The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has reopened the online application window for the Group 3 Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Technician, and other equivalent posts recruitment drive. Through this combined recruitment test, the board is filling a total of 1,700 technical vacancies across various departments in Madhya Pradesh.

Candidates who missed the earlier registration deadline now have another opportunity to submit their forms. The reopened online application link became active on October 13, 2026, and interested applicants can complete their registration until October 27, 2026, through the official MPESB portal.

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 Highlights

Conducting Board	Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
Post Name	Group 3 Sub Engineer & Other Equivalent Posts
Total Vacancies	1,700 Posts
Application Mode	Online (Form Re-Opened)
Re-Open Registration Dates	October 13 to October 27, 2026
Required Qualification	Engineering Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree / ITI Certificate
Job Location	Madhya Pradesh
Official Website	esb.mp.gov.in

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Important Dates 2026

The selection board has released a revised schedule for the reopened registration and form correction window. Candidates should review all key dates below before submitting their forms.

Initial Application Start Date: August 29, 2026
Initial Application Closing Date: September 12, 2026
Initial Form Correction Last Date: September 17, 2026
Re-Open Online Apply Start Date: October 13, 2026
Re-Open Online Apply Last Date: October 27, 2026
Re-Open Fee Payment Last Date: October 27, 2026
Re-Open Form Correction Last Date: October 28, 2026
Written Exam Date: To be announced soon
Admit Card Release Date: Before the examination

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Application Fee

Applicants are required to pay the examination fee and portal charges online according to their category. Without successful fee payment, the application form will not be accepted.

General (Unreserved) & Other State Candidates: ₹500/-
SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD (MP Domicile): ₹250/-
MP Online Kiosk Portal Charge: ₹60/- Extra (or ₹20/- for Registered Citizen User login)
Payment Mode: Online payment can be completed using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallet.

MPESB Sub Engineer Age Limit 2026

The age of the candidate will be calculated as on the reference date of January 01, 2026. Category-wise upper age limits are listed below.

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age (General / EWS Male): 40 Years
Maximum Age (SC / ST / OBC / PwBD & All Female Candidates): 45 Years
Age Relaxation: Additional age relaxation is applicable for government employees and reserved categories as per MPESB recruitment rules.

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Vacancy 2026 Details

A total of 1,700 vacancies have been announced across different categories under the Group 3 Combined Recruitment Test 2026. Check the category-wise seat distribution in the table below.

Category Name	Number of Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	628 Posts
Other Backward Class (OBC)	426 Posts
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	254 Posts
Scheduled Caste (SC)	246 Posts
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	146 Posts
Total Vacancies	1,700 Posts

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for Group 3 Sub Engineer and other equivalent technical posts must possess the following educational qualifications from a government-recognized university or board:

Sub Engineer Posts: Candidates must possess a 3-Year Engineering Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in the relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or allied branches) from a recognized institution.
Draftsman, Technician & Other Posts: Candidates must hold a relevant Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or ITI Trade Certificate in the required discipline as specified in the official MPESB Group 3 rulebook.

How to Apply for MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can submit their online application forms during the reopened window by following these simple steps before October 27, 2026:

Visit the official website of the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board at esb.mp.gov.in or the MP Online portal at esb.mponline.gov.in.
On the homepage, click on the Online Form tab and find the link for Group-3 Sub Engineer, Sahayak Manchitrakar, Technician and Other Equivalent Combined Recruitment Test 2026.
Log in using your MPESB Profile Registration Number and Date of Birth. If you do not have a profile, complete your Aadhaar e-KYC and profile registration first.
Select your preferred post preferences, examination city choices, and enter your educational qualification details carefully.
Upload the required scanned template containing your recent photograph, signature, and handwritten declaration.
Pay the required examination fee and portal charge via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Verify all details and download the final submitted application receipt for future use.

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