MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board
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MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board
Quick facts
About the role
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has reopened the online registration window for the Group 3 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026. The board oversees hiring for 1,715 technical positions across diverse state departments, including public works, water resources, urban administration, and tribal affairs. Key positions featured in this drive include Sub Engineer across civil, electrical, and mechanical branches, alongside Draftsmen, Cartographers, Surveyors, and Laboratory Technicians. Engineering diploma holders and degree graduates looking for technical postings in Madhya Pradesh can submit their details through the MP Online portal before the revised cutoff date. Those who registered during the initial August window do not need to resubmit their paperwork. Selection relies on a single-stage computer test covering technical questions and general awareness. The board has rescheduled the computer exam for late January 2027, giving applicants substantial runway to revise core engineering subjects and local general knowledge.
Highlights
- Reopened online application window runs from 13 October to 27 October 2026
- Total vacancies revised upward to 1,715 positions across civil, mechanical, and electrical branches
- Sub Engineer posts carry a starting pay scale under MP state Pay Matrix Level 8 or 9
- Combined written exam scheduled across Madhya Pradesh centers on 20 January 2027
Selection process
- 1Online Computer Based Examination (200 marks, 3 hours)
- 2Merit List and Preference Verification
- 3Document Verification
- 4Medical Fitness Assessment
How to apply
- 1Open the MP Online portal at esb.mponline.gov.in and locate the Group 3 Combined Recruitment 2026 section.
- 2Sign in using your existing MPESB Candidate Profile ID or create a fresh profile using Aadhaar verification.
- 3Complete the application form by choosing post codes that match your engineering trade and department preferences.
- 4Upload scanned copies of required certificates, trade credentials, a recent photograph, and signature.
- 5Pay the examination fee through net banking or UPI, then download and save the completed application receipt.
Important dates
- Reopened Application Start Date13 Oct 2026
- Online Registration Deadline27 Oct 2026
- Last Date for Application Correction28 Oct 2026
- Written Examination Date20 Jan 2027
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Registration opens13 Oct 2026
- Last date to apply28 Oct 2026
- Correction window28 Oct 2026
- Written Examination Date20 Jan 2027
Frequently asked questions
I registered during the August cycle. Do I need to fill out the form again?
No. Candidates who registered and paid the application fee during the August 2026 window remain registered. The reopened session is strictly for fresh applicants or those who missed out earlier.
Can final-year engineering students apply for MPESB Group 3 positions?
Candidates must hold completed diplomas or degrees with final marksheets on or before the closing date. Those waiting for final results cannot claim eligibility for these posts.
Are applicants from states outside Madhya Pradesh eligible to apply?
Yes, Indian citizens from any state may apply. Out-of-state candidates compete under the unreserved open competition quota and cannot claim category relaxations on age or application fees.
What is the examination pattern for the MP Sub Engineer test?
The test features 200 objective questions totaling 200 marks over three hours. It includes 100 questions on general subjects like reasoning, Hindi, English, and basic science, and 100 questions testing core engineering branch knowledge.
Can I edit my application form after payment?
Yes. MPESB allows corrections through the MP Online window until 28 October 2026. Modifying certain candidate profile fields may require paying an additional nominal correction fee.