Quick Answer
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has opened online applications for the Group-2 Sub Group-4 Combined Recruitment Test 2026. The recruitment covers 2,306 posts in total: 2,106 Group-2/Sub-Group-4 vacancies plus 200 Patwari posts under a special recruitment for eligible Divyang/PwD candidates.
Applications are open from 4 August to 18 August 2026, with permitted corrections available until 23 August 2026. The Computer Based Test starts from 22 September 2026. Because the rulebook contains many post codes with different academic and technical requirements, candidates must check the exact eligibility for the post code they select.
MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Overview & Important Dates
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Exam | Group-2 Sub Group-4 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,306 |
| Group-2/Sub-Group-4 Vacancies | 2,106 |
| Patwari Special Recruitment | 200 |
| Application Start | 4 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 August 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 23 August 2026 |
| Exam Starts | 22 September 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://esb.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Rulebook / Online Form Released | 4 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 4 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction | 23 August 2026 |
| CBT Starts | 22 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | To be released before the exam |
Candidates should complete MPESB profile registration and Aadhaar eKYC early because the application window is short.
Vacancy Details
| Recruitment Component | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Group-2 Sub Group-4 Various Posts | 2,106 |
| Patwari – PwD Special Recruitment | 200 |
| Total | 2,306 |
Major Posts in the 2,106-Post Combined Recruitment
The rulebook contains numerous post codes across multiple departments. Major vacancy groups include:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Sub Inspector | 530 |
| Panchayat Coordination Officer | 365 |
| Computer Operator cum Assistant Grade-3 | 124 |
| Deputy Auditor | 105 |
| Statistical Investigator | 88 |
| Investigator / Block Level Investigator | 82 |
| Junior Assistant | 74 |
| Mandal Sanyojak | 72 |
| Assistant Manager | 45 |
| Assistant Auditor | 44 |
| Secretary | 38 |
| Other Posts / Post Codes | Remaining vacancies |
Candidates should use the official rulebook for the exact department-wise, post-code-wise and category-wise table.
Patwari Special Recruitment – 200 Posts
The rulebook separately notifies 200 Patwari (Executive) posts under the Land Resource Management Department. These are a special Divyang/PwD recruitment, so they should not be described as 200 general Patwari vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is post-specific. There is no single qualification that makes a candidate eligible for every one of the 2,306 vacancies.
Group-2/Sub-Group-4 Posts
Many posts require a bachelor’s degree, while individual post codes may also require a specific subject, minimum percentage, computer diploma, CPCT, typing skill, BCA/PGDCA, commerce/statistics/economics background or another technical qualification.
Candidates must match every condition printed against the post code they want to select.
Patwari Eligibility
For the 200 Patwari special-recruitment posts, the rulebook provides for:
- Indian citizenship;
- Madhya Pradesh local-resident status;
- a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
- CPCT with Hindi typing and computer proficiency under the stated rule; and
- the applicable disability certificate because these vacancies are under the PwD special recruitment.
Employment Exchange / Other Requirements
Candidates should also verify any Madhya Pradesh employment-exchange registration or department-specific condition applicable to their selected post.
Age Limit, Application Fee & Pay
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026.
For most direct-recruitment Group-2/Sub-Group-4 posts, the minimum age begins from 18 years, while the maximum age varies according to category, Madhya Pradesh domicile and departmental rules.
For the Patwari special recruitment, the rulebook specifies an age framework of 18 to 45 years for eligible candidates.
Application Fee
| Category | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved Candidates | ₹500 |
| MP SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD Candidates | ₹250 |
| Direct-Recruitment Backlog Posts | No examination fee where the rulebook provides exemption |
Additional MP Online portal charges are ₹60 through a kiosk or ₹20 through a registered citizen-user login.
Salary / Pay Scale
This is a multi-post recruitment, so there is no single salary for all 2,306 posts. Each department and post code has its own notified pay scale. Candidates should check the pay entry against the exact post they intend to apply for.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Process
The core selection stage is the Computer Based Test. Later stages depend on the department/post and can include:
- Computer Based Test
- Merit / qualifying list
- Document verification or counselling
- Verification of technical, typing, CPCT, category and domicile documents
- Medical or other post-specific checks where applicable
- Final departmental appointment
Exam Schedule
The examination starts from 22 September 2026.
| Shift | Reporting Window | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|
| First Shift | 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Second Shift | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Exam Pattern
The combined examination is a 200-mark Computer Based Test. Broad syllabus areas include:
- General Knowledge
- General Hindi
- General English
- General Mathematics
- General Science
- General Computer Knowledge
- General Reasoning Ability
- General Management / aptitude-related areas
Candidates should use the official rulebook for the exact syllabus and post-specific examination rules.
How to Apply & Documents Required
How to Apply Online
- Visit https://esb.mp.gov.in.
- Open the Group-2 Sub Group-4 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 online-form link.
- Complete candidate profile registration if required.
- Complete mandatory Aadhaar eKYC.
- Read the rulebook and identify the post codes for which you are eligible.
- Fill personal, educational, reservation and technical qualification details.
- Enter district/post preferences where applicable.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the applicable examination fee and portal charge.
- Submit the form by 18 August 2026.
- Save the application number and payment receipt.
- Use the correction facility, if needed, by 23 August 2026.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Aadhaar / eKYC details
- Class 10 certificate
- Graduation degree and marksheets
- Post-specific technical qualification
- CPCT score card where required
- Computer diploma / PGDCA / BCA certificate where required
- Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate where applicable
- Category / EWS certificate where applicable
- PwD certificate where applicable
- Employment-exchange registration where required
- Photograph and signature
- Active email ID and mobile number
- Fee receipt and final application printout
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| MPESB Official Website | View |
| MPESB Rulebook Page | View |
| Online Application Portal | View |
| Active Group-2/Sub-Group-4 Form Page | View |
| Official Rulebook PDF | View |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are in MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 4 Recruitment 2026?
There are 2,306 posts in total: 2,106 Group-2/Sub-Group-4 vacancies and 200 Patwari posts under the Divyang/PwD special recruitment.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 18 August 2026.
What is the correction last date?
Permitted corrections can be made until 23 August 2026.
When will the examination start?
The CBT starts from 22 September 2026.
Are all 2,306 vacancies Patwari posts?
No. Only 200 are Patwari posts, and those 200 are part of a PwD special recruitment.
Can every graduate apply for every post?
No. Many post codes require specific subjects, percentages, computer qualifications, CPCT, typing or technical credentials.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹500 for unreserved candidates and ₹250 for eligible MP SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates, plus applicable portal charges. Backlog direct-recruitment posts may have the exemption stated in the rulebook.
Is CPCT compulsory?
CPCT is required for certain computer/typing-related posts and forms part of the Patwari qualification framework. Candidates must check the exact post code.
Where can candidates apply?
Applications are submitted through the official MPESB/MP Online portal at https://esb.mponline.gov.in.
Official Sources
This article has been prepared from the official MPESB Group-2 Sub Group-4 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 rulebook, the official MPESB rulebook index and the live MP Online recruitment portal.
MPESB also published post-related and qualification-related notices on 7 August 2026. Candidates should check the latest rulebook revisions before final submission.
Any later correction, admit card, answer key or result should be connected to this recruitment page rather than creating a duplicate main recruitment article.
