07th January 2026 by Mangala
🏛️ MPESB Group-1 Sub-Group-2 Recruitment 2026 – Group-A & Group-B Posts | Salary up to Rs. 1,14,800/-
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has released the official notification for the Group-1 Sub-Group-2 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026 for recruitment to various Group-A and Group-B (Non-Gazetted) posts under different departments of the Government of Madhya Pradesh. This recruitment covers a range of specialised technical, statistical, administrative, medical-social and professional positions, making it a high-value opportunity for candidates possessing post-graduate, professional and technical qualifications. The selection process will be conducted through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification, with final selection based strictly on merit and eligibility.
🔑 Key Highlights
- Recruiting Authority: Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
- Exam Name: Group-1 Sub-Group-2 Combined Recruitment Examination 2026
- Post Category: Group-A & Group-B (Non-Gazetted)
- Job Location: Madhya Pradesh
- Application Mode: Online
- Selection Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) + Document Verification
- Pay Levels: Level-5 to Level-9
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 24 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 January 2026 |
| Application Correction Start Date | 24 December 2025 |
| Application Correction Last Date | 12 January 2026 |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | From 10 February 2026 onwards |
📌 The examination may be conducted in multiple shifts as per MPESB scheduling.
📊 Vacancy Details (Post-wise Overview)
This is a combined recruitment involving multiple departments with post-specific vacancies. The number of posts varies by department and reservation category.
| Post Name | Department | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Guide | Archaeology Department | Level-9 |
| Assistant Statistical Officer | Statistics Department | Level-8 |
| Assistant Statistician | Statistics Department | Level-8 |
| Medical Social Worker | Health Department | Level-9 |
| Clinical Psychologist / Social Worker | Health Department | Level-9 |
| Physiotherapist | Health Department | Level-8 |
| Assistant Mining Officer | Mining Department | Level-9 |
| Data Entry Operator | Cooperative / Allied Dept. | Level-5 |
| Hospital Administrator | Medical Institutions | Fixed Rs. 60,000/- |
📌 Vacancies are department-wise, post-wise and reservation-based as per MP Government rules.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise)
🔹 Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Guide | Post-Graduate Degree in Ancient Indian History / Archaeology |
| Assistant Statistical Officer | Post-Graduate Degree in Statistics |
| Assistant Statistician | PG Degree in Statistics / Economics / Mathematics |
| Medical Social Worker | Master’s Degree in Medical Social Work |
| Clinical Psychologist / Social Worker | PG Degree in Psychology / Social Work |
| Physiotherapist | Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy with MP Council Registration |
| Assistant Mining Officer | Degree in Mining / Engineering |
| Data Entry Operator | PG Degree in Statistics / Commerce + Computer Diploma |
| Hospital Administrator | MBA / MHA with minimum 3 years relevant experience |
📌 Qualifications must be obtained from a recognized university or institution.
🔹 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years (for MP domicile candidates)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST / OBC / Women / PwBD candidates as per MP Government rules
🧠 Selection Process
The selection process will consist of the following stages:
1️⃣ Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Mode of Examination: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Nature of Questions: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Medium of Exam: As specified by MPESB
- Shifts: Examination may be conducted in multiple shifts
- Normalisation: Applicable if exam is conducted in more than one shift
📌 Important Clarification:
The notification does not specify:
- Total number of questions
- Maximum marks
- Section-wise breakup
- Negative marking
MPESB has stated that detailed exam scheme and syllabus will be issued separately, and merit will be prepared strictly on the basis of CBT performance.
2️⃣ Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted based on CBT performance will be called for:
- Verification of educational qualifications
- Category and domicile certificates
- Experience certificates (where applicable)
3️⃣ Final Merit List
- Prepared based on CBT marks only
- Reservation rules applied as per MP Government norms
- No interview stage is mentioned in the notification for this recruitment
💰 Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Level-9 | Rs. 36,200/- to Rs. 1,14,800/- |
| Level-8 | Rs. 32,800/- to Rs. 1,03,600/- |
| Level-7 | Rs. 28,700/- to Rs. 91,300/- |
| Level-5 | Rs. 22,100/- to Rs. 70,000/- |
| Fixed Pay Post | Rs. 60,000/- per month |
✔ Allowances applicable as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official MPESB online portal
- Complete candidate registration
- Select Group-1 Sub-Group-2 Recruitment Examination 2026
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Make online fee payment
- Submit the form and keep a printout for reference
❓ FAQs
Q1. Are all posts under a single department?
No. This is a combined recruitment covering multiple MP Government departments.
Q2. Is there any interview in this recruitment?
No interview stage is mentioned. Selection is based on CBT and document verification.
Q3. Is the detailed exam pattern released?
No. MPESB will release the exam scheme and syllabus separately.
Q4. Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes, but age relaxation and reservation benefits are applicable only to MP domicile candidates.
Q5. When will the CBT be conducted?
The CBT will be conducted from 10 February 2026 onwards as per the notification.
🔗 Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
| Official WhatsApp Channel | Click here |
| Official Telegram Channel | Click here |