MPESB Group-3 Recruitment 2026: Form Reopens 13 October, Exam Postponed
MPESB will reopen the Group-3 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 application form from 13 to 27 October after an increase in posts and changes to reservation tables. The correction window will remain open through 28 October, while the exam earlier planned from 7 October has been postponed to December 2026-January 2027.
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
Use these links to open the official website in a new tab.
| What you need | Official link |
|---|---|
| Online application | Not available yetThe official portal is linked by MPESB; the Group-3 form reopens on 13 October 2026. |
| 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 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: 3 October 2026 at 10:15 am IST.
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