MP ESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 — Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan Mandal (MP ESB), Bhopal has released a recruitment notification for Sub Engineer, Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, Technical Assistant, Surveyor, Mineral Surveyor, Draftsman, Mining Servant, Junior Instructor, Computer Operator, Campus Supervisor, Assistant Architectural Draftsman. There are 1040 vacancies available with a salary of Pay scale as per Madhya Pradesh government Group/Class III (Executive and Non-Executive) pay matrix, applicable to the specific department and post code assigned after selection.. Check eligibility, dates and application process below.
Post Name
Sub EngineerCartographerLaboratory TechnicianTechnical AssistantSurveyorMineral SurveyorDraftsmanMining ServantJunior InstructorComputer OperatorCampus SupervisorAssistant Architectural DraftsmanSalary / Honorarium
Pay scale as per Madhya Pradesh government Group/Class III (Executive and Non-Executive) pay matrix, applicable to the specific department and post code assigned after selection.
About Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan Mandal
MP ESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 brings 1,040 vacancies for Sub Engineer, Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, Draftsman, Surveyor and other Group-3 technical posts. Diploma/degree holders in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics or other technical streams aged 18-40 (45 for reserved/women) can apply. Apply online at esb.mp.gov.in before 01.09.2026.
Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start Date | 18-08-2026 |
| Application Last Date | 01-09-2026 |
| Correction Start Date | 18-08-2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 06-09-2026 |
| Exam Date | 06-10-2026 onwards |
Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|
| Sub Engineer (all streams combined) | 881 |
| Laboratory Technician (all streams combined) | 78 |
| Draftsman (all streams combined) | 13 |
| Technical Assistant (all streams combined) | 8 |
| Surveyor | 14 |
| Mining Servant | 4 |
| Instructor/Junior Instructor | 3 |
| Assistant Architectural Draftsman (GIS) | 38 |
| Other technical posts | 1 |
| Total | 1040 |
Age Limit
| Category | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|
| General/Unreserved | 18 | 40 |
| MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC, Govt employees, Women | 18 | 45 |
Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|
| All Group-3 posts | As prescribed by concerned department in departmental recruitment rules — varies by post code and technical stream (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics & Telecom, and others) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| Unreserved | ₹500 per paper |
| MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Divyangjan | ₹250 per paper |
| Backlog Direct Recruitment posts | No fee |
| MP Online Portal Fee (Kiosk) | ₹60 |
| MP Online Portal Fee (Registered Login) | ₹20 |
Selection Process
- Single Computer-Based Online Exam (200 marks)
- Merit List Preparation
- Document Verification by Concerned Department
- Appointment Order by Department
How to Apply for Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan 2026
- 1Visit official website www.esb.mp.gov.in or MP Online portal.
- 2Register or login and open the Group-3 application form.
- 3Fill form between 18.08.2026 and 01.09.2026 carefully.
- 4Select your post preference and technical stream priority.
- 5Ensure live Aadhaar registration — it is mandatory for entry.
- 6Pay ₹500 or ₹250 exam fee plus MP Online portal fee.
- 7Use correction window till 06.09.2026 to fix errors.
- 8Download admit card (T.A.C. slip) closer to exam date.
Important Instructions
- →Aadhaar registration is mandatory; biometric verification happens at exam entry and during the exam, so keep Aadhaar unlocked.
→ Carry an original photo ID — Voter ID, PAN, Aadhaar, DL, or Passport — e-Aadhaar valid only via UIDAI verification.
→ No entry after reporting time; latecomers are not allowed inside.
→ Mobile phones, calculators, log tables, digital watches, and sunglasses are banned in the exam hall.
→ Bring a black ball-point pen and your downloaded admit card.
→ No candidate can leave the exam room mid-exam.
→ Post priority cannot be changed after the correction window closes on 06.09.2026.
→ Baiga, Sahariya, and Bharia community candidates applying for non-executive ST posts must send hardcopy applications (Format-2) directly to the concerned department, not to ESB.
→ Qualifying marks: 50% for unreserved, 40% for SC/ST/OBC/Divyangjan (10% relaxation), 10% relaxation for EWS too.
→ Merit list inclusion does not guarantee appointment — depends on department demand and eligibility verification.
Documents Required
- ✓ Aadhaar Card
- ✓ Photo ID Proof (Voter ID/PAN/DL/Passport)
- ✓ Educational Qualification Certificates
- ✓ Category Certificate (if applicable)
- ✓ Passport Size Photograph
- ✓ Signature Scan
- ✓ MP Domicile Certificate (for reserved fee category)
Exam Pattern / Selection Process
| Section | Subjects | Marks |
|---|
| Part A | General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Reasoning, General Science, General Computer Knowledge | 100 |
| Part B | Technical/branch-specific subject as per applied post code and stream | 100 |
| Total | – | 200 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QWhat is MP ESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026?
AIt is a combined recruitment exam by MP ESB to fill 1,040 Group-3 posts including Sub Engineer, Cartographer, Laboratory Technician, Draftsman and other technical roles across nearly 90 Madhya Pradesh government departments.
QHow many vacancies are in MP ESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026?
AThere are 1,040 vacancies spread across 13 technical streams including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science and Electronics & Telecommunication engineering, covering Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Technical Assistant and other posts.
QWhat is the last date to apply for MP ESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026?
AThe online application closes on 01.09.2026. A correction window remains open until 06.09.2026 to fix errors, but post preference cannot be changed after that.
QWhat is the age limit for MP ESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026?
AGeneral category candidates must be 18-40 years as on 01.01.2026. MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC candidates, government employees, and women get relaxation up to 45 years maximum.
QWhat is the application fee for MP ESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026?
AUnreserved candidates pay ₹500 per paper, MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Divyangjan pay ₹250 per paper. Backlog posts have no fee. Add MP Online portal fee of ₹60 (kiosk) or ₹20 (login).
QWhat is the selection process for MP ESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026?
ASelection is based on a single 200-mark computer-based exam — 100 marks General Studies plus 100 marks Technical/branch-specific paper. Candidates must clear minimum qualifying marks to enter the merit list.
Application Deadline
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Salary
Pay scale as per Madhya Pradesh government Group/Class III (Executive and Non-Executive) pay matrix, applicable to the specific department and post code assigned after selection.
📊 Competition Analysis
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Estimated Competition
Moderate
Based on 1040 vacancies
📚 Preparation Guide — Specific to This Exam
1Part A carries 100 marks across GK, Hindi, English, Maths, Reasoning, Science, and Computer — spend equal time revising each subject weekly.
2Part B is your technical paper worth 100 marks — use your diploma/degree syllabus (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical etc.) as the core study material.
3Qualifying marks are 50% for UR and 40% for SC/ST/OBC — aim well above this cutoff since final merit depends on relative scores.
4Choose your post preference carefully during application — priority cannot be changed after the correction window closes on 06.09.2026.
5Practice previous MP Vyapam/ESB technical papers for your specific stream code to understand the difficulty level of Part B.
🗓️ What Happens After You Apply — Full Timeline
Sep 2026
Application closes
Oct 2026
Computer-Based Exam
Feb 2027
Document Verification
Apr 2027
Appointment/Joining
📈 Year-over-Year Trend
This combined exam covers 1,040 posts across 13 technical streams — a big jump from single-department recruitment drives. Civil Engineering dominates vacancies, so competition there will be tougher than in smaller streams like Textile Design or Hotel Management.
Apply through the official portal for MP ESB Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 before the last date.
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