MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Form Reopened, Posts Increased, Apply Online Last Date 27 October

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 has an important update. The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has reopened the online application for the Group-3 Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician and Equivalent Posts Combined Recruitment Test 2026 (Second), because the number of posts has been increased and new reservation details have been added. New candidates can apply from 13 October to 27 October 2026, and the exam has been moved to 20 January 2027.

MPESB Group 3 (Second) 2026 – Overview

Why Was the Form Reopened?

• The Tribal Affairs Department of MP (letter dated 17.09.2026) increased the number of advertised posts.
• The Water Resources Department (letter dated 28.09.2026) reserved 50% of its advertised posts for contractual employees (samvida karmi).
• Because of these changes, MPESB revised pages 1, 90–93 and 110 of the rule book and reopened the application, so that more candidates can apply.
• The exam earlier planned from 7 October 2026 has been postponed; the revised date is 20 January 2027.

Revised Important Dates

Application Fee

Portal fee: ₹60 through an MPOnline kiosk, or ₹20 through a registered citizen user login.

Key Highlights of MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026

• Form reopened from 13 to 27 October 2026
• Posts increased by the Tribal Affairs Department; 50% WRD posts reserved for contractual staff
• Exam postponed to 20 January 2027, in two 3-hour shifts
• Fee: ₹500 (UR), ₹250 (MP reserved/PwD) per paper
• Aadhaar registration and Employment Office (Rozgar) registration in MP are mandatory

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Important Tips

• Read the revised rule book pages (1, 90–93 and 110) before applying.
• Complete Aadhaar-based profile registration on the MPESB portal first.
• Keep your MP employment office (Rozgar) registration live.
• Candidates of special backward tribes (Baiga, Sahariya, Bharia) should follow the special instructions in the rule book.

MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new last date for MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026?

After the reopening, the last date to apply for MPESB Group 3 Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 is 27 October 2026. Corrections are allowed until 28 October 2026.

When will the MPESB Group 3 exam be held?

The exam is now expected to start from 20 January 2027.

Do earlier applicants need to apply again?

The reopening is to let candidates apply under the increased posts and revised reservation. Earlier applicants can use the correction window up to 28 October 2026 if they need to update details – check the revised rule book.

Is MP Rozgar registration required?

Yes. As per the rule book, a live registration with the MP employment office is mandatory for all these posts.

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Official Notification

Download the official notice here: MPESB Group-3 (Second) 2026 Revised Rule Book Pages (PDF)
Form reopen notice: MPESB Form Reopen and Exam Date Change Notice
Apply online: MPESB Online Portal