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MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 for 1700 Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Technician and Other Posts

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Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board Madhya Pradesh Government · Full-time
1,700 Total Vacancies
12 Sep 2026 Last Date to Apply
₹22,100 - ₹103,600 Salary / Month
₹500 Application Fee
18 - 40 yrs Age Limit

About This Recruitment

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has released the updated rulebook for the Group-03 Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician and Other Equivalent Posts Combined Recruitment Test 2026 (Second). The recruitment includes 1700 vacancies across 132 post codes in multiple Madhya Pradesh Government departments, boards, development authorities, engineering offices and technical institutions. Major posts include Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician, Mineral Surveyor, Surveyor, Technical Assistant, Mechanical Assistant, Computer Operator, Junior Instructor, Demonstrator, Assistant Architectural Draftsman, Campus Supervisor and other equivalent technical posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 29 August 2026 to 12 September 2026. The computer based examination is scheduled to start from 7 October 2026.

Quick Facts

Total Vacancies

1700 Posts

A total of 1700 vacancies have been announced under 132 post codes.

Post Codes132
Total Vacancies1700

Application Mode

Online

Candidates must submit their application through the prescribed MP Online system.

ModeOnline

Recruitment Examination

Group-03 Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician and Other Equivalent Posts Combined Recruitment Test 2026 (Second)

Application Dates

29 August to 12 September 2026

Online applications can be submitted from 29 August 2026 to 12 September 2026.

End Date2026-09-12
Start Date2026-08-29

Rulebook Status

Updated Rulebook dated 27 August 2026.

Updated Date2026-08-27

Exam Date

From 7 October 2026

The computer based recruitment examination is scheduled to start from 7 October 2026.

Exam Start Date2026-10-07

Job Location

Madhya Pradesh

Vacancies are available in various Madhya Pradesh Government departments and institutions.

LocationMadhya Pradesh

Eligibility

MP Online Portal Charge Additional Charges

MP Online portal charges apply according to whether the application is submitted through a kiosk or by a registered citizen user.

Kiosk Charge60
Registered User Charge20

Educational Qualification

General Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the prescribed educational and technical qualification for the selected post code. Qualification requirements vary by department and post.

Qualification TypePost specific

Sub Engineer Qualification

Engineering Posts

Candidates generally require a relevant Diploma or Degree in the prescribed engineering branch. Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering are major disciplines covered under various post codes.

QualificationRelevant Engineering Diploma or Degree

Laboratory Technician Qualification

Technical Posts

Relevant engineering or technical Diploma, Degree or qualification is required according to the specific Laboratory Technician post and specialization.

Qualification TypeRelevant technical qualification

Surveyor Qualification

Surveying Posts

Surveyor posts require the prescribed Surveying, Civil Engineering, ITI or other technical qualification according to the specific post code.

Qualification TypePost specific technical qualification

Draughtsman Qualification

Drafting Posts

Candidates must possess the prescribed Draughtsman, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ITI, Diploma or other relevant qualification according to the respective post code.

Qualification TypePost specific technical qualification

Age Limit

Age Limit 18 to 40 Years

The general age range is 18 to 40 years as per the applicable recruitment rules, subject to category wise and other prescribed age relaxations.

Maximum Age40
Minimum Age18
Age Reference Date2026-01-01

Vacancy Details

Unreserved Category

UR

Total vacancies under the Unreserved category.

CategoryUR
Vacancies628

Economically Weaker Section

EWS

Total vacancies under the EWS category.

CategoryEWS
Vacancies146

Scheduled Caste

SC

Total vacancies under the Scheduled Caste category.

CategorySC
Vacancies246

Number of Post Codes

132 post codes covering multiple departments and technical disciplines.

Post Codes132

Scheduled Tribe

ST

Total vacancies under the Scheduled Tribe category.

CategoryST
Vacancies254

Other Backward Class

OBC

Total vacancies under the Other Backward Class category.

CategoryOBC
Vacancies426

Total

All Categories

Combined total vacancies under the updated Group-03 Recruitment Test 2026.

Total Vacancies1700

Sub Engineer and Equivalent Technical Posts

Multiple Departments

The recruitment includes a large number of Sub Engineer and equivalent technical vacancies in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and other prescribed engineering disciplines across various Madhya Pradesh Government departments.

Post CategorySub Engineer and Equivalent

Disciplines:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Other prescribed engineering disciplines

Sub Engineer Civil - Rural Engineering Service

Post Code 120

290 vacancies for Sub Engineer Civil under the Engineer-in-Chief, Rural Engineering Service, Madhya Pradesh.

Post Code120
Post NameSub Engineer Civil
Vacancies290

Department: Engineer-in-Chief, Rural Engineering Service

Sub Engineer Civil - Water Resources Department

Post Code 124

379 vacancies for Sub Engineer Civil under the Water Resources Department.

Post Code124
Post NameSub Engineer Civil
Vacancies379
DepartmentWater Resources Department

Sub Engineer Civil - Tribal Affairs Department

Post Code 123

27 vacancies for Sub Engineer Civil under the Tribal Affairs Department.

Post Code123
Post NameSub Engineer Civil
Vacancies27
DepartmentTribal Affairs Department

Sub Engineer Electrical and Mechanical

Post Code 131

70 vacancies for Sub Engineer in Electrical and Mechanical related disciplines under the Public Health Engineering Department.

Post Code131
Post NameSub Engineer Electrical and Mechanical
Vacancies70
DepartmentPublic Health Engineering Department

Sub Engineer Civil

Post Code 091

48 vacancies for Sub Engineer Civil under the Madhya Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board.

Post Code091
Post NameSub Engineer Civil
Vacancies48

Department: Madhya Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board

Assistant Architectural Draftsman

Post Code 088

38 vacancies for Assistant Architectural Draftsman with GIS related requirements under the Directorate of Town and Country Planning.

Post Code088
Post NameAssistant Architectural Draftsman
Vacancies38
DepartmentDirectorate of Town and Country Planning

Draughtsman

Post Code 132

35 Draughtsman vacancies under the Office of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Madhya Pradesh.

Post Code132
Post NameDraughtsman
Vacancies35

Department: Office of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force

Sub Engineer Electrical and Mechanical

Post Code 128

23 vacancies for Sub Engineer in Electrical and Mechanical related disciplines under the Water Resources Department.

Post Code128
Post NameSub Engineer Electrical and Mechanical
Vacancies23
DepartmentWater Resources Department

Surveyor

Post Code 002

14 Surveyor vacancies under the prescribed department and technical qualification requirements.

Post Code002
Post NameSurveyor
Vacancies14

Mineral Surveyor

Post Code 001

4 vacancies for Mineral Surveyor.

Post Code001
Post NameMineral Surveyor
Vacancies4

Application Fee

Application Fee - Unreserved and Other State Candidates

Rs. 500

Application fee is Rs. 500 per question paper for unreserved candidates and candidates belonging to states other than Madhya Pradesh.

Fee500
CategoryUnreserved and Other State

Application Fee - Eligible MP Reserved Category Candidates

Rs. 250

Application fee is Rs. 250 per question paper for eligible Madhya Pradesh domicile SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates.

Fee250

Categories:

  • SC
  • ST
  • OBC
  • EWS
  • PwBD

Backlog Direct Recruitment Posts

No Examination Fee

No examination fee is applicable for eligible direct recruitment backlog posts as prescribed.

Fee0
CategoryApplicable Backlog Posts

Application Correction Fee

Rs. 20 Plus Portal Charge

The prescribed correction charge is Rs. 20 for each correction along with the applicable MP Online portal charge.

Correction Fee20
Additional Portal Charge40

Selection Process

Recruitment Board

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, Bhopal

Online Computer Based Examination

Step 1

Candidates will appear in the prescribed computer based online recruitment examination.

Step1

Normalisation and Merit Preparation

Step 2

Scores will be processed according to the examination rules, including normalisation and merit preparation wherever applicable.

Step2

Department Wise Merit and Shortlisting

Step 3

Candidates will be considered according to merit, eligibility, reservation rules and department specific requirements.

Step3

Document Verification

Step 4

Candidates selected for the next stage must produce original educational, category, domicile and other required documents for verification.

Step4

Selection Mode

Computer Based Online Examination followed by merit preparation, document verification and appointment process as applicable.

Selection ModeComputer Based Test

Appointment

Final Step

Final appointment will be made by the concerned department after completion of all prescribed recruitment formalities.

Step5

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay Matrix Level 5

Rs. 22,100 to Rs. 70,000

Applicable to prescribed Level 5 posts including certain Surveyor and equivalent technical posts.

Pay Level5
Salary Max70000
Salary Min22100

Pay Matrix Level 6

Rs. 25,300 to Rs. 80,500

Applicable to prescribed Draughtsman, Laboratory Technician, Technical Assistant and other equivalent posts.

Pay Level6
Salary Max80500
Salary Min25300

Pay Matrix Level 7

Rs. 28,700 to Rs. 91,300

Applicable to prescribed Level 7 technical posts including Mineral Surveyor and equivalent positions where specified.

Pay Level7
Salary Max91300
Salary Min28700

Pay Matrix Level 8

Rs. 32,800 to Rs. 1,03,600

Applicable to prescribed Sub Engineer and equivalent Level 8 technical posts.

Pay Level8
Salary Max103600
Salary Min32800

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1700 vacancies have been announced under the updated MPESB Group-03 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 covering 132 post codes.

Answer: A total of 1700 vacancies have been announced.

Question: How many vacancies are available in MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026?

What is the last date to apply for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 12 September 2026.

Answer12 September 2026.

Question: What is the last date to apply for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026?

When will the MPESB Group 3 Examination 2026 start?

The computer based examination is scheduled to start from 7 October 2026.

Answer: The examination is scheduled to start from 7 October 2026.

Question: When will the MPESB Group 3 Examination 2026 start?

What is the age limit for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026?

The general age range is 18 to 40 years as per the applicable recruitment rules, with relaxation available for eligible categories according to Madhya Pradesh Government rules.

Answer: The general age range is 18 to 40 years, subject to applicable age relaxation.

Question: What is the age limit for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026?

What qualifications are required for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026?

Qualification requirements vary by post code. Relevant Engineering Diploma, Degree, ITI or other technical qualifications are required depending on the specific post.

Answer: Qualification varies by post and may include a relevant Diploma, Degree, ITI or other prescribed technical qualification.

Question: What qualifications are required for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026?

What is the application fee for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026?

The fee is Rs. 500 per question paper for unreserved and other state candidates and Rs. 250 per question paper for eligible Madhya Pradesh domicile reserved category candidates. Applicable backlog posts may have no examination fee.

Answer: Rs. 500 for unreserved and other state candidates and Rs. 250 for eligible MP domicile reserved category candidates per question paper.

Question: What is the application fee for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026?

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: Relevant Diploma, Degree, Engineering qualification, ITI or technical qualification as prescribed for the respective post code

  • Candidates must possess the prescribed educational and technical qualification for the respective post code.
  • Qualification requirements vary according to the department, post and technical discipline.
  • Sub Engineer posts generally require a relevant Diploma or Degree in the prescribed engineering discipline.
  • Certain Surveyor, Draughtsman and technical posts may require ITI, Diploma or other specified technical qualifications.
  • Candidates must fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions on the relevant application date.
  • Candidates must carefully check the post code wise qualification before selecting a question paper.
  • Only online applications submitted through the prescribed MP Online system will be accepted.

Age will be calculated as per the rules applicable to the recruitment. Eligible Madhya Pradesh reserved category candidates, women, government employees and other categories may receive age relaxation as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules, subject t

Important Dates

Updated Rulebook Date 27 August 2026

The updated Group-03 Recruitment Test 2026 rulebook was issued on 27 August 2026.

Online Application Start Date 29 August 2026

Online applications start from 29 August 2026.

Last Date to Apply Online 12 September 2026

The last date for submission of the online application is 12 September 2026.

Application Correction Start Date 29 August 2026

Candidates can use the prescribed application correction facility from 29 August 2026.

Last Date for Application Correction 17 September 2026

The application correction facility is available until 17 September 2026 as per the prescribed rules.

Online Examination Start Date 7 October 2026

The computer based recruitment examination is scheduled to start from 7 October 2026.

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