PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Walkin for Assistant Professor, Lab Assistant and More Posts
PSSCIVE Assistant Professor, Senior Research Associate, Junior Project Fellow and More Notification 2026 has been released by the PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal, through Advertisement No. 04/2026. The recruitment is for contractual project staff, with the engagement continuing up to 31 March 2027 or as per the approved project terms.
Candidates with qualifications ranging from Bachelor's and Master's degrees to NET/Ph.D. and relevant professional experience, depending on the post, are eligible to appear for these PSSCIVE vacancies. The advertised positions include Assistant Professor in Mechanical, Education/Commerce & Business Management/Sociology, Fabric & Apparel Science and Agriculture/Horticulture, along with Senior Research Associate, Junior Project Fellow, Lab Assistant, Assistant Editor - English and D.T.P. Operator posts.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and check the PSSCIVE walk-in interview details through the direct links provided below in this article.
PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), under the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released the PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 notification for the engagement of Assistant Professor, Senior Research Associate, Junior Project Fellow, Lab Assistant, Assistant Editor and D.T.P. Operator posts. A total of 11 posts have been advertised for contractual project staff, with selection through walk-in interviews scheduled on 30 September and 01 October 2026.
PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE) |
| Parent Body | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Ministry of Education, Govt. of India |
| Advertisement No. | Advt 04/2026 |
| Notification No. | F. No. 7-13/Vol. IV/2022/PSSCIVE/ |
| Notification Date | 24.09.2026 |
| Subject | Engagement of Project Staff on Contract Basis |
| Total Posts | 11 |
| Nature of Engagement | Contractual - up to 31st March 2027 or as per approved project terms |
| Selection Mode | Walk-in Interview (no online application) |
| Job Location | Shyamla Hills, Bhopal - 462 002 |
| Walk-in Interview Dates | 30 September 2026 & 1 October 2026 |
| Contact for Clarification | Section Officer, 0755-2704134 / 4142 |
PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Note: The notification does not specify an "application start date" or "last date to apply" in the online-recruitment sense, since candidates apply by reporting for the walk-in interview on their allotted date, per the reporting-time schedule in Annexure-I.
PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 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.)
PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria (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/Electrical Engineering with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PH) |
| 9 | Lab Assistant - Environmental/Green Skill Lab | Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology or an allied discipline with 55% marks |
| 10 | Lab Assistant - Automobile/Mechanical Lab | Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering/Electrical Vehicle |
| 11 | Assistant Editor - English | Bachelor's degree + PG Diploma in Book Publishing/Mass Communication/Journalism (with editing as a subject) + 5 years' relevant experience |
| 12 | D.T.P. Operator | Graduation + 1-year Diploma/Certificate in DTP (or Senior Secondary + 1-year Diploma) + 3 years' DTP experience |
Each post also carries desirable qualifications (such as relevant work experience, English/Hindi proficiency, or specific software/lab skills) listed in full in the official notification. Candidates should check the complete essential and desirable criteria for their specific post before appearing for the interview.
PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 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 |
Cut-off date for age calculation for all posts: 15.09.2026.
PSSCIVE Recruitment 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/- |
PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
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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 for PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 (Walk-in Interview)
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.
PSSCIVE Assistant Professor, Lab Assistant and More Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026?
It is a walk-in interview drive (Advt 04/2026, dated 24.09.2026) by PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education, Bhopal, to engage 12 Project Staff on a contractual basis under various NCERT-approved projects.
How many vacancies are available in PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026?
The notification advertises 12 posts in total across Assistant Professor, Senior Research Associate, Junior Project Fellow, Lab Assistant, Assistant Editor, and D.T.P. Operator categories. (Note: the Junior Project Fellow post shows 01 vacancy in the main table but 02 in the Annexure-I schedule — this should be verified officially.)
What is the last date to apply for PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026?
There is no "last date to apply" in the online sense, since this is a walk-in interview. Candidates must appear in person on 30 September 2026 or 1 October 2026, depending on their post, as per the Annexure-I schedule.
What is the qualification required for PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026?
Qualification requirements vary by post - ranging from a Bachelor's degree (for Lab Assistant/DTP Operator) to a Master's degree with NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. (for Assistant Professor posts). See the eligibility table above for post-wise details.
What is the age limit for PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026?
Age limits range from 40 to 45 years depending on the post (not specified for Assistant Professor posts), with relaxation as per Government of India norms. The cut-off date for age is 15.09.2026.
How can I apply for PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026?
By attending the walk-in interview in person at PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal, with a filled application form, passport-size photograph, and original/self-attested documents, on the date and time specified for your post.
What is the selection process for PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on a walk-in interview (plus a skill test for the D.T.P. Operator post); for certain Ph.D. candidates, an academic score table is used only for interview short-listing.
What is the salary for PSSCIVE Recruitment 2026 posts?
Salaries range from Rs. 31,000/- to Rs. 56,000/- per month (consolidated), depending on the post. See the salary table above.