Madhya Pradesh Professional Selection Board (MPESB) has released the official notification for the online application form for the Group-03 Sub Engineer, Sahayak Manchitrakar, Technician and Other Equivalent Combined Recruitment Test 2026. The recruitment is for a total of 1700 posts. The original online application started on 29 August 2026 and closed on 12 September 2026. The form has been re-opened from 13 October 2026 to 27 October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online during the re-open window. The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 01 January 2026 with maximum age of 45 years for OBC, SC, ST, all female, PH and other candidates of Madhya Pradesh. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India and should check post-wise qualification in the official notification. Application fee is Rs. 560 for General and Other State candidates and Rs. 310 for OBC, SC and ST candidates including portal charges. Selection process is post-wise as per the official notification. All eligible and interested candidates should read the full official notification carefully before applying online through the official website.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
29 August 2026 |
| Registration Last Date |
12 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
12 September 2026 |
| Re-Open Form |
13 to 27 October 2026 |
| Correction Date |
13 to 28 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Available |
Notify Later |
| Exam Start Date |
07 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General & Other State |
Rs. 560/- |
| OBC / SC / ST Candidates |
Rs. 310/- |
Portal Charge Included. Payment Mode: Pay Exam Fee Through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking & Other Online Payment Fee Mode.
Age Limit
| Particulars |
Details |
| Age Limit as on |
01-01-2026 |
| Minimum Age |
18 Years |
| Maximum Age |
40 Years |
| Maximum Age (OBC / SC / ST / All Female / PH & Other of MP) |
45 Years |
For Age Relaxation Read Official Notification.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
UR |
EWS |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
Total Post |
| Group-03 Sub Engineer, Sahayak Manchitrakar, Technician and Other Equivalent Combined Recruitment Test 2026 |
628 |
146 |
246 |
254 |
426 |
1700 |
Total Vacancy: 1700 Post
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Education Qualification |
| Group-03 Sub Engineer, Sahayak Manchitrakar, Technician and Other Equivalent Combined Recruitment Test 2026 |
Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. For Post Wise Qualification, Read the Official Notification. |
Selection Process
| Particulars |
Details |
| Pay Scale |
Post Wise |
| Selection Process |
Post Wise |
Note: For Complete Selection Process, Read the Official Notification.
How to Apply
| Step |
Details |
| 1 |
Visit the official website esb.mp.gov.in or esb.mponline.gov.in. |
| 2 |
Complete Profile Registration & e-KYC (if not already done) using Aadhaar. |
| 3 |
Click on the “Group-03 Combined Recruitment Test 2026” (Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Lab Technician & Other Posts) Apply Online link. |
| 4 |
Login with your Profile Number / Registration Number and Date of Birth. |
| 5 |
Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational & category details. |
| 6 |
Upload required documents, photograph & signature as per guidelines. |
| 7 |
Pay the application fee online and submit the form. |
| 8 |
Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference. |
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