Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Company Name | Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University, Shahdol (M.P.) |
| Post Name | Professor |
| No. of Posts | 19 |
| Salary | Academic Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200) |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in relevant discipline |
| Age Limit | As per official notification |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 August 2026 (for hard copy receipt) |
| Apply Mode | Online & Hard Copy Submission |
| Job Type | Regular Faculty Positions |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 23 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 30 July 2026 (till 5:30 PM) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | 10 August 2026 (till 5:30 PM) |
Vacancy Details
Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University has announced a total of 19 Professor posts across 18 different subjects. The individual subject-wise distribution is available in the detailed official notification. The category-wise reservation details are provided below. | S. No. | Post Name (Subject) | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Professor - Biotechnology | As per official notification |
| 2 | Professor - Botany | As per official notification |
| 3 | Professor - Chemistry | As per official notification |
| 4 | Professor - Commerce | As per official notification |
| 5 | Professor - Computer Science | As per official notification |
| 6 | Professor - Economics | As per official notification |
| 7 | Professor - Electronics | As per official notification |
| 8 | Professor - English | As per official notification |
| 9 | Professor - Fisheries | As per official notification |
| 10 | Professor - Geography | As per official notification |
| 11 | Professor - Hindi | As per official notification |
| 12 | Professor - History | As per official notification |
| 13 | Professor - Mathematics | As per official notification |
| 14 | Professor - Physics | As per official notification |
| 15 | Professor - Political Science | As per official notification |
| 16 | Professor - Sanskrit | As per official notification |
| 17 | Professor - Sociology | As per official notification |
| 18 | Professor - Zoology | As per official notification |
| Total Posts | 19 |
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution | Category | No. of Posts |
| UR | 06 |
| ST | 03 |
| SC | 03 |
| OBC | 05 |
| EWS | 02 |
| Total | 19 |
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following essential qualifications as prescribed by UGC Regulations 2018 (and subsequent amendments). | Criteria | Requirement |
| Education | Ph.D. degree in the concerned, allied, or relevant discipline. |
| Experience | Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in a university/college or research experience at an equivalent level. |
| Publications | Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed journals, or journals indexed in Scopus/Web of Science, or UGC-listed journals, with applicable total research score. |
| Leadership | Evidence of academic leadership and securing sponsored research projects. |
| Relaxation | A relaxation of 5% is provided at the Master's level for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwBD candidates. |
| Nationality | As per official notification |
Age Limit
The age limit for the Professor posts is as per the official notification. | Post/Category | Age Limit |
| Professor | As per official notification |
Age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable as per the rules of the Government of Madhya Pradesh and the University Grants Commission (UGC). Application Fee
The application fee for the Professor posts is as follows: | Category | Application Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹2,000/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | ₹1,500/- |
The fee must be paid online through the integrated payment gateway during the application process. Selection Process
The selection process for Professor positions at PTSNS University involves the following stages: | Stage | Process |
| 1. Application Scrutiny | A Scrutiny Committee will screen applications using a point-based system (Academic/Research Score - API Score) as per UGC Regulations 2018. Only candidates meeting the minimum required cumulative research score will be shortlisted. |
| 2. Interview | Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. For 1 vacant post, the top 20 eligible candidates will be called; for every additional post, 5 additional candidates will be called. |
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process. Interview calls will be sent via email to shortlisted candidates. Salary
Selected candidates for the Professor posts will receive remuneration as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). | Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Professor | Academic Pay Level-14 (₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200) |
Pay, allowances, leave, pension, and Provident Fund matters will follow UGC and Government of Madhya Pradesh rules, subject to amendments from time to time. Documents Required
Candidates must upload self-attested copies of the following documents during the online application and send them along with the hard copy: - Self-attested copies of all degrees and mark sheets
- Experience certificates
- Category certificates (Caste Certificate, EWS Income and Asset Certificate, PwBD Certificate, as applicable, issued by competent authority as per Madhya Pradesh format)
- Research publication proofs
- NOC from current employer (if applicable)
- Signed, system-generated application form with passport-sized photograph
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for the PTSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026: - Visit the official recruitment portal of Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University.
- Fill out the online application form with all required personal and academic details.
- Upload self-attested copies of all necessary degrees, mark sheets, experience certificates, category certificates, and research publication proofs.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway.
- After successful online submission, download the system-generated application form.
- Sign the downloaded application form and affix a recent passport-sized photograph.
- Send the printout of the application form along with all self-attested enclosures in a sealed envelope via Speed Post, Registered Post, or by hand to the university address.
- Clearly superscribe the envelope with: "Application for the post of Professor in the Subject - __", along with the advertisement number and date.
The hard copy of the application should be sent to: The Registrar, Administration Block, Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University, Shahdol (M.P.), Pin - 484001. FAQs
Q1. How many Professor posts are available in PTSNS University Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are a total of 19 Professor posts available across 18 different subjects in the Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University recruitment 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for PTSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date for online application submission is 30 July 2026. However, the hard copy of the application must reach the university by 10 August 2026.
Q3. What is the application fee for Professor posts?
Ans: The application fee is ₹2,000/- for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1,500/- for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
Q4. What are the essential qualifications for Professor posts at PTSNS University?
Ans: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, have a minimum of 10 years of teaching/research experience, and at least 10 research publications as per UGC Regulations 2018.
Q5. What is the salary for a Professor at PTSNS University?
Ans: Selected candidates will be placed at Academic Pay Level-14, with a pay scale of ₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200, as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Q6. How to apply online for Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University Professor Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates need to visit the official recruitment portal, fill out the online form, upload documents, pay the fee, and then send the signed hard copy of the application along with enclosures to the university via post.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | As per official notification |