The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has announced a re-opening window for online applications for the Group 3 Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician and other equivalent posts recruitment examination 2026 (Second). According to the official MPESB notice dated 1 October 2026, candidates can submit or re-submit applications from 13 October 2026 to 27 October 2026. The correction facility will remain available from 13 October to 28 October 2026.
The re-open decision follows the receipt of revised reservation tables and an increase in posts after communications from the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Department and the Public Health Engineering Department. The same official notice also says that the examination earlier proposed from 7 October 2026 will now be conducted during the December–January period. The final revised rulebook is to be issued on the MPESB website.
MPESB Group 3 Form Re-Open 2026: Key details
| Item | Confirmed detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting authority | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board |
| Examination | Group 3 Sub Engineer, Draftsman, Laboratory Technician and other equivalent posts Combined Recruitment Test 2026 (Second) |
| Re-open application dates | 13 October to 27 October 2026 |
| Correction dates | 13 October to 28 October 2026 |
| Earlier application window | 29 August to 12 September 2026 |
| Earlier proposed exam start | 7 October 2026 |
| Revised exam period | December–January, as stated in the official notice |
| Application mode | Online through the MPESB/MP Online system |
Why has the MPESB Group 3 form been re-opened?
The official notice explains that the recruitment process was re-opened after the board received revised reservation information. One communication increased the number of posts and supplied a revised reservation table for posts under the Tribal Affairs Department. Another communication supplied a revised reservation table applying reservation for contractual employees in the Public Health Engineering Department.
Because the reservation and vacancy information is being revised, candidates should not treat an older screenshot, coaching summary or earlier vacancy table as the final position. The official notice says that a revised rulebook will be issued as soon as possible. Applicants should download and read that revised rulebook before completing a new application or making changes to an earlier form.
The source update currently describes the recruitment as covering 1,700 positions, but the official re-open notice focuses on the increase in posts and revised reservation tables rather than repeating a final total. The final number and post-wise distribution should therefore be confirmed from the updated MPESB rulebook when released. This distinction is important for candidates choosing a post preference or checking eligibility.
MPESB Group 3 re-open dates
The confirmed re-open application period begins on 13 October 2026 and ends on 27 October 2026. Candidates who submit a new form or re-submit an application should complete the online process before the closing time displayed on the official portal. The correction window begins on 13 October and closes on 28 October 2026, one day after the application deadline.
The earlier application cycle ran from 29 August to 12 September 2026, with correction activity scheduled through 17 September. The new window gives applicants an opportunity to apply under the revised post and reservation information. It also provides an opportunity to review choices that may have been affected by the updated table.
Do not wait until the final day. The portal may become busy near the deadline, and a payment that is initiated but not completed may not count as a valid application. Save the application number, payment receipt and final confirmation page after submission.
MPESB Group 3 exam date postponed
The official notice states that the Group 3 examination earlier proposed to begin on 7 October 2026 will now be conducted in December–January. The notice does not provide a single final examination date or shift schedule. Candidates should therefore not report for an examination based only on the old 7 October schedule.
MPESB will publish the revised examination timetable, admit-card details and any centre instructions on its official website. Once the updated rulebook and schedule are available, candidates should verify the exam date, reporting time, paper duration and permitted identity documents. A later notice may further clarify whether the examination is conducted in multiple shifts or across several dates.
Who should apply or review the form?
The examination includes technical and equivalent posts such as Sub Engineer, Draftsman and Laboratory Technician, along with other posts listed in the rulebook. The qualification depends on the specific post code. The earlier rulebook contains different requirements for engineering diplomas, ITI qualifications, degree-level technical credentials and post-specific subjects. Candidates must match their qualification with every selected post rather than relying on a general “any discipline” description.
The earlier rulebook also gives an age framework calculated as on 1 January 2026, with a minimum age of 18 years and upper limits depending on category and applicable rules. The source update lists 40 years for general and EWS candidates and 45 years for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and all female candidates, subject to the official conditions. The updated rulebook should be checked for any change caused by the revised recruitment table.
Candidates who already applied in the first cycle should read the re-open instructions carefully. They should verify whether the board requires a fresh submission, whether the earlier form remains valid, and whether any post preference or category information must be updated. Avoid creating duplicate forms unless the official instructions specifically require it.
Application fee and online process
The earlier rulebook lists an examination fee of ₹500 per paper for unreserved candidates in direct or contractual recruitment posts and ₹250 per paper for eligible Madhya Pradesh domicile SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD candidates. It also lists an MP Online portal charge, with the amount depending on whether the candidate applies through a kiosk or a registered citizen login. These charges should be checked against the updated rulebook and live payment screen before final submission.
Use the official MPESB website or the official MP Online examination link. Read the revised rulebook, select the correct post code and enter the personal, domicile, category and qualification details exactly as shown on the supporting documents. Upload documents and photographs in the format requested by the portal. Complete payment, submit the form and retain the final acknowledgement.
Important exam-day requirements
The existing rulebook states that Aadhaar registration and a valid original photo identity document are required, subject to the board’s verification rules. The listed identity options include voter ID, PAN card, Aadhaar card, driving licence, an officially issued photo marksheet and passport. Candidates should wait for the revised instructions before relying on any one document, but they should keep a valid original photo ID ready.
Electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, digital watches, Bluetooth devices, recording devices and other prohibited items are not permitted in the examination hall. Candidates should download the admit card from MPESB, carry the required black ballpoint pen and reach the centre by the reporting time shown on the admit card.
Selection process and preparation
The source update describes written examination, document verification and medical examination as the broad selection stages. The exact merit and post-allocation method will follow the revised rulebook. Candidates should prepare according to the post-specific syllabus and not assume that the re-open notice changes the examination subjects.
Technical candidates should revise the core diploma, ITI or degree-level subjects relevant to their selected post. Also review general sections specified by MPESB, practise computer-based questions and work on time management. Keep a separate folder for qualification documents, domicile proof, category certificates and the submitted application details. Any incorrect declaration can lead to cancellation at a later stage.
Frequently asked questions
When will MPESB Group 3 applications re-open?
The official notice schedules the re-open application period from 13 October to 27 October 2026.
What is the correction last date?
The correction facility is scheduled from 13 October through 28 October 2026.
Will the exam be held on 7 October 2026?
No. The official notice says the examination proposed from 7 October will now be conducted in December–January.
What is the final number of vacancies?
The source update reports 1,700 positions, while the official notice says the number and reservation table have been revised. Candidates should confirm the final post-wise total in the updated MPESB rulebook.
Where should candidates apply?
Applications should be completed through the official MPESB or MP Online examination portal linked from the MPESB website.
Official source and transparency note
This article is based on the official MPESB re-open notice dated 1 October 2026 and the available Group 3 rulebook. The re-open and correction dates and the December–January postponement are confirmed by the official notice. The final vacancy total, reservation table and detailed post conditions should be checked in the revised rulebook when MPESB publishes it. Google News or Google Discover inclusion is not guaranteed.