Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University, Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh has released a fresh notification inviting applications for the post of Professor across various subjects. This PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 drive aims to fill 19 vacancies at Academic Pay Level-14, as per UGC Regulations 2018. Candidates holding a Ph.D. with a minimum of ten years of teaching or research experience can apply. Eligible candidates must apply online through the university recruitment portal on or before 30th July 2026. Full details on qualification, pay scale, application fees and the selection process are given below.
Official Notification Reference file: No. 881/2026
Date Posted: 15th July 2026
Hiring Organization Name: Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University, Shahdol
Organization Profile: Pandit Shambhunath Shukla University, the only university not only in the Shahdol division but in the entire Madhya Pradesh, was established in the name of Pandit Shambhunath Shukla, a renowned freedom fighter and former Chief Minister of Vindhya Pradesh. The university was established as a university after the Madhya Pradesh government upgraded the college under the “Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan” (RUSA) initiative. Formerly functioning as a college, the institute was awarded “A” grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore and was awarded the status of Potential for Excellence by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Act was published in the Extraordinary Gazette of Madhya Pradesh on 16 September 2016, and it was formally established on 1 June 2017. Professor Mukesh Kumar Tiwari assumed charge as the first Vice-Chancellor of the University on 12 August 2017. Professor Ramshankar assumed charge as the second Vice-Chancellor on 12 August 2022.
Job Title/Designation:
- Professor
Vacancy available in departments:
- Biotechnology – 01 post
- Botany – 01 post
- Chemistry – 02 posts
- Commerce – 01 post
- Computer Science – 01 post
- Economics – 01 post
- Electronics – 01 post
- English – 01 post
- Fisheries – 01 post
- Geography – 01 post
- Hindi – 01 post
- History – 01 post
- Mathematics – 01 post
- Physics – 01 post
- Political Science – 01 post
- Sanskrit – 01 post
- Sociology – 01 post
- Zoology – 01 post
Essential Qualifications: Candidates must be an eminent scholar holding a Ph.D. degree in the concerned, allied, or relevant discipline and should be actively engaged in research. A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in a university or college, or equivalent research experience, is required. Candidates must also have at least ten research publications in peer-reviewed, Scopus/Web of Science, or UGC-listed journals with the applicable research score, along with evidence of academic leadership and securing sponsored research projects.
Desirable: A relaxation of 5% will be provided at the Master’s level for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and PwBD candidates.
Experience: A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in a university or college, or research experience at an equivalent level, is required for the Professor post.
Salary Details: Professor post carries Academic Pay Level-14, in the range of Rs. 1,44,200/- to Rs. 2,18,200/-.
Job Location: Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh
Apply Mode: Online, followed by submission of hard copy
Important Dates: The online application portal opened on 30th June 2026 at 10:00 AM. The last date for submission of the online application is 30th July 2026, till 5:30 PM. The last date for receipt of the hard copy of the application is 10th August 2026, till 5:30 PM.
Application Fees: UR, OBC, and EWS candidates must pay Rs. 2,000/-, while SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates must pay Rs. 1,500/-. The fee must be paid online through the integrated payment gateway during the application process.
Organization Website: www.ptsnsuniversity.ac.in
How to Apply: Eligible candidates must apply online through the recruitment portal link available on the university website before 30th July 2026, till 5:30 PM. Candidates are required to upload self-attested copies of all degrees, mark sheets, experience certificates, category certificates, and research publication proofs. After successful online submission, candidates must download the system-generated application form, sign it, and affix a passport-sized photograph. The signed printout, along with all self-attested enclosures, must be sent in a sealed envelope through Speed Post, Registered Post, or by hand to the Registrar’s office on or before 10th August 2026, till 5:30 PM. The envelope must be clearly superscribed with the post applied for, subject, and advertisement number and date.
To Submit Online Application: https://ptsnsuniversity.ac.in/recruitment
Organization address:
Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University,
Near Sarfa Dam Rd, Nawalpur,
Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh,
India (484001)
Official Notification for Reference: Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University – Professor Job Opening Notification
Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification of the Institution/University for details qualifications and other details, before applying.
General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the PSNS University jobs:
- The university reserves the right to change the number of posts or not fill any faculty post without assigning a reason.
- Applicants must upload the required documents and No Objection Certificate from their current employer.
- No application or supporting document will be accepted after the designated closing date and time, regardless of postal or courier delays.
- Incomplete applications without scanned signatures or required hard copies will be summarily rejected.
- Reservation rules of the Government of Madhya Pradesh apply, and claimants must furnish caste, income, EWS, and disability certificates as applicable along with a Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate.
- Candidates who are not in the state OBC list should not apply for OBC-reserved posts, as an invalid certificate will lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Candidates from other states will be treated under the Unreserved category.
- Shortlisting will be based on the Academic/Research Score as specified in the UGC Regulations 2018, and mere possession of minimum eligibility does not guarantee an interview call.
- For one vacant post, the top 20 eligible candidates based on the score matrix will be called for interview, with 5 additional candidates called for each additional post.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process, and only shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.
This PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026 offers a strong opportunity for experienced academicians in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh to secure a senior faculty position at Academic Pay Level-14. Interested candidates are advised to complete the online application and send the hard copy well within the prescribed deadlines to avoid rejection.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is the last date to apply for the PSNS University Professor Recruitment 2026? The last date for submission of the online application is 30th July 2026, till 5:30 PM.
- How many Professor vacancies are available at Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla University? A total of 19 Professor vacancies are available across 18 subjects.
- What is the qualification required for the PSNS University Professor post? Candidates need a Ph.D. with ten years of teaching or research experience and at least ten research publications, as per UGC Regulations 2018.
- What is the pay scale for the Professor post at PSNS University Shahdol? Selected candidates will receive Academic Pay Level-14, ranging from Rs. 1,44,200/- to Rs. 2,18,200/-.
- What is the application fee for the PSNS University Professor Recruitment? UR, OBC, and EWS candidates must pay Rs. 2,000/-, while SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates must pay Rs. 1,500/-.
- What is the last date for submitting the hard copy of the application? The last date for receipt of the hard copy of the application is 10th August 2026, till 5:30 PM.
- How can candidates apply for the PSNS University Professor post? Candidates must apply online through https://ptsnsuniversity.ac.in/recruitment and then send the signed printout with documents to the Registrar’s office.
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