MPESB Group-3 Recruitment 2026: Applications Reopened Until 27 October
The official MPOnline portal lists Group-3 applications from 13 to 27 October 2026 and paid-application corrections from 13 to 28 October. The examination remains postponed as previously notified.
Sub Engineer, Cartographer, Laboratory Technician and equivalent Group-3 posts
Notice: MPESB notice dated 1 October 2026Important Dates
- Earlier application window: 29 August to 12 September 2026
- Applications reopen: 13 October 2026
- Last application date: 27 October 2026
- Correction window: 13 October to 28 October 2026
- Revised exam period: December 2026 to January 2027; exact date not yet announced
Application Fee
- Unreserved candidates: ₹500 per question paper in the 27 August rulebook
- MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates: ₹250 per question paper in the 27 August rulebook
- MP Online portal charge: ₹60 through kiosk or ₹20 through a registered citizen login in the 27 August rulebook
- Important: Check the revised rulebook and application portal for the fee that applies during the reopened window
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- General maximum age: 40 years
- Specified MP categories: Up to 45 years as provided in the rulebook
- Age cutoff: 1 January 2026
Vacancy Details
Vacancies: Revised total not yet stated; the 27 August rulebook listed 1,700 before the official increase notice
| Post / Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Earlier rulebook total | 1,700 posts |
| Current position | MPESB says the post count has increased; the revised total and reservation table are awaited |
Eligibility & Qualification
- Qualification: Relevant post-specific engineering diploma, degree or equivalent qualification
- Post choice: Applicants must meet the exact qualification stated for the selected post code
- Employment registration: Active Madhya Pradesh employment-office registration is required for the covered posts under the rulebook
Salary & Job Location
- Salary / stipend: Post-wise pay scales vary and are listed against each post code in the official rulebook.
- Job location: Madhya Pradesh
Selection Process
- Computer-based combined recruitment test
- Merit list as per the recruitment rules
- Department-level eligibility and document verification
- Appointment by the concerned department
How to apply / next steps
- Open the official MPESB updates page and read the 1 October notice.
- Wait for and read the revised rulebook because the vacancy and reservation tables are being changed.
- From 13 October 2026, open the linked MP Online examination portal and select the Group-3 Combined Recruitment Test 2026.
- Choose the correct post code, fill the application and pay the applicable fee shown by the official portal.
- Submit by 27 October 2026 and complete any permitted correction by 28 October 2026.
Important Links
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| What you need | Official link |
|---|---|
| Online application | Apply Online Choose the Group-3 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (Second) application service. Applications run from 13 to 27 October; paid-application corrections run until 28 October. No closing hour is specified. |
| Official notification | Read Notification Official MPESB notice dated 1 October 2026 covering the reopened form and postponed exam. |
| Official updates | Check Official Updates Use the MPESB homepage for the revised rulebook and exact exam date when released. |
| Syllabus | Download / View Syllabus The 27 August rulebook is available now; MPESB says a revised rulebook will follow. |
Previous updates & page history
- Application portal confirms reopened forms13 October 2026 at 5:30 am IST · Application Update
The official MPOnline portal lists Group-3 applications from 13 to 27 October 2026 and paid-application corrections from 13 to 28 October. The examination remains postponed as previously notified.
- Application form reopens from 13 to 27 October 20261 October 2026 at 12:00 am IST · Application Update
The official 1 October notice reopened applications, extended corrections, increased posts and postponed the examination; MPESB will publish a revised rulebook and exact exam schedule separately.
This permanent page is updated when a verified notice changes. Page last updated: 14 October 2026 at 9:08 am IST.
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Source: Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board / MPOnline. Checked 14 October 2026 at 9:15 am IST.
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