Assistant Director (Fisheries) in Fisheries Department
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
Posted:
Pay: ₹15,600 - ₹39,100 + Grade Pay ₹5,400
Category Central Govt
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: 11/2026
Age Limits: Between 21 and 40 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 1 January 2027.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+5 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: Post Graduate.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
- M.Sc. Zoology with Fishery Science or M.F.Sc.
- 1 Year training at Naogaon, Chhatarpur (or 5 years experience as Assistant Fisheries Officer/Research Assistant)
Document Specifications: Photo: Recent passport size color photograph, Signature: Scanned signature on plain paper
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 0755-6720200, 0731-2701624, 0731-2701983
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 14 vacancies
EWS
1
OBC
4
SC
1
ST
3
Gen/UR
5
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 17 July 2026
Application Closing Date: 16 August 2026
Last date for submission of hard copy documents at MPPSC Office: 25-Aug-2026
Late Online Registration Window (with ₹3000 late fee): 27-Aug-2026 to 03-Sep-2026
Application Fee (SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and PwD candidates of Madhya Pradesh domicile): ₹250
Application Fee (Unreserved/General and all out-of-state candidates): ₹500
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Written Exam (if applicants > 500), Interview
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR)
Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted per wrong answer
Details of the exam syllabus and scheme of examination will be released separately on the official website of MPPSC (mppsc.mp.gov.in) in due course.
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
Official Actions
How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)
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1. Visit the online portal at www.mponline.gov.in or www.mppsc.mp.gov.in.
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2. Fill in the required details in the online application form carefully.
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3. Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the designated specifications.
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4. Review the details and click on 'Proceed for Payment' to pay the application fee.
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5. Print the submitted application form which must display the status 'Payment Done'.
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6. Submit the printed application form along with self-attested copies of all certificates/documents to the MPPSC office by 25.08.2026 (or 03.09.2026 in case of late fee payment).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the educational qualification required for the Assistant Director Fisheries post?
Candidates must hold a Post Graduate (M.Sc.) degree in Zoology with Fishery Science or a Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) from a recognized university, and have completed 1 year of training at Naogaon, Chhatarpur; or have 5 years of working experience as an Assistant Fisheries Officer/Research Assistant.
Are candidates from other states eligible to apply?
Yes, out-of-state candidates are eligible to apply under the General/UR category and are exempted from the mandatory employment exchange registration.
What is the application fee for general category candidates?
The application fee for Unreserved (UR) candidates and candidates residing outside Madhya Pradesh is ₹500, plus applicable portal charges.
Is there any provision for submitting the application with a late fee?
Yes, candidates can submit the online application with a late fee of ₹3000 from 27.08.2026 to 03.09.2026.