Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has re-opened the online application window for Group 3 Sub Engineer, Sahayak Manchitrakar, Technician and other equivalent posts. The board aims to fill 1700 vacancies through this combined recruitment test. Eligible candidates can now apply between 13 October 2026 and 27 October 2026.
Interested applicants must meet the age limit of 18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026 and possess ITI, Diploma or Degree qualifications in the relevant trade. The application correction window will remain open until 28 October 2026.
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Applications are open only during the re-open period. Submit early to avoid last-minute issues.
Important Dates
| Event | Old Dates | Revised / New Dates |
| Application Start Date | 29/08/2026 | 13/10/2026 |
| Application End Date | 12/09/2026 | 27/10/2026 |
| Application Correction Start Date | 29/08/2026 | 13/10/2026 |
| Application Correction End Date | 17/09/2026 | 28/10/2026 |
| Exam Date | 07/10/2026 | December 2026 – January 2027 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other State | ₹560 |
| OBC / SC / ST | ₹310 |
Pay the fee through e-Challan, Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age (UR / Open Competition) | 40 Years |
| Maximum Age (SC / ST / OBC / Women / Gov Employees) | 45 Years |
| Age Calculation Reference Date | 01/01/2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 628 |
| EWS | 146 |
| OBC | 426 |
| SC | 246 |
| ST | 254 |
| Total | 1700 |
Eligibility
| Post Name / Role | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| Sub-Engineer (Civil) | Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized board/university. |
| Sub-Engineer (Electrical / Electrical & Electronics) | 3-Year Diploma or Degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering. |
| Sub-Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical) | 3-Year Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. |
| Sub-Engineer (GIS) | 3-Year Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering + Minimum 1-Year Diploma in GIS Application & Remote Sensing / Geoinformatics. |
| Mechanical Assistant (Sub-Engineer) | Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering. |
| Assistant Architectural Draftsman (GIS) | 3-Year Diploma/Degree in Architecture/Civil Engineering or B.Plan + Minimum 8-Week Certificate Course in GIS & Remote Sensing. |
| Draftsman (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) | 1st Class Diploma in the relevant engineering branch (AutoCAD/STAAD trained candidates preferred). |
| Lab Technician (Engineering Branches) | 1st Class Diploma in the respective discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, CSE, EC, Automobile, RAC, EI, Textile Design). |
| Lab Technician (HMCT) | Diploma in Hotel Management + Minimum 3 years of work experience in a 3-star hotel property. |
| Lab Technician (Architecture & Interior Design / MOM / Fashion Tech) | 1st Class Diploma in Architecture & Interior Design, Modern Office Management, or Fashion Technology. |
| Technical Assistant | 1st Class Diploma in the relevant engineering branch (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, CSE, HMCT). |
| Junior Instructor | 1st Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering + 5 years of experience as a Workshop Instructor. |
| Demonstrator (Electronics / Telecommunication) | Minimum 2nd Class Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunication/Radio Engineering + 3 years of experience. |
| Campus Supervisor | 1st Class Diploma in Civil Engineering + 3 years of practical experience in building construction/maintenance. |
| Mineral Surveyor / Surveyor | Diploma in Mining/Civil Engineering or ITI Certificate in Surveying. |
| Computer Operator (HMCT) | Diploma in Computer Science/IT + Minimum 3 years of experience in hotel management application software. |
| Mandatory Requirement for All Posts | Active/Live registration in the Employment Exchange (Rojgar Karyalaya) of Madhya Pradesh. |
Exam Centres
| S.No. | Examination Center / City |
| 1 | Bhopal |
| 2 | Indore |
| 3 | Jabalpur |
| 4 | Gwalior |
| 5 | Ujjain |
| 6 | Rewa |
| 7 | Khandwa |
| 8 | Sagar |
| 9 | Satna |
| 10 | Ratlam |
| 11 | Neemuch |
| 12 | Balaghat |
| 13 | Sidhi |
Selection Process
| Stage / Component | Selection Criteria & Details |
| Stage 1: Written Examination (CBT) | • Mode: Computer-Based Online Test (3 hours duration). • Structure: Single paper of 200 marks. • Part A (100 Marks): General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Logical Reasoning, General Science, and General Computer Knowledge. • Part B (100 Marks): Post/Trade-specific technical questions. |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | • Unreserved Category (UR): Minimum 50% marks. • Reserved Categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD): Minimum 40% marks (10% relaxation). |
| Merit / Waiting List Preparation | • Merit list prepared based on percentile scores and candidate post preferences. • A 15% waiting list is maintained for up to 1 year or until the next examination results. • Tie-Breaking Rule: Proportional technical marks followed by age (older candidate given preference). |
| Stage 2: Document Verification (DV) | • Verification of original academic, technical, category, and domicile certificates conducted directly by the recruiting departments (not MPESB). |
| Stage 3: Medical Examination & Final Appointment | • Medical fitness test conducted according to departmental rules. • Issuance of appointment letters by the respective allocated departments within 3 months of merit list publication. |
Salary
| Post Designation / Role | Pay Matrix / Pay Scale | Pay Level |
| Sub-Engineer (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) | Rs. 32,800 – 1,03,600/- | Level 8 |
| Sub-Engineer (Special Area Development Authority, Tighra) | Rs. 9,300 – 34,800/- + Grade Pay Rs. 3,200/- | Level 8 Equivalent |
| Mechanical Assistant (Sub-Engineer) | Rs. 9,300 – 34,800/- + Grade Pay Rs. 3,200/- | Level 8 Equivalent |
| Campus Supervisor | Rs. 32,800 – 1,03,600/- | Level 8 |
| Draftsman (Directorate of Archaeology, Archives & Museums) | Rs. 32,800 – 1,03,600/- | Level 8 |
| Mineral Surveyor | Rs. 28,700 – 91,300/- | Level 7 |
| Junior Instructor | Rs. 28,700 – 91,300/- | Level 7 |
| Demonstrator (Electronics / Telecommunication) | Rs. 28,700 – 91,300/- | Level 7 |
| Draftsman (Engineering Colleges & Polytechnics) | Rs. 25,300 – 80,500/- | Level 6 |
| Assistant Architectural Draftsman (GIS) | Rs. 25,300 – 80,500/- | Level 6 |
| Lab Technician (Various Engineering Disciplines) | Rs. 25,300 – 80,500/- | Level 6 |
| Lab Technician (Govt. Polytechnic Colleges: Khurai & Satna) | Rs. 5,200 – 20,200/- + Grade Pay Rs. 2,400/- | Level 6 |
| Technical Assistant | Rs. 25,300 – 80,500/- | Level 6 |
| Surveyor | Rs. 22,100 – 70,000/- | Level 5 |
| Computer Operator (HMCT) | Rs. 19,500 – 62,000/- | Level 4 |
| Contractual Sub-Engineer (MP Urban Development Co. Ltd.) | Rs. 43,000/- per month (Fixed) | Contractual |
| Contractual Sub-Engineer (MP State Co-operative Marketing Federation) | Rs. 29,520/- per month (Fixed) | Contractual |
How to Apply
- Visit the official MPESB application portal during 13-27 October 2026.
- Register or log in with required details.
- Fill the form carefully and upload scanned documents including photo and signature.
- Pay the application fee if applicable.
- Preview, submit and take a printout of the final form.
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Read the full notification before applying to confirm post-specific eligibility.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Re-Open Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
