Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has published the official notification and rulebook for the Group-02 Sub Group-04 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 (including Patwari backlog posts and various non-executive/executive positions).
Applications are invited from eligible candidates possessing a Bachelor’s Degree, CPCT, or relevant technical qualifications to fill 2,106 vacant posts across various government departments in Madhya Pradesh. Interested candidates can submit their application forms online through the official MP Online / MPESB portal.
MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 2026 Overview
| Job Attribute | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal |
| Exam Name | Group-02 Sub Group-04 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 |
| Post Names | Patwari (Backlog), Assistant Manager, Assistant Accountant, Panchayat Coordination Officer, Data Entry Operator, Assistant Auditor, Revenue Inspector, etc. |
| Total Vacancies | 2,106 Posts (including 200 Patwari PwBD backlog posts) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation Degree in relevant stream / CPCT Scorecard / Diploma / B.E./B.Tech (as per post code) |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates for MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4
- Official Notification Date: 31 July 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 04 August 2026
- Application Correction Start Date: 04 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 18 August 2026
- Last Date for Application Correction: 23 August 2026
- Written Exam Date (CBRT): 22 September 2026 (Tuesday) onwards
- Exam Shift Timings: Shift 1 (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) & Shift 2 (03:00 PM to 05:00 PM)
MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Application Fee Details
- Unreserved (UR) Category Candidates: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD (MP Domicile Only): ₹250/-
- Direct Recruitment (Backlog Posts): NIL (No Fee)
- Portal Service Charges: ₹60/- via MP Online Kiosk OR ₹20/- via Registered Citizen User Login.
- Payment Mode: Online Payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Age Limit and Relaxations
The Age will be calculated as of 1 January 2026
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
- Maximum Upper Age Limit (Unreserved Male): 40 Years
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Category-wise Upper Age Relaxations
| Category / Candidate Condition | Upper Age Limit |
| Unreserved (General) Male Candidates | 40 Years |
| SC / ST / OBC Candidates (MP Domicile) | 45 Years (5 Years Relaxation) |
| Female Candidates (UR / SC / ST / OBC – MP Domicile) | 45 Years (5 Years Relaxation) |
| Government / Corporation / Board Employees & Homeguards | 45 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 45 Years |
| Contractual Employees (Under MP Govt) | Up to 55 Years |
MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 2,106 vacancies are advertised across various departments. Below is the summary category-wise distribution:
Category-Wise Vacancy Table
| Category / Reservation Name | Number of Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 608 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 207 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 274 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 404 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 613 |
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 2,106 Posts |
Key Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
- Patwari (Special PwBD Backlog): 200 Posts (Across various MP districts)
- Panchayat Coordination Officer (Panchayat Samanvay Adhikari): 311 Posts
- Assistant Sub-Inspector (Krishi Vipanan Board): 530 Posts
- Computer Operator-cum-Assistant Grade-3: 124 Posts
- Sub-Auditor (Up Ankeshak): 105 Posts
- Statistical Investigator (Sankhyiki Anveshak): 88 Posts
- Investigator / Block Level Investigator: 82 Posts
- Mandis Sanyojak: 72 Posts
- Junior Assistant (Civil Supplies): 67 Posts
- Assistant Manager (Industry Directorate): 45 Posts
- Secretary / Secretary-cum-Assistant (Mandi Board): 38 Posts
- Amin (Water Resources Dept): 34 Posts
- Assistant Auditor / Local Fund Auditor: 24 Posts
- District Cooperative Education Trainer: 20 Posts
- Other Technical / Clerical / Executive Posts: Remaining Vacancies
MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Educational Qualification Criteria
Eligibility metrics must be fulfilled as on the application closing date (18 August 2026):
- Patwari (Post Code 001 – 096):
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Mandatory CPCT Scorecard (Hindi typing & Computer Proficiency). (If not qualified before recruitment, CPCT must be cleared within 3 years of the probation period).
- Must possess a valid Employment Exchange Registration (Rojgar Panjiyan) in Madhya Pradesh.
- Panchayat Coordination Officer / Mandi Sanyojak / Revenue Inspector:
- Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Data Entry Operator / Assistant Grade-3 / Computer Operator:
- Graduation Degree + 1-Year Computer Diploma (DCA / PGDCA / BCA) + CPCT Scorecard.
- Assistant Sub-Inspector / Sub-Auditor / Assistant Auditor / Accountant:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) or Science or Arts or relevant discipline from a recognized University.
- Programmer / IT Database Manager:
- B.E. / B.Tech (IT/CS) / MCA / M.Sc (CS/IT) with relevant experience.
MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Pay Scale and Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be placed on standard MP Government pay levels:
- Patwari: Pay Scale ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,100/- (Pay Matrix Level-5: ₹22,100 – ₹70,000/-).
- Panchayat Coordination Officer / Assistant Auditor: Level-6 (₹25,300 – ₹80,500/-).
- Assistant Sub-Inspector / Investigator / Revenue Inspector: Level-7 (₹28,700 – ₹91,300/-).
- Assistant Manager / Assistant Commissioner: Level-9 / Level-10 (₹36,200 – ₹1,35,100/-).
- Stipend Rule during Probation: 70% in 1st year, 80% in 2nd year, and 90% in 3rd year of base salary as per MP GAD guidelines.
MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection will be based on a single-stage Computer-Based Response Test (CBRT):
Written Exam Structure (200 Marks Total)
Single Question Paper containing 200 objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 3-hour duration:
| Exam Section | Topic / Subjects Covered | Marks Weightage |
| Part – A | General Science, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics | 100 Marks |
| Part – B | General Knowledge & Aptitude, General Computer Knowledge, General Logical Ability, General Management | 100 Marks |
| TOTAL | 200 MCQs | 200 Marks |
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% for Unreserved (UR) candidates and 40% for SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD candidates.
- Biometric Verification: Aadhaar-based multi-level biometric verification is mandatory at the exam center.
How to Apply Online for MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4, 2026
- Visit the official MPESB portal at esb.mp.gov.in or mponline.gov.in.
- Complete Profile Registration / MP Rojgar Panjiyan if not registered earlier.
- Click on “Group-02 Sub Group-04 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 – Application Form”.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualification entries, district preferences (for Patwari/regional posts), and post code preferences.
- Upload a clear photograph, signature, and handwritten declaration in the prescribed MPESB template.
- Pay the prescribed application fee via MP Online Kiosk or Net Banking/Debit Card/UPI.
- Submit the application on or before 18 August 2026 and print out a copy for document verification.
Important Links
| Links Details | Link Action |
| Apply Online Portal | Click Here |
| Official Detailed Rulebook | Click Here |
| Official MPESB Website | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Telegram Channel | Join Now |
| Arattai Channel | Join Now |
| Home Page | Click Here |
Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal.
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