MPESB Group-3 Sub Engineer Exam 2026 Postponed – Apply by 27.10.2026

The Group-3 Sub Engineer, Draughtsman and Lab Technician exam of the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal will not start on 07.10.2026 as planned. A notice dated 01.10.2026 moves the exam to December–January and opens the online form again from 13.10.2026 to 27.10.2026. The reason is that the number of posts has gone up and the reservation list (the table that shows how many posts are kept for each category) has changed.

Update Overview

What Changed

Important Dates

What This Means for You

1. Forget 07.10.2026. The exam will not start on that date. It will be held in December–January, and the Board has not given exact dates yet.
2. Watch the MPESB website (esb.mp.gov.in) for the revised rule book. A rule book is the Board’s official booklet with the posts, eligibility, fees and dates. The notice says it will come as soon as possible.
3. If you have not applied yet, the form opens on MP Online on 13.10.2026 and closes on 27.10.2026. Read the revised rule book first, so you choose the right post codes.
4. If you applied earlier, the notice does not say whether you must apply again or only correct your form. Wait for the revised rule book, then check your application on MP Online. You can correct your form from 13.10.2026 to 28.10.2026.

Important Links

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Do not plan your preparation around 07.10.2026. The notice moves the exam to December–January.
• Do not use the 27.08.2026 rule book for the number of posts or the reservation list. The notice says both have changed and a revised rule book is coming.
• Do not assume anything about your old form. The notice does not say if it stays valid, so read the revised rule book and check your MP Online account.
• Do not wait for the last day. The form closes on 27.10.2026 and corrections close on 28.10.2026, and a busy portal can slow you down.
• Follow only the MPESB website and MP Online for dates. Messages on social media can be wrong.

Frequently Asked Questions

What has MPESB changed for the Group-3 exam?

It has moved the exam to December–January, opened the online form again from 13.10.2026 to 27.10.2026 and said a revised rule book will follow.

What are the new dates to apply?

You can fill the form from 13.10.2026 to 27.10.2026, and you can correct it from 13.10.2026 to 28.10.2026.

When will the Group-3 exam be held now?

The notice says December–January and gives no exact dates yet, while the earlier plan was to start on 07.10.2026.

Why were the dates changed?

The number of posts went up and a revised reservation list was issued on 17.09.2026, and another revised list followed on 28.09.2026 after reservation for contractual employees was applied.

Do I have to apply again if I already applied?

The notice does not say, so wait for the revised rule book and then check your form on MP Online.

How many posts are there now?

The notice says the number has gone up but gives no new total, so do not treat the earlier figure of 1,700 as final.

Where will the revised rule book be published?

The Board says it will put it on its website, esb.mp.gov.in, as soon as possible, and candidates will fill and correct their forms as per it.

What does reservation for contractual employees mean here?

A contractual employee works on a fixed-term contract instead of a permanent job. A letter dated 28.09.2026 from the office of the Engineer-in-Chief, Public Health Engineering Department, Bhopal applied reservation for such staff, but the notice gives no numbers.

Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.