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MP Sub Engineer Vacancy 2026 Out, Apply Online for 1,040 Group-03 Posts

MP Sub Engineer Vacancy 2026 Notification (Group-03 Combined Recruitment Test 2026) has been released by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB/MP Vyapam). A total of 1,040 vacancies are announced for Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician, and other Group-3 technical posts.

The MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 application process has started on the official website & candidates can submit their online applications till the last date, 1 September 2026, through the official MPESB website at esb.mp.gov.in.

MP Sub Engineer Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has released the MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification on its official website. The official notification PDF consists of eligibility criteria,  educational qualifications, age requirements, Salary, & State Employment registration rules. The direct link to download the official Notification PDF is given below.

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MP Sub Engineer Vacancy 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 1040
Exam Date 06 October 2026 
 Age Limit  18 Years – 40 Years
Online Application Date 18 August 2026 – 01  September 2026
Educational Qualification Degree/Diploma
Selection process
  • Written Exam
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination
Official Website esb.mp.gov.in

MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Release Date 17 August 2026
Online Application Start Date 18 August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 01 September 2026
Exam Date 06 October 2026

MP Sub Engineer Exam Date 2026

The MP ESB Sub Engineer Exam 2026 is officially scheduled on 06 October 2026 (Tentative) as per the rulebook published by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board. The CBT exam will be held in online mode across two shifts daily. Candidates are allocated 3 hours (180 minutes) to solve a single 200-mark paper consisting of 100 non-technical questions and 100 domain-specific technical questions. The admit card with the exact test dates will be issued online on the official website (esb.mp.gov.in) 7 to 10 days before the exam date.

MPESB Sub Engineer Exam Shift Schedule

Shift Exam Timing Reporting Time
First Shift 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM 07:00 AM – 08:00 AM
Second Shift 02:30 PM – 05:30 PM 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM

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 Posts
UR 381
EWS 90
SC 156
ST 141
OBC  272
Total Vacancies 1,040 

MP Sub Engineer Department-Wise Vacancy 2026

Post Code Department / Office Name Post Name UR EWS SC ST OBC Total
001 Directorate of Geology & Mining, Bhopal Mineral Surveyor 2 1 1 4
002 Directorate of Geology & Mining, Bhopal Surveyor 6 4 4 14
003–004 Govt. Polytechnic College, Seoni Lab Technician 1 1 2
005–008 Govt. Polytechnic College, Balaghat Lab Technician 3 1 1 1 6
009 Govt. Polytechnic College, Damoh Cartographer (Draughtsman) 1 1
010–012 Rani Phoolkunwar Govt. Poly., Mandla Lab Technician 2 1 3
013–016 Govt. Polytechnic College, Ashoknagar Lab Technician 3 2 2 7
017 Govt. Polytechnic College, Chhindwara Lab Technician 1 1
018 Indore Development Authority, Indore Sub Engineer 17 4 7 3 10 41
019 Indore Development Authority, Indore Sub Engineer 1 1 1 3
020 Engineer-in-Chief, PWD Bhopal Sub Engineer 106 46 12 5 56 225
021 Engineer-in-Chief, PWD Bhopal Sub Engineer 55 6 1 6 68
022–026 Govt. Polytechnic College, Sanawad Lab Technician 2 2 2 6
027–030 Govt. Polytechnic College, Khurai Lab Technician 3 3 2 8
031–036 Sahodra Rai Govt. Poly., Sagar Tech Asst / Lab Tech 3 1 3 7
037 MP Urban Development Co. Ltd., Bhopal Sub Engineer 2 10 6 10 21 49
038–043 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Govt. Poly., Gwalior Lab Tech / Computer Op / Tech Asst 3 1 3 7
044 Govt. Polytechnic College, Satna Lab Technician 1 1
045 Directorate of Ag. Engg., Bhopal Mechanical Assistant 3 3 5 1 12
046–047 Jabalpur Development Authority Sub Engineer 7 1 2 2 9 21
048 Gwalior Development Authority Sub Engineer 1 1
049–052 Govt. Women’s Poly., Gwalior Lab Technician 3 3
053 Dhar Polytechnic College, Dhar Junior Instructor 1 1
054–059 G.T. Govt. Poly., Jaora (Ratlam) Lab Technician 3 3 2 8
060–061 Ujjain Polytechnic College, Ujjain Cartographer (Draughtsman) 1 1 2
062–063 Govt. Polytechnic College, Jhabua Lab Tech / Cartographer 1 1 2
064–066 Govt. Women’s Poly., Indore Lab Technician 3 1 4
067 Govt. Polytechnic College, Dabra Lab Technician 1 1
068–071 M.J. Phule Govt. Poly., Khandwa Lab Tech / Cartographer 2 2 4
072–080 Govt. Poly., Nowgong (Chhatarpur) Cartographer / Demonstrator / Lab Tech 7 3 4 14
081 SADA, Pachmarhi Sub Engineer 1 1
082–083 MP State Co-op Marketing Fed., Bhopal Sub Engineer 4 2 3 3 12
084 Ujjain Development Authority Sub Engineer 2 1 4 4 11
085 MP Pollution Control Board, Bhopal Sub Engineer 4 1 4 4 13
086–087 SADA, Tighra (Gwalior) Sub Engineer 3 1 1 5
088–090 Town & Country Planning, Bhopal Asst. Architect Cartographer / Sub Eng. 20 3 12 12 14 64
091 MP State Ag. Marketing Board, Bhopal Sub Engineer 4 2 12 15 15 48
092 Govt. Poly., Raghogarh (Guna) Lab Technician 1 1
093–094 Municipal Corporation, Rewa Sub Engineer 1 2 1 4
095–102 Jijamata Govt. Poly., Burhanpur Tech Asst / Lab Tech / Cartographer / Supervisor 5 1 1 3 10
103–104 Govt. Polytechnic College, Morena Lab Technician 1 1 2
105–106 Bhopal Development Authority Sub Engineer 17 4 4 1 10 36
107–116 Rewa Engineering College, Rewa Cartographer / Tech Asst / Lab Tech 3 2 1 4 10
117–119 Indira Gandhi Engg. College, Sagar Cartographer / Tech Asst 2 1 3
120 Chief Engineer, RES, Bhopal Sub Engineer 74 27 44 62 83 290
Total 381 90 156 141 272 1040

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 Link  2026

The online application process for the MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 has started on the official MPESB website at esb.mp.gov.in. Candidates can apply till the last date, 1 September 2026. A direct link is given below to apply online for Sub Engineer posts.

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.

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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

Candidates can check the detailed recruitment process in the video given below

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)

 

FAQs

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

The online application process begins on August 18, 2026, and closes on 01 September 2026.

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 1,040 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 August 18, 2026, and close on 1 September 2026. The deadline to edit/correct submitted application forms is 06 September 2026.

When will the MP Sub Engineer Exam 2026 be held?

The online examination starts on October 06, 2026, and will be conducted in two shifts.

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