🏛️ MPESB Group-2 Subgroup-3 Combined Recruitment Exam 2025Third Grade Posts | 454 Vacancies | Online Exam on 13.12.2025 |
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📅 Important Dates |
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| Online Application Start Date | 29 October 2025 | |
| Online Application End Date | 12 November 2025 | |
| Correction Window Start | 29 October 2025 | |
| Correction Window End | 17 November 2025 | |
| Exam Date | 13 December 2025 | |
| Answer Key Released | 09 February 2026 | |
💰 Application & Exam Fee |
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| General / Unreserved | ₹ 500/- per paper | |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD (MP Domicile Only) | ₹ 250/- per paper | |
| Backlog Posts (Direct Recruitment) | No Fee | |
| Portal Fee (Additional): ₹60 via MP Online Kiosk; ₹20 via Registered Citizen User login. | ||
👤 Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025) |
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| Minimum Age | 18 Years | |
| Maximum Age (General) | 40 Years | |
| Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/MP Govt Employees/ Women: Max 45 Years. EWS candidates get NO age relaxation. Ex-Servicemen/Retrenched Govt Employees: Service period deduction (subject to conditions). Overall maximum age with all relaxations is 45 years. | ||
📊 Total Vacancy & Post Summary |
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| Total Posts | 454 | |
| Category-wise Breakdown: • Unreserved (UR): 146 • EWS: 29 • Scheduled Caste (SC): 58 • Scheduled Tribe (ST): 69 • Other Backward Class (OBC): 152 (Breakdown available department and post-wise in rulebook) |
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| Horizontal Reservation: Women: 33% | PwD: 6% (VH:1.5%, HH:1.5%, LD:1.5%, MD:1.5%) | Ex-Servicemen: 10% (Third Grade). | ||
🎓 Post-Wise Educational Qualification (Key Posts) |
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| Post Name | Dept/Institution | Essential Qualification |
| Junior Silk Inspector | Silk Directorate | Graduate in Biology/Agriculture Science + Computer Knowledge |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Municipal Corporation, Bhopal | Degree in Civil Engineering |
| Laboratory Technician (Science) | Govt Polytechnic Colleges | Graduate in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Geology) with First Class |
| Fisheries Inspector | Fisheries Directorate | Graduate in Biology/Fishery Science |
| Junior Supply Officer | Food & Civil Supplies Directorate | Graduate (with Physics) OR BE + Hindi Proficiency |
| Occupational Therapist | Various Medical Colleges | Degree in Occupational Therapy + Registration with MP Council |
| General Eligibility for Group-2 Subgroup-3: Graduate degree in any subject as per respective departmental recruitment rules. | ||
💵 Salary & Pay Scale |
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| Pay Scale varies by post. Examples: • Level-4: ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 (e.g., Lab Assistant) • Level-5: ₹22,100 – ₹70,000 • Level-6: ₹25,300 – ₹80,500 (e.g., Jr Silk Inspector, Lab Technician) • Level-7: ₹28,700 – ₹91,300 (e.g., Sanitary Inspector, Jr Supply Officer) • Level-8: ₹32,800 – ₹1,03,600 • Level-10: ₹42,700 – ₹1,35,100 (e.g., Manager) • Level-12: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (e.g., Assistant Engineer) • Fixed Salary: Some posts like Biomedical Engineer (₹60,000/- fixed). |
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| Probation Period Pay: 70% of min pay in 1st year, 80% in 2nd, 90% in 3rd. Full pay after successful probation. | ||
📚 Exam Syllabus & Pattern |
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| Mode: Online (CBT) Papers: 01 Total Marks: 200 Duration: 3 Hours Paper Composition (200 Marks): |
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⚙️ Selection Process |
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| 1. Single Online Examination (CBT) of 200 marks. 2. Minimum Qualifying Marks: • General/Unreserved: 50% (100 marks out of 200) • SC/ST/OBC/PwD: 40% (80 marks out of 200) – 10% relaxation. • EWS: 40% (80 marks) – 10% relaxation, but selection on merit from EWS list. 3. Preparation of Merit Lists: Separate combined (open) and category-wise lists based on percentile. 4. Document Verification & Appointment: By respective recommending departments. ESB does NOT verify documents at exam stage. |
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🔑 How to Check Answer Key (After 09 Feb 2026) |
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| Steps: 1. Visit the official website: www.esb.mp.gov.in and Find Questions Objection and Response sheet in Candidate section. 2. Look for the link: "Group-2 Subgroup-3 Combined Recruitment Exam 2025 – Answer Key". 3. Click the link. You may need to enter your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password. 4. Download the PDF/Objection Format. 5. Raise objections, if any, within the stipulated time frame by paying the prescribed fee (if applicable). Note: Keep your Application Number safe as mentioned in the rulebook. |
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⚠️ Important Instructions (in Detail) |
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| A. For Exam Day: • Aadhaar is MANDATORY. Original Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, DL, Passport) required. • Biometric Verification: Multi-level Aadhaar-based biometric verification is mandatory. • Reporting Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM (1st Shift), 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (2nd Shift). Late entry NOT allowed. • Items Banned: Mobile, Calculator, Log Tables, Sun Glasses, Chits. Only blue/black ball pen allowed. • Hall Ticket: Must bring downloaded copy. • No Exit: Cannot leave exam hall until exam ends. B. Eligibility & Application: |
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🔗 Important Links |
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| Check and Download Answer Key (Active Now) | Click Here To Check Answer Key | |
| Apply Online (From 29.10.2025) | Apply Here | |
| Official Website (MPESB) | esb.mp.gov.in | |
| Official Notification / Rulebook (This PDF) | Download Rulebook | |
| General Administration Dept (GAD) Website | gad.mp.gov.in | |
| 💡 Remember: All eligibility is provisional. Final appointment subject to document verification by the concerned department. Keep your Application Number secure. | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the MPESB Group 2 Subgroup 3 Answer Key released?
The Answer Key and Candidate Response Sheet were officially released on 09 February 2026.
How can I download my response sheet from GovtExam.Study?
Visit govtexam.study/, go to the "Answer Key" section, find the MPESB Group 2 Subgroup 3 link, and click "Check Now" to reach the official login page.
What details are required to login for the Answer Key?
You will need your Application Number and the TAC Code (Teacher/Test Admission Code) which is mentioned on your Admit Card.
Can I challenge the MPESB Group 2 Subgroup 3 Answer Key?
Yes, if you find any answer incorrect, you can raise an objection through the portal by paying the required fee within the timeline specified by MPESB.
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