SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 133 Contractual Posts

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Professors on a contractual basis. This is a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring to join a prestigious university in Maharashtra.

SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026-27 Overview

The recruitment drive, published vide Ref. No. AT/NF/755 dated 22/05/2026, aims to fill 133 Assistant Professor (Contractual) posts across 5 Faculties and over 35 Departments. These positions are purely temporary and valid up to 31st May, 2027.

• Organization Name: Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune
• Post Name: Assistant Professor (Contractual)
• Total Posts: 133
• Honorarium: Rs. 50,000/- per month (Consolidated)
• Tenure: Up to 31st May, 2027
• Application Mode: Online
• Selection Mode: Document verification + Interview
• Official Website: unipune.ac.in

Important Dates

SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

Important Note: The official notification does not mention any fixed upper age limit for the Assistant Professor (Contractual) posts. Candidate age will be considered as on 01 June 2026.

Vacancy Details (Total: 133 Posts)

A total of 133 Assistant Professor (Contractual) posts are available with category-wise reservation as per Maharashtra Government norms. Separate application is required for each post/department.

PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Categories Eligible:

• 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

Detailed department-wise and specialization-wise vacancies are provided in the official notification across Faculties of Science & Technology, Commerce & Management, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Master's degree with minimum 55% marks in concerned/relevant/allied subject.
• Additional Qualification: NET/SET qualification is mandatory, or Ph.D. exemption as per UGC norms. (Graduates from FTII, SRFTI etc. may be exempted from NET/SET for Media & Communication Studies).
• Age Limit: Not specified in the notification.
• Cut-off Date: Qualifications and experience will be counted as on the last date of application (01-06-2026).

Application Process

Candidates must apply online only through the official recruitment portal. No hard copies are to be sent.

• Visit the official recruitment website: admin.unipune.ac.in/recruitment
• Read the complete official notification and University Circular No. 90/2026 carefully.
• Fill out the online application form with all required details.
• Ensure all qualifications and experience are valid as of 01-06-2026.
• Apply separately for each post/department if applying for multiple.

Selection Process

The selection process for SPPU Assistant Professor (Contractual) posts will involve:

1. Document Verification: Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility.
2. Interview: Eligible candidates will be called for an interview at their own expense.

Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official notification for complete details on application fees, reservation, and specific departmental requirements.