About the MPESB Exam Calendar 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), also widely known as MP Vyapam, has released a revised exam calendar for 2026. This important update, issued on 5 August 2026, details 12 probable recruitment and eligibility examinations that the board plans to conduct or advertise between September and December 2026. This calendar serves as a crucial guide for job seekers in Madhya Pradesh, providing advance notice of upcoming government job opportunities.
MPESB Exam Schedule 2026
The revised MPESB calendar outlines the probable months for various examinations, allowing candidates to plan their preparation effectively. Exact dates for these exams are yet to be announced and will be published in individual detailed notifications.
| S. No. | Exam Name | Probable Exam Month (2026) |
|---|
| 1 | Group-2 Sub Group-1: Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Exam | September |
| 2 | Group-02 Sub Group-04: Joint Recruitment Exam for Block Panchayat Officer, Assistant Auditor & Equivalent Posts | September |
| 3 | Group-03: Joint Recruitment Exam for Sub Engineer, Cartographer, Laboratory Technician & Equivalent Posts | September/October |
| 4 | Subedar / Sub-Inspector Cadre Recruitment Exam | September/October |
| 5 | Primary & Middle School Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) — for in-service teachers | September/October |
| 6 | Subedar (Non-Secretariat) Stenographer & Assistant Sub-Inspector (Non-Secretariat) Recruitment Exam | October/November |
| 7 | Police Constable Recruitment Exam | October/November |
| 8 | Police Constable (Driver) Recruitment Exam | November |
| 9 | Naib Tehsildar Departmental Recruitment Exam | November/December |
| 10 | Panchayat Secretary & Rojgar Sahayak Recruitment Exam | November/December |
| 11 | Recruitment Exam for Vacant Posts in Government Music & Fine Arts Colleges (Directorate of Culture) | December |
| 12 | Group-6 Sub Group-1 Recruitment Exam | December |
MPESB Exam-wise Vacancy Details 2026
The calendar provides estimated vacancy numbers for most of the listed examinations. It is important to note that these figures are provisional and may be subject to change when the official detailed recruitment notifications are released. For the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), no fixed vacancy number is applicable as it is an eligibility examination rather than a direct recruitment drive for a specific number of posts.
| S. No. | Exam Name | Estimated Posts |
|---|
| 1 | Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Exam | 2,784 |
| 2 | Block Panchayat Officer, Assistant Auditor & Equivalent Posts | 2,299 |
| 3 | Sub Engineer, Cartographer, Laboratory Technician & Equivalent Posts | 700 |
| 4 | Subedar / Sub-Inspector Cadre Recruitment Exam | 507 |
| 5 | Primary & Middle School Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) | Eligibility exam (no fixed post number) |
| 6 | Subedar (Non-Secretariat) Stenographer & Assistant Sub-Inspector (Non-Secretariat) | 566 |
| 7 | Police Constable Recruitment Exam | 7,500 |
| 8 | Police Constable (Driver) Recruitment Exam | 1,000 |
| 9 | Naib Tehsildar Departmental Recruitment Exam | 73 |
| 10 | Panchayat Secretary & Rojgar Sahayak Recruitment Exam | 2,900 |
| 11 | Government Music & Fine Arts Colleges Recruitment Exam | 33 |
| 12 | Group-6 Sub Group-1 Recruitment Exam | 700 |
Eligibility Criteria and Required Documents
The MPESB Exam Calendar 2026 is primarily a scheduling document and does not contain specific details regarding age limits, educational qualifications, application fees, or the precise list of documents required for each examination. This essential information will be released by MPESB in the individual detailed notifications for each exam as their advertisement dates approach.
However, based on general practice for MPESB recruitment, candidates should typically prepare the following documents:
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
- Date of birth proof (usually 10th class certificate/mark sheet).
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable.
- Domicile/residence certificate, if applicable.
- A valid photo ID proof.
- Recent passport-size photograph and a scanned signature for online applications.
How to Apply for MPESB Exams 2026
MPESB generally conducts its recruitment processes through online applications via the MPOnline portal. Since the individual notifications for these 12 exams are not yet released, specific application steps are not available. Once MPESB issues each detailed notification, the application process is expected to follow the board's standard procedure:
- Visit the official MPESB website, esb.mp.gov.in, or the MPOnline portal.
- Locate the relevant exam notification under the "Recruitment Examination" section.
- Complete profile registration and EKYC if you are a new user.
- Fill in the online application form with all personal, educational, and category details accurately.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and other documents as specified in that particular exam's notification.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the MPOnline portal using the available payment methods.
- Submit the completed form and save or print the confirmation page for your records.
The exact application start dates, last dates, and fee structures for each of the 12 examinations will be announced in their respective detailed notifications.
Important Instructions from MPESB
Candidates should take note of the following instructions provided by MPESB:
- This calendar is a revised schedule, and MPESB reserves the right to further update exam months based on administrative requirements or other unforeseen circumstances.
- The final date or month for each examination will depend on the total number of candidates who apply, as stated in the official notification.
- The estimated post numbers indicated in the calendar are provisional and may change when the detailed recruitment notification for each exam is officially issued.
- Aspirants are strongly advised to regularly check the official MPESB website for the latest updates, as specific exam dates, detailed eligibility criteria, and application windows will be announced separately for each examination.
MPESB Exam Calendar 2026 - Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
| Check Exam Calendar PDF | Check Full Exam Schedule 2026 |
