MPESB Group-3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1700 Draftsman, Surveyor and More Posts

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), commonly known as MP Vyapam, has released the MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 (Second) notification for 1700 posts of Sub Engineer (Upyantri), Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, and other equivalent Group 3 posts across various Madhya Pradesh government departments. This is a combined recruitment examination conducted by MPESB, Bhopal, for posts that fall outside the purview of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. Online applications open on 29-08-2026 and close on 12-09-2026, with the online CBT examination scheduled to begin from 07-10-2026 (Wednesday).

Quick answers: MPESB (Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board) is conducting the Group 3 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second) for 1700 posts, mainly Sub Engineer, Draftsman/Cartographer, and Laboratory Technician, across multiple Madhya Pradesh government departments and institutions. Candidates with a relevant diploma or degree in engineering/technical disciplines (varying by post) are eligible, subject to the age limit of 18–40 years (up to 45 years for certain reserved/relaxation categories) as on 01-01-2026. Online applications can be submitted at www.esb.mp.gov.in or through MP Online kiosks from 29-08-2026 to 12-09-2026, with correction allowed till 17-09-2026. The written examination (CBT) is scheduled to start from 07-10-2026.

• MPESB Group-3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 Overview

MPESB Group 3 Important Dates

The examination will be conducted in two shifts on each exam day. Candidates must reach the exam venue by the reporting time specified on the admit card – 7:00 AM–8:00 AM for the first shift and 12:30 PM–1:30 PM for the second shift – as late entry will not be permitted.

MPESB Group 3 Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details

A total of 1700 vacancies have been notified across 131 post codes spanning multiple Madhya Pradesh government departments, directorates, and polytechnic colleges. The number of vacancies notified is provisional and subject to revision by the concerned department.

MPESB Group 3 Eligibility Criteria and Qualification

Eligibility for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 depends on the specific post code and technical branch applied for. As a general pattern, most posts require a diploma (typically three years) or degree in the relevant engineering/technical branch from a recognised university, board, or institution. The technical branches covered under this recruitment include:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
• Fashion Technology
• Architecture & Interior Design
• Modern Office Management
• Hotel Management
• Agriculture Engineering
• Textile Design
• Automobile Engineering
• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Mining/Civil Engineering (for Mineral Surveyor posts)
• ITI Craftsman (Civil) trade-based posts

The exact minimum qualification (diploma or degree, first-class requirement where applicable, and specific branch) differs for each of the 131 post codes and is specified individually in the notification. Candidates should verify the qualification for their specific post code before applying. Candidates must also have a live registration with a Madhya Pradesh Employment Office (Rojgar Karyalaya) to be eligible.

Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India; Nepalese citizens may also apply, subject to the eligibility certificate required under the applicable Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Recruitment Rules, 1961. Candidates who are not permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh may apply only against unreserved/open vacancies, and will not be eligible for reservation or age relaxation benefits.

MPESB Group 3 Age Limit

• Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026 for Madhya Pradesh domiciled candidates.
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates are not eligible for age relaxation.
• Additional age relaxation applicable to Ex-servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities is as per orders issued by the General Administration Department from time to time.
• In no case will the maximum age limit exceed 45 years after including all applicable relaxations (except for contractual employees and categories mentioned in Rule 14 of the notification).

MPESB Group 3 Salary

Pay scale varies by post, ranging from Level 4 to Level 8 of the Madhya Pradesh Pay Matrix, depending on the post code and department. Representative pay levels notified include:

The exact pay level applicable to each post code is specified individually in the notification. As per the Madhya Pradesh General Administration Department circular dated 12 December 2019, appointees will be paid a stipend during probation – 70% of the minimum of the pay scale in the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year – with the full pay scale becoming payable on successful completion of probation.

MPESB Group 3 Application Fee

In addition to the application fee, candidates applying online through an MP Online kiosk must pay a portal fee of ₹60; candidates applying by logging in as a registered citizen user must pay a portal fee of ₹20.

MPESB Group 3 Selection Process

Selection for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 is through a single online Computer-Based Test (CBT) carrying 200 marks.

Exam Pattern

Marking scheme: 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.

Technical Paper Codes by Branch

The technical section (Section B) is set according to 14 different subject-based paper codes, mapped to the relevant post codes:

Candidates applying for post codes 88, 128, and 131 have the option to appear in either of two related technical papers (Civil or Architecture for post code 88; Electrical or Mechanical for post codes 128 and 131); their result is prepared using the higher of the percentile scores obtained across the two papers.

Normalisation of Results

Since the exam is conducted across multiple shifts and days, MPESB will prepare results using the Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) scaling method as approved by the Board, converting each candidate’s proportionate score into a percentile score, and further into a Z-value and T-score, to ensure comparability of scores across shifts.

How to Apply for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official MPESB website, www.esb.mp.gov.in, or apply through an MP Online kiosk.
2. Register and complete the online application form between 29-08-2026 and 12-09-2026.
3. Ensure a live registration with a Madhya Pradesh Employment Office (Rojgar Karyalaya) before applying.
4. Select the relevant post code(s) and technical branch applicable to your qualification.
5. Pay the applicable application fee (₹500 for Unreserved, ₹250 for MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates) plus the MP Online portal charge (₹60 for kiosk, ₹20 for registered citizen login).
6. Verify all details carefully; corrections to the submitted form can be made only between 29-08-2026 and 17-09-2026.
7. Download the admit card (Test Admit Card) from the MPESB website once released, ahead of the exam date.

Candidates must carry their original Aadhaar card (or e-Aadhaar/Aadhaar photocopy/Aadhaar number/VID) along with a valid original photo identity proof (Voter ID, PAN card, Aadhaar card, Driving Licence, or Passport) to the exam centre, as multi-level biometric verification is mandatory at entry and during the examination.

MPESB Group 3 Important Instructions

• Aadhaar-based registration is mandatory for all candidates.
• Original photo identity proof is compulsory at the exam centre; candidates without it will not be permitted to appear.
• Electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, log tables, digital watches, and sunglasses are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
• No candidate will be permitted to enter the exam hall after the reporting time, and no candidate may leave the exam hall before the exam ends.
• Candidate eligibility verified at the time of the computer-based exam is provisional; actual document verification is carried out by the concerned department during the appointment process.
• Candidates belonging to Madhya Pradesh’s special primitive tribal communities (Baiga, Sahariya/Saharia, and Bharia) applying for non-executive posts must submit their application in hard copy directly to the concerned department, along with all supporting documents, using the format in Annexure-2 – applications sent to MPESB in this case will not be considered valid.
• Facilities such as a scribe or compensatory time are available to eligible PwBD candidates during the written exam, subject to submitting the required documents to the Board at least 10 days before the exam date.
• Objections on question papers can be raised only online, within 3 days of the objection link going live, on payment of ₹150 plus applicable charges per question/answer objected to.
• The Hindi text of each question paper will be treated as standard, except for Science and Technical subject papers, where the English text will be treated as standard, in case of discrepancy between the two languages.
• Admit cards will not be sent by post; candidates must download them from the MPESB website.

MPESB Group 3 Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here