Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | MPESB |
| Post Name | Sub Engineer, Draftsman and More – 1700 Posts |
| Qualification | B.Tech/B.E, Diploma |
| Salary | Pay scale varies by post, ranging from Level 4 to Level 8 of the Madhya Pradesh Pay Matrix, depending on the post code and department. Representative pay levels notified include: Pay Level Pay Scale (₹) Typically Applicable To Level 8 32,800 – 1,03,600 Sub Engineer (Upyantri) posts Level 7 28,700 – 91,300 Select technical posts Level 6 25,300 – 80,500 Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, Surveyor and similar posts Level 5 22,100 – 70,000 Select technical posts Level 4 19,500 – 62,000 Select technical/other posts The exact pay level applicable to each post code is specified individually in the notification. As per the Madhya Pradesh General Administration Department circular dated 12 December 2019, appointees will be paid a stipend during probation - 70% of the minimum of the pay scale in the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year - with the full pay scale becoming payable on successful completion of probation. |
| Age Limit | Category Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026) Open competition / direct recruitment (general) 18 to 40 years Madhya Pradesh domiciled SC/ST/OBC, government/corporation/board/autonomous body employees, Home Guards, PwBD, and women (reserved/unreserved) 18 to 45 years (includes a 5-year relaxation over the general limit) Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026 for Madhya Pradesh domiciled candidates. Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates are not eligible for age relaxation. Additional age relaxation applicable to Ex-servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities is as per orders issued by the General Administration Department from time to time. In no case will the maximum age limit exceed 45 years after including all applicable relaxations (except for contractual employees and categories mentioned in Rule 14 of the notification). To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying. |
| Post Date | 28/08/2026 |
| Last Date | 12-09-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eligibility for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 depends on the specific post code and technical branch applied for. As a general pattern, most posts require a diploma (typically three years) or degree in the relevant engineering/technical branch from a recognised university, board, or institution. The technical branches covered under this recruitment include: Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Fashion Technology Architecture & Interior Design Modern Office Management Hotel Management Agriculture Engineering Textile Design Automobile Engineering Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mining/Civil Engineering (for Mineral Surveyor posts) ITI Craftsman (Civil) trade-based posts The exact minimum qualification (diploma or degree, first-class requirement where applicable, and specific branch) differs for each of the 131 post codes and is specified individually in the notification. Candidates should verify the qualification for their specific post code before applying. Candidates must also have a live registration with a Madhya Pradesh Employment Office (Rojgar Karyalaya) to be eligible. Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India; Nepalese citizens may also apply, subject to the eligibility certificate required under the applicable Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Recruitment Rules, 1961. Candidates who are not permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh may apply only against unreserved/open vacancies, and will not be eligible for reservation or age relaxation benefits.
Application Fee
Category Application Fee (per paper) Unreserved candidates ₹500 Madhya Pradesh domiciled SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates ₹250 Direct recruitment against backlog vacancies only No fee In addition to the application fee, candidates applying online through an MP Online kiosk must pay a portal fee of ₹60; candidates applying by logging in as a registered citizen user must pay a portal fee of ₹20.
Important Links
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| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Sarkari Result | Click Here |
Selection Process
Selection for MPESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 is through a single online Computer-Based Test (CBT) carrying 200 marks. Exam Pattern Section Subjects Marks Section A General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Reasoning, General Science, General Computer Knowledge 100 Section B Technical trade-based paper (specific to the post code's technical branch) 100 Total 200 Marking scheme: 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer. Also Read: SGTPS MPPGCL ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 95 Posts Technical Paper Codes by Branch The technical section (Section B) is set according to 14 different subject-based paper codes, mapped to the relevant post codes: Paper Code Technical Branch A Electrical Engineering B Mechanical Engineering C Civil Engineering D Computer Science & Engineering E Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering F Fashion Technology G Architecture H Modern Office Management I Hotel Management J Agriculture Engineering K Textile Design L Automobile Engineering M Refrigeration & Air Conditioning N ITI Craftsman (Civil) trade-based paper Candidates applying for post codes 88, 128, and 131 have the option to appear in either of two related technical papers (Civil or Architecture for post code 88; Electrical or Mechanical for post codes 128 and 131); their result is prepared using the higher of the percentile scores obtained across the two papers. Normalisation of Results Since the exam is conducted across multiple shifts and days, MPESB will prepare results using the Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) scaling method as approved by the Board, converting each candidate's proportionate score into a percentile score, and further into a Z-value and T-score, to ensure comparability of scores across shifts.