The PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal, a constituent unit of NCERT under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced walk-in interviews for contractual project staff positions under various projects. The engagement is up to 31 March 2027, or as per the approved project terms and conditions. 1792150489_Advertisement_compre…
📌 Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), NCERT |
| Location | Shyamla Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462002 |
| Job Type | Contractual / Project-based |
| Total Positions | 6 |
| Walk-in Date | 27 October 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Engagement Period | Up to 31 March 2027 or as per project approval |
| Selection | Walk-in Interview / Skill Test, as applicable |
1. Assistant Professor – Mechanical
Designation: Assistant Professor – Mechanical
Vacancies: 01
Research/Subject Area: Mechanical Engineering – HVAC / Robotics & Automation
Remuneration: ₹45,000 per month (consolidated)
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC/Robotics & Automation) with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- Qualification should be from a recognized Indian university or an accredited foreign university.
- Candidate must satisfy the prescribed NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. requirements as specified in the advertisement.
- Ph.D. candidates are subject to the prescribed UGC conditions.
- Alternatively, a Ph.D. from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in QS, THE or ARWU rankings may be considered.
- Desirable: Relevant experience, proficiency in English and Hindi, and working knowledge of computers.
Job Description
The selected candidate will contribute to teaching/training and academic activities related to Mechanical Engineering, particularly HVAC, Robotics and Automation, under PSSCIVE’s vocational education projects.
2. Assistant Professor – Agriculture/Horticulture
Designation: Assistant Professor – Agriculture/Horticulture
Vacancies: 01
Research/Subject Area: Agriculture / Horticulture
Remuneration: ₹45,000 per month (consolidated)
Eligibility/Qualification
- M.Sc. (Ag.) in Horticulture/Agriculture with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- Degree must be from a recognized Indian university or accredited foreign university.
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. requirements apply as prescribed in the advertisement.
- Ph.D. candidates must meet the specified UGC conditions.
- Foreign Ph.D. qualification from a university/institution ranked among the top 500 in QS/THE/ARWU is also specified as an alternative route.
- Desirable: Relevant experience, proficiency in English and Hindi, and computer knowledge.
Job Description
The selected candidate will support academic, teaching, training and vocational education activities related to Agriculture/Horticulture at PSSCIVE.
3. Senior Research Associate
Designation: Senior Research Associate
Vacancies: 01
Project: Research Study on Skill Education System – PAC-21.21
Research Area: Skill Education / Vocational Education / Computer Science & IT
Remuneration:
- NET/Ph.D.: ₹42,000/month
- Non-NET: ₹40,000/month
Eligibility/Qualification
- Post-Graduation in a relevant subject, particularly M.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering, with 55% marks in the relevant discipline or equivalent qualification.
- Two years’ experience in the relevant field.
- Desirable:
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Data processing and SPSS tools.
- Report preparation.
- Good communication skills.
- Proficiency in English and Hindi.
- Age limit: Not more than 45 years, with relaxation as per Government of India norms.
Job Description
The selected candidate will work on research related to the Skill Education System, including data processing, research support, analysis and preparation of reports under the PAC-21.21 project.
4. Junior Project Fellow
Designation: Junior Project Fellow
Vacancies: 01
Project: Publication of Indian Journal of Vocational Education and Bulletin on Vocational Education and Training – PAC-21.17
Research Area: Vocational Education / Journalism / Mass Communication / English
Remuneration:
- NET/Ph.D.: ₹37,000/month
- Non-NET: ₹35,000/month (consolidated)
Eligibility/Qualification
- Post-Graduation in a relevant subject such as Journalism/Mass Communication/MA English.
- Minimum 55% marks for General category and 50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- Desirable:
- Basic computer knowledge.
- MS Office proficiency.
- Data processing and report preparation.
- Strong academic drafting skills with command over English.
- Age limit: Below 40 years, with relaxation as per GoI norms.
Job Description
The JPF will assist with the publication of the Indian Journal of Vocational Education and the Bulletin on Vocational Education and Training, including research, drafting, documentation and publication-related activities.
5. Assistant Editor – English
Designation: Assistant Editor – English
Vacancies: 01
Project: Development and Finalization of Textbooks for Different Job Roles – PAC-21.06
Research Area: English Editing / Publishing / Mass Communication / Journalism
Remuneration: ₹56,000/month
Eligibility/Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing / Mass Communication / Journalism, with editing as one of the subjects.
- Five years’ experience in editing, producing, planning and supervising publications, particularly school textbooks, monographs and reports, in a responsible capacity.
- Desirable:
- Knowledge of book production techniques.
- Knowledge of modern printing processes and typography.
- Proficiency in English/Hindi.
- Proficiency in word processing.
- Knowledge of online editing techniques.
- Age limit: Not more than 45 years; up to 65 years for retired persons from Government organizations, subject to applicable rules.
Job Description
The Assistant Editor will contribute to editing, production, planning and finalization of textbooks and other educational publications developed under the PAC-21.06 project.
6. D.T.P. Operator
Designation: D.T.P. Operator
Vacancies: 01
Research/Work Area: Desktop Publishing / Graphic Design / Typesetting / Publication
Remuneration: ₹35,000/month
Eligibility/Qualification
Candidates must have either:
- Graduation in any subject + one-year Diploma/Certificate in Desktop Publishing from a recognized institute; OR
- Senior Secondary certificate + one-year Diploma/Certificate in Desktop Publishing from a recognized institute;
- Plus three years’ experience in DTP.
Desirable Skills
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- CorelDRAW
- MS Office
- Unicode fonts and multilingual typesetting, particularly English and Hindi
- Regional-language typesetting is an added advantage.
- Experience preparing print-ready files and coordinating with designers, editors and printers.
Age limit: Not more than 45 years; not more than 65 years for retired persons from Government organizations.
Job Description
The D.T.P. Operator will handle desktop publishing, typesetting, page layout, graphic preparation and print-ready file preparation for PSSCIVE publications and educational materials.
📍 Location
PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE)
Shyamla Hills, Bhopal – 462002, Madhya Pradesh, India.
📝 How to Apply
This is a walk-in recruitment. Eligible candidates should:
- Fill out the prescribed application form.
- Affix recent passport-size photographs.
- Bring original educational/experience documents along with a set of self-attested copies.
- Bring relevant written/published work, where applicable, including publications, books, journals, thesis/dissertation, artwork, multimedia, graphics, animation or audio/video work.
- Attend the walk-in interview/skill test at PSSCIVE, Shyamla Hills, Bhopal on the scheduled date and time.
- Candidates already employed must produce a Relieving Certificate at the time of joining.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the skill test/walk-in interview. 1792150489_Advertisement_compre…
Walk-in Schedule – 27 October 2026
| Post | Reporting Time | Interview/Skill Test |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor – Mechanical | 9:00–10:00 AM | 10:00–11:00 AM |
| Assistant Professor – Agriculture/Horticulture | 10:00–11:00 AM | 11:00 AM–12:00 Noon |
| Senior Research Associate | 11:00 AM–12:00 Noon | 12:00–1:00 PM |
| Junior Project Fellow | 12:00–1:00 PM | 2:00–3:00 PM |
| Assistant Editor – English | 2:00–3:00 PM | 3:00–4:00 PM |
| D.T.P. Operator | 9:00–10:00 AM | Skill Test: 10:00 AM–12:00 Noon; Interview: 4:00–5:00 PM |
The official schedule specifies 27 October 2026 (Tuesday) for all six positions. 1792150489_Advertisement_compre…
Last Date to Apply
27 October 2026 — Walk-in interview/skill test date.
The advertisement does not specify a separate online application deadline; candidates are required to attend the scheduled walk-in process.
Apply Link / Official Website
Official PSSCIVE website:
www.psscive.ac.in
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