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Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board · Group-03 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second)

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 (Second)

MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 (Second) offers 1,700 reported vacancies for Sub Engineers, Draftsmen, Laboratory Technicians, Surveyors and other equivalent technical posts across Madhya Pradesh government departments. The reopened application window runs from 13 to 27 October 2026.

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Recruitment overview

What this notification covers

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, is conducting the Group-03 Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician and Other Equivalent Posts Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second).

Following revised departmental requisitions and reservation-related changes, the total reported vacancies have increased to 1,700. Posts include Sub Engineer (Civil, Electrical and Mechanical), Assistant Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, Technical Assistant, Surveyor, Mineral Surveyor and other equivalent posts, depending on the post codes and departmental requirements.

The reopened online application window runs from 13 October 2026 to 27 October 2026, with a correction facility reported through 28 October 2026. The computer-based examination has been rescheduled to December 2026–January 2027.

Educational eligibility varies by post and may include an engineering diploma or degree, ITI certificate, or Class 12 with Science. Applicants must check the official rulebook for the exact qualification, age, reservation, service conditions and pay scale for each post code.

Posts & vacancies

Available posts

PostVacanciesPay
Sub Engineer (Civil)0₹32,800–₹1,03,600 (Pay Level 8)
Sub Engineer (Electrical)0₹32,800–₹1,03,600 (Pay Level 8)
Sub Engineer (Mechanical)0₹32,800–₹1,03,600 (Pay Level 8)
Assistant Draftsman / Cartographer0₹25,300–₹80,500 (Pay Level 6)
Laboratory Technician0₹25,300–₹80,500 (Pay Level 6)
Technical Assistant0₹25,300–₹80,500 (Pay Level 6)
Surveyor0₹22,100–₹70,000 (Pay Level 5)
Mineral Surveyor0₹28,700–₹91,300 (Pay Level 7)
Other equivalent Group 3 posts0Varies by post code; verify official rulebook

Eligibility

Qualification and age rules

Diploma (Polytechnic)

Candidates must meet the educational and technical requirements for the particular post code. Depending on the post, the accepted qualification may include:

Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.

B.E./B.Tech or another degree accepted for the relevant technical post.

ITI trade certificate for posts where ITI is prescribed.

Class 12 with Science for posts where the rulebook permits this qualification.

Additional certificates, registration or experience, if specified for a particular post.

Applicants must select only posts for which they meet the exact educational and other eligibility conditions in the official rulebook.

Minimum ageSee notice
Maximum ageSee notice
Age calculated on28 Dec 2025

Age relaxations

  • SC candidates · 5 yearsMaximum age relaxation reported under applicable Madhya Pradesh rules; confirm domicile and post-specific conditions
  • ST candidates · 5 yearsMaximum age relaxation reported under applicable Madhya Pradesh rules; confirm domicile and post-specific conditions
  • OBC candidates · 5 yearsMaximum age relaxation reported under applicable Madhya Pradesh rules; confirm domicile and post-specific conditions
  • Eligible female candidates · 5 yearsSubject to the category and domicile conditions in the official rulebook
  • Persons with benchmark disabilities · 5 yearsConfirm the applicable disability category and cumulative relaxation rules in the official rulebook

Fees & pay

Application cost and compensation

Reported examination fees are ₹500 for General and candidates from other states, and ₹250 for eligible Madhya Pradesh reserved-category candidates. Portal charges may be additional. Verify the exact category-wise fee in the official application portal.
  • General₹500.00 · Reported examination fee; portal charges may apply
  • Other State Candidates₹500.00 · Reported examination fee; portal charges may apply
  • EWS₹250.00 · Verify eligibility and fee in the official rulebook
  • OBC₹250.00 · For eligible Madhya Pradesh candidates; verify official instructions
  • SC₹250.00 · For eligible Madhya Pradesh candidates; verify official instructions
  • ST₹250.00 · For eligible Madhya Pradesh candidates; verify official instructions
  • Persons with disabilities₹250.00 · Verify the applicable fee exemption or concession in the official rulebook
PayPay Matrix Levels 4–8

Important dates

Recruitment timeline

  1. Group-03 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second) rulebook/corrigendumReported revised recruitment update; confirm exact notification date
  2. Reopened online application beginsApply through the MPESB/MPOnline portal
  3. Applications open
  4. Last date for application and fee paymentConfirm portal closing time
  5. Last date for application correctionCorrection window after the reopened application period
  6. Application deadline
  7. Group-03 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second)December 2026–January 2027 examination window reported; exact date to be confirmed

Selection process

How candidates are selected

Selection is primarily through a computer-based written examination, followed by document verification and any additional departmental checks required for the specific post. The exact selection process depends on the post code and official rulebook.
  1. 1
    Online computer-based written examination
  2. 2
    Merit list and post-wise shortlisting
  3. 3
    Document verification
  4. 4
    Verification of educational and technical qualifications
  5. 5
    Departmental appointment formalities, as applicable

Syllabus

What to prepare

Prepare according to the official Group-03 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second) syllabus. The examination is reported as a computer-based test. Verify the exact question count, marks, duration, negative marking and subject distribution in the current rulebook.
1

General Knowledge

Follow the official rulebook

2

General Hindi

Follow the official rulebook

3

General English

Follow the official rulebook

4

General Mathematics

Follow the official rulebook

5

General Science

Follow the official rulebook

6

General Reasoning and Mental Ability

Follow the official rulebook

7

Technical subject knowledge

Relevant to the selected post and qualification

8

Computer knowledge

If prescribed in the official syllabus

9

Post-specific technical topics

Follow the relevant post-code syllabus

Documents

Documents to keep ready

Candidates should prepare educational certificates and the technical qualifications required for the selected post. Additional category, domicile and employment documents may be required.
  • Class 10 certificate or mark sheet for date-of-birth proof
  • Class 12 certificate and mark sheet, if applicable
  • Engineering diploma certificate and mark sheets, if applicable
  • B.E./B.Tech or relevant degree certificate and mark sheets, if applicable
  • ITI certificate, if applicable
  • Relevant technical registration or experience certificates, if required
  • Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate, if claiming applicable state benefits
  • Category certificate, if applicable
  • Disability certificate, if applicable
  • Photo identity proof
  • Recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format
  • Submitted application form
  • Examination fee payment receipt
  • Any additional documents specified in the post-specific rulebook

How to apply

Use the official route only

Visit the official MPESB website: https://esb.mp.gov.in/

Open the Group-03 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second) application link.

Read the current rulebook and revised notification carefully.

Check the post-code-wise qualifications, vacancy details, age limits and reservation rules.

Open the MPOnline application portal: https://esb.mponline.gov.in/Portal/Examinations/Vyapam/examsList.aspx?Action=showServiceList

Register or sign in and complete the application.

Select only posts for which you meet the eligibility requirements.

Upload or enter the requested information and pay the applicable examination and portal fees.

Submit the form and save the application number and payment receipt.
Continue to official application

FAQs

Questions about this recruitment

What is the total vacancy count?

1,700 reported vacancies.

Which posts are included?

Sub Engineer, Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, Surveyor and other equivalent Group 3 posts.

What is the application deadline?

27 October 2026 for the reopened application window.

When is the correction deadline?

28 October 2026, according to the application portal.

What is the age limit?

Generally reported as 18–40 years, with relaxations for eligible categories.

What qualification is required?

It varies by post and may include an engineering diploma, degree, ITI certificate or Class 12 Science.

What is the application fee?

Reported as ₹500 for General/other-state candidates and ₹250 for eligible reserved-category candidates, plus possible portal charges.

When will the examination take place?

December 2026–January 2027 is the reported window; verify the official schedule for the exact date.

Where can I apply?

Through the official MPESB/MPOnline application portal.

Is this recruitment for Madhya Pradesh?

Yes, the posts are associated with Madhya Pradesh government departments and institutions.