date: 20-05-2026; Online Application Error Correction Start Date: 26-04-2026; Online Application Error Correction Last Date: 22-05-2026; Admit Card Availability Date: 12-11-2026; Examination Date: 22-11-2026; Last Date for Late Application with Fee ₹3,000: 27-05-2026; Last Date for Late Application with Fee ₹25,000: 28-10-2026
What is the application fee?
MP Domicile SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS/Divyangjan: ₹250; All Other Categories (General/UR) and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh: ₹500; Late Application (after 20-05-2026 to 27-05-2026): ₹3,000; Late Application (after 28-05-2026 to 28-10-2026): ₹25,000; Error Correction: ₹50 per correction
What is the age limit?
21 to 40 years (as on 01.01.2027) with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/Divyangjan/Government Employees/Nagar Sainik/Women, ex‑servicemen, intercaste married couples, Vikram Puraskar awardees. Maximum age after relaxations not to exceed 45 years.
What is the selection process?
Written examination (OMR based) followed by interview (Viva Voce). Candidates shortlisted based on written marks (up to 3 times vacancies). Interview marks (100) added to written marks for final merit. Minimum qualifying marks: 41 for Unreserved, 31 for Reserved/Divyangjan.