Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has released the official Rulebook for Group-02 Subgroup-04 Combined Recruitment Exam 2026 and Patwari (Executive) Recruitment Exam 2026. Check apply dates, fees, shift timings, CPCT relaxation rules, syllabus, and 200 marks exam pattern.
Total Vacancies
2306 Posts
Age Limit
18 to 40 Years (5 Years Relaxation for MP Residents)
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University
Apply Start Date
August 4, 2026
Apply Last Date
August 18, 2026
Expected Exam Date
September 22, 2026 (Tuesday)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal |
| Post Name | Patwari (Executive) & Group-02 Sub Group-04 Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 2306 Posts |
| Pay Scale | ₹ 5200 - 20200 + ₹ 2100 Grade Pay (Level-5) + 3-Year Stipend Rule |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh (District Cadre) |
| Event / Schedule | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 04 Aug 2026 |
| Application Amendment Start | 04 Aug 2026 |
| Online Application End Date | 18 Aug 2026 (Total 15 Days) |
| Form Amendment End Date | 23 Aug 2026 (Total 20 Days) |
| Exam Start Date | 22 Sep 2026 (Tuesday) - Online CBT |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / General (UR) | ₹ 500/- |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PWD (MP Residents) | ₹ 250/- |
| Direct Recruitment - Backlog Posts | Nil (No Fee) |
| MP Online Kiosk Charges | ₹ 60/- (Kiosk) | ₹ 20/- (Citizen Login) |
| Shift | Reporting Time | Instruction Time | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 (Morning) | 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM | 08:50 AM - 09:00 AM (10 min) | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 Hours) |
| Shift 2 (Afternoon) | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM | 02:20 PM - 02:30 PM (10 min) | 02:30 PM - 05:30 PM (3 Hours) |
| Criterion | Requirement / Rule Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality & Domicile | Indian Citizen and MP Domicile mandatory |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University |
| CPCT Scorecard | Hindi Typing and Computer Proficiency CPCT Scorecard required |
| CPCT 3-Year Relaxation Rule | If CPCT is not cleared at selection, candidates get a 3-year probation period to clear CPCT after appointment. |
| Employment Registration | Active registration with MP Employment Exchange mandatory |
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) Male | 18 to 40 Years |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Female / PWD (MP Residents) | 18 to 45 Years (5 Years Relaxation) |
| Section | Subjects Included | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Science, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics | 100 Marks |
| Part B | General Knowledge & Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, General Management | 100 Marks |
| Qualifying Marks | UR Category: 50% (100 Marks) | SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD: 40% (80 Marks) | Total: 200 Marks |
| Rule / Constraint | Official Rule Details |
|---|---|
| Women Reservation | 35% Horizontal Reservation across all non-executive posts |
| District Cadre & Preference | Patwari is a district-level post; district preference required during online form submission |
| Home Tehsil Restriction | Selected candidates cannot be posted in their Home Tehsil |
| Primitive Tribes Exemption | Baiga, Sahariya and Bhariya communities exempt from CBT exam (Direct offline application) |
| Biometric Verification | Original Photo ID & mandatory UIDAI biometric verification at exam center |
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