SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) to fill 133 contractual teaching positions. Eligible candidates who hold a Master’s degree and have cleared NET/SET or possess a Ph.D. can apply online through the official portal at admin.unipune.ac.in/recruitment. These positions are temporary and valid up to May 31, 2027. Below are the complete details regarding the application process, important dates, category-wise vacancies, and eligibility criteria to help you apply easily.
SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
Criteria
Details
Organization Name
Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
Post Name
Assistant Professor (Contractual)
Total Vacancies
133 Posts
Job Location
Pune, Maharashtra (with some centers in Ahilyanagar and Nashik)
Official Website
admin.unipune.ac.in/recruitment
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
22.05.2026
Application Start Date
23.05.2026
Last Date For Registration
01.06.2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
01.06.2026 (Online mode)
Admit Card Release Date
To Be Notified
Exam/Interview Date
To Be Notified
Application Fee
Category
Amount
Open Category
Rs. 1,000/-
Reserved Categories
Rs. 500/-
Payment Mode
Online
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
Not explicitly specified (Must possess Master’s degree)
Maximum Age
As per UGC/Maharashtra State Govt Norms
Age Relaxation
Age shall be considered as on the last date of receipt of application
SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts
Post Name
Advertisement No.
133
Assistant Professor (Contractual)
AT/NF/755
SPPU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Qualification
Details
Educational Qualification
Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the relevant subject.
Required Test/Degree
Must have cleared NET (UGC/CSIR) or SET/SLET, OR hold a Ph.D. degree as per UGC 2009/2016 regulations.
Engineering/Technology Posts
B.E./B.Tech./B.S. and M.E/M.Tech./M.S. in relevant branch with first class.
Management Posts
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Business Administration/PGDM/C.A./ICWA/M.Com with First Class + 2 years experience.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Number of Posts
SC
17
ST
11
DT-A
05
NT-B
04
NT-C
03
NT-D
03
SBC
03
OBC
25
SEBC
13
EWS
13
Open
38
State-Wise Vacancy Details
State Info
Details
Location
Maharashtra (Pune, Ahilyanagar, Nashik)
Who Can Apply?
All India candidates can apply. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories from outside the State of Maharashtra will be treated as Open Category.
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Description
Basic ID & Bio-Data
Printout of Online Application Form, Complete Bio-data/CV/Resume, Document in support of Date of Birth.
Educational Certificates
Degree/Diploma Certificates, Mark sheets (both sides), NET/SET Certificate or Ph.D. award document.
Category/Caste Certificates
Caste certificate, Non-creamy layer certificate (valid till 31.03.2026), Caste Validity Certificate (if applicable).
Specialization Proof
Dissertation copy, research publications, or specific mark sheets indicating specialization.
