MPESB Group-3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1700 Posts

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 – 1700 Posts

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has released the Group-3 Sub Engineer, Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, and Other Equivalent Posts Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second) notification for 1700 vacancies. This is a combined recruitment examination conducted by MPESB for posts that fall outside the purview of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission.

The recruitment covers 131 post codes spanning multiple Madhya Pradesh government departments, directorates, and polytechnic colleges. Online applications are open from 29 August to 12 September 2026 at esb.mp.gov.in, with the CBT examination scheduled from 07 October 2026 onwards. The posts include Sub Engineer (Upyantri), Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, Technical Assistant, Surveyor, Mineral Surveyor, and other equivalent Group 3 posts across departments like Public Works Department, Water Resources Department, and other MP government departments.

MPESB Group 3 Important Dates 2026

MPESB Group 3 Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise & Category-Wise Details

There are 1700 vacancies across 131 post codes spanning multiple Madhya Pradesh government departments, directorates, and polytechnic colleges. The recruitment includes posts across departments like Public Works Department, Water Resources Department, Agriculture Department, and other MP government departments.

Post-wise Vacancies (Major Posts)

• Sub Engineer (Upyantri): Multiple vacancies across Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering branches – Pay Level 8 (Rs. 32,800 – Rs. 1,03,600)
• Draftsman/Cartographer: Vacancies across Civil and Architecture branches – Pay Level 6 (Rs. 25,300 – Rs. 80,500)
• Laboratory Technician: Multiple vacancies – Pay Level 6 (Rs. 25,300 – Rs. 80,500)
• Surveyor / Mineral Surveyor: Multiple vacancies – Pay Level 6 (Rs. 25,300 – Rs. 80,500)
• Technical Assistant: Various technical posts – Pay Level 5 to 7
• Other Group 3 Posts: Various positions across different departments – Pay Level 4 to 7

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

The number of vacancies notified is provisional and subject to revision by the concerned department. Candidates should verify the post-wise and category-wise vacancies from the official notification before applying.

MPESB Group 3 Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 depends on the specific post code and technical branch applied for. Most posts require a diploma (typically three years) or degree in the relevant engineering/technical branch from a recognised university, board, or institution.

Technical Branches Covered

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
• Fashion Technology
• Architecture & Interior Design
• Modern Office Management
• Hotel Management
• Agriculture Engineering
• Textile Design
• Automobile Engineering
• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Mining/Civil Engineering (for Mineral Surveyor posts)
• ITI Craftsman (Civil) trade-based posts

The exact minimum qualification (diploma or degree, first-class requirement where applicable, and specific branch) differs for each of the 131 post codes and is specified individually in the notification. Candidates must also have a live registration with a Madhya Pradesh Employment Office (Rojgar Karyalaya) to be eligible.

Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India. Candidates who are not permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh may apply only against unreserved/open vacancies and will not be eligible for reservation or age relaxation benefits.

MPESB Group 3 Age Limit 2026

• Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026 for Madhya Pradesh domiciled candidates.
• EWS candidates are not eligible for age relaxation.
• Additional age relaxation applicable to Ex-servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities is as per orders issued by the General Administration Department.
• In no case will the maximum age limit exceed 45 years after including all applicable relaxations.

MPESB Group 3 Salary 2026

Pay scale varies by post, ranging from Level 4 to Level 8 of the Madhya Pradesh Pay Matrix, depending on the post code and department.

Sub Engineer (Upyantri) posts are typically at Level 8, while Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, and Surveyor posts are at Level 6. As per the Madhya Pradesh General Administration Department circular dated 12 December 2019, appointees will be paid a stipend during probation – 70% of the minimum of the pay scale in the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year – with the full pay scale becoming payable on successful completion of probation.

MPESB Group 3 Application Fee 2026

In addition to the application fee, candidates applying online through an MP Online kiosk must pay a portal fee of Rs. 60; candidates applying by logging in as a registered citizen user must pay a portal fee of Rs. 20.

MPESB Group 3 Selection Process 2026

Selection for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 is through a single online Computer-Based Test (CBT) carrying 200 marks.

Exam Pattern

Marking Scheme: 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.

Technical Paper Codes by Branch

Since the exam is conducted across multiple shifts and days, MPESB will prepare results using the Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) scaling method to ensure comparability of scores across shifts.

How to Apply for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026

• Step 1: Visit the official MPESB website, www.esb.mp.gov.in, or apply through an MP Online kiosk.
• Step 2: Register and complete the online application form between 29 August 2026 and 12 September 2026.
• Step 3: Ensure a live registration with a Madhya Pradesh Employment Office (Rojgar Karyalaya) before applying.
• Step 4: Select the relevant post code(s) and technical branch applicable to your qualification.
• Step 5: Pay the applicable application fee (Rs. 500 for Unreserved, Rs. 250 for MP Domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) plus the MP Online portal charge (Rs. 60 for kiosk, Rs. 20 for registered citizen login).
• Step 6: Verify all details carefully; corrections to the submitted form can be made only between 29 August 2026 and 17 September 2026.
• Step 7: Download the admit card (Test Admit Card) from the MPESB website once released, ahead of the exam date.

MPESB Group 3 Important Instructions 2026

• Aadhaar-based registration is mandatory for all candidates.
• Original photo identity proof is compulsory at the exam centre; candidates without it will not be permitted to appear.
• Electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, log tables, digital watches, and sunglasses are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
• No candidate will be permitted to enter the exam hall after the reporting time, and no candidate may leave the exam hall before the exam ends.
• Candidate eligibility verified at the time of the computer-based exam is provisional; actual document verification is carried out by the concerned department during the appointment process.
• 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.
• Facilities such as a scribe or compensatory time are available to eligible PwBD candidates during the written exam, subject to submitting the required documents to the Board at least 10 days before the exam date.
• Objections on question papers can be raised only online, within 3 days of the objection link going live, on payment of Rs. 150 plus applicable charges per question/answer objected to.
• The Hindi text of each question paper will be treated as standard, except for Science and Technical subject papers, where the English text will be treated as standard.
• Admit cards will not be sent by post; candidates must download them from the MPESB website.

MPESB Group 3 Important Links 2026

• Apply Online – Click Here
• Official Notification PDF – Click Here
• Official Website – esb.mp.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026

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