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- The latest Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) Recruitment 2026-27 has been announced for Assistant Professor (Contractual) posts! Published vide Ref. No. AT/NF/755 dated 22/05/2026 at the official website of SPPU, this new recruitment drive offers 133 openings across 5 Faculties and 35+ Departments to be filled on purely temporary basis up to 31st May, 2027. Applicants with a Master's degree with minimum 55% marks and NET/SET qualification (or Ph.D. exemption) can apply online from 23-05-2026 to 01-06-2026. Find all details about the SPPU Assistant Professor Contractual new vacancy 2026-27, including eligibility, department-wise posts, reservation, online form, and notification PDF here.
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SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Formerly University of Pune, Pune |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Contractual) - purely temporary basis |
| Department | 35+ Departments across 5 Faculties - Science & Technology, Commerce & Management, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other Departments |
| Total Posts | 133 (subject to University's right to fill or not to fill) |
| Honorarium | Rs. 50,000/- per month (Consolidated) |
| Tenure of Post | Purely temporary basis up to 31st May, 2027 |
| Application Mode | Online only at https://admin.unipune.ac.in/recruitment (no hard copies to be sent) |
| Selection Mode | Document verification + Interview. Candidates eligible after document verification will be called for interview at their own expense. |
| Mandatory Requirement | Master's degree with minimum 55% marks in concerned/relevant/allied subject + NET/SET (or Ph.D. exemption as per UGC norms). Separate application required for each post/department. |
| Official Website | https://admin.unipune.ac.in/recruitment | https://unipune.ac.in |
- SPPU is recruiting 133 Assistant Professor (Contractual) posts across 35+ departments with Master's degree (55%) + NET/SET/Ph.D. qualification, last date 01 June 2026.
SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of Notification | 22/05/2026 (Ref. No. AT/NF/755) |
| University Circular Reference | Circular No. 90/2026 (AT/726 dated 15.05.2026) |
| Opening of Online Application | 23-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 01-06-2026 |
| Qualification / Experience Cut-off Date | 01-06-2026 (qualifications and experience counted as on last date of application) |
| Non-Creamy Layer Certificate Validity Required Up To | 31.03.2026 (for DT-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, OBC, SBC categories) |
| Interview / Document Verification Date | To be notified by the concerned Department; candidates to appear at own expense |
| Tenure End Date | 31st May, 2027 |
SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| Post | Total | |
| Assistant Professor (Contractual) - Total | 133 | |
| General Reservation | 86 | |
| Women's Reservation | 41 | |
| Sports Persons Reservation | 06 | |
| PwBD (Persons with Disabilities) | 05 | |
| Orphans | 01 | |
| Disability Group | Description | Posts Reserved |
| Group A | Blindness and Low Vision | 2 Posts |
| Group B | Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 1 Post |
| Group C | Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy / Leprosy Cured / Dwarfism / Acid Attack Victims / Muscular Dystrophy | 1 Post |
| Group D / E | Autism / Intellectual Disability / Specific Learning Disability / Mental Illness (D); Multiple Disabilities from Groups A to D including Deaf-Blindness (E) | 1 Post |
- A total of 133 Assistant Professor (Contractual) posts are announced across 5 Faculties and 35+ Departments. The vacancies are distributed category-wise with Social and Parallel Reservation as per Maharashtra Government norms. Posts are also reserved for Persons with Disabilities (5 posts) and Orphans (1 post). Candidates must apply separately for each post/department. Specializations mentioned are indicative and desirable - candidates with UGC-prescribed minimum qualifications for Assistant Professor in subjects other than those specified may also apply.
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Categories Eligible
SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Faculty & Department-wise Vacancy Details
| Code | Department | Total Posts | Indicative Specialization |
| A-01 | Biotechnology | 05 | Plant Biotechnology / Biophysics / Computational Biology / Bioinformatics / Omics / Biochemical Engineering / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Organic Chemistry |
| A-02 | Centre for Energy Studies | 03 | 1. Energy Management 2. Energy Audit 3. Hydrogen Energy 4. Data Analysis / Chat GPT / AI |
| A-03 | Chemistry | 03 | 01 - M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry; 02 - M.Sc. in Bio-Chemistry |
| A-04 | Computer Science | 02 | M.Sc. (Computer Science) / MCA (Science & Technology Faculty) / M.Tech./M.E. (Computer Science & Engineering) |
| A-05 | Electronic & Instrumentation Science | 04 | 02 - Analog/Digital/Power Electronics/LabVIEW/MATLAB/Sensor/Instrumentation/Microcontroller/Optical Instrumentation; 01 - Embedded System/PIC/ARM/RTOS/VLSI/AI/Data Science; 01 - Image Processing/DSP/Electromagnetics/Intelligence/Data Science/Embedded System |
| A-06 | Environmental Science | 03 | 1. Environmental Science / Habitat & Wildlife / Environmental Ecology 2. Environmental Chemistry / Physics 3. Environmental Geology / Sustainable Development / Environmental Technology / Environmental Pollution / Climate Change Science |
| A-07 | Geography | 04 | 02 - Economics Geography / Geomorphology / Population & Settlement Geography; 02 - M.Sc. Geoinformatics / M.A./M.Sc. Geography with Geoinformatics training / M.Sc. Computer with Geoinformatics / M.Tech. Remote Sensing & GIS |
| A-08 | Health Science | 03 | 02 - Master's in Health Sciences / Public Health / Life Sciences / Nutrition / Statistics / Microbiology; 01 - Master in Ayurveda / AYUSH / Biomedical Sciences (MD Degree) - MD holders may be exempted from SET/NET |
| A-09 | Interdisciplinary School of Science | 05 | 01 M.Sc. Mathematics; 01 M.Sc. Environmental Science; 01 M.Sc. Life Science/Bio-Science; 01 M.A./M.Sc. Psychology; 01 M.A. Economics |
| A-10 | Mathematics | 06 | 02 M.Sc. Mathematics; 03 M.Sc. Industrial Mathematics with Computer Applications / M.Tech. / M.Sc.Tech. (Industrial Maths) / M.Sc. Computer Science / MCS/MCA / M.Sc. Mathematics & Computing / M.Sc. Data Science / M.Sc. Scientific Computing; 01 M.Sc. Statistics/M.Stat. |
| A-11 | Media & Communication Studies | 04 | 01 Museum Curator / History / Media Studies; 01 Media Research / Media Studies; 01 Video Production / Camera; 01 Video Production / Film Studies (Graduates from FTII, SRFTI etc. exempted from NET/SET) |
| A-12 | Microbiology | 02 | Medical Microbiology / Virology / Cell Biology / Genomics / Biophysical Techniques |
| A-13 | Physics | 03 | 1. Theoretical Physics 2. Biophysics 3. Energy Studies 4. Nuclear Physics |
| A-14 | Scientific Computing, Modeling & Simulation | 02 | Statistics / Scientific Computing / Modeling & Simulation / Computational Science/Engineering |
| A-15 | Statistics | 01 | M.A. / M.Sc. / M.Stat / or Ph.D. in any branch of Statistics |
| A-16 | Technology | 05 | 01 M.E./M.Tech. Computer Engineering/IT; 01 M.E./M.Tech. Civil/Environmental Engineering; 01 M.E./M.Tech. Mechanical/Materials Engineering; 01 M.E./M.Tech. Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering; 01 M.E./M.Tech. Electronics/Electrical Engineering |
| A-17* | Data Science (Ahilyanagar Sub Center) | 02 | 01 M.Sc. Computer Science; 01 M.Sc. Statistics (*Interview at Ahilyanagar Sub Center) |
| Code | Department | Total Posts | Indicative Specialization |
| B-01 | Commerce | 02 | 1. Business Administration 2. Advanced Accounting & Costing 3. Digital Marketing |
| B-02 | Management Science | 02 | 01 All Specializations; 01 Hospitality / Hotel Management / Tourism Management |
| B-03** | Management Science (Nashik Center) | 04 | 02 Marketing / Finance / HRM / Operation & Supply Chain Management; 02 General Management / Marketing / Finance / Operation & Supply Chain Management (**Interview at Nashik Sub Center) |
| Code | Department | Total Posts | Indicative Specialization |
| C-01 | Anthropology | 03 | 02 Social Cultural Anthropology; 01 Biological Anthropology |
| C-02 | Defence & Strategic Studies | 03 | Defence & Strategic Studies |
| C-03 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Studies | 02 | Defence & Strategic Studies or National Security Studies |
| C-04 | Economics | 01 | Mathematical Economics / Econometrics & Statistics related to Economics |
| C-05 | English | 03 | English Literature / Early Moderns / Comparative Literature / Cultural Studies / LGBT Studies / Digital Humanities / Narratology / Dalit Literature / Linguistics / Stylistics & General Linguistics. Candidates should be able to teach courses in the department syllabus on University website. |
| C-06 | Foreign Languages | 03 | 01 German Language (History of Literature / Contemporary German Literature / Migration and Literature); 01 French Language (Subtitling / Teaching French as Foreign Language / French Literature / Research Methodology); 01 Spanish Language (Translation / History of Hispanic Literature / Contemporary Hispanic Literature / Advanced Grammar) |
| C-07 | Hindi | 01 | Anuvad / Hindi Computing / Prayojanmoolak Hindi |
| C-08 | History | 02 | Medieval History (India and Deccan) / Modern History (India and Maharashtra) |
| C-09 | Law | 05 | Business Law / Science and Technology Law / Constitutional and Administration Law |
| C-10 | Marathi | 03 | Bhashavidnyan / Lokpriya Sahitya / Sahityakrutinche Madhyamantar / Loksahitya ani Lokkala / Boli Abhyas / Bhashantar Mimansa / Sahityashastra va Sahitya Samiksha / Granth Prakashan ani Sampadan / Stri Sahitya / Bhashantar Vidya / Saundarya Shastra / Vishishta Sahitya Pravahanchha Abhyas |
| C-11 | Pali & Buddhist Studies | 02 | M.A. in Buddhist Studies / Buddhist Literature / Pali |
| C-12 | Political Science | 01 | Political Theory / Indian Politics / Comparative Politics / Political Sociology / Public Administration / Public Policy / International Relations |
| C-13 | Psychology | 03 | Clinical / Industrial-Organizational / Experimental / Cognitive / Neuro / Psychological Testing & Measurement / Emotions & Motivation / Personality / Applied / Social / Developmental / Forensic Psychology |
| C-14 | Sociology | 02 | Sociology of Globalisation / Education / Sociological Theories / Urban Sociology / Sociology of Gender / Classical Sociology / Research Methodology / Sociology of India / State Society and Human Rights |
| Code | Department | Total Posts | Indicative Specialization |
| D-01 | Centre for Performing Arts | 03 | 01 Indian Classical Music (Vocal/Instrumental); 01 Indian Classical Dance (Kathak/Bharatnatyam); 01 Contemporary Marathi Theatre |
| D-02 | Communication & Journalism | 02 | Communication Theory or Marathi Journalism; Digital Media or Public Relations |
| D-03 | Education & Extension | 05 | 01 M.Sc. Mathematics with B.Ed/M.Ed; 01 M.Sc. Chemistry with B.Ed/M.Ed; 02 M.Sc. Botany with B.Ed/M.Ed; 01 M.Sc. Zoology with B.Ed/M.Ed |
| D-04 | Sport & Physical Education | 06 | 04 Yoga; 02 Physical Education |
| D-05 | Skill Development Center | 06 | 02 Retail Management (M.Com./MBA); 02 B.Voc Manufacturing Technology (B.E./M.E./M.Tech. Mechanical/Production/Metallurgy or M.Sc. Electronics Science/Instrumentation); 01 Renewable Energy (M.E./M.Tech. Renewable Energy or M.Sc. Energy Studies); 01 B.Voc IT & IT-es (B.E./M.E./M.Tech. Computer or MCS/MCA/M.Sc. Computer Science/IT) |
| D-06 | School of Open & Distance Learning | 08 | 01 Languages (Marathi/English); 01 Social Science (Sociology/History/Political Science/Economics/Psychology/Philosophy); 01 Commerce; 01 Management; 01 Science (Geography); 01 Education; 01 Student Service/Online Education/Educational Communication/Academic Service (Any Master's); 01 Education Technology/E-content Development (M.Ed. with Educational Technology/ICT) |
| Code | Department | Total Posts | Indicative Specialization |
| E-01 | Competitive Exam Center | 04 | 01 Political Science; 01 History; 01 Sociology; 01 Economics |
- Posts are distributed across 5 Faculties. Specializations are indicative - candidates with UGC minimum qualifications may also apply even if their specialization is not explicitly listed. Note: Data Science (Ahilyanagar Sub Center) and Management Science (Nashik Center) interviews will be held at the respective sub-centers.
- FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- FACULTY OF COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT
- FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
- FACULTY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
- OTHER DEPARTMENTS
SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
| Nationality / Citizenship | Indian Citizen |
| Educational Qualification - General / UGC Norms (as on 01-06-2026) | Master's degree with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or equivalent accredited foreign University. SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Differently-abled candidates get 5% relaxation (55% to 50%) for eligibility purposes. Ph.D. holders who obtained Master's degree before 19 September 1991 also get 5% relaxation. |
| NET / SET Requirement | Must have cleared NET (UGC/CSIR) or SET or similar UGC-accredited test. OR Ph.D. degree awarded as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016 exempts from NET/SET requirement (subject to specific conditions). NET/SET not required for disciplines where it is not conducted (Ph.D. mandatory in such disciplines). |
| Ph.D. Exemption from NET/SET - Conditions (for Ph.D. registered before 11 July 2009) | (A) Ph.D. awarded in regular mode only; (B) Thesis evaluated by at least two examiners; (C) Open Ph.D. viva voce conducted; (D) At least two research papers published from Ph.D. work (min. one in refereed journal); (E) At least two papers presented in UGC/ICSSR/CSIR sponsored conferences. Conditions must be certified by the Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs) of the concerned University. |
| Ph.D. from Foreign University (Exemption) | Ph.D. from a foreign University/Institution ranked among top 500 in World University Rankings (QS, THE, or ARWU/Shanghai Jiao Tong at any time) exempts from NET/SET. |
| Educational Qualification - Engineering/Technology Posts (AICTE Norms) | B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E./M.Tech./M.S. or Integrated M.Tech. in relevant branch with First Class or equivalent in any one of the degrees. |
| Educational Qualification - Management Posts (AICTE Norms) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND Master's degree in MBA/PGDM/CA/ICWA/M.Com. with First Class or equivalent, and two years of professional experience after acquiring Master's degree. |
| Maharashtra Domicile for Reserved Categories | Reserved category benefits only for categories recognized in the State of Maharashtra. Candidates from reserved categories from outside Maharashtra will be treated as Open category and must apply under Open category only. |
| Special Exemption - Media Departments | For Media & Communication Studies (A-11): Candidates who graduated from reputed National Institutes like FTII, SRFTI etc. will be exempted from NET/SET. |
| Special Exemption - Health Science | For Health Science (A-08): Candidates with M.D. Degree may be exempted from SET/NET. |
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01-06-2026 (last date of application). Qualifications and experience are as notified by the Government of Maharashtra, UGC, AICTE, and SPPU from time to time. The subject specialization mentioned in this notification is indicative and desirable - candidates with UGC-prescribed minimum qualifications for Assistant Professor other than those specified may also apply.
SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
| All categories | Age considered as on 01-06-2026. No specific upper age limit mentioned in this notification - refer to University Circular No. 90/2026 (AT/726 dated 15.05.2026) for any age conditions. |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / Other Reserved Categories | Age relaxation as per Maharashtra Government directives / orders / resolutions / circulars applicable from time to time. |
- The notification does not specify a specific upper age limit for Assistant Professor (Contractual) posts. Age shall be considered as on the last date of receipt of application (01-06-2026). Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other reserved categories is as per Maharashtra Government rules.
SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| Open Category | Rs. 1,000/- (online payment only) |
| Reserved Categories (SC / ST / DT-A / NT-B / NT-C / NT-D / SBC / OBC / SEBC / EWS / PwBD) | Rs. 500/- (online payment only) |
- Application fee must be paid by online mode only. Candidates must produce the online payment receipt at the time of interview. Fee is non-refundable.
SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Selection is through document verification followed by interview. Candidates who fulfill the conditions mentioned in the notification and are found eligible after document verification will be called for interview. The University will not correspond with ineligible candidates. Candidates called for interview must appear at their own expense.
- Stage 1 - Online Application & Shortlisting
- Candidates must apply online at https://admin.unipune.ac.in/recruitment from 23-05-2026 to 01-06-2026. A separate application must be submitted for each department/post. Applications must be complete in all respects - incomplete applications and applications with incorrect/false information will be disqualified at any stage.
- Stage 2 - Document Verification
- Candidates who are prima facie eligible will be called for document verification. Candidates must submit the application form along with all enclosures to the Head of the concerned Department at the time of interview for verification. Original documents plus attested copies of all required documents must be produced. Candidates must NOT send hard copies to the Department or Administration Teaching Section by post or in person at any time before or after the interview.
- Stage 3 - Interview
- Candidates found eligible after document verification will be eligible for interview. Date, time, and venue of interviews will be notified by the concerned Department. Candidates appearing for interview at Ahilyanagar Sub Center (Code A-17) and Nashik Center (Code B-03) must note that interviews will be held at those respective locations, not at the main SPPU campus. All candidates must appear for interview at their own expense.
How to Apply for SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
- Candidates shall apply online only through the University website https://admin.unipune.ac.in/recruitment from 23-05-2026 to 01-06-2026. A separate application must be submitted for each post/department. Candidates should NOT send or submit hard copies of the recruitment application to the Head of the concerned Department or the Administration Teaching Section by post or in person at any time.
- Documents Required to be Uploaded / Brought at Interview (Original + Self-attested/attested copies):
- Printout of Online Application Form
- Complete Bio-data / CV / Resume
- Document in support of Date of Birth
- Government Gazette / appropriate certificate in case of change of name
- Caste certificate issued by competent authority - for SC / ST / DT-A / NT-B / NT-C / NT-D / OBC / SBC candidates
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (valid up to 31.03.2026) for DT-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, OBC, SBC categories - as per Maharashtra Government Circular No. CBC 10/2006/Pra.Kra.15/MAVAK 5 dated 5th June 2006
- Caste Validity Certificate, if already obtained
- EWS Certificate - as per Maharashtra GR No. RAAADho/4019/Pra.kra.31/16-A dated 12.02.2019 & 31.05.2021
- SEBC Certificate - as per Maharashtra GR No. BCC2024/Pra.kra.75/Arakshan-5 dated 05.07.2024
- Disability Certificate issued by authorized Medical Expert of Government Hospital in the concerned District - for PwBD candidates
- Sports certificate - for Sports Persons Reservation (as per Maharashtra GR RaKriDho-2002/Prakra68/KriYuSe-2 dated 01.07.2016 & Sankirna-1716/PraKra18/KriYuSe-2 dated 30.06.2022)
- Orphan certificate - as per Maharashtra GR Orphan2022/Pra.Kra.122/Ka-03 dated 06.04.2023
- Copy of NET / SET Certificate(s)
- Ph.D. degree certificate AND University/Registrar/Dean certification of compliance with UGC Ph.D. Regulations 2009 - for NET/SET exemption claimants
- Degree / Diploma certificates and mark sheets of all relevant examinations (both sides) - Graduation, Post Graduation
- Certificate of Equivalence in percentage - for candidates with CGPA/credit system degrees
- Specialization proof: PG mark sheet showing specialization OR Dissertation copy OR Research publications OR Book cover/index pages in relevant specialization
- Appointment order(s) - for teachers appointed in University/Government Colleges and Institutions
- Teaching experience and/or post-doctoral research certificates
- Online fee payment receipt (Rs. 1,000/- Open; Rs. 500/- Reserved categories)
- Do NOT send hard copies of application or documents to any office before or after interview. Candidates must appear for interview at their own expense.
- Apply Online at: https://admin.unipune.ac.in/recruitment → Recruitment Notifications → AT/NF/755 dated 22/05/2026 → Apply Online
- For queries: Refer University website https://unipune.ac.in | All information and circulars will be notified on the University website only - no correspondence with ineligible candidates will be made.
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Important Instructions for SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- THIS IS NOT A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. The post of Assistant Professor (Contractual) is purely temporary in nature, up to 31st May, 2027. Selected candidates will not have any claim for regularization or permanent appointment on the basis of this contractual engagement.
- Separate application must be submitted for each post/department. A single common application for multiple departments is not valid.
- Candidates must NOT send or submit hard copies of the application to the Department or Administration Teaching Section by post or in person - only online applications are accepted.
- Application at interview: Candidates must bring the printout of the online application form along with all supporting original documents and attested/self-attested photocopies to the concerned Department Head at the time of interview for verification.
- Qualifications, relevant experience, and age will be counted as on the last date of receipt of application (01-06-2026). Documents acquired after the cut-off date will not be considered.
- Candidates furnishing incorrect or false information shall stand disqualified at any stage, including after appointment.
- Canvassing directly or indirectly will be a disqualification.
- Candidates called for interview must appear at their own expense. The University will not reimburse travel or any other expenses.
- Candidates from reserved categories from outside Maharashtra will be treated as Open category only.
- DT-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D category reservations are separate and internally transferable - if a candidate from one of these categories is not available, the post can be filled interchangeably within DT-A/NT-B/NT-C/NT-D.
- SEBC reservation is applicable as per Maharashtra GR No. BCC 2024/Pra.Kra.75/16-C dated 27.02.2024.
- Reserved category candidates appointed against reserved posts must submit their Caste Validity Certificate within 6 months of the appointment order - as per Maharashtra Notification No. BBC-2011/Pra.Kra./1064/2011/16-B dated 12.12.2011.
- The University reserves the right to fill or not to fill any post, or to modify/alter/cancel the advertisement at any time without assigning any reason.
- University Circular No. 90/2026 (Outward No. AT/726 dated 15.05.2026) forms an integral part of this notification - candidates must read it before applying.
- All information, corrigenda, and circulars will be published on the University website only - candidates should check the website regularly.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026-27?
- A total of 133 Assistant Professor (Contractual) vacancies have been announced across 35+ departments and 5 faculties. These include posts in Science & Technology, Commerce & Management, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, and other academic units. Reservation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, SEBC, PwBD, Sports Persons, and Orphan categories as per Maharashtra government rules.
Q3. What is the eligibility criteria for SPPU Assistant Professor posts?
- Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject from a recognized university. Additionally, applicants must have cleared NET/SET or possess a Ph.D. qualification as per UGC regulations for exemption. Certain relaxations in marks and eligibility are applicable for reserved category candidates as per government norms.
Q4. What is the age limit for SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
- The notification does not specify a strict upper age limit for Assistant Professor (Contractual) posts. However, age and eligibility will be calculated as on 01 June 2026, which is the last date of application. Any relaxation or additional conditions will be applicable as per Maharashtra government and university circulars.
Q5. What is the salary or honorarium for SPPU Assistant Professors?
- Selected candidates will receive a consolidated honorarium of Rs. 50,000 per month for the contractual period. This payment is fixed and does not include additional allowances such as DA, HRA, or pension benefits. The engagement is purely temporary and does not confer permanent employee status.
Q6. What is the selection process for SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
- The selection process consists of document verification followed by an interview. Only candidates who meet eligibility criteria will be shortlisted for the interview stage. Final selection is based on interview performance and verification of original documents at the time of reporting.
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