MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026: MPESB Registration Window Opens For 1700 Group 3  Engineering Jobs Till Sept 12; Details

MPESB Group 3 Technical Recruitment 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has officially started recruitment for Group 3 technical posts across various state departments. With the application deadline of September 12 fast approaching, interested candidates should submit their forms promptly.

A total of 1,700 vacancies are set to be filled through this drive. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for holders of engineering diplomas and degrees seeking government sector employment in Madhya Pradesh.

Interested candidates can register online via the official website from August 29 to September 12, 2026. The selection process will include a comprehensive computer-based examination starting on October 7, 2026, which will assess both general aptitude and technical expertise in the relevant subject.

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MPESB Sub Engineer 2026: Key Overview & Schedule:

The MPESB Group 03 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 covers technical positions such as Sub Engineer, Draftsman, and Laboratory Technician across executive and non-executive cadres.

Application Window: August 29, 2026 – September 12, 2026

Form Correction Window: August 29, 2026 – September 17, 2026

Exam Start Date: October 7, 2026 onwards

Exam Mode & Duration: Computer-Based Test (CBT), 3 Hours

Vacancy Breakdown Across Categories

Out of the 1,700 total vacancies, the post allotment across vertical categories is structured as follows:

Major allocation goes to Sub Engineer (Civil) roles across key departments, including the Water Resources Department (379 posts), Rural Engineering Service (290 posts), and PWD (225 posts).

MPESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Applicants must ensure they meet the post-specific educational and age criteria before submitting their applications:

Educational Qualification:  Most Sub Engineer posts require a 3-year Diploma or a Degree in the respective engineering discipline (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, etc.). Specialized posts like Assistant Architectural Draftsman require additional qualifications such as a GIS Application certificate or relevant experience.

Age Limit: General category applicants must be between 18 and 40 years old. SC, ST, OBC, women candidates, and state government employees receive an upper age relaxation up to 45 years.

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MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern & Shift Timings:

The CBT carries a total of 200 marks divided equally into two parts, lasting 3 hours in total.

Part A (100 Marks): General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Reasoning Ability, General Science, and General Computer Knowledge.

Part B (100 Marks): Technical/Trade-based domain questions.

Daily Exam Shifts

Shift 1: Reporting time 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Exam time 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Shift 2: Reporting time 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Exam time 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026: How to Apply & Fee Structure?

Candidates must apply online via the official portal at esb.mp.gov.in.

Step 1: Complete registration on the MPESB portal with personal and contact information.

Step 2: Fill in academic credentials, department preferences, and exam center choices.

Step 3: Upload essential documents as per specified formats.

Step 4: Pay the required examination fee: INR 500 per paper for Unreserved candidates, or INR 250 per paper for MP-domiciled SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates.