MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MP ESB), formerly known as MP Vyapam or MPPEB, has officially published the MP Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification for Group-3 Combined Recruitment Examination (Second) 2026. This examination fills crucial technical vacancies—including Sub Engineer (Up-Yantri), Draftsman (Manchitrakar), Laboratory Technician, and equivalent Group-3 posts across various state government departments and autonomous bodies.
The official rulebook for the Group-03 Joint Recruitment Exam 2026 (Second) has been uploaded on the official MP ESB portal (www.esb.mp.gov.in). Candidates can start submitting their online application forms starting August 29, 2026.
Notification Release Date: August 27, 2026
Online Application Start Date: August 29, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: September 12, 2026
Application Form Correction Window: August 29 to September 17, 2026
MP Sub Engineer Exam Date 2026: Starts from October 07, 2026 (Wednesday) onwards in two shifts.
Exam Shift Timings:
Shift 1: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Reporting: 07:00 AM – 08:00 AM)
Shift 2: 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM (Reporting: 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM)
The MP ESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 Rulebook/Notification PDF has been released on the official MPESB website. It contains details about post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, application process, examination pattern and selection procedure
The MP ESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 online application process is scheduled to begin on August 29, 2026 for the Group-3 Sub Engineer, Draughtsman, Laboratory Technician and other equivalent posts. The recruitment is being conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB).
MP ESB Group 3 Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link
Before filling out the online form, candidates must review the eligibility criteria outlined in the official rulebook.
Candidates must hold a Diploma or Degree in the relevant discipline of Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Specific educational criteria apply to specialized posts such as Draftsman or Laboratory Technician as prescribed by individual department rules.
Candidates must possess the required educational certificates on or before the last date of application.
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age (Unreserved Male): 40 years
Maximum Age (SC/ST/OBC/MP Government Employees/Women/PwD): 45 years (includes 5 years relaxation)
Note: EWS candidates do not get upper age relaxation beyond the general limit unless specified by separate state circulars.
The Group-3 recruitment exam consists of a single paper containing 200 multiple-choice questions worth 200 marks. The test duration is 3 hours.
| Section | Subjects Covered | Questions / Marks |
| Part A | General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Reasoning Ability, General Science, and General Computer Knowledge | 100 Marks |
| Part B | Post-Specific Domain/Technical Subject (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, etc.) | 100 Marks |
| Total | Combined CBT Paper | 200 Marks |
1.Visit the MP ESB Official Website:esb.mp.gov.in.
Navigate to the official portal www.esb.mp.gov.in or access the portal directly through MP Online.
2.Verify MP Employment Exchange Registration:Active Registration.
Ensure you have an active live registration (Rojgar Panjiyan) in a Madhya Pradesh District Employment Office.
3.Fill Out the Online Application:Form Entry.
Click on the Group-03 Joint Recruitment Exam 2026 application link. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, department preferences, and test city choices.
4.Upload Required Documents:Photo & Bio-data.
Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and handwritten declaration as per the ESB template guidelines.
5.Pay Application Fee & Print:Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI.
Pay the designated fee along with the MP Online portal charges. Download and safely store the submitted application form with your application number for admit card downloading.
Application submission starts on August 29, 2026, and closes on September 12, 2026.
Biometric verification linked with an unlocked Aadhaar card is mandatory at the exam center.
Having an active MP Employment Exchange Registration (Rojgar Panjiyan) is compulsory for all candidates.
Prepare thoroughly for both 100 marks of Non-Technical subjects and 100 marks of Technical subjects.