MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026: Online Applications for 1,700 Sub-Engineer Posts

In a welcome relief for technical diploma holders and engineering graduates across Madhya Pradesh, the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has officially announced the reopening of the online application window for its massive Group 3 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026. Aimed at appointing qualified personnel across 1,700 Sub-Engineer, Assistant Draftsman (Sahayak Manchitrakar), and Technician vacancies in key state public works and engineering departments, this secondary registration phase provides a lifeline to thousands of prospective candidates who missed the preliminary submission cycle. According to the revised schedule issued by the board from Bhopal, the direct application link will be reactivated on the official portal starting October 13, 2026, giving aspirants two weeks to register their credentials.

Crucial Registration Schedule: Application Window, Deadline, and Form Correction

Candidates must monitor the revised timeline to ensure their submissions are finalized before the portal locks:

• Online Application Reopening Date: The registration gateway will be officially restored on October 13, 2026.

• Final Date for Submissions: Candidates can fill out and submit their application forms until midnight on October 27, 2026.

• Application Correction Window: Aspirants who need to rectify typographical errors or update academic and category details can do so until October 28, 2026.

• Official Web Address: Submissions and e-KYC profile verifications must be executed exclusively through the board's designated digital portals at esb.mp.gov.in and mponline.gov.in.

Category-Wise Distribution: Breakdown of 1,700 Sub-Engineer Posts

The selection roster features a structured allocation across social and reservation quotas within Madhya Pradesh:

• Total Vacancy Pool: A grand total of 1,700 posts will be filled through the combined competitive selection process.

• General (Unreserved) Allocation: The largest share comprises 628 posts reserved for General category aspirants.

• Other Backward Classes (OBC): Candidates belonging to the OBC category are allocated 426 posts.

• Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes: A total of 246 posts are earmarked for Scheduled Caste (SC) applicants, alongside 254 posts reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.

• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): A dedicated quota of 146 posts is set aside for eligible candidates under the EWS bracket.

Comprehensive Eligibility: Academic Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Applicants must verify their demographic and educational eligibility parameters as specified in the recruitment rulebook:

• Mandatory Academic Qualifications: Candidates must hold a recognized Bachelor's Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) or Diploma in Engineering in relevant disciplines—including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Science—from an accredited university or technical board in India.

• Age Calculation Baseline: Candidate age will be formally evaluated as of January 1, 2026.

• Age Limits and Concessions: The baseline entry age is set at a minimum of 18 years, with a maximum general threshold of 40 years. MP-domiciled female candidates, SC, ST, OBC, government employees, and differently-abled applicants are eligible for upper age relaxations up to 45 years.

Application Fee Structure: Concessions for Domiciled Reserved Candidates

The registration fee system is structured to provide relief to state-domiciled affirmative categories:

• Unreserved (General) Applicants: Candidates applying under the Unreserved category must pay an examination fee of ₹500.

• Reserved Domicile Concessions: SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and differently-abled candidates native to Madhya Pradesh are eligible for a reduced fee of ₹250.

• Portal and Processing Surcharges: Standard portal charges (ranging between ₹20 and ₹60 depending on citizen login or kiosk booking) apply additionally during online payment transactions.

Exam Architecture: 200-Mark Question Paper and Core Subjects

Final selection will be determined on the basis of performance in a single-tier Computer-Based Test (CBT):

• Question Distribution and Total Weightage: The examination features 100 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 200 marks, testing both fundamental aptitude and discipline-specific technical know-how.

• General Aptitude Component: Evaluates candidates across General Knowledge, Hindi Language, English Language, Mathematics, Reasoning Ability, General Science, and General Computer fundamentals.

• Domain Technical Component: Assesses specialized, trade-specific engineering concepts aligned with the technical post code applied for by the candidate, ensuring candidates possess the field competence required for sub-engineer operations across Madhya Pradesh.