The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the Group 2 Sub Group 3 recruitment drive for multiple graduate-level posts (339 vacancies). The test structure follows a state-level combined recruitment pattern with a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification and other qualifying stages; candidates should use the official notification and past papers to map detailed topic lists and weightage.
Overview MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 3 Syllabus 2025
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancy | 339 posts. |
| Post name | Various (Junior Engineer, Laboratory Technician, Field Officer, Occupational Therapist, Inspector, Assistant/ Biomedical Engineer, and other graduate-level posts). |
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB). |
| Education | Generally: Bachelor’s degree or relevant diploma/technical qualification depending on the post (post-wise differences apply). |
| Age limit | Minimum 18 years; maximum typically 40 years for Unreserved/EWS and up to 45 years for OBC/SC/ST/PH/female as per notification. |
| Salary | Post-dependent pay bands (example range ₹25,300 – ₹1,77,500 for several posts under Group 2 Sub Group 3 as indicated in the notification). |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release | 02 September 2025. |
| Online application start | 09 September 2025. |
| Last date to apply | 23 September 2025. |
| Form correction (if applicable) | 28 September 2025 (reported by recruitment portals). |
| Expected CBT / exam window | Exam(s) scheduled from late October 2025 for many Group-2 Subgroup exams; check the admit card for exact date(s). (, mpesb.org) |
Posts, vacancy and eligibility (education, age limit, salary included in eligibility column)
| Post name | Vacancy | Eligibility (education, age limit, salary) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) | Varies (see notification) | Education: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in relevant discipline. Age: 18–40 (UR) / relaxations as per rules. Salary: as per notified pay scale (example range within ₹25,300–₹1,77,500 for Group 2 posts). |
| Laboratory Technician / Senior Lab roles | Varies | Education: B.Sc / DMLT / BMLT or related. Age & salary: as per notification (same age framework and pay bands). |
| Field Officer / Inspector / Junior Supply Officer | Varies | Education: Bachelor’s degree / subject-specific requirements for some inspector posts. Age & salary: as per notification. |
| Assistant / Biomedical / Other Engineers | Varies | Education: B.E./B.Tech in relevant branch; any additional experience requirements will be specified in the notification. Age & salary: as per notification. |
| Occupational Therapist / Technician / Other allied posts | Varies | Education: BOT / relevant allied-health diploma or degree; registration where applicable. Age & salary: as per notification. |
Important links (official career page included)
- Official website (MPESB / recruitment portal): https://esb.mp.gov.in/
- MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 3 Recruitment 2025 out 339 vacancy
Syllabus guidance and exam pattern (use if the 2025 syllabus detail is not separately published)
The MPESB combined recruitment tests for Group 2 posts typically use a Computer-Based Test (CBT) that evaluates general aptitude plus role-specific knowledge. Where a specific 2025 syllabus page is not published separately, candidates should prepare using the previous and notification-linked topic lists: general awareness, reasoning & mental ability, numerical ability, basic computer literacy (where applicable), subject-specific technical knowledge for professional posts (engineering disciplines, laboratory techniques, allied health subjects), and Marathi/Hindi/English language comprehension as called for in individual post rules. Past Group-2 patterns and the official rulebook indicate the following commonly applied format. (mpesb.org, )
Typical CBT / exam pattern (previous/standardized model)
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (objective MCQ).
- Sections: General Awareness / General Science; Reasoning & Mental Ability; Numerical Aptitude; Language (Hindi/English); Subject-specific technical knowledge for the applied post.
- Duration: Usually 1–2 hours depending on the post and the number of questions.
- Marking scheme: Each exam portal’s notification specifies marks per question and negative marking (if any). Check the notification for exact details.
Detailed education, age limit & salary notes (expanded)
- Education: Most Group 2 Sub Group 3 roles require a Bachelor’s degree in a specified field or a technical/diploma qualification (Junior/Assistant Engineer posts typically require B.E./B.Tech or equivalent; lab roles require B.Sc / DMLT / BMLT; allied health roles require BOT or specific registration). Check the post-wise eligibility table in the official notification for exact minimum qualifications.
- Age limit: Standard baseline is 18 years minimum. Upper age is commonly 40 years for Unreserved/EWS candidates with statutory relaxations (OBC/SC/ST/PH/female) up to 45 years or as specified. Confirm the “cut‑off date” used for age calculation in the notification (commonly 01 January or a date mentioned in the rulebook).
- Salary / pay scale: Pay depends on the specific post and pay matrix level notified by MPESB; many Group 2 roles list pay bands within ranges similar to ₹25,300–₹1,77,500. Exact pay-level, allowances and probation rules are in the notification and the MPESB rulebook.
How to prepare (practical checklist)
- Download and read the official notification and rulebook carefully for post-wise syllabus and exam format.
- Create a syllabus grid: General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Language + post-specific technical topics.
- Practice previous MPESB Group-2 question papers and time-bound mock tests to build accuracy and speed. (mpesb.org)
- For technical posts, revise core subjects from your discipline and important practical concepts likely to be tested.
Recommended books (available on major retailers such as Amazon)
- General Awareness / Current Affairs: “Lucent’s General Knowledge” — compact, for static GK and facts.
- Quantitative Aptitude: “Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations” by R.S. Aggarwal — broad coverage of arithmetic topics.
- Reasoning: “A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal — standard reasoning practice material.
- English: “Objective General English” by S.P. Bakshi — grammar, comprehension, and practice exercises.
- Technical / Discipline-specific: Standard textbooks used for B.E./B.Tech or relevant diploma courses (e.g., subject-wise engineering textbooks, laboratory manuals, allied health reference texts).
(These titles are commonly stocked on Amazon and other national book retailers; choose editions that include solved papers or practice tests where possible.)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1 — Where can I find the official syllabus for my specific post in Group 2 Sub Group 3?
A1 — The official notification and the rulebook released by MPESB list post-wise eligibility and the detailed syllabus or topic areas. Candidates should download and follow the post-wise rulebook from MPESB’s recruitment portal.
Q2 — What is the selection process for Group 2 Sub Group 3?
A2 — Typically a Computer-Based Test (CBT) is followed by document verification and any post-specific qualifying tests. Medical or experience verification steps apply for certain posts. Confirm the exact flow in the notification.
Q3 — Is there negative marking in the CBT?
A3 — Negative marking policies differ by recruitment cycle and are specified in the official notification or exam instructions. Check the rulebook or exam brochure for exact details.
Q4 — How should I prepare for technical (engineering/medical/paramedical) posts?
A4 — Focus on core subject theory, practical concepts, and application-based questions. Solve previous MPESB papers for similar posts and use discipline-specific standard textbooks and practice sets.
Q5 — Where and when can I apply?
A5 — Applications are submitted online through MPESB’s recruitment portal at https://esb.mp.gov.in/. For the 2025 drive, online applications were scheduled from 09 September 2025 to 23 September 2025 — always confirm dates in the offi