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The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has officially released the exam date for Assistant Engineer and Assistant Agricultural Engineer posts on the official website, mppsc.mp.gov.in. A total of 32 vacancies have been announced across multiple disciplines. The AE exam is scheduled for 22nd March 2026, and candidates are advised to read the complete article to know about the official test schedule and plan their preparation accordingly.
MPPSC Assistant Engineer Exam Date 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the official examination notification to recruit 32 Assistant Engineers in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Agricultural disciplines under Advertisement No. 08/2025. The online test notification clearly explains the selection process, eligibility, and other important details. The PDF notification is available in the overview table below for reference.
MPPSC Assistant Engineer 2026 CBT Exam: Highlights
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Key Recruitment Details
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Application Important Dates and Details
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Vacancy Details
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Eligibility
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Pay Scale
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Selection Criteria
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MPPSC Assistant Engineer Exam 2026 Vacancy
The recruitment drive offers a total of 32 Assistant Engineer posts across various departments of the Madhya Pradesh Government. Vacancies are distributed among Civil, Electrical/Mechanical, and Agricultural Engineering disciplines, ensuring opportunities for candidates from multiple engineering backgrounds.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Water Resources Dept. | 21 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Public Health Engg. Dept. | 3 |
| Assistant Engineer (Elect./Mech.) – Water Resources Dept. | 7 |
| Assistant Agricultural Engineer – Agriculture Dept. | 1 |
| Total | 32 |
Madhya Pradesh PSC Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must possess a degree in the relevant engineering discipline or AMIE from the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata. The maximum age limit is 40 years as on 1st January 2026, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per the MP Government rules. Candidates should also have a working knowledge of Hindi in the Devanagari script to be eligible for appointment.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Upper Age Limit (as on 01st January 2026) | Essential |
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| Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Water Resources Dept. | Degree in Civil Engineering OR AMIE from the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata | 21 to 40 years | Knowledge of Hindi in the Devanagari script is essential |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Public Health Engg. Dept. | Degree in Civil Engineering OR AMIE from the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata | ||
| Assistant Engineer (Elect./Mech.) – Water Resources Dept. | Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering OR AMIE from the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata | ||
| Assistant Agricultural Engineer – Agriculture Dept. | Degree in Agricultural Engineering OR AMIE from the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata |
Selection Process for MPPSC AE Examination 2026
The selection process for MPPSC Assistant Engineer 2026 involves a written examination followed by document verification. As per the official notification, no interview stage is included in the AE recruitment process.
| MPPSC AE Selection Process |
| Stage 1
Written Examination: Candidates will appear for an objective-type, OMR-based written examination, which will be used to shortlist candidates for the next stage. |
| Stage 2
Document Verification: Candidates who qualify for the written exam will be called for document verification, where educational qualifications, age, and category-related certificates will be checked. |
| Step 3
Final Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared solely based on written examination marks, subject to successful verification of documents. |
MPPSC Assistant Engineer 2026 Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be appointed under the 7th Pay Commission pay structure, with salaries ranging from ₹15,600–39,100 with Grade Pay ₹5,400 for most posts, while certain departments offer pay in Level-12 (₹56,100–1,77,500). Along with basic pay, employees are entitled to DA, HRA, and other admissible allowances as per state government norms.
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Grade Pay |
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| Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Water Resources Dept. | Rs. 15,600-39,100 | 5,400 |
| Assistant Engineer (Elect./Mech.) – Water Resources Dept. | Rs. 15,600-39,100 | 5,400 |
| Assistant Agricultural Engineer – Agriculture Dept. | Rs. 15,600-39,100 | 5,400 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Public Health Engg. Dept. | Rs. 56,100-1,77,500 | – |
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