Overview
PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE) has released a recruitment notification (11 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE)
- Qualification
- Sr. No.: Post | Essential Qualification (Summary) 1: Asst. Professor - Mechanical | Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC/Robotics & Automation) with 55% marks, plus NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. as per UGC 2009/2016 regulations (or a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the world's top 500 by QS/THE/ARWU) 2: Asst. Professor - Education/Commerce & Business Mgmt/Sociology | Master's degree (M.Ed/M.Com/MBA/MA in Sociology) with 55% marks, plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as above 3: Asst. Professor - Fabric & Apparel Science | Master's degree in Fabric & Apparel Science/Fashion Technology/Textile & Clothing with 55% marks, plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as above 4: Asst. Professor - Agriculture/Horticulture | M.Sc. (Agriculture) with 55% marks, plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as above 5: Sr. Research Associate - Hospitality Skill Lab | Post-graduation in Hotel Management/Hospitality Administration/Tourism and Hospitality Management with 55% marks + 2 years' relevant experience 6: Sr. Research Associate - School Educators Capacity Building | Master's degree in Education/Educational Technology/Management/Commerce/Social Sciences/Computer Applications/Data Analytics/Statistics with 55% marks + 2 years' relevant experience 7: Sr. Research Associate - Skill Education Research | Post-graduation (M.Tech in CS/IT/Software Engineering) with 55% marks + 2 years' relevant experience 8: Junior Project Fellow - ATL Training | Post-graduation in Electronics & Communication/Mechatronics/Mechanical/…
- Vacancies
- 11
- Advertisement No
- Advt 04/2026
- Posted
- 24.09.2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 24.09.2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Dates | 30 September 2026 & 1 October 2026 |
| Notification/Advertisement Date | 24.09.2026 |
| Cut-off date for age limit (all posts) | 15.09.2026 |
| Walk-in Interview - Day 1 (Sr. No. 1 to 6) | 30.09.2026 (Wednesday) |
| Walk-in Interview - Day 2 (Sr. No. 7 to 12) | 01.10.2026 (Thursday) |
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Vacancy Details
Sr. No.: Post | Vacancies | Interview Date 1: Assistant Professor - Mechanical | 01 | 30.09.2026 2: Assistant Professor - Education/Commerce and Business Management/Sociology | 01 | 30.09.2026 3: Assistant Professor - Fabric & Apparel Science | 01 | 30.09.2026 4: Assistant Professor - Agriculture/Horticulture | 01 | 30.09.2026 5: Senior Research Associate - Integrated Hospitality Skill Lab (PAB Code 37.1) | 01 | 30.09.2026 6: Senior Research Associate - Capacity Building of School Educators (PAB Code 38.1) | 01 | 30.09.2026 7: Senior Research Associate - Research Study on Skill Education System (PAC-21.21) | 01 | 01.10.2026 8: Junior Project Fellow - ATL Training in Semiconductors & Robotics (PAB Code 36.4) | 01 | 01.10.2026 9: Lab Assistant - Environmental Laboratory and Green Skill Laboratory (39.11) | 01 | 01.10.2026 10: Lab Assistant - Automobile/Mechanical Lab (PAC 21.0…) | - | 01.10.2026 11: Assistant Editor - English (PAC-21.06) | 01 | 01.10.2026 12: D.T.P. Operator | 01 | 01.10.2026 *Discrepancy in source document: The main advertisement table lists Junior Project Fellow as "01 No," but the Annexure-I interview schedule lists it as "Junior Project Fellow (02)." Candidates should verify the exact number of vacancies on the official PSSCIVE website before the interview. Total posts advertised: 11 (vacancy count for Sr. No. 10 is inferred from the Annexure-I schedule, as the main table's number for this post was not clearly legible in the source notification.)
Eligibility
Sr. No.: Post | Essential Qualification (Summary) 1: Asst. Professor - Mechanical | Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC/Robotics & Automation) with 55% marks, plus NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. as per UGC 2009/2016 regulations (or a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the world's top 500 by QS/THE/ARWU) 2: Asst. Professor - Education/Commerce & Business Mgmt/Sociology | Master's degree (M.Ed/M.Com/MBA/MA in Sociology) with 55% marks, plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as above 3: Asst. Professor - Fabric & Apparel Science | Master's degree in Fabric & Apparel Science/Fashion Technology/Textile & Clothing with 55% marks, plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as above 4: Asst. Professor - Agriculture/Horticulture | M.Sc. (Agriculture) with 55% marks, plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as above 5: Sr. Research Associate - Hospitality Skill Lab | Post-graduation in Hotel Management/Hospitality Administration/Tourism and Hospitality Management with 55% marks + 2 years' relevant experience 6: Sr. Research Associate - School Educators Capacity Building | Master's degree in Education/Educational Technology/Management/Commerce/Social Sciences/Computer Applications/Data Analytics/Statistics with 55% marks + 2 years' relevant experience 7: Sr. Research Associate - Skill Education Research | Post-graduation (M.Tech in CS/IT/Software Engineering) with 55% marks + 2 years' relevant experience 8: Junior Project Fellow - ATL Training | Post-graduation in Electronics & Communication/Mechatronics/Mechanical/…
Age Limit
Post: Age Limit Assistant Professor (all 4 disciplines): Not specified in the notification Senior Research Associate (all 3 projects): Not more than 45 years (relaxation as per GoI norms) Junior Project Fellow: Not more than 40 years (relaxation as per GoI norms) Lab Assistant (both labs): Not more than 45 years; not more than 65 years for retired employees (relaxation as per GoI norms) Assistant Editor - English: Not more than 45 years; not more than 65 years for retired government employees (relaxation as per GoI norms) D.T.P. Operator: Not more than 45 years; not more than 65 years for retired government employees Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age criteria. Calculate your exact age using our Age Calculator before submitting your application to confirm your eligibility. Cut-off date for age calculation for all posts: 15.09.2026.
Salary
Post: Remuneration (Consolidated, per month) Assistant Professor (all 4 disciplines): Rs. 45,000/- Senior Research Associate (all 3 projects): Rs. 42,000/- (NET/Ph.D.) or Rs. 40,000/- (Non-NET) Junior Project Fellow: Rs. 37,000/- (NET/Ph.D.) or Rs. 35,000/- (Non-NET) Lab Assistant (both labs): Rs. 31,000/- Assistant Editor - English: Rs. 56,000/- D.T.P. Operator: Rs. 35,000/-
Selection Process
• Selection is through a walk-in interview. For posts with a Ph.D. via the foreign-university route, an Academic Score table (Appendix II) is used only for short-listing candidates for the interview; final selection is based solely on interview performance. • For the D.T.P. Operator post, the schedule also includes a Skill Test (10:00 am-1:00 pm) before the interview (4:00 pm-5:00 pm) on 01.10.2026. • The institute reserves the right to fill, partially fill, or not fill any advertised post based on candidate performance and suitability.
How to Apply
This is not an online-application recruitment. Based on the notification: • Candidates should check the reporting time and interview time for their specific post in the Annexure-I schedule. • Candidates must bring a filled application form with a recent passport-size photograph affixed. • All original documents and a set of self-attested photocopies of certificates/marksheets must be produced at the time of interview - this is mandatory. • Eligible and interested candidates should report at PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal on the scheduled date and time. • Candidates already employed must bring a Relieving Certificate at the time of joining. • Candidates should also carry any relevant published/creative work (articles, books, research papers, design/media work, etc.) applicable to their post. • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview or joining the post. • A separate application must be filled for each post, if applying for more than one. The notification does not specify a prescribed application form link or an application start date - candidates are advised to check the official PSSCIVE website for the application format and any corrigendum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Walkin for Assistant Professor, Lab Assistant and More Posts?
Notification Date: 24.09.2026; Walk-in Interview Dates: 30 September 2026 & 1 October 2026; Notification/Advertisement Date: 24.09.2026; Cut-off date for age limit (all posts): 15.09.2026; Walk-in Interview - Day 1 (Sr. No. 1 to 6): 30.09.2026 (Wednesday); Walk-in Interview - Day 2 (Sr. No. 7 to 12): 01.10.2026 (Thursday)
What is the age limit?
Post: Age Limit Assistant Professor (all 4 disciplines): Not specified in the notification Senior Research Associate (all 3 projects): Not more than 45 years (relaxation as per GoI norms) Junior Project Fellow: Not more than 40 years (relaxation as per GoI norms) Lab Assistant (both labs): Not more than 45 years; not more than 65 years for retired employees (relaxation as per GoI norms) Assistant Editor - English: Not more than 45 years; not more than 65 years for retired government employees (relaxation as per GoI norms) D.T.P. Operator: Not more than 45 years; not more than 65 years for retired government employees Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age criteria. Calculate your exact age using our Age Calculator before submitting your application to confirm your eligibility. Cut-off date for age calculation for all posts: 15.09.2026.
What is the selection process?
• Selection is through a walk-in interview. For posts with a Ph.D. via the foreign-university route, an Academic Score table (Appendix II) is used only for short-listing candidates for the interview; final selection is based solely on interview performance. • For the D.T.P. Operator post, the schedule also includes a Skill Test (10:00 am-1:00 pm) before the interview (4:00 pm-5:00 pm) on 01.10.2026. • The institute reserves the right to fill, partially fill, or not fill any advertised post based on candidate performance and suitability.