The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, also known as MP Vyapam, has reopened the online application window for the Group-3 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second) for 1,700 posts of Sub Engineer (Upyantri), Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, Surveyor, and other equivalent Group 3 posts across various Madhya Pradesh government departments. The application window originally ran from 29 August to 12 September 2026 and has now been reopened from 13 October 2026 to 27 October 2026. The online CBT examination is tentatively scheduled for December 2026 or January 2027. The application fee is Rs. 500 for unreserved candidates and Rs. 250 for MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates.
Important Note:
- Apply online at esb.mp.gov.in or through an MP Online kiosk before 27 October 2026. The application window has been reopened specifically to allow fresh applicants and those who missed the earlier window to submit their applications – do not delay.
- A live registration with a Madhya Pradesh Employment Office (Rojgar Karyalaya) is mandatory before submitting the application. Ensure your Rojgar Karyalaya registration is active before you begin filling the form.
- Verify your eligibility against the specific post code you are applying for. Qualification requirements, technical branches, and pay levels differ across the 131 post codes. Apply only for the post codes where your qualification and branch exactly match the listed requirements.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal (MP Vyapam) |
| Exam Name | Group-3 Sub Engineer, Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician and Other Equivalent Posts Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second) |
| Posts | Sub Engineer (Upyantri), Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, Technical Assistant, Surveyor, Mineral Surveyor, and other equivalent Group 3 posts |
| Total Vacancies | 1,700 (provisional – subject to revision by concerned departments) |
| Post Type | Group 3 (Executive and Non-Executive) across various MP Government departments, directorates, and polytechnic colleges |
| Pay Level | Level 4 to Level 8 of MP Pay Matrix (post-wise) |
| Application Mode | Online only – esb.mp.gov.in or MP Online kiosk |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 (Unreserved); Rs. 250 (MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD); No fee for backlog vacancy candidates |
| Portal Charge | Rs. 60 (MP Online kiosk); Rs. 20 (registered citizen login) |
| Application Reopen Window | 13 October 2026 to 27 October 2026 |
| Age Reckoned As On | 1 January 2026 |
| CBT Examination | December 2026 or January 2027 (tentative) |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Application Opening Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Original Application Closing Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Application Reopen Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Application Reopen Last Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Online CBT Examination | December 2026 or January 2027 (tentative) |
Vacancy Details – Category-wise
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 628 |
| EWS | 146 |
| SC | 246 |
| ST | 254 |
| OBC | 426 |
| Total | 1,700 |
Vacancies are spread across 131 post codes in multiple Madhya Pradesh government departments, directorates, and polytechnic colleges. The number of vacancies is provisional and subject to revision.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Indian citizens are eligible. Nepalese citizens may also apply subject to the eligibility certificate required under the applicable Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Recruitment Rules, 1961.
Candidates who are not permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh may apply only against unreserved/open vacancies. They are not eligible for reservation benefits or age relaxation applicable to MP domicile candidates.
Rojgar Karyalaya Registration
A live registration with a Madhya Pradesh Employment Office (Rojgar Karyalaya) is mandatory for all candidates before applying.
Educational Qualification
Qualification requirements vary by post code across 131 codes. Most posts require a diploma (typically 3 years) or degree in the relevant engineering or technical branch from a recognised university or institution. Technical branches covered include:
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Fashion Technology, Architecture and Interior Design, Modern Office Management, Hotel Management, Agriculture Engineering, Textile Design, Automobile Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Mining/Civil Engineering (Mineral Surveyor), and ITI Craftsman (Civil) trade.
The exact minimum qualification – diploma or degree, first-class requirement where applicable, and specific branch – is listed individually for each of the 131 post codes in the official MPESB notification. Candidates must verify the qualification for their specific post code before applying.
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved (open competition) | 18 to 40 years |
| MP domicile SC/ST/OBC, Government/PSU/Board/Autonomous Body employees, Home Guards, PwBD, Women (reserved and unreserved) | 18 to 45 years |
EWS candidates are not eligible for age relaxation. Additional relaxation for Ex-servicemen and PwBD candidates is as per General Administration Department orders. The maximum age limit under any circumstance does not exceed 45 years after all relaxations (with limited exceptions as per Rule 14 of the notification).
Pay and Salary
| Pay Level | Pay Scale | Typically Applicable Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 8 | Rs. 32,800 to Rs. 1,03,600 | Sub Engineer (Upyantri) |
| Level 7 | Rs. 28,700 to Rs. 91,300 | Select technical posts |
| Level 6 | Rs. 25,300 to Rs. 80,500 | Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, Surveyor and similar |
| Level 5 | Rs. 22,100 to Rs. 70,000 | Select technical posts |
| Level 4 | Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 62,000 | Select technical and other posts |
Probation Stipend: As per the MP General Administration Department circular dated 12 December 2019, appointees receive a stipend during probation: 70% of the minimum of the pay scale in Year 1, 80% in Year 2, and 90% in Year 3. Full pay scale applies on successful completion of probation.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved candidates | Rs. 500 |
| MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD | Rs. 250 |
| Direct recruitment against backlog vacancies only | No fee |
| MP Online kiosk portal charge (additional) | Rs. 60 |
| Registered citizen login portal charge (additional) | Rs. 20 |
Selection Process
Selection is through a single online Computer-Based Test (CBT) of 200 marks, divided into two sections:
| Section | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Reasoning, General Science, General Computer Knowledge | 100 |
| Section B | Technical trade-based paper (specific to the post code’s technical branch) | 100 |
| Total | 200 |
Marking Scheme: +1 mark for each correct answer; -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Exam Schedule: Two shifts per exam day. Reporting time: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for Shift 1; 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM for Shift 2. Late entry is not permitted.
Technical Paper Codes for Section B:
| Paper Code | Technical Branch |
|---|---|
| A | Electrical Engineering |
| B | Mechanical Engineering |
| C | Civil Engineering |
| D | Computer Science and Engineering |
| E | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
| F | Fashion Technology |
| G | Architecture |
| H | Modern Office Management |
| I | Hotel Management |
| J | Agriculture Engineering |
| K | Textile Design |
| L | Automobile Engineering |
| M | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
| N | ITI Craftsman (Civil) trade-based paper |
Candidates applying for certain post codes (88, 128, and 131) may appear in either of two applicable technical papers; the result for such candidates is prepared using the higher of the two percentile scores.
Result Preparation: Results are prepared using the Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) scaling method to ensure fair comparison across multiple exam shifts and days.
How to Apply for MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026
- Ensure you have a live Rojgar Karyalaya (MP Employment Office) registration before starting the application.
- Visit the official MPESB website at esb.mp.gov.in, or apply through an MP Online kiosk.
- Register or log in with your credentials and complete the online application form.
- Select the relevant post code(s) for which your qualification and technical branch match the listed requirements.
- Pay the applicable application fee online – Rs. 500 for unreserved candidates or Rs. 250 for MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates – plus the portal charge (Rs. 60 for kiosk, Rs. 20 for registered citizen login).
- Submit the application before 27 October 2026.
- Download the admit card from esb.mp.gov.in once released. Admit cards will not be sent by post.
- On the exam day, carry your original Aadhaar card (or e-Aadhaar/Aadhaar photocopy/Aadhaar number/VID) and a valid original photo identity proof (Voter ID, PAN card, Aadhaar, Driving Licence, or Passport). Multi-level biometric verification is mandatory.
Special Instructions for Primitive Tribal Community Candidates
Candidates belonging to Madhya Pradesh’s special primitive tribal communities – Baiga, Sahariya/Saharia, and Bharia – applying for non-executive posts must submit their application in hard copy directly to the concerned department using the prescribed format in Annexure-2 of the notification. Applications submitted to MPESB in this category are not valid.
Important Instructions
- Aadhaar-based registration is mandatory for all candidates.
- Candidates must carry original photo identity proof to the exam centre. Entry is denied without it.
- Electronic devices including mobile phones, calculators, log tables, digital watches, and sunglasses are prohibited inside the exam hall.
- No candidate may enter after reporting time or leave before the exam ends.
- Eligibility verified at the time of the CBT is provisional. Actual document verification is carried out by the concerned department during the appointment process.
- PwBD candidates requiring a scribe or compensatory time must submit the required documents to MPESB at least 10 days before the exam.
- Objections on question papers can be raised online only, within 3 days of the objection link going live, at Rs. 150 plus applicable charges per question/answer objected to.
- In case of discrepancy between Hindi and English versions of a question, the Hindi text is treated as standard for general papers; the English text is treated as standard for Science and Technical subject papers.
- Vacancies are provisional and subject to revision by the concerned departments.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| MPESB Official Website – Group 3 Recruitment 2026 | Click Here |
| MP Online Application Portal | Click Here |
FAQs
What is MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026?
It is a combined recruitment examination by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board for 1,700 Group 3 posts including Sub Engineer, Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, Surveyor, and equivalent posts across various MP Government departments.
Why has the application window reopened?
MPESB reopened the application window from 13 October to 27 October 2026 to allow fresh applicants and those who missed the original window (29 August to 12 September 2026) to apply.
What is the last date to apply?
27 October 2026. Online applications must be submitted on esb.mp.gov.in or through an MP Online kiosk before this date.
Is Rojgar Karyalaya registration mandatory?
Yes. A live registration with a Madhya Pradesh Employment Office (Rojgar Karyalaya) is mandatory for all candidates before submitting the application.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 500 for unreserved candidates and Rs. 250 for MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates, plus a portal charge of Rs. 60 (kiosk) or Rs. 20 (registered citizen login). No fee for candidates applying against backlog vacancies only.
What is the age limit?
18 to 40 years for general candidates; 18 to 45 years for MP domicile SC/ST/OBC candidates, government employees, Home Guards, PwBD candidates, and women – all reckoned as on 1 January 2026.
What is the exam pattern?
A single 200-mark online CBT – 100 marks for Section A (General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Maths, Reasoning, Science, Computer Knowledge) and 100 marks for Section B (technical trade-based paper). +1 for correct answers, -0.25 for wrong answers.
When will the exam be held?
The online CBT is tentatively scheduled for December 2026 or January 2027. The admit card will be available on esb.mp.gov.in.
What is NEP scaling in this recruitment?
MPESB uses the Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) method to normalise scores across multiple exam shifts and days, ensuring fair comparison for all candidates.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official MPESB Group-3 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second) notification and the reopen notice published on esb.mp.gov.in. The total vacancy count of 1,700 is provisional and subject to revision by the concerned departments. The CBT examination date of December 2026/January 2027 is tentative. Candidates must verify the specific qualification, post code, and eligibility conditions for their chosen post from the full official notification on esb.mp.gov.in before applying. JobShouter is not associated with MPESB or the Government of Madhya Pradesh. This article is for informational purposes only.
