MP ESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026: Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MP ESB) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice (Advt No: Combined Recruitment Test-2026 (Second)) for Group-03 Sub-Engineer, Draftsman, Lab Technician, and other equivalent posts. A total of 1700 vacancies are available across various government departments. The MPESB Group-3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on 27.08.2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online starting from 29.08.2026, with the deadline set for 17.09.2026. The MPESB Group-3 Sub Engineer online applications will reopen from 13 October to 27 October 2026.
Candidates looking for government technical jobs in Madhya Pradesh must read the full notification before filling out the application form. The selection involves a single-stage online computer-based written test followed by document verification handled by the respective departments.
MP ESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MP ESB) |
| Post Name | Sub-Engineer, Draftsman, Lab Technician & Equivalent Posts |
| Advt. No. | Group-03 Combined Recruitment Test-2026 (Second) |
| Total Vacancy | 1700 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 22,100/- to Rs. 1,03,600/- (Varies Post-Wise) |
| Notification Date | 27.08.2026 |
| Category | MP ESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 Notification |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 27.08.2026 |
| Online Application Date | 29.08.2026 to 17.09.2026 |
| Apply Online Reopen Date | 13- 27 October 2026 |
| Exam Start Date | December 2026/ January 2027 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PWD (MP Domicile Only) | Rs. 250/- |
| Backlog Direct Recruitment (All Categories) | Nil |
| MP Online Kiosk Charges | Rs. 60/- |
| Registered Citizen User Login Portal Charges | Rs. 20/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for MP ESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 is 18-40 Years for UR candidates and 18-45 Years for MP Domicile reserved categories and female applicants. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Various Posts (Sub-Engineer, Draftsman, Lab Technician, etc.) | 1700 | ITI/ Engineering Diploma in Related Field |
MP ESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for MP ESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Exam (Online CBT – 200 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Written Exam Pattern & Syllabus
- Total Marks: 200 Marks (Single Paper)
- Exam Duration: 3 Hours
- Part A (100 Marks): General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Reasoning Ability, General Science, and General Computer Knowledge.
- Part B (100 Marks): Subject-Specific/Technical Questions related to the applied post.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% for UR candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD candidates.
How to Apply for MP ESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for MP ESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website of MP ESB or open the MP Online portal link.
- Ensure you have an active Employment Exchange Registration (Rojgar Panjiyan) in Madhya Pradesh State.
- Complete the MP ESB Profile Registration or login using your existing user credentials.
- Select the Group-03 Combined Recruitment Test-2026 (Second) application link.
- Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and rank your post preferences.
- Upload mandatory scanned documents along with photo-signature setup.
- Pay the applicable application fee and MP Online portal charge through online payment modes.
- Submit the application form and safely save/print the application number for downloading the Admit Card.
Important Links
| MPESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 Apply Reopen Notice | Reopen Notice |
| MPESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| MPESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 13.10.2026) | Apply Online |
| MPESB Official Website | MPESB |
