MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026: Online Application Process Begins for 1,700 Sub Engineer Vacancies

The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has released the rule book for the Group-3 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 (Second CRT). This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1,700 vacancies across Sub Engineer, Draughtsman, Laboratory Technician, and other equivalent posts. The positions are distributed across 48 state departments, directorates, development authorities, and polytechnic colleges. According to the notification, the application process for these 1,700 posts has commenced on August 29, 2026, and is scheduled to run until September 12, 2026.

Vacancy and Department Distribution

The recruitment covers multiple technical roles across various state departments. Major allocations include:

• Water Resources Department: 486 posts
• Public Works Department (PWD) Bhopal: 293 posts
• Rural Mechanical Services: 290 posts
• Contractual Positions: 58 Sub Engineer posts are designated as contract (Samvida) based rather than regular.

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

Candidates must review the specified criteria carefully before applying:

• Age Calculation: Age is calculated as of January 1, 2026, rather than the application closing date.
• Age Limits: The general category maximum age limit is 40 years. A relaxation up to 45 years applies to MP-domicile SC, ST, and OBC candidates, all female applicants (both reserved and unreserved), Divyangjan candidates, government/corporation employees, and home guards. EWS candidates receive no age relaxation. The minimum age for all candidates is 18 years.
• Additional Relaxations: An extra 5-year relaxation is granted to inter-caste marriage award recipients and Vikram Award-winning athletes.
• Educational Qualifications: Sub Engineer posts require a three-year diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, while Electrical posts require a diploma or degree in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Laboratory Technician, Technical Assistant, and Draughtsman roles generally require a first-division diploma in relevant branches such as Mechanical, Computer Science, Fashion Technology, Architecture, or Hotel Management. Surveyor posts accept ITI or a Civil Engineering diploma. All qualifications must be fulfilled by the date of application.
• Registration: Active registration in the Madhya Pradesh State Employment Exchange is mandatory.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

Selection is based on an online computer-based examination. The exam paper is divided into two sections:

• Part A: 100 marks covering General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Mathematics, and Reasoning.
• Part B: 100 marks focusing on the technical subject relevant to the candidate's applied post.
• Qualifying Marks: 50% for general category candidates and 40% for reserved categories.

Application Procedure

Candidates can apply online through the official MPOnline portal by accessing the Citizen Services ESB Application section. Key steps include:

• Filling out all mandatory fields and entering an Aadhaar number or Aadhaar VID.
• Uploading scanned images of a photograph, signature, and a two-line handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
• Selecting post and department preference orders and choosing four preferred exam cities.
• Submitting the form and securely retaining the application number.
• Paying fees via debit card, credit card, internet banking, or in cash at an authorized MPOnline kiosk. A correction fee of ₹20 and portal charges of ₹40 apply separately if modifications are made.

*Disclaimer: Applicants should verify all official guidelines, fee structures, and notifications directly on the official MPESB or MPOnline websites before submitting their applications.*