MPESB Group-3 Sub Engineer, Sahayak Manshitrakar & Draughtsman Recruitment 2026
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
- Maximum Age Limit (By Category):
- Male (General / Unreserved): 40 Years
- Male (SC / ST / OBC / Govt Nigam / Board Employees of MP): 45 Years
- Female Candidates (All Categories – UR / SC / ST / OBC): 45 Years
- PwD (Divyangjan Candidates of MP): 45 Years
- Other State Applicants (All Categories): 40 Years (Considered as Unreserved)
- Mandatory Requirement: Candidate must have an active registration in the MP Employment Portal (MP Rojgar Panjiyan).
| Post Designation | Tentative Vacancies | Essential Educational Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Engineer (Civil) (उपयंत्री – सिविल) |
280+ Posts (Combined) |
• 3-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Board/University OR B.E. / B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering. |
| Sub Engineer (Electrical) (उपयंत्री – विद्युत) |
• 3-Year Diploma in Electrical Engineering OR B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / EEE from a recognized institution. | |
| Sub Engineer (Mechanical) (उपयंत्री – यांत्रिकी) |
• 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering OR B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. | |
| Draughtsman / Manshitrakar (मानचित्रकार / प्रारूपकार) |
• 10+2 Higher Secondary with ITI / Diploma in Draughtsman (Civil / Mech) or Architecture Assistantship from a recognized board. |
| Category / Community | Open (Male) | Female (33% Horizontal) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General / UR) | 65+ | 30+ | 95+ Posts |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 20+ | 8+ | 28+ Posts |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 30+ | 15+ | 45+ Posts |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 38+ | 18+ | 56+ Posts |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 40+ | 20+ | 60+ Posts |
| Total Estimated Vacancies | 193+ | 91+ | 284+ Posts |
The exam is conducted in online CBT format with a single question paper comprising 200 Multiple Choice Questions for 200 Marks. Total exam duration is 3 Hours (180 Minutes).
| Section Component | Subjects Covered | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: General Non-Tech | General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Reasoning, General Science, and Basic Computer Knowledge | 100 Questions | 100 Marks |
| Part B: Technical Subject | Concerned Engineering Discipline Syllabus (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Draughtsman Core) | 100 Questions | 100 Marks |
| Total Aggregate (Part A + Part B) | 200 Questions | 200 Marks | |
Marking Scheme: Each correct response carries 1 Mark. There is NO NEGATIVE MARKING in the MPESB Group-3 Examination. Normalization of scores is done across shifts.
Salary Matrix: Pay Band-2 (₹ 9,300 to ₹ 34,800/-) with Grade Pay ₹ 3,200/- (Pay Matrix Level-8: ₹ 32,800 to ₹ 1,03,600/-) plus applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, and state allowances per MP 7th Pay Commission rules.
Selection Methodology:
1. Written Online CBT: Single stage 200-mark objective entrance exam conducted across designated MP centers.
2. Merit List Preparation: Prepared on normalized marks scored in the CBT examination.
3. Document Verification (DV): Scrutiny of original Diploma/Degree marksheet, MP Rojgar Panjiyan, Domicile, and Caste certificates by the concerned department.
4. Final Appointment: Departmental allocation and medical fitness clearance.
- Visit the official MPESB portal: esb.mp.gov.in or access through mponline.gov.in.
- Ensure you have completed MPESB Candidate Profiling (Profile Registration) and have an active MP Rojgar Panjiyan number.
- Under the Online Form section, click on Group-3 Combined Recruitment Test 2026.
- Log in with your Profile Registration Number and Date of Birth, authenticated with Aadhaar e-KYC (Biometric or OTP).
- Select post preferences, department codes, and enter educational/diploma qualifications.
- Upload the self-declaration template with embedded photograph, signature, and handwritten text as per MPESB template format.
- Pay the exam fee and MP Online portal charges via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Review the preview page, submit the form, and download 2 printed copies of the application slip containing the application number.
Yes, higher technical qualifications such as B.E. / B.Tech in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution are eligible.
Yes, active registration on the Madhya Pradesh Employment Portal (MP Rojgar Panjiyan) is mandatory at the time of online application and document verification.
No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Each correct question is awarded 1 mark.
Yes, candidates from other states can apply under the Unreserved (General) category, provided they fulfill the educational qualifications and register on the MP Rojgar portal.