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Candidate Shortlisted the Post of Assistant Professor of Rural Develop

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Candidate Shortlisted the Post of Assistant Professor of Rural Develop administered by MPPWD Authority (Punjab).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MPPWD Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2021-06-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Punjab

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Clerk on Ad Hoc Basis	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
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Procurement of Additional Glass Flake Lining Materials	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of Agisoft Gis Software	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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Procurement of Hoop Iron 3 4 2tonne 1 2 3 Tonne for Mm Store	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Candidate Shortlisted the Post of Assistant Professor of Rural Develop?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2021-06-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MPPWD Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain mppwd.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official MPPWD recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing primary personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, carefully entering academic qualifications, professional experience, and specific research publications in the field of rural development.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate for age proof, post-graduation degree, NET/PhD certificates, and category certificates, strictly adhering to the prescribed file size and format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the admit card and scheduled examination dates.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Candidate Shortlisted the Post of Assistant Professor of Rural Develop is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Written Screening Examination	300 Marks, 3 Hours	General Knowledge of Madhya Pradesh, Current Affairs, Information and Communication Technology, Basic Principles of Public Administration
Stage 2: Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 2 Hours	Rural Sociology and Community Development, Panchayati Raj Institutions, Rural Economy of India, Sustainable Development Goals, Government Schemes for Rural Infrastructure
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Presentation	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Pedagogical Skills, Research Methodology, Communication and Presentation Skills, Defense of Doctoral Thesis or Research Papers
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Caste and Category Validation, Character Antecedents Verification, Basic Physical Fitness and Medical Standards

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Assistant Professor of Rural Development under the MPPWD Authority is aligned with Academic Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 57,700. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 30,581), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities at 18% (Rs. 10,386), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary accumulates to approximately Rs. 1,04,175. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,828) and Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 94,500. This highly lucrative remuneration package is further augmented by annual increments of 3% and prospective revisions under the upcoming 8th CPC guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, and state-specific mandates. Upper age limit relaxations are granted to reserved categories: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical quota of 10% is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Additionally, women candidates across all categories benefit from application fee concessions and horizontal reservation policies as per prevailing government orders.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Candidate Shortlisted the Post of A

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written screening test?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in each paper for the unreserved category, and 35% for SC, ST, and OBC categories to be eligible for the interview stage.

Will normalization be applied to the written exam scores?

Yes, if the written screening examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure equity across batches.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this post?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the MPPWD Authority for a minimum period of 3 years, or pay a liquidated damages amount of Rs. 2,00,000.

What is the duration of the probation period for an Assistant Professor?

The selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of 2 years, during which their performance, conduct, and teaching aptitude will be closely evaluated before confirmation.

Is a PhD degree mandatory for applying to this post?

As per UGC regulations, a Master's degree with 55% marks and UGC-NET/SLET qualification is the minimum eligibility, though candidates with a PhD are exempted from NET and receive higher API scores.

Where will the initial posting location be for the selected candidates?

The initial postings will be at the training institutes, rural development centers, or regional offices of the MPPWD Authority across major administrative divisions of Madhya Pradesh.