There is good news for engineering and diploma-holding youths in Madhya Pradesh who are preparing for government jobs. The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the notification for the Group-3 Combined Recruitment Exam 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill various positions, including Sub-Engineer, Draftsman, and Technician. The online application process to fill a total of 1,700 vacancies began on August 29, 2026, and candidates can apply until September 12. To participate in the recruitment process, candidates must meet the criteria regarding educational qualifications, age limits, and the exam pattern.

**Recruitment for 1,700 posts; apply by this date**

The MPESB Group-3 recruitment drive will fill positions such as Sub-Engineer, Draftsman, Technician, and other related roles. The application fee can also be paid by the same deadline. If any errors occur in the application form, corrections can be made until September 17.

**Candidates with Diploma and BE/B.Tech degrees can apply**

Candidates holding a 3-year engineering diploma or a BE/B.Tech degree in the relevant trade are eligible to apply for these posts. Some positions also require an ITI qualification or a degree in a related subject. Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years of age. A 5-year age relaxation will be granted to SC, ST, and OBC candidates who are natives of Madhya Pradesh, as well as to female candidates from all categories.

**200-mark exam; selection process**

Candidates will be selected based on their performance in a computer-based examination. The exam will carry a total of 200 marks, and candidates will be allotted 3 hours to complete it. Questions will cover General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mathematics, Hindi, English, Computer Knowledge, and relevant engineering subjects.

Candidates from the General category and those from other states will be required to pay a fee of ₹500 per question paper. Including portal charges, the total amount will be approximately ₹560. For SC, ST, OBC, and differently-abled candidates from Madhya Pradesh, the fee will be ₹250 per question paper. To apply, candidates should visit the MPESB website and open the link for the Group-3 recruitment. Next, complete the profile registration and e-KYC. Fill in the required details, upload the documents, pay the fee, and—after submitting the form—keep a printout for your records.

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