MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1,040 Sub Engineer & Technical Posts

MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1,040 Sub Engineer & Technical Posts

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the official rulebook for the Group-3 Sub Engineer, Sahayak Manchitrakar, Technician and Other Equivalent Posts Combined Recruitment Test 2026. A total of 1,040 vacancies have been notified across various Madhya Pradesh Government departments.

The online application window begins on 18 August 2026 and remains open until 1 September 2026. Candidates can make permitted corrections in the submitted application up to 6 September 2026. The combined recruitment examination is scheduled to begin from 6 October 2026.

Current status: Application window – 18 August to 1 September 2026 | Correction – up to 6 September 2026 | Exam starts – 6 October 2026.

Vacancy correction: The correct category-wise breakup is UR 381, EWS 90, OBC 272, SC 156 and ST 141. These figures add up exactly to the official total of 1,040 posts. Do not use category figures that exceed the notified total.

Fee correction: ₹560 and ₹310 are not the base examination fees. The rulebook prescribes an examination fee of ₹500 for unreserved candidates and ₹250 for eligible MP reserved-category candidates. MP Online separately charges ₹60 through kiosk or ₹20 through registered-citizen login.

eKYC mandatory: MP Online states that candidates whose ESB profile eKYC is incomplete must first complete eKYC before they are allowed to fill the examination application form.

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MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Category-Wise Vacancy – 1,040 Posts

Post-wise eligibility matters: These 1,040 vacancies include Sub Engineer and multiple other technical/equivalent posts. Qualification is not identical for every post code, so candidates must match their diploma, degree, ITI or other prescribed technical qualification with the exact post code in the official rulebook.

Application Fee – Correct Calculation

Portal charge: ₹60 when the form is filled through an MP Online authorised kiosk, or ₹20 when a registered citizen user fills the form through login. Other transaction/correction charges may apply where specified by the portal/rulebook.

Why some sites show ₹560/₹310: They have added the ₹60 kiosk portal fee to the examination fee. That is not the only possible portal-charge route.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years.

• Base maximum age: 40 years.

• Age calculated as on: 1 January 2026.

• Relaxation / higher permissible upper age applies to eligible Madhya Pradesh categories and other candidates according to the detailed recruitment rules.

Because the recruitment covers multiple departments and post types, candidates should verify the exact age relaxation applicable to their category/post in the rulebook rather than assuming a single relaxed upper-age figure for everyone.

Educational Qualification

There is no single qualification that covers all 1,040 vacancies. Depending on the post code, the rulebook prescribes an appropriate technical qualification such as:

• Relevant Engineering Diploma.

• Relevant Engineering / Technical Degree.

• ITI or other post-specific technical qualification where expressly prescribed.

• Other equivalent / specialised qualification for the concerned Manchitrakar, Technician, Laboratory or technical post.

Do not apply only from the headline: A Civil diploma suitable for one Sub Engineer post does not automatically qualify a candidate for every Group-3 post code. Check department, post code, discipline and qualification before paying the fee.

MPESB Group 3 Exam Pattern 2026

• Mode: Online CBT.

• Duration: 3 hours.

• Negative marking: 0.25 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

• Subject-related portion depends on the technical discipline/post code selected by the candidate.

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Recruitment Test – 200 marks.

2. Merit / shortlisting according to the notified rules, category and post preference.

3. Document / eligibility verification by the concerned department/authority.

4. Medical or other post-specific formalities, wherever the department/service rules require them.

5. Final appointment subject to vacancy, merit and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.

MP Online Profile & eKYC Requirement

Before applying, candidates should make sure their MPESB/MP Online candidate profile is ready.

• Complete candidate profile registration if not already registered.

• Complete eKYC in the candidate profile.

• Keep the profile registration number and password secure.

• Verify mobile number, personal details and documents in the profile.

• Use the official MP Online recruitment service to submit the exam form.

MP Online warning: The portal specifically states that applicants who have not completed eKYC in profile registration must complete it first; only after eKYC can they proceed with the application form.

How to Apply Online

1. Open the official MPESB or MP Online examination portal.

2. Complete / verify your candidate profile and eKYC.

3. Open the Group-3 Sub Engineer, Sahayak Manchitrakar, Technician & Other Equivalent Posts Combined Recruitment Test 2026 form.

4. Read the complete rulebook before choosing a post code.

5. Enter personal, category and technical-qualification details carefully.

6. Select the correct post / discipline preferences applicable to your qualification.

7. Upload/confirm the documents and images requested by the portal.

8. Pay the applicable examination fee and portal charges.

9. Preview the application and submit it.

10. Save the application number and download/print the final form.

11. If correction is required, complete it by 6 September 2026 as permitted by the rulebook.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using the incorrect category vacancy figures circulated on some pages.

• Treating ₹560/₹310 as the base examination fee without understanding portal charges.

• Applying for a post code that does not match your technical qualification.

• Leaving MP Online profile eKYC incomplete.

• Assuming all 1,040 vacancies require only a Diploma or only an Engineering Degree.

• Missing the 6 September correction deadline after noticing an application error.

• Ignoring 0.25 negative marking while preparing for the CBT.

Important Official Links

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are there in MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026?

The official rulebook contains 1,040 vacancies.

What is the correct category-wise vacancy?

UR 381, EWS 90, OBC 272, SC 156 and ST 141, totalling 1,040 posts.

When does the online form start?

The application period begins on 18 August 2026.

What is the last date to apply?

1 September 2026.

What is the correction last date?

6 September 2026.

When will the examination start?

The Group-3 Combined Recruitment Test is scheduled to begin from 6 October 2026.

Is the General category application fee ₹560?

The base examination fee is ₹500. ₹560 is the total when a ₹60 MP Online kiosk charge is added. A registered citizen login carries a ₹20 portal charge instead.

What is the fee for eligible MP reserved-category candidates?

The base examination fee is ₹250. With a ₹60 kiosk charge the total becomes ₹310, while with a ₹20 registered-citizen portal charge it becomes ₹270.

Is eKYC compulsory?

Yes. MP Online states that applicants must complete eKYC in their candidate profile before they are permitted to fill the examination form.

What is the exam pattern?

The CBT is for 200 marks: 100 marks for general subjects and 100 marks for the relevant technical subject, with a duration of 3 hours.

Is there negative marking?

Yes. The official rulebook states that 0.25 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

What qualification is required?

Qualification varies by post code and may include a relevant diploma, degree, ITI or another prescribed technical qualification. Candidates must check the exact post-wise eligibility in the official rulebook.

Disclaimer

NexRojgar provides this article for informational purposes. MPESB Group-3 application dates, post-wise qualifications, category reservation, fee concession, examination schedule and final selection are controlled by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board and the concerned Madhya Pradesh Government departments. Candidates must read the official 2026 rulebook and verify the live MP Online application portal before submitting the form or paying any fee. NexRojgar is not associated with MPESB, MP Online or the Government of Madhya Pradesh.