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

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.

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.

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) diff

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). To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.

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.

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.

Selection for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 is through a single online Computer-Based Test (CBT) carrying 200 marks. Marking scheme: 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer. 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. 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

Exam Pattern

Technical Paper Codes by Branch

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 al