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The MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 application window has reopened, giving candidates another opportunity to apply for 1,700 vacancies under the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB). The recruitment drive is being conducted for Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician, Surveyor, and other equivalent posts across various Madhya Pradesh government departments.
The re-application process started on 13 October 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms until 27 October 2026. The application correction window will remain open from 13 October to 28 October 2026. The schedule has been revised following changes in reservation details, and the examination has been rescheduled to be held from 20 January 2027
MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026: Latest Update
MPESB has revised the schedule for the Group-03 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 (Second). The recruitment includes technical and equivalent posts in several state government departments and offices.
The key updates are:
- The online application window reopens on 13 October 2026.
- Candidates can submit their applications until 27 October 2026.
- The application correction facility is available from 13 October to 28 October 2026.
- The recruitment covers 1,700 vacancies.
- The revised examination window is scheduled to start from 20 January 2027.
- Candidates should refer to the revised rulebook for updated eligibility and reservation instructions.
MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026: Re-Apply Open
The MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 re-apply process is now open. Candidates who applied earlier can submit a fresh application as per the revised MPESB notification. Check the updated eligibility, vacancy details, application dates and other instructions before applying again.

MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Conducting Body | MP Employees Selection Board (MP ESB), Bhopal |
| Post Names | Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Lab Technician & Equivalent |
| Cadre Class | Class 3 (Third Class) |
| Advt. No | Group-03 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1700 |
| Re-apply Start Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 Years – 40 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Degree/Diploma |
| Selection process |
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| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
MP Sub Engineer Notification 2026 PDF
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has published the MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF on its official website at esb.mp.gov.in. The official notification contains the details of eligibility criteria, vacancy details, important dates, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, Salary, & State Employment registration rules. Candidates can download the official Notification PDF through the direct link given below.
MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Notification | August 2026 |
| Original Application Period | August–September 2026 |
| Earlier Exam Date | 20 January 2027 |
| Re-Application Window Opens | 13 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 October 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 13–28 October 2026 |
| Revised Examination Date | 20 January 2027 (Expected) |
MP Sub Engineer Exam Date 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has issued the official MP Sub Engineer Exam Date (Tentative) on its official website. The CBT exam is scheduled to start on 20 January 2027 in two shifts. The detailed exam date will be announced later on the official website.
MP Sub Engineer Exam Shift & Timing
| Exam Date | Shift | Exam Time | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starts on 20 January 2027 | Shift 1 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Shift 2 | 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM | 3 Hours | 200 |
MP Sub Engineer Vacancy 2026
Here is the complete department-wise and category-wise vacancy breakdown for the MPESB Group-3 Sub Engineer Combined Recruitment 2026 based on the official notification:
MP Sub Engineer Category-Wise Vacancy 2026
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 628 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 146 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 246 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 254 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 426 |
| Total Posts | 1,700 |
MP Sub Engineer Department-Wise Vacancy 2026
| Department / Office | Post Code | Post Name | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | Total Posts |
| Directorate of Geology and Mining, Bhopal | 001 | Mineral Surveyor | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 002 | Surveyor | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic College, Seoni | 003 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 004 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic College, Balaghat | 005 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 006 | Lab Technician | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 007 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 008 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic College, Damoh | 009 | Draftsman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rani Phoolkunwar Govt. Poly. College, Mandla | 010 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 011 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 012 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic College, Ashoknagar | 013 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 014 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 015 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 016 | Lab Technician | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic College, Khirsadoh, Chhindwara | 017 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Indore Development Authority, Indore | 018 | Sub Engineer | 17 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 41 |
| 019 | Sub Engineer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Engineer-in-Chief PWD, Bhopal | 020 | Sub Engineer | 106 | 12 | 46 | 5 | 56 | 225 |
| 021 | Sub Engineer | 55 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 68 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic College, Sanawad, Khargone | 022 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 023 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 024 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 025 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 026 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic College, Khurai Sagar | 027 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 028 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 029 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 030 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Sahodra Rai Govt. Poly. College, Sagar | 031 | Technical Assistant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 032 | Lab Technician | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 033 | Lab Technician | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 034 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 035 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 036 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| M.P. Urban Development Co. Ltd. Bhopal | 037 | Sub Engineer | 2 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 49 |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Poly. College, Gwalior | 038 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 039 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 040 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 041 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 042 | Computer Operator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 043 | Technical Assistant | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic College, Satna | 044 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Directorate of Agri. Engineering, Bhopal | 045 | Mech. Asst. (Sub Eng.) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| Jabalpur Development Authority, Jabalpur | 046 | Sub Engineer | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| Gwalior Development Authority, Gwalior | 047 | Sub Engineer | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| 048 | Sub Engineer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Govt. Women Poly. College, Gwalior | 049 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 050 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 051 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Dhar Polytechnic College, Dhar | 052 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 053 | Junior Instructor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| G.T. Govt. Poly. College, Jaora, Ratlam | 054 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 055 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 056 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 057 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 058 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 059 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Ujjain Polytechnic College, Ujjain | 060 | Draftsman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 061 | Draftsman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic College, Jhabua | 062 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 063 | Draftsman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Govt. Women Poly. College, Indore | 064 | Lab Technician | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Govt. Poly. College, Dabra / Khandwa | 065 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 066 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 067 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 068 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 069 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 070 | Draftsman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 071 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Polytechnic College, Nowgong, Chhatarpur | 072 | Draftsman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 073 | Draftsman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 074 | Demonstrator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 075 | Junior Instructor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 076 | Lab Technician | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| 077 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 078 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 079 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 080 | Lab Technician | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Special Area Development Authority, Pachmarhi | 081 | Sub Engineer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| M.P. State Co-op Marketing Fed. Bhopal | 082 | Sub Engineer | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| 083 | Sub Engineer | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Ujjain Development Authority, Ujjain | 084 | Sub Engineer | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 22 |
| M.P. Pollution Control Board, Bhopal | 085 | Sub Engineer | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 24 |
| Special Area Dev. Auth. Tighra Gwalior | 086 | Sub Engineer | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Directorate of Town & Country Planning, Bhopal | 087 | Sub Engineer | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 14 |
| 088 | Asst. Architectural Draftsman | 12 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 38 | 66 | |
| 089 | Sub Engineer | 8 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 45 | |
| 090 | Sub Engineer | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| M.P. State Agricultural Marketing Board, Bhopal | 091 | Sub Engineer | 4 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 48 |
| Govt. Poly. College, Raghogarh, Guna | 092 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Municipal Corporation, Rewa | 093 | Sub Engineer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 094 | Sub Engineer | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
| Jijamata Govt. Poly. College, Burhanpur | 095 | Technical Assistant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 096 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 097 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| 098 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 099 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 100 | Draftsman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 101 | Draftsman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 102 | Campus Supervisor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Govt. Polytechnic College, Morena | 103 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 104 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Bhopal Development Authority, Bhopal | 105 | Sub Engineer | 16 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 34 |
| 106 | Sub Engineer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Rewa Engineering College, Rewa | 107 | Draftsman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 108 | Draftsman | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 109 | Draftsman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 110 | Technical Assistant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 111 | Technical Assistant | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 112 | Technical Assistant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 113 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 114 | Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 115 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 116 | Lab Technician | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Indira Gandhi Engg. College, Sagar | 117 | Draftsman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 118 | Technical Assistant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 119 | Technical Assistant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Rural Engineering Services (RES), Bhopal | 120 | Sub Engineer | 74 | 27 | 44 | 62 | 83 | 290 |
| Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Bhopal | 121 | Sub Engineer | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 122 | Draftsman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Tribal Affairs Dept., Bhopal | 123 | Sub Engineer (Civil) | 8 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 27 |
| Water Resources Dept. (WRD), Bhopal | 124 | Sub Engineer (Civil) | 103 | 38 | 60 | 76 | 102 | 379 |
| 125 | Sub Engineer (Civil) | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | |
| 126 | Sub Engineer (Civil) | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| 127 | Sub Engineer (Civil) | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | |
| 128 | Sub Engineer (Elec./Mech.) | 7 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 23 | |
| M.P. Small Industries Corp. Ltd., Bhopal | 129 | Sub Engineer (Civil) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Public Health Engineering Dept. (PHED), Bhopal | 130 | Sub Engineer (Civil) | 7 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 24 |
| 131 | Sub Engineer (Elec./Mech.) | 20 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 70 | |
| Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Bhopal | 132 | Draftsman | 10 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 35 |
| Total | 628 | 146 | 246 | 254 | 426 | 1700 | ||
MP Sub Engineer Eligibility Criteria 2026
To apply successfully, you must meet the organisation’s eligibility criteria. We have outlined the required educational qualifications and age limits that candidates must satisfy to be considered for the Sub-Engineer positions. Please review these criteria carefully before submitting your application.
MP Sub Engineer Educational Qualification
| Post/Discipline | Qualification Summary |
|---|---|
| Sub Engineer – Civil | Diploma or higher qualification in Civil Engineering, as prescribed for the post |
| Sub Engineer – Electrical | Diploma or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering, as prescribed |
| Sub Engineer – Mechanical | Diploma or higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering, as prescribed |
| Laboratory Technician | Relevant technical qualification prescribed for the post |
| Draftsman/Cartographer | Relevant engineering, drafting or cartography qualification, as prescribed |
| Surveyor | Relevant surveying qualification, as prescribed |
| Other Equivalent Posts | Post-specific qualification and experience, where required |
Note: Valid live registration on the MP Employment Office portal (MP Rojgar Panjiyan) is mandatory.
MP Sub Engineer Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
| Candidate Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 18 to 40 years |
| SC / ST / OBC | 18 to 45 years |
| Female Candidates | 18 to 45 years |
| State Government Employees | 18 to 45 years |
MP Sub Engineer Age Relaxation
| Candidate Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Nil |
| SC / ST / OBC | 5 Years |
| Female Candidates | 5 Years |
| State Government Employees | 5 Years |
MP Sub Engineer Apply Online 2026 Link
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has reopened the online application process for MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 from 13 October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply for Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician, and other equivalent posts through the official website. The last date to submit the online application form is 27 October 2026. Candidates should complete the application process within the given deadline and check the revised notification before submitting their forms.
How to Apply for MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for MPESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official portal at esb.mp.gov.in.
- Complete the MPESB Profile Registration if not already registered.
- Log in using your credentials and select “Group-03 Combined Recruitment Test 2026”.
- Fill out the online application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee online through the MP Online portal.
- Submit the form and print a copy of the completed application for future reference.
MP Sub Engineer Application Fees 2026
Interested candidates can check the detailed application fees in the table below. Pay the application fee online through NEFT/UPI.
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PWD (MP Domicile) | Rs. 250/- |
| Direct Recruitment – Backlog Posts | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
MP Sub Engineer Selection Process 2026
The selection process for MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Examination (200 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
MP Sub Engineer Exam Pattern 2026
| S. No. | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Knowledge | 100 |
| 2 | General Hindi | |
| 3 | General English | |
| 4 | General Mathematics | |
| 5 | General Logical Ability | |
| 6 | General Science | |
| 7 | General Computer Knowledge | |
| 8 | Technical Trade-Based Questions | 100 |
| Total | Total Marks | 200 |
MP Sub Engineer Salary 2026
| Pay Level | Pay Scale Details |
| Level – 6 | Rs. 25,300 – 80,500/- (For Sub Engineer / Degree Posts) |
| Level – 5 | Rs. 22,100 – 70,000/- (For Diploma / ITI specific posts) |
MP Sub Engineer Exam Centre List
| Name of Exam City | |
|---|---|
| Bhopal | Rewa |
| Indore | Sagar |
| Jabalpur | Satna |
| Khandwa | Sehore |
| Gwalior | Ujjain |
| Ratlam | |
MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions
Candidates should keep the following points in mind before applying:
- Read the revised notification and rulebook before filling out the form.
- Check the post-wise educational qualifications carefully.
- Ensure that the required employment registration is valid.
- Enter correct personal and educational details.
- Upload documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the correct application fee, wherever applicable.
- Complete the form before 27 October 2026.
- Use the correction facility between 13 and 28 October 2026, if required and permitted.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt.
- Follow the official website for the revised examination date and admit card updates.








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