MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 Notification 2026: Dates, Vacancy, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

| Rupesh Sethiya
MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 Notification 2026: Dates, Vacancy, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has released the MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 notification 2026 (एमपीईएसबी सब इंजीनियर ग्रुप 3 नोटिफिकेशन 2026) for the joint recruitment of Sub Engineer, Surveyor, Mineral Surveyor, Laboratory Technician, Cartographer or Draftsman and other relevant posts across 42 departments in Madhya Pradesh, with a total of 1040 vacancies on offer. 

This guide covers everything a candidate needs before starting MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer online application (एमपीईएसबी ग्रुप 3 सब इंजीनियर ऑनलाइन आवेदन) process, including important dates, eligibility, department-wise vacancy details, reservation, exam pattern, application fee, and salary, all based directly on the official rule book released by the board.

Disclaimer: This article is written for general informational purposes to help candidates understand the MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 notification 2026 in simple language. Candidates are strongly advised to cross-check all information, especially before filling the application or making any decision, on the official MPESB website, www.esb.mp.gov.in, or through the official notification PDF. This blog does not represent MPESB or any government department, and readers should not use it as a substitute for the official notification.

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer notification PDF

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer apply online 

MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 Notification 2026 Highlights

The table below gives a quick reference of the main points of the MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 notification 2026 as mentioned in the official rule book:

Particular

Detail

Recruiting Body

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal

Examination Name

Group 3 Joint Recruitment Examination 2026 (Sub Engineer, Cartographer, Laboratory Technician and other equivalent posts)

Rules Applied

Madhya Pradesh Junior Service (Combined Eligibility) Examination Rules, 2013

Post Category

Tritiya Shreni (तृतीय श्रेणी) posts, both executive and non-executive

Total Vacancy

1,040

Application Mode

Online only

Application Start Date

18 August 2026

Application Last Date

1 September 2026

Exam Start Date

6 October 2026 

Exam Paper

One paper of 200 marks with two parts

Official Website

www.esb.mp.gov.in


MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind while applying for this exam:

Event

Date / Time

Online Application Start Date

18 August 2026

Online Application Last Date

1 September 2026

Correction Window Start Date

18 August 2026

Correction Window Last Date

6 September 2026

Examination Date

6 October 2026

MPESB Exam Date and Shift Timings

The examination will be conducted in two shifts, with separate reporting and answer marking timings:

Shift

Reporting Time

Time to Read Important Instructions

Answer Marking Time

First Shift

7.00 AM to 8.00 AM

8.50 AM to 9.00 AM (10 minutes)

9.00 AM to 12.00 noon (3 hours)

Second Shift

12.30 PM to 1.30 PM

2.20 PM to 2.30 PM (10 minutes)

2.30 PM to 5.30 PM (3 hours)

MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should check the following educational qualification, age limit, and citizenship conditions before applying:

MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 Educational Qualification

Required Stream

Details

Required Qualification Stream

Specific diploma or degree related to the technical post the candidate is selecting. 

Qualification Streams

Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Fashion Technology, Architecture and Interior Designing, Modern Office Management, Hotel Management, Agriculture Engineering, Textile Design, Automobile Engineering, and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Age Limit 

The age limit prescribed in the notification is calculated as of 1 January 2026:

Category

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

General or unreserved candidates

18 years

40 years

Candidates from Madhya Pradesh belonging to SC, ST, OBC, government/corporation/board/commission/autonomous body employees, Home Guard personnel, and women candidates (reserved or unreserved)

18 years

45 years

MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 Nationality And Residency

A candidate must be a citizen of India. A citizen of Nepal may also be considered eligible, subject to a certificate being issued as required under the Madhya Pradesh Civil Service Recruitment Rules 1961.

Candidates who are not permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh can apply only against posts available in the unreserved or open category. Such candidates will not get the benefit of reservation or any age relaxation.

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Vacancy 2026

Dept No

Department

Post Code

Recruitment Type

Post Name

UR

EWS

SC

ST

OBC

Total

Category

1

Directorate of Geology and Mining, MP Arera Hills Bhopal

001

Direct

Mineral Surveyor

2

0

1

0

1

4

Executive

1

Directorate of Geology and Mining, MP Arera Hills Bhopal

002

Direct

Surveyor

6

4

0

0

4

14

Executive

2

Govt Polytechnic College, Seoni

003

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

3

Govt Polytechnic College, Balaghat

004

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

1

0

0

1

Non Executive

3

Govt Polytechnic College, Balaghat

005

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

3

Govt Polytechnic College, Balaghat

006

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

1

0

0

0

2

Non Executive

3

Govt Polytechnic College, Balaghat

007

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

0

1

1

Non Executive

3

Govt Polytechnic College, Balaghat

008

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

1

2

Non Executive

4

Govt Polytechnic College, Damoh

009

Direct

Draftsman/Cartographer

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

5

Rani Phoolkunwar Polytechnic College, Mandla

010

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

5

Rani Phoolkunwar Polytechnic College, Mandla

011

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

5

Rani Phoolkunwar Polytechnic College, Mandla

012

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

1

0

1

Non Executive

6

Govt Polytechnic College, Ashoknagar

013

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

6

Govt Polytechnic College, Ashoknagar

014

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

1

2

Non Executive

6

Govt Polytechnic College, Ashoknagar

015

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

1

0

0

2

Non Executive

6

Govt Polytechnic College, Ashoknagar

016

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

1

0

0

1

2

Non Executive

7

Govt Polytechnic College, Khirsadoh, Chhindwara

017

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

1

0

1

Non Executive

8

Indore Development Authority, Indore

018

Direct

Sub Engineer

17

4

7

3

10

41

Executive

8

Indore Development Authority, Indore

019

Direct

Sub Engineer

1

0

0

1

1

3

Executive

9

Office of Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, Bhopal

020

Direct

Sub Engineer

106

12

46

5

56

225

Executive

9

Office of Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, Bhopal

021

Direct

Sub Engineer

55

6

0

1

6

68

Executive

10

Govt Polytechnic College, Sanawad, Khargone

022

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

10

Govt Polytechnic College, Sanawad, Khargone

023

Direct Backlog

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

1

0

1

Non Executive

10

Govt Polytechnic College, Sanawad, Khargone

024

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

10

Govt Polytechnic College, Sanawad, Khargone

025

Direct Backlog

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

1

0

1

Non Executive

10

Govt Polytechnic College, Sanawad, Khargone

026

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

2

0

2

Non Executive

11

Govt Polytechnic College, Khurai, District Sagar

027

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

1

0

1

3

Non Executive

11

Govt Polytechnic College, Khurai, District Sagar

028

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

11

Govt Polytechnic College, Khurai, District Sagar

029

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

1

2

Non Executive

11

Govt Polytechnic College, Khurai, District Sagar

030

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

1

0

2

Non Executive

12

Suhodra Rai Govt Polytechnic College, Sagar

031

Direct

Technical Assistant

0

0

0

0

1

1

Non Executive

12

Suhodra Rai Govt Polytechnic College, Sagar

032

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

1

0

1

0

2

Non Executive

12

Suhodra Rai Govt Polytechnic College, Sagar

033

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

1

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

12

Suhodra Rai Govt Polytechnic College, Sagar

034

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

1

0

1

2

Non Executive

12

Suhodra Rai Govt Polytechnic College, Sagar

035

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

1

0

1

2

Non Executive

12

Suhodra Rai Govt Polytechnic College, Sagar

036

Direct Backlog

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

1

0

1

Non Executive

13

MP Urban Development Company Ltd, Bhopal

037

Contract

Sub Engineer

2

10

6

10

21

49

Executive

14

Dr BR Ambedkar Polytechnic College, Gwalior

038

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

0

1

1

Non Executive

14

Dr BR Ambedkar Polytechnic College, Gwalior

039

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

14

Dr BR Ambedkar Polytechnic College, Gwalior

040

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

1

0

0

1

Non Executive

14

Dr BR Ambedkar Polytechnic College, Gwalior

041

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

1

2

Non Executive

14

Dr BR Ambedkar Polytechnic College, Gwalior

042

Direct

Computer Operator

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

14

Dr BR Ambedkar Polytechnic College, Gwalior

043

Direct

Technical Assistant

0

0

1

0

1

2

Non Executive

15

Govt Polytechnic College, Satna

044

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

16

Directorate of Agriculture Engineering, Gautam Nagar, Bhopal

045

Direct

Mechanical Assistant (Sub Engineer)

3

3

0

5

1

12

Executive

17

Jabalpur Development Authority, Jabalpur

046

Direct

Sub Engineer

6

1

0

2

5

14

Executive

18

Gwalior Development Authority, Gwalior

047

Direct

Sub Engineer

0

1

2

0

4

7

Executive

18

Gwalior Development Authority, Gwalior

048

Direct

Sub Engineer

1

0

0

0

0

1

Executive

19

Govt Women's Polytechnic College, Gwalior

049

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

19

Govt Women's Polytechnic College, Gwalior

050

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

19

Govt Women's Polytechnic College, Gwalior

051

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

19

Govt Women's Polytechnic College, Gwalior

052

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

20

Polytechnic College, Dhar

053

Direct

Junior Director

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

21

Govt Polytechnic College, Jawra, Ratlam

054

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

1

2

Non Executive

21

Govt Polytechnic College, Jawra, Ratlam

055

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

21

Govt Polytechnic College, Jawra, Ratlam

056

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

1

0

1

Non Executive

21

Govt Polytechnic College, Jawra, Ratlam

057

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

1

0

1

Non Executive

21

Govt Polytechnic College, Jawra, Ratlam

058

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

1

0

1

Non Executive

21

Govt Polytechnic College, Jawra, Ratlam

059

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

1

0

2

Non Executive

22

Polytechnic College, Ujjain

060

Direct Backlog

Draftsman/Cartographer

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

22

Polytechnic College, Ujjain

061

Direct Backlog

Draftsman/Cartographer

0

0

0

0

1

1

Non Executive

23

Govt Polytechnic College, Jhabua

062

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

1

0

1

Non Executive

23

Govt Polytechnic College, Jhabua

063

Direct

Draftsman/Cartographer

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

24

Govt Women's Polytechnic College, Rajendra Nagar, Indore

064

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

1

0

0

0

2

Non Executive

24

Govt Women's Polytechnic College, Rajendra Nagar, Indore

065

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

24

Govt Women's Polytechnic College, Rajendra Nagar, Indore

066

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

25

Govt Polytechnic College, Dabra

067

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

26

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Govt Polytechnic College, Khandwa

068

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

26

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Govt Polytechnic College, Khandwa

069

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

26

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Govt Polytechnic College, Khandwa

070

Direct Backlog

Draftsman/Cartographer

0

0

0

1

0

1

Non Executive

26

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Govt Polytechnic College, Khandwa

071

Direct Backlog

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

1

0

1

Non Executive

27

Polytechnic College, Naugaon, Chhatarpur

072

Direct

Draftsman/Cartographer

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

27

Polytechnic College, Naugaon, Chhatarpur

073

Direct

Draftsman/Cartographer

0

0

0

0

1

1

Non Executive

27

Polytechnic College, Naugaon, Chhatarpur

074

Direct

Demonstrator

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

27

Polytechnic College, Naugaon, Chhatarpur

075

Direct

Junior Director

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

27

Polytechnic College, Naugaon, Chhatarpur

076

Direct

Laboratory Technician

2

0

0

0

1

3

Non Executive

27

Polytechnic College, Naugaon, Chhatarpur

077

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

1

0

0

1

Non Executive

27

Polytechnic College, Naugaon, Chhatarpur

078

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

1

1

2

Non Executive

27

Polytechnic College, Naugaon, Chhatarpur

079

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

1

2

Non Executive

27

Polytechnic College, Naugaon, Chhatarpur

080

Direct

Laboratory Technician

2

0

0

0

0

2

Non Executive

28

Special Area Development Authority, Panchmarhi

081

Direct

Sub Engineer

1

0

0

0

0

1

Executive

29

MP State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd, Bhopal

082

Direct

Sub Engineer

0

1

0

0

2

3

Executive

29

MP State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd, Bhopal

083

Contract

Sub Engineer

3

1

2

1

2

9

Executive

30

Ujjain Development Authority, Ujjain

084

Direct

Sub Engineer

2

1

4

0

4

11

Executive

31

MP Pollution Control Board, Bhopal

085

Direct

Sub Engineer

4

0

3

2

4

13

Non Executive

32

Special Area Development Authority, Tighra, Gwalior

086

Direct

Sub Engineer

2

1

0

0

1

4

Executive

32

Special Area Development Authority, Tighra, Gwalior

087

Direct

Sub Engineer

1

0

0

0

0

1

Executive

33

Directorate of Town and Country Planning, E5 Arera Colony, Bhopal

088

Direct

Assistant Architecture Draftsman

12

3

6

8

9

38

Non Executive

33

Directorate of Town and Country Planning, E5 Arera Colony, Bhopal

089

Direct

Sub Engineer

8

3

4

4

5

24

Non Executive

33

Directorate of Town and Country Planning, E5 Arera Colony, Bhopal

090

Direct Backlog

Sub Engineer

0

0

0

2

0

2

Non Executive

34

MP State Agricultural Marketing Board, Bhopal

091

Direct

Sub Engineer

4

2

12

15

15

48

Executive

35

Govt Polytechnic College, Raghogarh, District Guna

092

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

1

0

0

1

Non Executive

36

Municipal Corporation, Rewa

093

Direct

Sub Engineer

1

0

1

0

0

2

Executive

36

Municipal Corporation, Rewa

094

Direct

Sub Engineer

0

0

1

0

1

2

Executive

37

Jija Mata Govt Polytechnic College, Burhanpur

095

Direct

Technical Assistant

0

0

0

0

1

1

Non Executive

37

Jija Mata Govt Polytechnic College, Burhanpur

096

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

0

1

1

Non Executive

37

Jija Mata Govt Polytechnic College, Burhanpur

097

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

1

1

0

0

2

Non Executive

37

Jija Mata Govt Polytechnic College, Burhanpur

098

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

37

Jija Mata Govt Polytechnic College, Burhanpur

099

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

1

1

2

Non Executive

37

Jija Mata Govt Polytechnic College, Burhanpur

100

Direct

Draftsman/Cartographer

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

37

Jija Mata Govt Polytechnic College, Burhanpur

101

Direct

Draftsman/Cartographer

0

0

0

0

1

1

Non Executive

37

Jija Mata Govt Polytechnic College, Burhanpur

102

Direct

Campus Supervisor

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

38

Govt Polytechnic College, Morena

103

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

0

1

1

Non Executive

38

Govt Polytechnic College, Morena

104

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

1

0

0

1

Non Executive

39

Bhopal Development Authority, Bhopal

105

Direct

Sub Engineer

16

4

4

1

9

34

Executive

39

Bhopal Development Authority, Bhopal

106

Direct

Sub Engineer

1

0

0

0

1

2

Executive

40

Rewa Engineering College, Rewa

107

Direct

Draftsman/Cartographer

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

40

Rewa Engineering College, Rewa

108

Direct Backlog

Draftsman/Cartographer

0

0

1

0

0

1

Non Executive

40

Rewa Engineering College, Rewa

109

Direct Backlog

Draftsman/Cartographer

0

0

0

0

1

1

Non Executive

40

Rewa Engineering College, Rewa

110

Direct

Technical Assistant

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

40

Rewa Engineering College, Rewa

111

Direct Backlog

Technical Assistant

0

0

1

0

0

1

Non Executive

40

Rewa Engineering College, Rewa

112

Direct Backlog

Technical Assistant

0

0

0

0

1

1

Non Executive

40

Rewa Engineering College, Rewa

113

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

40

Rewa Engineering College, Rewa

114

Direct

Laboratory Technician

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

40

Rewa Engineering College, Rewa

115

Direct Backlog

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

1

0

1

Non Executive

40

Rewa Engineering College, Rewa

116

Direct

Laboratory Technician

0

0

0

0

1

1

Non Executive

41

Indira Gandhi Engineering College, Sagar

117

Direct

Draftsman/Cartographer

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

41

Indira Gandhi Engineering College, Sagar

118

Direct

Technical Assistant

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non Executive

41

Indira Gandhi Engineering College, Sagar

119

Direct

Technical Assistant

0

0

0

0

1

1

Non Executive

42

Office of Chief Engineer, Rural Engineering Service, MP, Bhopal

120

Direct

Sub Engineer

74

27

44

62

83

290

Executive


Grand Total




381

90

156

141

272

1040


MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 Reservation

The reservation percentages for this recruitment are given below:

Category

Reservation Percentage

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

20%

Scheduled Caste (SC)

16%

Other Backward Class (OBC)

27% (Subject to the decision of the Hon'ble Court)

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

10%


MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 Exam Pattern

The MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 examination consists of a single objective type paper carrying 200 marks, to be completed in 3 hours. The paper is divided into two parts:

Part

Subjects Covered

Marks

Part A

General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Reasoning, General Science, and General Computer Knowledge

100

Part B

Technical subject based questions related to the candidate's chosen trade or engineering branch

100

Total

200

Part B of the examination is a technical paper, and the paper code a candidate has to attempt depends on the post code applied for. Post codes are grouped into thirteen technical papers, coded A to M, as shown below:

Paper Code

Technical Branch

A

Electrical Engineering

B

Mechanical Engineering

C

Civil Engineering

D

Computer Science and Engineering

E

Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

F

Fashion Technology

G

Architecture and Interior Designing

H

Modern Office Management

I

Hotel Management

J

Agriculture Engineering

K

Textile Design

L

Automobile Engineering

M

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Negative Marking 

The exam follows this marking scheme:

Particular

Details

Marks for Correct Answer

1 mark

Marks Deducted for Wrong Answer

0.25 marks

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Besides these, candidates can explore a wider range of exam preparation books on B3Books, covering different subjects and difficulty levels. The platform has a dedicated MPESB book collection where candidates can compare options before choosing what suits their preparation style. This can be a useful starting point for those still deciding which books to study from.

How To Apply for MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer?

The steps below explain the online application process:

  • Visit the MPESB Portal: Open MPESB portal and locate the Group 3 Sub Engineer Combined Recruitment Test 2026 in the exam list.

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  • Start the Application: Click on the Apply button next to the relevant exam listing to begin the process.

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  • Accept the Declaration: Read and tick the candidate declaration checkbox, then click Proceed Further to continue.

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  • Check for Existing Profile: If you don't already have a Profile ID, choose New Profile Registration to create one.

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  • Confirm You're a First-Time Applicant: When asked whether you already hold a registered Profile ID, select No, then proceed to enter your basic details.

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  • Set Up Your Profile: Enter core personal information such as full name, date of birth, gender, and other required identity details to generate your Profile ID.

  • Log In and Open the Form: Sign in with your newly created (or existing) Profile ID and access the online application form for this exam.

  • Enter Application Details: Provide your educational qualifications, current communication address, and preferred exam centre, along with any other requested information.

  • Preview, Pay, and Submit: Carefully review all entered details on the preview page, since changes usually aren't allowed after final submission. Once confirmed, proceed to the payment gateway, pay the applicable fee based on your category, and submit the form. Save the confirmation slip and fee receipt for future reference.

Only one online application form needs to be submitted by each candidate, in which multiple posts can be selected as preferences. 

MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 Application Fee

The application fee and MPOnline portal charges vary according to the candidate category and type of recruitment post.

Category

Examination Fee Per Paper

MPOnline Portal Fee

Unreserved category candidates

₹500

₹60 through kiosk or ₹20 through registered citizen login

MP domicile SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD candidates

₹250

₹60 through kiosk or ₹20 through registered citizen login

Candidates applying only for direct recruitment backlog posts

No fee

No fee

Application Correction Fee: ₹20 examination fee + ₹40 portal fee for each correction.

Fee Concession: The concession is available only to eligible candidates who are original residents of Madhya Pradesh. Candidates from other states are treated as unreserved candidates.

Payment Mode: Fees can be paid online through debit card, credit card, or net banking, or in cash through an authorised MPOnline kiosk.

Documents Required

Candidates must scan and upload the following documents with the online application:

  • Recent colour photograph, signature, and handwriting sample

  • Class 8, 10, or 12 mark sheet as date of birth proof

  • Caste/category certificate, if applicable

  • Disability certificate, if applicable

  • Contract employee certificate, if applicable

  • NCC or other bonus/priority certificate, if applicable

  • Handwritten self-declaration confirming the application details are correct

Photograph Requirements

The uploaded photograph must meet the following specifications:

  • Taken within the last 3 months

  • Colour photo with a plain white background

  • Front facing photo with both ears visible

  • Dark glasses and Polaroid photos are not accepted

  • Reading glasses are allowed if normally used

  • Keep at least 5 copies of the same photograph

MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 Exam Cities

Candidates have to select four preferred exam cities, in order of priority, while filling the online application. The board allots the actual exam city based on seat availability, largely at random within the preferences given, and reserves the right to change, add, or remove cities depending on need. The probable exam cities for this online examination are Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Neemuch, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sidhi, and Ujjain.

MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 Salary

Post Type

Pay Scale

Pay Level

Sub Engineer 

Rs. 32800 to Rs. 103600

Level 8

Laboratory Technician, Draftsman/Cartographer, Technical Assistant 

Rs. 25300 to Rs. 80500

Level 6

Mineral Surveyor, Junior Director, Demonstrator

Rs. 28700 to Rs. 91300

Level 7

Surveyor

Rs. 22100 to Rs. 70000

Level 5

Computer Operator

Rs. 19500 to Rs. 62000

Level 4

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is the last date to apply for the MPESB Sub Engineer Group 3 notification 2026?

Answer: The online application can be submitted till 1 September 2026, and the correction window remains open till 6 September 2026.

Question: What is the age limit for the MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer post?

Answer: The general age limit is 18 to 40 years, while Madhya Pradesh domicile Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class candidates, women candidates, and eligible government employees can apply up to 45 years, as on 1 January 2026.

Question: What is the application fee for this exam?

Answer: Unreserved candidates have to pay Rs. 500 per paper, and Madhya Pradesh domicile Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, economically weaker section, and persons with disability candidates have to pay Rs. 250 per paper, along with the applicable MPOnline portal fee.

Question: How many marks does the MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer exam carry?

Answer: The exam carries a single paper of 200 marks, with Part A of 100 marks and a technical Part B of 100 marks, to be completed in 3 hours.

Question: Is there negative marking in this exam?

Answer: Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer, while 1 mark is given for every correct answer.