About the Notification
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has published an official notification concerning the cancellation of candidature for candidates who appeared or qualified in the Assistant Professor (Botany) Examination 2024. The recruitment was originally notified under advertisement number 18/2024 dated 30.12.2024 for a total of 190 vacancies across various categories.
Reasons for Cancellation of Candidature
The commission reviewed documents submitted by candidates following the written examination results declared on 07.11.2025. Candidatures were cancelled under specific conditions mentioned in the notification:
- Failure to submit hard copies of documents and application forms to the commission office within the final deadline of 28.11.2025 (or with late fees by 05.12.2025).
- Not possessing the mandatory educational qualifications as per the service rules at the time of application.
- Holding postgraduate degrees in allied or non-matching subjects instead of Botany (such as Applied Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, etc.).
- Disqualification based on court orders or non-fulfillment of UGC minimum standards and procedure for PhD degrees.
Next Steps for Affected Candidates
Candidates whose names appear in the cancellation lists must review the exact reason stated against their roll numbers. The notification explicitly mentions individual discrepancies, such as mismatched postgraduate degree specializations or lack of mandatory NET/SLET/SET qualifications where applicable.
Important Dates
| Label | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 06.10.2026 |
| Written Exam Result Date | 07.11.2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Documents | 28.11.2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Documents with Late Fee | 05.12.2025 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Count |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Botany) UR | 33 |
| Assistant Professor (Botany) SC | 30 |
| Assistant Professor (Botany) ST | 38 |
| Assistant Professor (Botany) OBC | 67 |
| Assistant Professor (Botany) EWS | 22 |
Eligibility
- Postgraduate degree in relevant subject with at least 55% marks
- NET/SLET/SET qualification or PhD as per UGC regulations
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Interview
Frequently Asked Questions
Which organization issued the notification for the Assistant Professor Botany Examination 2024?
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) issued the notification.
Why were candidatures cancelled for certain applicants in the MPPSC Assistant Professor Botany Exam 2024?
Candidatures were cancelled due to failure to submit documents within deadlines, lack of required educational qualifications, holding degrees in allied subjects, or non-compliance with UGC norms.
What was the last date to submit documents after the written exam result?
The last date to submit documents was 28.11.2025, and with late fees, it was 05.12.2025.
How many total vacancies were advertised for the MPPSC Assistant Professor Botany Exam 2024?
A total of 190 vacancies were advertised.
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