What is the last date to submit the online application for MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit application form for MP Sub Engineer recruitment is12 September 2026 (Today).

Are candidates from states other than Madhya Pradesh eligible to apply?

Yes, candidates from other states can apply under the Unreserved (UR) category. They will not receive category-based relaxation or reservation benefits.

Is there any negative marking in the MP Sub Engineer examination?

No, there is no negative marking in the MPESB Group-3 exam. Candidates earn 1 mark for each correct response, and unanswered or incorrect questions receive 0 marks.

Can final-year diploma or degree students apply for this MP Sub Engineer Recruitment?

No, candidates must possess their completed qualifying diploma or degree certificate and active MP Employment Exchange registration before the closing date of applications.

What is the examination duration and language medium?

The exam duration is 3 hours (180 minutes). The question paper is provided bilingually in both Hindi and English (except for specific language sections),

Is higher qualification (B.E. / B.Tech) eligible for the Sub Engineer post?

Yes, candidates possessing higher qualifications like B.E. or B.Tech in the respective engineering disciplines are fully eligible to apply, provided they meet the basic eligibility criteria.

What is the total number of vacancies in MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1700 vacancies have been announced for Sub Engineer, Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, Technical Assistant, and other equivalent posts.

What are the application dates for MPESB Group-03 Recruitment 2026?

The online applications start on 29 August 2026, and close on 12 September 2026. The deadline to edit/correct submitted application is from 29 August 2026 to 17 September 2026

When will the MP Sub Engineer Exam 2026 be held?

The online examination starts on 7 October 2026, and will be conducted in two shifts.

What is the MP Sub Engineer salary in 2026?

Level – 6, Rs. 25,300 – 80,500/- (For Sub Engineer / Degree Posts) Level – 5, Rs. 22,100 – 70,000/- (For Diploma / ITI specific posts)

What is the MP Sub Engineer exam pattern?

The MP Sub Engineer exam consists of 200 questions carrying 200 marks. The paper includes 100 marks from the general section covering subjects such as General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Mathematics, Logical Ability, Science and Computer Knowledge, while 100 marks are based on technical trade-related questions.

What is the MP Sub Engineer selection process?

The MP Sub Engineer selection process is based on the written examination/Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification and medical examination.

Is today the last date to apply for MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026?

Yes, 12 September 2026 is the last date to submit the online application form.

MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026, Apply Online Last Date Today for 1700 Posts

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The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has published the MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 under the official notification Advt. No. Group-03 Combined Recruitment Test 2026. A total of 1,700 technical posts have been announced for Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician, and other equivalent positions across various government departments in Madhya Pradesh.

The online application process has started on the official website at esb.mp.gov.in from 29 August 2026 & candidates can apply online till the last date, 12 September 2026 (Today).

Important Notice: The MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 application process ends today, 12 September 2026. Candidates who have not yet submitted their application form should complete the online application today before the deadline. Candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid any last-minute technical issues and carefully check all details before submitting the form.

MP Sub Engineer Last Date 2026

The MP Sub Engineer Last Date 2026 to apply online is 12 September 2026. Candidates who are interested in the 1700 Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician, and other equivalent posts must complete the application process today. Applicants are advised to submit their forms before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

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
Application Date	29 August 2026
Application Last Date	12 September 2026 (Today)
Age Limit	18 Years – 40 Years
Educational Qualification	Degree/Diploma
Selection process	Written Exam Document Verification Medical Examination
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 Important Dates 2026

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	27 August 2026
Apply Online Starts	29 August 2026
Apply Online Ends	12 September 2026 (Today)
Application Form Correction Window	29 August 2026 – 17 September 2026
Exam Date	07 October 2026

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
Directorate of Geology and Mining, Bhopal	002	Surveyor	6	4	0	0	4	14
Govt. Polytechnic College, Seoni	003	Lab Technician	1	0	0	0	0	1
Govt. Polytechnic College, Seoni	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
Indore Development Authority, Indore	019	Sub Engineer	1	0	0	1	1	3
Engineer-in-Chief PWD, Bhopal	020	Sub Engineer	106	12	46	5	56	225
Engineer-in-Chief PWD, Bhopal	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
Gwalior Development Authority, Gwalior	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
Dhar Polytechnic College, Dhar	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
Ujjain Polytechnic College, Ujjain	061	Draftsman	1	0	0	0	0	1
Govt. Polytechnic College, Jhabua	062	Lab Technician	0	0	0	1	0	1
Govt. Polytechnic College, Jhabua	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
M.P. State Co-op Marketing Fed. Bhopal	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
Municipal Corporation, Rewa	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
Govt. Polytechnic College, Morena	104	Lab Technician	0	0	1	0	0	1
Bhopal Development Authority, Bhopal	105	Sub Engineer	16	4	4	1	9	34
Bhopal Development Authority, Bhopal	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
Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Bhopal	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
Public Health Engineering Dept. (PHED), Bhopal	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

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	3-year Diploma or higher qualification (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or relevant technical fields
Institution	Qualification must be from a recognised university/institute
Employment Exchange	Live registration with the MP State Employment Exchange (Rojgar Karyalaya) is mandatory

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	Age Relaxation
General / Unreserved	18 to 40 years	Nil
SC / ST / OBC	18 to 45 years	5 Years
Female Candidates	18 to 45 years	5 Years
State Government Employees	18 to 45 years	5 Years

MP Sub Engineer Apply Online 2026

MP Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has activated the online application link for 1,700 Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Lab Technician & Equivalent posts. The online application process started on 29 August 2026, and today, 12 September 2026, is the last date to apply online. Candidates who have not yet submitted their application form should complete the process today through the official website, esb.mp.gov.in. A direct MPESB Sub Engineer Apply Online Link is given below.

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 Date 2026

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has issued the official MP Sub Engineer Exam Date 2026 (Tentative) on its official website. The CBT exam is scheduled to start on 7 October 2026 in two shifts. The detailed exam date will be announced later on the official website.