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Vacancy Details
- Various Group 3 posts (Sub Engineer, Draftsman/Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, etc.): 1700 vacancies
Qualification: Diploma/degree in relevant engineering or technical discipline (varies by post code)- Unreserved (UR): 628
- EWS: 146
- SC: 246
- ST: 254
- OBC: 426
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- Unreserved: ₹500
- Madhya Pradesh domiciled SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD: ₹250
- Direct recruitment against backlog vacancies only: ₹0
- MP Online portal fee (kiosk): ₹60
- MP Online portal fee (registered citizen login): ₹20
Selection Process
step: Written exam (CBT)
detail: Single online Computer-Based Test (CBT) of 200 marks is used for selection.
step: Exam pattern
detail: CBT has two sections: Section A (General subjects) for 100 marks and Section B (technical trade-based paper specific to the post) for 100 marks.
step: Marking scheme
detail: 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
step: Normalisation
detail: Results are prepared using Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) scaling to ensure comparability across shifts.
step: Document verification and appointment
detail: Document verification is carried out by the concerned department during appointment; eligibility at the CBT stage is provisional.
How to Apply
- Visit the official MPESB website (https://esb.mp.gov.in) or apply through an MP Online kiosk (https://www.mponline.gov.in/portal/).
- Register on the portal and complete the online application form.
- Ensure you have live registration with a Madhya Pradesh Employment Office (Rojgar Karyalaya).
- Select the relevant post code(s) and technical branch that matches your qualification.
- Pay the application fee (₹500 for Unreserved; ₹250 for MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) plus the MP Online portal charge (₹60 for kiosk; ₹20 for registered citizen login).
- Download the admit card from the MPESB website when available and carry required original ID (Aadhaar or other listed photo ID) to the exam centre.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Opening Date for Online Application:
- Closing Date for Online Application (original):
- Apply Online Reopen Start Date:
- Apply Online Reopen End Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Most posts require a diploma (typically three years) or a degree in the relevant engineering or technical branch from a recognised institution. Exact qualifications differ by post code and are specified in the official notification.
How do I apply for the MPESB Group 3 recruitment?
Apply online via the MPESB website (https://esb.mp.gov.in) or through an MP Online kiosk (https://www.mponline.gov.in/portal/). You must register, ensure live registration with a Madhya Pradesh Employment Office, select relevant post code(s), and pay the applicable fees.
What is the last date to apply?
The final application period reopened and closes on 27-10-2026. (Applications originally opened on 29-08-2026 with an earlier closing date of 12-09-2026.)
How will candidates be selected?
Selection is through a single Computer-Based Test (CBT) of 200 marks with two sections: Section A (general) and Section B (technical). Results are normalised using the NEP method and final appointment follows document verification by the concerned department.
What is the pay scale for these posts?
Pay levels vary from Level 4 to Level 8 of the Madhya Pradesh Pay Matrix (examples: Level 8: ₹32,800–1,03,600; Level 4: ₹19,500–62,000). During probation appointees receive a stipend of 70% (first year), 80% (second year) and 90% (third year) of the minimum pay.
