Job Description
Overview
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has initiated the Group 3 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second) to fill 1700 vacancies. This recruitment drive encompasses various technical roles including Sub Engineer, Draftsman, and Laboratory Technician across multiple state government departments. The board aims to streamline the selection of technical personnel for non-gazetted positions through a centralized computer-based testing process.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform technical duties as assigned by the respective department heads in engineering or laboratory settings.
- Prepare detailed technical drawings, surveys, and project reports as required for infrastructure development.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure accurate testing procedures for technical analysis.
- Assist senior engineers in site supervision, quality control, and project monitoring activities.
- Coordinate with administrative staff to ensure compliance with departmental technical standards and safety protocols.
- Manage technical documentation and records for ongoing government projects and institutional tasks.
Why Apply
Selected candidates will join the Madhya Pradesh state government workforce, benefiting from structured pay scales and professional development opportunities. These roles offer significant exposure to diverse engineering and technical projects, contributing directly to the state's infrastructure and institutional growth.
Important Dates
- Application Start: 29 August 2026
- Application End: 12 September 2026
- Correction Window: 29 August to 17 September 2026
- Exam Start: 07 October 2026
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 1700
- Pay Level: 4 to 8
- Location: Madhya Pradesh
- Category: State Govt. Exams
MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview
Registration Date
29 Aug 2026 –
12 Sep 2026
Exam Date
07 Oct 2026
Salary
Level 4 to Level 8
Vacancies
1700
Eligibility
Diploma/Degree in Engineering/Technical Discipline
Application Link
Vacancy Details
- Unreserved: 628
- EWS: 146
- SC: 246
- ST: 254
- OBC: 426
- Total: 1700
How to Apply
- Visit the official MPESB portal at www.esb.mp.gov.in or visit an authorized MP Online kiosk.
- Complete the registration process using your Aadhaar details.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational information.
- Select the appropriate post code and technical branch corresponding to your qualifications.
- Upload necessary documents and pay the application fee along with the required portal charges.
- Review the form for errors and submit it before the deadline.
- Print a copy of the submitted application for future reference and document verification.
Cutoff Marks
Not specified
Application Fee
General/Unreserved: ₹500. MP Domiciled SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD: ₹250. Portal charges: ₹60 for kiosks or ₹20 for registered users.
Age Limit
18-40 years (up to 45 years for reserved categories)
Selection Process
The selection process consists of a single Computer-Based Test (CBT) worth 200 marks. The test is divided into two sections: Section A covers general subjects like Mathematics, Science, and Reasoning, while Section B focuses on the specific technical trade. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, and 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect response. Results are normalized using the Equi-Percentile method to ensure fairness across multiple shifts.
Exam Pattern
The exam consists of 200 objective-type questions. Section A (100 marks) includes General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Mathematics, Reasoning, Science, and Computer Knowledge. Section B (100 marks) is a technical paper based on the candidate's specific engineering or technical branch.
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Organization
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) conducted the Computer-based Test for 1,120 ITI Training Officer positions. The results and cut-off marks are expected to be released in July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a combined recruitment examination conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, for 1700 posts of Sub Engineer, Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, and other equivalent Group 3 posts across various Madhya Pradesh government departments.
A total of 1700 vacancies have been notified across 131 post codes spanning multiple Madhya Pradesh government departments, directorates, and polytechnic colleges.
The last date to submit the online application is 12-09-2026. Corrections to the submitted application can be made until 17-09-2026.
Qualification varies by post code and technical branch, and is generally a diploma or degree in the relevant engineering/technical discipline (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics & Telecommunication, and other branches) from a recognised institution.
The general age limit is 18 to 40 years, extending to 18–45 years for Madhya Pradesh domiciled SC/ST/OBC candidates, government/PSU employees, Home Guards, PwBD candidates, and women, as on 01-01-2026.
The application fee is ₹500 for Unreserved candidates and ₹250 for Madhya Pradesh domiciled SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates, plus an MP Online portal charge of ₹60 (kiosk) or ₹20 (registered citizen login). There is no fee for direct recruitment against backlog vacancies.
Eligible candidates can apply online at www.esb.mp.gov.in or through an MP Online kiosk between 29-08-2026 and 12-09-2026, after ensuring a live registration with a Madhya Pradesh Employment Office.
Selection is through a single online Computer-Based Test of 200 marks, with Section A (General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Maths, Reasoning, Science, Computer Knowledge) carrying 100 marks and Section B (technical trade-based paper) carrying 100 marks, with 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Pay scale ranges from Level 4 (₹19,500–62,000) to Level 8 (₹32,800–1,03,600) depending on the specific post, with Sub Engineer posts typically at Level 8.
The online CBT examination is scheduled to begin from 07-10-2026 (Wednesday), conducted in two shifts per exam day.
