MPPSC 2026: Assistant Director (Statistics) Vacancies in Farmers Welfare & Agriculture Development Department

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Indore has released a recruitment notification for 02 Assistant Director (Statistics) posts in the Farmers Welfare & Agriculture Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. This is a Gazetted Class II (Rajpatrit Dwitiya Shreni) position with a salary range of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 + Grade Pay ₹5,400. Candidates with a Post Graduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Agriculture, or related fields along with a Computer Application diploma are eligible to apply.

The online application window opens on 04 August 2026 and closes on 03 September 2026 on the MPPSC website. The last date to submit the application form with all documents at the MPPSC office is 16 September 2026. This article on GovtJobsAlert.in covers complete eligibility, salary, and how to apply. Also check more Madhya Pradesh government jobs on our portal.

Key Highlights — MPPSC Assistant Director (Agriculture) Recruitment 2026

MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission) is the state recruitment body for Gazetted and higher posts in Madhya Pradesh, headquartered at Residency Area, Indore. This notification (Advertisement No. 09/2026 dated 10.04.2026) is for filling Assistant Director (Statistics) posts under the Farmers Welfare & Agriculture Development Department on a temporary basis.

  • Post Name: Assistant Director, Farmers Welfare & Agriculture Development (Statistics)
  • Total Vacancies: 02
  • Salary / Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + Grade Pay ₹5,400
  • Job Location: Madhya Pradesh
  • Last Date to Apply: 03 September 2026

How Many Vacancies Are There in MPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026?

Category Vacancies
Unreserved (UR) 02
Total 02

Both vacancies are for candidates from Madhya Pradesh domicile (reserved for MP female candidates — 0 posts reserved for Divyang).

What Are the Eligibility Criteria for MPPSC Assistant Director 2026?

Educational Qualification

  • Post Graduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Agriculture or related subject from a recognised university, with at least Second Division
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application

Age Limit

Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2027. Birthdate must match the 10th (High School) marksheet.

Age Relaxation: SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen — as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules and latest notifications.

What is the Salary for MPPSC Assistant Director 2026?

  • Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
  • Grade Pay: ₹5,400
  • Dearness Allowance (DA): As per MP Government rates
  • Other Allowances: HRA, TA, and other state government benefits

As a Gazetted Class II officer, the approximate in-hand salary with all allowances ranges from ₹70,000 to ₹90,000+ per month depending on posting location.

This is a government officer-level position with excellent career growth, pension (NPS), medical benefits, and other perks of MP state government service.

What is the Selection Process for MPPSC Assistant Director 2026?

Written Examination

MPPSC will conduct a written examination as per the approved exam scheme. The selection is based on the final written exam results as per Madhya Pradesh Government notification and relevant court orders (SLP 8764/2023, WP5596/2024). The reservation policy follows the MP Government norms — UR 87% and OBC/SC/ST 13% as per the applicable order dated 29.09.2022.

Document Verification

Selected candidates will undergo thorough document verification. Original certificates for educational qualifications, domicile, caste, employment registration, and experience must be submitted at the MPPSC office.

How to Apply Online for MPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026?

Before applying, keep your educational certificates, domicile certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), computer diploma certificate, and a recent photograph ready.

  1. Visit the MPPSC website at www.mppsc.mp.gov.in or apply through www.mponline.gov.in (links in Essential Links below).
  2. Register with your personal details and get your login credentials.
  3. Fill in the online application form with educational qualifications, employment registration details, and other required information.
  4. Pay the application fee online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, or authorised MP Online kiosk.
  5. Verify your application — check “Payment Done” status and confirm all details are correct.
  6. Submit the online application and take a printout along with all supporting documents.
  7. Send the printed application form with all required documents to the MPPSC office by 16 September 2026 (6:00 PM) — by post or in person. Applications sent by any other medium will not be accepted.

What Are the Important Dates for MPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026?

Event Date
Notification Date 10 April 2026
Online Application Starts 04 August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 03 September 2026
Error Correction Window 08 Aug – 05 Sep 2026
Last Date to Submit Application at MPPSC Office 16 September 2026
Exam Date To be announced

What Are the Application Fees for MPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026?

Category Fee
All Categories As per MPPSC norms

Application fee is payable online only through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, or MP Online kiosk. Error correction fee is ₹50 per correction. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Essential Links — MPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026

If you have a post-graduate degree in Statistics, Economics, or Agriculture along with a computer diploma, this MPPSC recruitment offers a prestigious Gazetted Class II position with a salary of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500. The application window opens on 04 August 2026, so start preparing your documents now. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Madhya Pradesh government job notifications.