Job Description

MPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026 Overview

Company Name	Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Director, Farmer Welfare & Agriculture Development Department (Field & Extension)
No of Posts	71
Salary	₹15,600 - ₹39,100 + Grade Pay ₹5,400 Per Month
Qualification	Graduate Degree in Agriculture
Age Limit	21 to 40 years
Start Date for Apply	25/04/2026
Last Date for Apply	24/05/2026
Official Website	www.mppsc.mp.gov.in

MPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Assistant Director, Farmer Welfare & Agriculture Development Department (Field & Extension)	71

Category-wise Vacancy Breakup

Category	Direct Recruitment (87%)	Promotion (13%)	Total
UR (Unreserved)	14	23	37
SC (Scheduled Caste)	10	0	10
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	0	23	23
OBC (Other Backward Class)	24	23	47
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	0	8	8
Total	48	23	71

Reserved Category Vacancy Breakup

Category	Posts Reserved
Backlog Posts	16
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	01
LD (Locomotor Disability)	Included
VH (Visually Handicapped)	Included
HH (Hearing Handicapped)	Included
MD (Multiple Disabilities)	Included

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Graduate degree in Agriculture from a recognized University
• Knowledge of Hindi at High School level (Class 10) is mandatory
• Candidates should have studied Hindi or Sanskrit at matriculation level or above
• Degree must be from UGC recognized University or Institution

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or allied subjects from recognized University
• Hindi language proficiency at Class 10 level or equivalent
• Valid domicile certificate of Madhya Pradesh (for reserved category candidates)
• Must fulfill all the conditions mentioned in the notification

Desirable

• Experience in agricultural extension work
• Knowledge of farming practices and rural development
• Working knowledge of agricultural schemes and programs
• Computer proficiency and MS Office knowledge

Experience

• No prior experience is mandatory for direct recruitment candidates
• Fresh agriculture graduates can apply
• Relevant field experience in agriculture extension will be an added advantage
• Experience in government agricultural departments will be preferred

Salary/Stipend

• Pay Scale: ₹15,600 - ₹39,100 per month
• Grade Pay: ₹5,400
• Pay Band: PB-3 as per pay matrix
• Dearness Allowance: As applicable as per Government norms
• House Rent Allowance: As per posting location
• Transport Allowance: As per Government rules
• Other Benefits: Medical facilities, LTC, pension benefits and other admissible allowances as per state government rules
• Annual Increments: As per service rules and regulations

Age Limit 

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years
• Age Calculation Date: 01.01.2026

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST Candidates: 5 years relaxation
• OBC Candidates: 3 years relaxation
• PwD Candidates (Unreserved): 10 years relaxation
• PwD Candidates (OBC): 13 years relaxation
• PwD Candidates (SC/ST): 15 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen: Actual service rendered in Armed Forces plus 3 years
• Women Candidates (Unreserved): 5 years relaxation
• Women Candidates (OBC): 8 years relaxation
• Women Candidates (SC/ST): 10 years relaxation
• MP Domicile Candidates: Age relaxation as per state government rules
• Upper age limit may be relaxed for candidates as per Government of Madhya Pradesh orders

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Portal Charges	Total Amount
UR/OBC/EWS Candidates	₹500/-	₹50/-
SC/ST/PwD Candidates of MP	₹250/-	₹50/-	₹250/-

Payment Details

• Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
• Portal Fee: ₹50/- (Non-Refundable) for all categories
• Correction Fee Period: 25.05.2026 to 31.05.2026 (till 12:00 noon) - ₹3,000/-
• Final Submission Fee Period: 01.06.2026 to 28.10.2026 (till 12:00 noon) - ₹25,000/-
• Application fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances
• Candidates must keep the payment receipt for future reference
• Fee exemption is available only for eligible categories as per rules

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	31/12/2025
Online Application Start Date	25/04/2026
Last Date for Online Application	24/05/2026 (till 12:00 noon)
Last Date for Fee Payment	24/05/2026 (till 12:00 noon)
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 (till 12:00 noon)
Final Submission Start Date	01/06/2026
Final Submission Last Date	28/10/2026 (till 12:00 noon)
Admit Card Download Date	12/11/2026
Preliminary Examination Date	22/11/2026

Selection Process

• The selection will be conducted through a competitive examination process
• Preliminary Examination: Objective type examination with multiple choice questions
• Total Questions: 100 questions
• Total Marks: 200 marks
• Examination Duration: 2 hours
• Negative Marking: 1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer
• Qualifying Nature: The preliminary examination is of qualifying nature
• Candidates who qualify the preliminary examination will be eligible for the main examination
• Main Examination: Written examination on subjects related to agriculture and extension
• Interview/Personality Test: Qualified candidates from main examination will be called for interview
• Final selection will be based on the combined performance in main examination and interview
• Merit list will be prepared category-wise based on total marks obtained
• Selected candidates will be appointed subject to verification of documents and medical fitness

General Information/Instructions

• Candidates must be Indian citizens
• Only online applications will be accepted through official website
• Candidates must have a valid email ID and mobile number for registration
• All certificates and documents must be ready in scanned format before applying
• Photograph and signature should be in prescribed format and size (JPG/JPEG only)
• Application form once submitted cannot be changed except during correction window
• Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying
• Any false information provided will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage
• The Commission reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process
• Court jurisdiction will be at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh only
• Candidates serving in Government/Semi-Government organizations must produce NOC
• Physical fitness certificate will be required at the time of appointment
• Character verification will be conducted for selected candidates
• Candidates must preserve all original documents till completion of recruitment
• MPPSC's decision will be final and binding in all matters

• Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Applying Online