Overview
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has released a recruitment notification for the post of Group-2 Sub-Group-4 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 (200 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal
- Qualification
- Candidates must meet the qualification, age, and category-specific conditions below to be eligible for MPESB Patwari Recruitment 2026.
- Vacancies
- 200
- Posted
- 4 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 18 August 2026
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 4 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window Start | 4 August 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window End | 23 August 2026 |
| Computer-Based Exam Date | Starts 22 September 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Exam Shifts | Shift 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Shift 2: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Category | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the qualification, age, and category-specific conditions below to be eligible for MPESB Patwari Recruitment 2026.
Age Limit
The age limit for MPESB Patwari Recruitment 2026 (PwD category, for permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh) is 18 to 45 years. Age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026. Additional age relaxations mentioned elsewhere in the general Group-2 Sub-Group-4 rules (for ex-servicemen, retrenched government employees, and other specified categories) may also apply; candidates should verify their individual eligibility against the full notification. Category: Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) MP Permanent Resident (this PwD special recruitment): 18 – 45 years
Salary
Selected candidates for the Patwari post will draw a pay scale of Rs. 5,200–20,200 with Grade Pay of Rs. 2,100. During the probation period, candidates on direct recruitment will receive a fixed stipend: 70% of the minimum pay scale in the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year. Full pay scale benefits begin once the probation period is successfully completed, as per the applicable Madhya Pradesh government circular.
Application Fee
The application fee for MPESB Patwari Recruitment 2026 varies by category, and MP-domicile candidates from reserved categories get a fee concession. An additional MP Online portal fee applies depending on how the form is submitted. Category: Exam Fee Unreserved (General) candidates: Rs. 500 MP domicile SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Divyangjan (PwD) candidates: Rs. 250 Direct recruitment – backlog posts only: No fee Additional MP Online portal fee (via kiosk): Rs. 60 Additional MP Online portal fee (via registered citizen login): Rs. 20 The fee concession for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates applies only to permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh who have been officially declared under these categories by the state government. Candidates from other states belonging to these categories will be treated as unreserved and will not get age or fee relaxation.
Exam Pattern
Part: Subjects | Marks Part A: General Science, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics | 100 Part B: General Knowledge & Aptitude, General Computer Knowledge, General Reasoning, General Management | 100 Total: 200 The exam is conducted online in two shifts per day. Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for unreserved candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates (a 10% relaxation from the unreserved cut-off). EWS candidates also get a 10% relaxation on the minimum qualifying marks as per the applicable government circular.
Selection Process
Selection for MPESB Patwari Recruitment 2026 is based on a computer-based online examination followed by document verification and district-wise counselling.
How to Apply
MPESB Patwari Recruitment 2026 applications must be submitted online only; offline applications will not be accepted. The step-by-step navigation process on the application portal is not detailed in the notification beyond the following points: • Visit the official MPESB website at www.esb.mp.gov.in. • Locate and open the Group-2 Sub-Group-4 (Patwari PwD Category) Recruitment 2026 application link. • Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category details. • Select district preferences in order, since this cannot be changed after submission. • Upload the required documents as specified in the notification. • Pay the applicable application fee and portal fee online. • Submit the form and save/print a copy of the confirmation for future reference.
Required Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for online application and later document verification: • High school/10th certificate (for date of birth proof) • Graduation degree certificate and mark sheets • CPCT score card, if already cleared • Disability certificate issued by a competent medical authority, specifying the eligible disability category • Madhya Pradesh permanent residence (domicile) certificate • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable, issued by the competent authority • Proof of live registration with an MP State Employment Office • Aadhaar card or e-Aadhaar • Original photo ID (Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, or Passport)
Important Instructions
• Aadhaar registration is mandatory for all candidates. • Candidates must carry an original photo ID (Voter ID, PAN, Aadhaar, Driving Licence, or Passport) to the exam centre; e-Aadhaar is valid only if UIDAI-verified. • Multi-level biometric verification is compulsory at entry and during the exam; Aadhaar must be unlocked for this verification. • Candidates will not be permitted entry after the reporting time. • Mobile phones, calculators, log tables, digital watches, sunglasses, and unfair means material are strictly prohibited in the exam hall. • Candidates must bring a black ball-point pen and their downloaded admit card to the exam centre. • No candidate will be allowed to leave the exam hall before the exam ends. • Eligibility verified at the time of application is provisional; final document verification will be done by the concerned department, not by MPESB. • Any legal dispute regarding this recruitment falls under the jurisdiction of the Madhya Pradesh High Court only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for MPESB Patwari Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 200 Posts?
Online Application Start Date: 4 August 2026; Online Application Last Date: 18 August 2026; Application Form Correction Window Start: 4 August 2026; Application Form Correction Window End: 23 August 2026; Computer-Based Exam Date: Starts 22 September 2026 (Tuesday); Exam Shifts: Shift 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Shift 2: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Category: Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
What is the application fee?
The application fee for MPESB Patwari Recruitment 2026 varies by category, and MP-domicile candidates from reserved categories get a fee concession. An additional MP Online portal fee applies depending on how the form is submitted. Category: Exam Fee Unreserved (General) candidates: Rs. 500 MP domicile SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Divyangjan (PwD) candidates: Rs. 250 Direct recruitment – backlog posts only: No fee Additional MP Online portal fee (via kiosk): Rs. 60 Additional MP Online portal fee (via registered citizen login): Rs. 20 The fee concession for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates applies only to permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh who have been officially declared under these categories by the state government. Candidates from other states belonging to these categories will be treated as unreserved and will not get age or fee relaxation.
What is the age limit?
The age limit for MPESB Patwari Recruitment 2026 (PwD category, for permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh) is 18 to 45 years. Age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026. Additional age relaxations mentioned elsewhere in the general Group-2 Sub-Group-4 rules (for ex-servicemen, retrenched government employees, and other specified categories) may also apply; candidates should verify their individual eligibility against the full notification. Category: Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) MP Permanent Resident (this PwD special recruitment): 18 – 45 years
What is the selection process?
Selection for MPESB Patwari Recruitment 2026 is based on a computer-based online examination followed by document verification and district-wise counselling.