MP Group-3 Exam 2026: Exam Date 07 Oct, 1700 Vacancy
Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board, Bhopal
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MP Group-3 Exam 2026 is a recruitment for 1,700 vacancies notified by Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board, Bhopal. Applications closed — exam on 07 Oct 2026.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 1,700 posts across 5 posts in the notification Vacancy Details
- Application Dates: 29 Aug 2026 to 12 Sept 2026 Important Dates
- Exam Date: 07 Oct 2026 Important Dates
- Result Date: Will Be Updated Here Soon Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹0 to ₹500 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Diploma/degree in the relevant engineering or technical subject as prescribed under the concerned department's recruitment rules Eligibility
- Age Limit: 18 to 40 years as on 01 Jan 2026 Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/Women/Government or Corporation employees/Home Guard (MP domicile) +5 years, Inter-caste marriage couples (SC/ST welfare scheme awardees) +5 years, Vikram Award winning sportspersons +5 years Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Online Computer Based Exam (Single Paper) → Merit/waiting list based on percentile scored → Document verification by the concerned department → Appointment order issued by the department Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Single Paper — 2 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 2 subjects — General Section, Subject-related questions Syllabus
What is this recruitment
The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (ESB), Bhopal has released a notice for Group-3 Combined Recruitment Exam 2026 (Second). This exam covers posts of Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician and other equivalent posts. The total number of vacancies is 1700.
Reservation Details
Posts are reserved by category and also by some other groups. These percentages apply across the vacancies.
| Reservation Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| ST | 20 percent |
| SC | 16 percent |
| OBC | 27 percent (subject to court decision) |
| EWS | 10 percent |
| Women (horizontal) | 35 percent |
| Divyangjan (horizontal) | 6 percent |
| Ex-servicemen, Class III (horizontal) | 10 percent |
How to Apply
- Fill the application form only online. No offline application is accepted.
- Complete your Aadhaar registration. It is mandatory to apply.
- Select the post or posts you want and set your order of preference among posts, departments and offices.
- Pay the exam fee online. Also pay the MP Online portal fee of Rs. 60 for Kiosk users, or Rs. 20 for Registered Citizen users.
- Submit your form between 29 August 2026 and 12 September 2026. Make corrections, if needed, between 29 August 2026 and 17 September 2026.
- If you belong to the Baiga, Sahariya or Bharia tribal community and are applying for a non-executive post, send a hard copy of your application (Format-2) with certificates directly to the concerned department, not to ESB.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card, e-Aadhaar card, Aadhaar photocopy, Aadhaar number, or Aadhaar VID.
- Original photo ID proof: Voter ID card, PAN card, Aadhaar card, Driving Licence, or Passport.
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) from a competent authority, if you claim reservation.
- EWS certificate from a competent authority, if you claim this category.
- Live registration certificate from the Madhya Pradesh State Employment Office.
- Contract service certificate showing at least 5 years continuous service, for contract employees claiming reservation benefit.
- Bank account details (Format-1) for travel allowance reimbursement.
- Ex-servicemen certificate, if you claim age relaxation on this basis.
- Any other document the concerned department asks for.
Exam Day Rules You Must Follow
- Aadhaar-based biometric verification is compulsory at entry and during the exam. Keep your Aadhaar unlocked.
- Carry an original photo ID (Voter ID, PAN, Aadhaar, Driving Licence, or Passport). Without it you cannot enter.
- Mobile phones, calculators, log tables, digital watches, sunglasses, and chits are not allowed inside the exam hall.
- Carry a black ball-point pen and your downloaded admit card.
- Entry stops after the reporting time. You cannot leave the exam room before the exam ends.
- Once you enter your date of birth in the form, it cannot be changed later. Incomplete forms or forms without fee will be rejected.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
The notice gives a total of 1700 posts. The vacancies are shown here by category.
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 628 |
| EWS | 146 |
| SC | 246 |
| ST | 254 |
| OBC | 426 |
| Total | 1700 |
MP Group-3 Exam 2026 has 1,700 vacancies in total. The notification breaks them down across 5 posts.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| All Posts (Group-3) | UR | 628 |
| All Posts (Group-3) | EWS | 146 |
| All Posts (Group-3) | SC | 246 |
| All Posts (Group-3) | ST | 254 |
| All Posts (Group-3) | OBC | 426 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 628 |
| OBC | 426 |
| ST | 254 |
| SC | 246 |
| EWS | 146 |
Important Dates
Here are all the dates given in the notice. The application and correction dates have already passed. The exam date is coming up soon.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start | 29 August 2026 |
| Online application last date | 12 September 2026 |
| Correction window start | 29 August 2026 |
| Correction window end | 17 September 2026 |
| Exam date | 07 October 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Fee payment last date (first window) | 12 September 2026 |
| Fee payment last date (reopened) | 27 October 2026 |
| Admit card | Before the exam |
| Result | Will be announced later |
Every date Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board, Bhopal printed for MP Group-3 Exam 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date to fill online application | 29 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to fill online application | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Start date for correction in application form | 29 Aug 2026 |
| Last date for correction in application form | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Exam date and day | 07 Oct 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment (original) | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment (re-open) | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
The fee depends on your category. You also pay a small extra portal fee when you apply through MP Online.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | Rs. 500 | Per paper |
| MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Divyangjan | Rs. 250 | Per paper |
| Direct Recruitment - Backlog only | Rs. 0 | No fee |
| Online Kiosk Portal Fee (MP Online) | Rs. 60 | Extra portal fee |
| Registered Citizen User Portal Fee | Rs. 20 | Extra portal fee |
Application fee for MP Group-3 Exam 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹500 | प्रति प्रश्न पत्र |
| MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Divyangjan | ₹250 | प्रति प्रश्न पत्र |
| Direct Recruitment - Backlog only | No fee | कोई शुल्क नहीं |
| Online Kiosk Portal Fee (MP Online) | ₹60 | अतिरिक्त पोर्टल शुल्क |
| Registered Citizen User Portal Fee | ₹20 | अतिरिक्त पोर्टल शुल्क |
Eligibility
You must be between 18 and 40 years old as on 1 January 2026. Some candidates get extra years added to the upper limit.
| Category | Extra Years |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC/Women/Government or Corporation employees/Home Guard (MP domicile) | 5 |
| Inter-caste marriage couples (SC/ST welfare scheme awardees) | 5 |
| Vikram Award winning sportspersons | 5 |
You need a diploma or degree in the relevant engineering or technical subject, as fixed by the rules of the department you are applying to.
- You must hold a diploma/degree in the technical subject required for your chosen post.
- You must be registered as a live job-seeker with the MP State Employment Office.
Age Limit
You must be between 18 and 40 years old as on 01 Jan 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC/Women/Government or Corporation employees/Home Guard (MP domicile) | +5 years | 45 years |
| Inter-caste marriage couples (SC/ST welfare scheme awardees) | +5 years | 45 years |
| Vikram Award winning sportspersons | +5 years | 45 years |
Educational Qualification
Diploma/degree in the relevant engineering or technical subject as prescribed under the concerned department's recruitment rules
Candidates must be registered as live job-seekers with the MP State Employment Office
Exam Pattern
There is one single paper for this exam. It has 200 total marks and lasts 3 hours.
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Math, General Reasoning, General Science, General Computer Knowledge | 100 |
| Part B | Subject-related questions (as per your post) | 100 |
Single Paper
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Math, General Reasoning, General Science, General Computer Knowledge | — | 100 | — |
| Subject-related questions (as per post) | — | 100 | — |
| Total | — | 200 |
Selection Process
- Online Computer Based Exam (single paper).
- Merit and waiting list made from the percentile you score.
- Document verification by the department you applied to.
- Appointment order issued by that department.
Pay depends on the post you get. The notice gives these pay levels as examples.
| Pay Level | Pay Range |
|---|---|
| Level 5 | 22100-70000 |
| Level 6 | 25300-80500 |
| Level 7 | 28700-91300 |
| Level 8 | 32800-103600 |
| Contract posts | Rs. 43000 (fixed) |
- Online Computer Based Exam (Single Paper)
- Merit/waiting list based on percentile scored
- Document verification by the concerned department
- Appointment order issued by the department
Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Section | General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Math, General Reasoning, General Science, General Computer Knowledge |
| Subject-related questions | As per the educational/technical qualification required for the concerned post (e.g. Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science Engineering etc.) |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- Before Exam — full details
- Exam Date
- 07 Oct 2026 — full details
- Result
- Will Be Updated Here Soon — full details
- Answer Key
- ESB (MPESB) has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total marks per question paper | 200 |
| Marks for general section (Part A) | 100 |
| Marks for subject-related questions (Part B) | 100 |
| Exam duration per shift | 3:00 घंटे (3 hours) |
| Minimum qualifying marks for UR category | 50 percent |
| Minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC/Divyangjan (with 10% relaxation) | 40 percent |
| Waiting list size | 15 percent of available posts |
| Vertical reservation - ST | 20 percent |
| Vertical reservation - SC | 16 percent |
| Vertical reservation - OBC | 27 percent (subject to court decision) |
| Vertical reservation - EWS | 10 percent |
| Horizontal reservation for women | 35 percent |
| Horizontal reservation for Divyangjan | 6 percent |
| Horizontal reservation for Ex-servicemen (Class III) | 10 percent |
| Maximum overall age limit including all relaxations | 45 years |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MP Group-3 (Second) exam in 2026?
The exam starts on 07 October 2026, which is a Wednesday.
How many total vacancies are in this MP Group-3 recruitment?
There are 1700 total vacancies for Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician and other equivalent posts.
What was the last date to apply online?
The online application closed on 12 September 2026.
Can I still correct my application form?
The correction window was open from 29 August 2026 to 17 September 2026. It is closed now.
What is the application fee for general category candidates?
General category candidates pay Rs. 500 per paper.
What is the fee for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Divyangjan candidates?
MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Divyangjan candidates pay Rs. 250 per paper.
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
You must be 18 to 40 years old as on 1 January 2026.
Is there any age relaxation?
Yes, SC/ST/OBC, women, government employees, Home Guards and some other groups get 5 years relaxation. The maximum age with relaxation is 45 years.
What is the exam pattern for MP Group-3 2026?
It is a single paper of 200 marks and 3 hours. 100 marks are general knowledge topics, and 100 marks are subject-related questions.
What is the minimum qualifying mark?
UR candidates need 50 percent. SC/ST/OBC/Divyangjan candidates need 40 percent, with a 10 percent relaxation.
How will the final selection be made?
Selection is based on your percentile in the exam, followed by document verification and an appointment order from the department.
When will the result be declared?
The notice says the result date will be updated later.
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