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Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB / MP Vyapam), Bhopal, has released the notification for the Group-02 Subgroup-04 Combined Recruitment Exam 2026, offering a total of 2,306 vacancies. This combined exam has two parts: (1) 200 Patwari posts under the Land Resource Management Department (Bhu-Sansadhan Prabandhan), Gwalior – reserved exclusively for Divyang (persons with disabilities) candidates, and (2) 2,106 vacancies across numerous other departments and posts (Assistant Grade-3, Computer Operator, Surveyor, Revenue Inspector, and many more) recruited together under the same Group-2 Subgroup-4 combined examination.

Quick answers: MPESB is conducting the Group-2 Subgroup-4 Combined Recruitment Exam 2026 for 2,306 posts in total – 200 Patwari posts reserved for Divyang candidates plus 2,106 other posts across various Madhya Pradesh government departments. Online applications are open from 04.08.2026 to 18.08.2026 (correction window till 23.08.2026) at esb.mponline.gov.in. The written examination is scheduled from 22.09.2026 (Tuesday) onwards, in two shifts, at various exam centres. Age limit is 18–45 years for the Patwari (Divyang) posts and generally 18–40 years (up to 45 with relaxation) for the other Group-2 Subgroup-4 posts. Application fee is ₹500 for unreserved candidates and ₹250 for MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Divyang candidates, plus a portal fee.

MPESB Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

MPESB has officially released the Group-2 Sub-Group-4 rulebook (niyam pustika) covering the Patwari PwD category recruitment along with other departmental posts under the same combined exam. The Patwari-specific chapter of the notification lays out the vacancy distribution, eligibility conditions, age limit, and reservation details exclusively for this 200-post PwD recruitment drive. Candidates should download and read the official notification PDF from the MPESB website before applying, since document verification will be based strictly on the conditions mentioned in it.

• MPESB Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

MPESB Group 2 Subgroup 4 Recruitment 2026 Overview

MPESB Group 2 Subgroup 4 Vacancy 2026

Patwari (Divyang) Vacancy – 200 Posts

All 200 Patwari posts under this notification are reserved exclusively for Divyang (persons with disabilities) candidates, distributed across districts of Madhya Pradesh. Disability categories are EH (hearing impaired), LD (locomotor disability), and MD (multiple disabilities) – each category gets 2% horizontal reservation (6% total). Visually impaired candidates are not eligible for the Patwari post, as per the Revenue Department’s order dated 11 May 2009. District-wise distribution (top districts by vacancy count) is summarized below; the complete post-code-wise list is in the official notification.

The remaining districts (Agar Malwa, Alirajpur, Anuppur, Ashok Nagar, Chhatarpur, Damoh, Dewas, Dindori, Harda, Indore, Jabalpur, Katni, Khandwa, Mandla, Narmadapuram, Narsinghpur, Neemuch, Panna, Raisen, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Satna, Seoni, Shahdol, Shajapur, Shivpuri, Sidhi, Singrauli, Tikamgarh, Ujjain, Umaria, Vidisha) each have 1–5 posts; the exact post-code and district-wise break-up is given in Chapter 1 of the official notification.

Other Group-2 Subgroup-4 Vacancy – 2,106 Posts

Beyond Patwari, the same combined exam covers 2,106 posts across a large number of Madhya Pradesh government departments, corporations, and boards. The list is extensive (100+ distinct post/department combinations); the largest-vacancy posts are summarized below.

This is a partial list highlighting the larger-vacancy posts; the full department/office-wise vacancy and reservation table (covering all 2,106 posts, pages 21–126 of the notification) should be checked on the official MPESB portal before applying, since eligibility, pay scale, and job location differ by post and department.

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MPESB Group 2 Subgroup 4 Eligibility & Qualification 2026

Patwari (Divyang) Eligibility

• Must be an Indian citizen and a local resident (domicile) of Madhya Pradesh
• A graduation degree from a recognized university
• A valid CPCT (Computer Proficiency Certification Test) score card, including Hindi typing and computer proficiency. Candidates who have not cleared CPCT at the time of application must clear it within 3 years of the probation period after appointment, failing which the appointment will be cancelled
• Must hold a Divyang (disability) certificate issued by a competent authority, in the categories eligible for this post: hearing impaired (EH), locomotor disability (LD), or multiple disabilities (MD). Visually impaired candidates are not eligible for the Patwari post
• Must be registered with the Madhya Pradesh Employment Office (Rozgar Karyalay)

Other Group-2 Subgroup-4 Posts

Educational qualification and experience requirements vary by post and department (ranging from Class 10/12 pass to graduate/technical qualifications for roles like Assistant Grade-3, Surveyor, Computer Operator, Draftsman, etc.). Candidates must check the post-wise eligibility given in the official notification (Chapter 2b, department-wise) before applying. Registration with the Madhya Pradesh Employment Office is mandatory for all posts under this combined exam.

MPESB Group 2 Subgroup 4 Age Limit 2026

Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026 for all posts under this notification.

In all cases and after including any applicable relaxation, the maximum age limit will not exceed 45 years (except for contractual employees and categories specifically listed under Rule 14 of the recruitment rules).

Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

MPESB Patwari & Group 2 Subgroup 4 Salary 2026

Patwari: Pay scale is ₹5,200–20,200 with Grade Pay ₹2,100. For directly recruited candidates, salary during the first three years will be paid as per Madhya Pradesh General Administration Department circular No. C.3-13/2019/3/One, dated 12 December 2019.

Other Group-2 Subgroup-4 posts: Pay scale varies by post and department (e.g. Assistant Grade-3, Surveyor, Computer Operator, etc.) – not consolidated into a single figure in this notification. Candidates should check the specific pay scale for their post of interest in the department-wise notification section.

MPESB Group 2 Subgroup 4 Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

MPESB Group 2 Subgroup 4 Application Fee 2026

• Unreserved candidates (direct/contractual recruitment posts): ₹500
• MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Divyang candidates: ₹250
• Direct recruitment against backlog vacancies only: No fee
• MP Online portal fee: ₹60 (if applying through a Kiosk/MP Online centre) or ₹20 (if applying through a registered citizen user login)

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MPESB Group 2 Subgroup 4 Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination is an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) of 200 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks, to be completed in 3 hours (2 hours of actual answering time within a 3-hour reporting/instruction/exam window per shift).

Candidates must carry Aadhaar registration proof and a valid original photo ID (Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, or Passport) to the exam centre – multi-level biometric verification is mandatory both at entry and during the exam. Electronic devices (mobile phones, calculators, log tables, digital watches, sunglasses, etc.) are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.

MPESB Group 2 Subgroup 4 Selection Process 2026

Eligibility of candidates as filled in the online application is treated as provisional and is not verified by MPESB at the application stage – actual document/certificate verification for the Patwari (Divyang) posts is done by a document verification committee constituted in the candidate’s allotted district after the exam, with disability certificates further verified by the District Medical Board (and, in special cases, the Divisional Medical Board). For the other Group-2 Subgroup-4 posts, the concerned recruiting department verifies educational, technical, and professional qualification certificates of successful candidates based on the final merit list from the written exam.

How to Apply for MPESB Group 2 Subgroup 4 Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website: esb.mponline.gov.in.
2. Complete the profile registration form with your personal details.
3. Log in and fill in the online application form, selecting the relevant post(s)/post code(s) – Patwari (Divyang) applicants must additionally submit required documents directly to the concerned department by hard copy where specified (see note below).
4. Upload the required documents as per the specified format.
5. Pay the applicable exam fee plus the MP Online portal fee.
6. Submit the form and retain a copy of the application number for future reference.

Note for special Adim Janjati (Baiga, Sahariya/Saharia, Bharia) candidates: For non-executive posts, such candidates must send their application with all necessary certificates, in hard copy, directly to the concerned department (using Format-2 in the notification) before the application closing date, rather than through MPESB – applications sent to MPESB by this category for such posts will be treated as invalid.

MPESB Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

Candidates who have completed their graduate degree can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and PwD/Divyang Category Government Jobs available across India. Those interested in similar administrative and revenue department roles can also check the latest Patwari and Revenue Department Jobs for other states.

Applicants looking for more opportunities within the state can browse the latest Madhya Pradesh Government Jobs across various departments. Candidates specifically seeking disability-friendly recruitment can also check PwD Reserved Government Vacancies and other Graduate-Level State Government Jobs matching their qualification.