1700 Posts
A total of 1700 vacancies have been announced under 132 post codes.
| Post Codes | 132 |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 1700 |
Online
Candidates must submit their application through the prescribed MP Online system.
| Mode | Online |
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Group-03 Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician and Other Equivalent Posts Combined Recruitment Test 2026 (Second)
29 August to 12 September 2026
Online applications can be submitted from 29 August 2026 to 12 September 2026.
| End Date | 2026-09-12 |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 2026-08-29 |
Updated Rulebook dated 27 August 2026.
| Updated Date | 2026-08-27 |
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From 7 October 2026
The computer based recruitment examination is scheduled to start from 7 October 2026.
| Exam Start Date | 2026-10-07 |
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Madhya Pradesh
Vacancies are available in various Madhya Pradesh Government departments and institutions.
| Location | Madhya Pradesh |
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MP Online portal charges apply according to whether the application is submitted through a kiosk or by a registered citizen user.
| Kiosk Charge | 60 |
|---|---|
| Registered User Charge | 20 |
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational and technical qualification for the selected post code. Qualification requirements vary by department and post.
| Qualification Type | Post specific |
|---|
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.
| Qualification | Relevant Engineering Diploma or Degree |
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Technical Posts
Relevant engineering or technical Diploma, Degree or qualification is required according to the specific Laboratory Technician post and specialization.
| Qualification Type | Relevant technical qualification |
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Surveying Posts
Surveyor posts require the prescribed Surveying, Civil Engineering, ITI or other technical qualification according to the specific post code.
| Qualification Type | Post specific technical qualification |
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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 Type | Post specific technical qualification |
|---|
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 Age | 40 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Age Reference Date | 2026-01-01 |
UR
Total vacancies under the Unreserved category.
| Category | UR |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 628 |
EWS
Total vacancies under the EWS category.
| Category | EWS |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 146 |
SC
Total vacancies under the Scheduled Caste category.
| Category | SC |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 246 |
132 post codes covering multiple departments and technical disciplines.
| Post Codes | 132 |
|---|
ST
Total vacancies under the Scheduled Tribe category.
| Category | ST |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 254 |
OBC
Total vacancies under the Other Backward Class category.
| Category | OBC |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 426 |
All Categories
Combined total vacancies under the updated Group-03 Recruitment Test 2026.
| Total Vacancies | 1700 |
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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 Category | Sub Engineer and Equivalent |
|---|
Disciplines:
Post Code 120
290 vacancies for Sub Engineer Civil under the Engineer-in-Chief, Rural Engineering Service, Madhya Pradesh.
| Post Code | 120 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Sub Engineer Civil |
| Vacancies | 290 |
Department: Engineer-in-Chief, Rural Engineering Service
Post Code 124
379 vacancies for Sub Engineer Civil under the Water Resources Department.
| Post Code | 124 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Sub Engineer Civil |
| Vacancies | 379 |
| Department | Water Resources Department |
Post Code 123
27 vacancies for Sub Engineer Civil under the Tribal Affairs Department.
| Post Code | 123 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Sub Engineer Civil |
| Vacancies | 27 |
| Department | Tribal Affairs Department |
Post Code 131
70 vacancies for Sub Engineer in Electrical and Mechanical related disciplines under the Public Health Engineering Department.
| Post Code | 131 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Sub Engineer Electrical and Mechanical |
| Vacancies | 70 |
| Department | Public Health Engineering Department |
Post Code 091
48 vacancies for Sub Engineer Civil under the Madhya Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board.
| Post Code | 091 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Sub Engineer Civil |
| Vacancies | 48 |
Department: Madhya Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board
Post Code 088
38 vacancies for Assistant Architectural Draftsman with GIS related requirements under the Directorate of Town and Country Planning.
| Post Code | 088 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Architectural Draftsman |
| Vacancies | 38 |
| Department | Directorate of Town and Country Planning |
Post Code 132
35 Draughtsman vacancies under the Office of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Madhya Pradesh.
| Post Code | 132 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Draughtsman |
| Vacancies | 35 |
Department: Office of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force
Post Code 128
23 vacancies for Sub Engineer in Electrical and Mechanical related disciplines under the Water Resources Department.
| Post Code | 128 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Sub Engineer Electrical and Mechanical |
| Vacancies | 23 |
| Department | Water Resources Department |
Post Code 002
14 Surveyor vacancies under the prescribed department and technical qualification requirements.
| Post Code | 002 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Surveyor |
| Vacancies | 14 |
Post Code 001
4 vacancies for Mineral Surveyor.
| Post Code | 001 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Mineral Surveyor |
| Vacancies | 4 |
Rs. 500
Application fee is Rs. 500 per question paper for unreserved candidates and candidates belonging to states other than Madhya Pradesh.
| Fee | 500 |
|---|---|
| Category | Unreserved and Other State |
Rs. 250
Application fee is Rs. 250 per question paper for eligible Madhya Pradesh domicile SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates.
| Fee | 250 |
|---|
Categories:
No Examination Fee
No examination fee is applicable for eligible direct recruitment backlog posts as prescribed.
| Fee | 0 |
|---|---|
| Category | Applicable Backlog Posts |
Rs. 20 Plus Portal Charge
The prescribed correction charge is Rs. 20 for each correction along with the applicable MP Online portal charge.
| Correction Fee | 20 |
|---|---|
| Additional Portal Charge | 40 |
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, Bhopal
Step 1
Candidates will appear in the prescribed computer based online recruitment examination.
| Step | 1 |
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Step 2
Scores will be processed according to the examination rules, including normalisation and merit preparation wherever applicable.
| Step | 2 |
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Step 3
Candidates will be considered according to merit, eligibility, reservation rules and department specific requirements.
| Step | 3 |
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Step 4
Candidates selected for the next stage must produce original educational, category, domicile and other required documents for verification.
| Step | 4 |
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Computer Based Online Examination followed by merit preparation, document verification and appointment process as applicable.
| Selection Mode | Computer Based Test |
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Final Step
Final appointment will be made by the concerned department after completion of all prescribed recruitment formalities.
| Step | 5 |
|---|
Rs. 22,100 to Rs. 70,000
Applicable to prescribed Level 5 posts including certain Surveyor and equivalent technical posts.
| Pay Level | 5 |
|---|---|
| Salary Max | 70000 |
| Salary Min | 22100 |
Rs. 25,300 to Rs. 80,500
Applicable to prescribed Draughtsman, Laboratory Technician, Technical Assistant and other equivalent posts.
| Pay Level | 6 |
|---|---|
| Salary Max | 80500 |
| Salary Min | 25300 |
Rs. 28,700 to Rs. 91,300
Applicable to prescribed Level 7 technical posts including Mineral Surveyor and equivalent positions where specified.
| Pay Level | 7 |
|---|---|
| Salary Max | 91300 |
| Salary Min | 28700 |
Rs. 32,800 to Rs. 1,03,600
Applicable to prescribed Sub Engineer and equivalent Level 8 technical posts.
| Pay Level | 8 |
|---|---|
| Salary Max | 103600 |
| Salary Min | 32800 |
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?
The last date to submit the online application is 12 September 2026.
| Answer | 12 September 2026. |
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Question: What is the last date to apply for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Qualification: Relevant Diploma, Degree, Engineering qualification, ITI or technical qualification as prescribed for the respective post code
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
The updated Group-03 Recruitment Test 2026 rulebook was issued on 27 August 2026.
Online applications start from 29 August 2026.
The last date for submission of the online application is 12 September 2026.
Candidates can use the prescribed application correction facility from 29 August 2026.
The application correction facility is available until 17 September 2026 as per the prescribed rules.
The computer based recruitment examination is scheduled to start from 7 October 2026.
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