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.

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Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board

Sub Engineer, Cartographer, Laboratory Technician and equivalent Group-3 posts

Notice: MPESB notice dated 1 October 2026

Important 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-wise or category-wise vacancies
Post / CategoryVacancies
Earlier rulebook total1,700 posts
Current positionMPESB 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

  1. Computer-based combined recruitment test
  2. Merit list as per the recruitment rules
  3. Department-level eligibility and document verification
  4. Appointment by the concerned department

How to apply / next steps

  1. Open the official MPESB updates page and read the 1 October notice.
  2. Wait for and read the revised rulebook because the vacancy and reservation tables are being changed.
  3. From 13 October 2026, open the linked MP Online examination portal and select the Group-3 Combined Recruitment Test 2026.
  4. Choose the correct post code, fill the application and pay the applicable fee shown by the official portal.
  5. Submit by 27 October 2026 and complete any permitted correction by 28 October 2026.

Important Links

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Official application, notification and update links
What you needOfficial link
Online applicationApply 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 notificationRead Notification Official MPESB notice dated 1 October 2026 covering the reopened form and postponed exam.
Official updatesCheck Official Updates Use the MPESB homepage for the revised rulebook and exact exam date when released.
SyllabusDownload / 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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