MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,700 Posts
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has reopened online applications for the Group-3 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second) for 1,700 posts of Sub Engineer (Upyantri), Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician and equivalent Group 3 posts. The reopen window is 13 October 2026 to 27 October 2026. The CBT is planned from December 2026 / January 2027.
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Important Dates – MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer 2026 | |
| First application window: | 29/08/2026 to 12/09/2026 |
| Apply-online reopen: | 13/10/2026 to 27/10/2026 |
| Last date: | 27/10/2026 |
| Age as on: | 01/01/2026 |
| CBT: | December 2026 / January 2027 (two shifts) |
| Date-change notice: | https://esb.mp.gov.in/Advertisement/ADV_2026/Group3_2026_ExamDate_changeNotice_01102026.jpg |
Application Fee | |
| Unreserved: | ₹500 per paper |
| MP domicile SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD: | ₹250 |
| Backlog direct recruitment only: | No fee |
| Portal charge: | ₹60 at an MP Online kiosk, or ₹20 as a registered citizen user |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
📺 MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer 2026 – Form Filling & Exam Guide
Watch our video guide covering eligibility, important dates, fee, vacancy details, and how to apply online.
Important Links | |
| Apply Online: | Apply Online – MPESB (esb.mp.gov.in) |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | MPESB Group 3 Rulebook / Notification PDF (updated 27 Aug 2026) |
| Official Website: | Visit MPESB Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
| Join Our Channels for Live Updates: | |
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Category-wise Vacancy (Total: 1,700)
| UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 628 | 146 | 246 | 254 | 426 | 1,700 |
Posts span about 131 post codes in MP departments, directorates and polytechnics, including Sub Engineer, Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, Technical Assistant, Surveyor and Mineral Surveyor. The indent is provisional. Post-code wise numbers are in the rulebook PDF.
Eligibility
Most posts need a three-year diploma or a degree in the branch named for that post code: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunication, Fashion Technology, Architecture, Modern Office Management, Hotel Management, Agriculture Engineering, Textile Design, Automobile, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Mining/Civil, or ITI Craftsman (Civil) where specified. Check first-class and branch conditions for your post code in the PDF.
You must be an Indian citizen (Nepalese citizens only with the certificate required under the MP Civil Services Recruitment Rules, 1961) and hold a live registration at a Madhya Pradesh employment office. Non-domicile candidates may apply only against unreserved vacancies and do not get reservation or age relaxation.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
Open competition: 18 to 40 years. MP-domiciled SC/ST/OBC, government/corporation/board employees, Home Guards, PwBD and women: 18 to 45 years. EWS candidates do not get age relaxation. After all relaxations the maximum is 45 years, except contractual employees and categories named in Rule 14 of the notification.
Pay
Pay Matrix Level 4 (₹19,500–62,000) to Level 8 (₹32,800–1,03,600). Sub Engineer posts are typically Level 8. During probation, MP GAD orders provide a stipend of 70%, 80% and 90% of the minimum in years 1–3. The table illustrates Level 8 minimum with DA at 55% (official DA orders prevail).
MPESB Sub Engineer Level 8 Minimum In-Hand Salary
₹60,666
₹54,596
₹51,316
| Compensation Component | X Cities (Tier 1) | Y Cities (Tier 2) | Z Cities (Tier 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances (Gross Additions) | |||
| +Basic Pay | ₹32,800 | ₹32,800 | ₹32,800 |
| +Dearness Allowance (DA @ 55%) | ₹18,040 | ₹18,040 | ₹18,040 |
| +House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹9,840 (30%) | ₹6,560 (20%) | ₹3,280 (10%) |
| +Transport Allowance (TPT + DA) | ₹5,580 | ₹2,790 | ₹2,790 |
| Total Gross Monthly Salary | ₹66,260 | ₹60,190 | ₹56,910 |
| Part 2: Government Deductions (Monthly Recoveries) | |||
| -NPS Contribution (10% Basic + DA) | ₹5,084 | ₹5,084 | ₹5,084 |
| -CGHS (Medical Benefits) | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| -CGEGIS (Insurance Fund) | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹60 |
| -Estimated Monthly Income Tax (TDS) | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Total Monthly Deductions | ₹5,594 | ₹5,594 | ₹5,594 |
| Net In-Hand Salary (Take Home) | ₹60,666 | ₹54,596 | ₹51,316 |
Exam Pattern
Single computer-based test, 200 marks. One mark per correct answer; 0.25 deducted per wrong answer.
| Section | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Mathematics, Reasoning, Science, Computer | 100 |
| B | Technical paper for the post-code branch | 100 |
Technical paper codes A to N cover Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, CSE, ECE, Fashion, Architecture, Office Management, Hotel Management, Agriculture Engineering, Textile, Automobile, RAC and ITI Craftsman (Civil).
Syllabus
Section A is the common general paper. Section B follows the diploma/degree syllabus of the branch code in the MPESB rulebook. Download the updated PDF dated 27 August 2026 before choosing a post code.
Selection Method
Selection is on the single CBT. Reach the centre by the reporting window on the admit card: about 7:00–8:00 AM for shift 1 and 12:30–1:30 PM for shift 2. Late entry is not allowed.
Exam Centres
Cities are allotted on the admit card. The summary notice does not publish a fixed city list on this page; follow esb.mp.gov.in.
How to Apply Online
- Read the post-code qualification in the rulebook PDF.
- Apply between 13 and 27 October 2026 at https://esb.mp.gov.in/ or through https://www.mponline.gov.in/portal/.
- Pay the exam fee plus the portal charge and keep the receipt.
- If you already applied in the August–September window, follow the reopen notice before submitting a second form.
MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Post code: Qualification and pay level differ by post code. Do not rely only on the category total.
- Employment office: A live MP employment-office registration is required.
- Non-domicile: Candidates who are not MP permanent residents can apply only for unreserved posts.
- Reopen notice: Also read the 1 October 2026 exam-date change image on esb.mp.gov.in.
