What are the revised dates and vacancies for MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 after the October 2026 Corrigendum?
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Official Corrigendum Analysis (01.10.2026): Why Applications Re-Opened & Revised Schedule
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Chayan Bhawan, Bhopal initially invited online applications for the Group-03 Sub Engineer, Sahayak Manchitrakar (Assistant Draftsman), Technician and Other Equivalent Combined Recruitment Test 2026 between 29 August 2026 and 12 September 2026. However, before the scheduled 07 October 2026 examination, two statutory departmental requisitions were received by the Board:
- 1. Tribal Affairs Department Vacancy Expansion (17.09.2026): Vide Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Department Letter No.
/1/0091/2026-ESTB-2-CTDdated 17 September 2026, additional Sub Engineer and technical posts were sanctioned, elevating the total advertised vacancies to 1,700 posts with an updated reservation roster. - 2. Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Samvida Quota Inclusion (28.09.2026): Vide Office of the Engineer-in-Chief, PHED Bhopal Letter No.
7365/Estt./Non-Gazetted/E-in-C/PHED/2026dated 28 September 2026, statutory reservation for Samvida (contractual) employees was incorporated into the recruitment rulebook.
| Recruitment Milestone / Event | Initial Schedule (Phase-I) | Revised Schedule (01.10.2026 Notice) | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Updated Rulebook Publication | 27 August 2026 | Corrigendum: 01 October 2026 | Published |
| Online Application Window | 29 Aug 2026 – 12 Sep 2026 | 13 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 (Re-Opened) | Form Re-Opened |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 12 September 2026 | 27 October 2026 | Active Window |
| Online Form Correction Window | 29 Aug 2026 – 17 Sep 2026 | 13 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 | Edit Allowed |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date | From 07 October 2026 | December 2026 – January 2027 | Rescheduled |
Category-Wise & Department-Wise Vacancy Distribution (1,700 Total Posts)
Following the inclusion of the Tribal Affairs Department and PHED Bhopal requisitions, the 1,700 advertised posts are distributed across five constitutional categories and major technical departments in Madhya Pradesh:
| Reservation Category | Total Revised Vacancies | Statutory Quota % | Domicile & Certificate Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR / Open) | 628 Posts | Open Merit | Open to MP Domicile & All-India Candidates |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 426 Posts | 27% Quota | MP Domicile + Valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 254 Posts | 20% Quota | MP Domicile Digital ST Caste Certificate |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 246 Posts | 16% Quota | MP Domicile Digital SC Caste Certificate |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 146 Posts | 10% Quota | MP Domicile FY 2025–26 Income & Asset Certificate |
| Grand Total (All Categories) | 1,700 Posts | 100% Roster | Includes Direct, Backlog & 20% Samvida Posts |
MPESB Group 3 Exam Pattern, Shift Timings & Technical Syllabus
The selection process relies on a single-stage 200-Mark Online Computer Based Test (CBT) of 3 hours (180 minutes) duration with zero negative marking. Because the test is conducted across multiple shifts in 11 exam cities (Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Ujjain, Sagar, Rewa, Satna, Ratlam, Khandwa, Neemuch, and Sidhi), raw scores are normalized using MPESB's standard statistical formula.
| Paper Section | Subjects Covered | Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A (Non-Technical Common Paper) | General Knowledge (incl. MP GK), General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, General Science & Basic Computer Knowledge | 100 MCQs | 100 Marks |
| Part B (Concerned Technical Stream) | Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Sahayak Manchitrakar (Draftsman) / Lab Technician | 100 MCQs | 100 Marks |
| Total Examination Score | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) Composite Duration | No Negative Marking | 200 MCQs | 200 Marks |
Step-by-Step SOP: How to Apply or Edit Form on MPOnline (13–28 October 2026)
Complete MPESB Applicant Profile & Aadhaar e-KYC
Visit esb.mponline.gov.in and generate or update your unified MPESB Profile Registration ID using Aadhaar OTP or Biometric verification. Upload the mandatory MPESB template sheet containing your latest color photograph, signature, and handwritten self-declaration.
Verify Live MP Rozgar Panjiyan (Employment Registration)
Ensure your Madhya Pradesh Employment Exchange (MP Rozgar Portal) registration is active and non-expired on the date of application. Enter the registration number and date in the Group-03 online form.
Select Post Codes & Add Revised Tribal Affairs / PHED Preferences
Select your qualifying technical stream (Diploma/Degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or ITI Draftsman/Technician) and arrange department-wise Post Codes in order of preference. Existing applicants can add the newly added Tribal Affairs and Samvida PHED post codes.
Pay Fee (₹560 UR / ₹310 Reserved) & Print Confirmation
Pay the examination and MPOnline portal fee via UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Card by 27 October 2026 (form edits open until 28 October 2026). Download and preserve the payment receipt carrying the transaction ID.
Video Tutorials: MPESB Group 3 Form Filling, Rulebook & Preparation Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions (MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer 2026)
Q1. Why did MPESB re-open the Group 3 Sub Engineer 2026 online application form?
Vide official notice dated 01 October 2026, the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) re-opened the online application portal from 13 October 2026 to 27 October 2026 (with corrections up to 28 October 2026) due to two major departmental revisions: (1) MP Tribal Affairs Department Letter No. /1/0091/2026-ESTB-2-CTD dated 17.09.2026 increasing the total vacancies to 1,700 posts and revising the category reservation table, and (2) Office of the Engineer-in-Chief, Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Bhopal Letter No. 7365 dated 28.09.2026 incorporating Samvida (contractual employee) reservation.
Q2. What is the new exam date for MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer 2026?
The Computer Based Test (CBT) earlier scheduled to start on 07 October 2026 has been officially postponed. As per the MPESB corrigendum dated 01 October 2026, the revised examination will now be conducted in December 2026 – January 2027 across 11 examination cities in Madhya Pradesh.
Q3. Do candidates who already applied in August–September 2026 need to apply again?
Candidates who already submitted their online application between 29 August 2026 and 12 September 2026 do not need to submit a fresh registration if their existing details are complete. However, they can log in between 13 October 2026 and 28 October 2026 to update post preferences, add newly added Tribal Affairs or PHED post codes, or claim Samvida contractual employee reservation.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer, Draftsman & Technician?
For Sub Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) posts, candidates must hold a 3-Year Engineering Diploma (Polytechnic) or B.E./B.Tech Degree in the relevant engineering discipline from an AICTE/UGC recognized institution. For Sahayak Manchitrakar (Assistant Draftsman), Surveyor, and Laboratory Technician posts, candidates with an ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in Draftsman/Surveyor or 12th Pass (Science/PCM) with a relevant diploma or bachelor's degree are eligible as per specific post codes in the Rulebook.
Q5. What is the salary of an MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer under the 7th Pay Commission?
MPESB Sub Engineers are appointed in 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-8 (₹32,800 – ₹1,03,600) with Grade Pay ₹3,200 equivalent. At 100% scale with 50% Dearness Allowance (DA) and 16% HRA in major cities, the gross monthly salary is approximately ₹54,448 (Net In-Hand ~₹49,320/month). During probation under MP GAD rules, candidates receive 70% stipend in Year 1, 80% in Year 2, and 90% in Year 3.
Q6. Is there any negative marking in the MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer 200-mark CBT?
No. There is zero negative marking in the MPESB Group-03 Combined Recruitment Test. The 3-hour (180-minute) online test comprises 200 Multiple Choice Questions carrying 1 mark each: Part A (100 questions on General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Mathematics, Reasoning, Science & Computer) and Part B (100 questions on the candidate's technical engineering/draftsman discipline).
