MPESB Group-2 Sub Group-4 Patwari Recruitment 2026: 2,106 Posts, Apply 4-18 August 2026, Pay Scale Rs. 5,200-20,200

MPESB Group-2 Sub Group-4 Patwari Recruitment 2026: Complete Details

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Group-2 Sub Group-4 Patwari (Executive) Posts across various districts of Madhya Pradesh. This major recruitment drive offers 2,106 vacancies, with 200 additional posts reserved for Persons with Disability (PwD/Divyang Category). The online application process started on 4 August 2026 and will conclude on 18 August 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 22-23 September 2026 at various examination centers across the state.

MPESB Group-2 Sub Group-4 Patwari Recruitment 2026: Overview

• Recruiting Organization: Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal
• Post Name: Group-2 Sub Group-4 Patwari (Executive)
• Total Vacancies: 2,106 Posts (Including PwD Category)
• PwD Reserved Posts: 200 Posts
• Exam Type: Combined Written Examination
• Application Start Date: 4 August 2026
• Application Last Date: 18 August 2026
• Fee Payment Deadline: 18 August 2026
• Application Correction Date: Till 23 August 2026
• Written Examination Date: 22-23 September 2026
• Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Selection Process: Written Examination → Document Verification → Medical Examination
• Salary Structure: Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,100 (7th Pay Commission)

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

Total Vacancies: 2,106 Posts

• Unreserved (UR): 608 Posts
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 613 Posts (Highest Allocation)
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 207 Posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 274 Posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 404 Posts
• Persons with Disability (PwD/Divyang): 200 Posts (Additional)

District-wise Allocation: Vacancies distributed across various revenue districts of Madhya Pradesh. Exact district-wise breakup available in official notification. Candidates will be allotted districts based on merit and preference provided in application form.

Important Dates - MPESB Group-2 Sub Group-4 Patwari 2026

• Official Notification Release: 4 August 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 4 August 2026 (Friday)
• Online Application Last Date: 18 August 2026 (Monday)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 18 August 2026
• Application Correction Window: 19-23 August 2026 (Till 5 PM)
• Admit Card Release: 1-2 weeks before examination
• Exam City Intimation: Before admit card release
• Written Examination Date: 22-23 September 2026
• Examination Timing: Two shifts (Exact timings in admit card)
• Exam Result Declaration: October-November 2026 (Expected)
• Document Verification: After result announcement (Expected)
• Medical Examination: After document verification (Expected)
• Final Selection & Merit List: December 2026 (Expected)
• District Counselling/Allotment: January 2027 onwards (Expected)

Eligibility Criteria - Complete Details

Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years (General & EWS Category)
• Maximum Age: 45 Years (SC, ST, OBC, PwBD & All Female Candidates)
• Age Relaxation: As per Madhya Pradesh Government rules and statutory requirements

Educational Qualification

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Any Discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India
• Equivalent Qualification: Any qualification approved by the Central Government as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree
• Additional Requirement: Must possess CPCT Scorecard (Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Technology)
• CPCT Details: Hindi Typing & Computer Efficiency Certificate issued by authorized agency
• Language Proficiency: Must be able to work in Hindi & English as required by Patwari position

Nationality

• Must be an Indian citizen
• Valid domicile/residence proof of Madhya Pradesh required

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Must possess valid Aadhaar card or government ID proof
• Must not be convicted or prosecuted under any criminal law
• Must comply with all government conduct and disciplinary rules
• Medical fitness as per prescribed medical standards
• Must not have been dismissed or removed from government service
• For SC/ST/OBC candidates: Valid category certificate issued by prescribed authority
• For PwD candidates: Disability certificate from authorized medical board (Benchmark disability minimum 40%)
• For Ex-Servicemen: Valid discharge certificate from defense authorities

Salary Structure & Benefits

Pay Scale & Basic Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 5,200-20,200 (7th Pay Commission)
• Grade Pay: Rs. 2,100
• Initial Basic Salary (Starting): Rs. 5,200 per month
• Maximum Salary (After Increment): Rs. 20,200 per month

Allowances & Benefits (Monthly)

• Dearness Allowance (DA): As per government rates (Subject to change)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): As per Madhya Pradesh Government rules
• City Compensatory Allowance (CCA): If applicable in posting location
• Transport Allowance: As per government norms
• Other Allowances: As per Madhya Pradesh Government regulations

Total In-Hand Salary (Approximate): Rs. 8,000-12,000 per month (First year, includes basic + allowances)

Annual Salary (Approximate): Rs. 1,00,000-1,50,000 per annum (First year, varies by location and allowances)

Comprehensive Benefits

• Service Type: Permanent Government Service
• Pension: Defined Benefit Pension as per 7th Pay Commission (Contributory/Non-Contributory as per rules)
• Gratuity: Upon retirement (As per government rules)
• Leave Benefits: Earned leave, casual leave, special leave as per government norms
• Medical Benefits: ESIC coverage and medical treatment facilities for self and dependents
• Housing: Government accommodation provided (Subject to availability)
• Insurance: Group insurance coverage for self and family
• Festival Benefits: Festival advance and holidays as per government calendar
• Provident Fund: Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) as per government rules
• Promotion Prospects: Scope for promotion to higher posts based on performance and seniority

Probation Period

• Probation Duration: 3 Years (Initial period)
• Probation Salary: As per applicable Madhya Pradesh Government rules
• Confirmation: Upon successful completion of probation and satisfactory performance evaluation

Examination Pattern & Selection Process

Stage 1: Written Examination (200 Marks)

• Exam Format: Objective-Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Questions: 200 MCQ Questions
• Total Marks: 200 Marks
• Duration: 2.5 to 3 Hours (Exact timing in admit card)
• Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Online
• Exam Medium: Hindi & English (Both languages provided)
• Marking Scheme:
• - Correct Answer: +1 Mark
• - Wrong Answer: -0.25 Mark (Negative Marking)
• - Unanswered Question: 0 Marks

Exam Syllabus Coverage

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Indian history, geography, politics, culture, awards, recent events
• Madhya Pradesh Specific Knowledge: MP government, administration, history, culture, geography, important schemes
• Hindi & English Language: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, writing skills
• Mathematics & Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics basics
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability: Series, coding-decoding, syllogism, blood relations, puzzles
• Computer Knowledge: Basic computer concepts, MS Office, internet basics (CPCT level)

Qualifying Marks (Minimum)

• Unreserved (UR) Category: 50% marks (100 out of 200)
• SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD: 40% marks (80 out of 200)
• Note: These are minimum qualifying marks. Merit-based selection based on higher scores

Exam Normalization

• If exam conducted in multiple shifts, MPESB applies Normalized Equi-Percentile method
• Candidate marks normalized to ensure fairness across different shift performances
• Final merit list prepared on normalized scores

Stage 2: Document Verification

• Candidates Eligible: Shortlisted candidates from written exam who meet minimum qualifying marks
• Verification Items:
• - Educational certificates (Bachelor's Degree, 10+2, etc.)
• - CPCT scorecard verification
• - Caste/EWS/PwD certificates (if applicable)
• - Age proof (Birth certificate, 10th pass certificate)
• - Aadhaar card & identity proofs
• - Address & residence proofs
• - Service records (if Ex-Serviceman)
• - Character certificates
• Disqualification Grounds: Fake/forged documents, wrong category claim, ineligible qualifications

Stage 3: Medical Examination

• Conducted By: Authorized Medical Board appointed by MPESB
• Medical Standards: As per Madhya Pradesh Government and MPESB prescribed medical standards
• Fitness Checks: General health, vision, hearing, physical fitness assessment
• For PwD Candidates: Special medical examination to verify disability percentage and type
• Requirements: Must be medically fit for duties as Patwari in revenue department

Final Selection

• Merit List Preparation: Based on written examination marks (normalized)
• Category-wise Merit: Separate merit lists for UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD
• District Allotment: Selected candidates allotted districts based on:
• - Merit ranking
• - District preference given in application form
• - Vacancy availability in preferred districts
• District Counselling: Single-round counselling for final posting/allotment
• Waiting List: 15% of selected candidates kept as waiting list for 1 year

How to Apply Online - Complete Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Prepare Required Documents Before starting application, gather: Educational certificates (Bachelor's Degree, 12th, 10th pass certificate), CPCT scorecard, Caste/Category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar card, Photograph (4x6 cm, colored, white background), Signature (black ink on white paper), Address proof, DOB proof

Step 2: Visit Official Website Go to https://esb.mponline.gov.in/ or official MPESB website. Look for Group-2 Sub Group-4 Patwari Recruitment 2026 link. Click on "Apply Online" or "Register" button.

Step 3: User Registration Enter email ID and click "Send OTP". Verify OTP received on email. Enter mobile number and click "Send OTP". Verify OTP on mobile. Create strong password (numbers, letters, special characters). Confirm password. Complete registration and note Registration ID.

Step 4: Login to Application Portal Go to https://esb.mponline.gov.in/Portal/Examinations/Vyapam/examsList.aspx. Login with Registration ID and password. Select "MPESB Group-2 Sub Group-4 Patwari Recruitment 2026".

Step 5: Fill Personal Information Enter full name exactly as in certificates. Select gender (Male/Female/Transgender). Enter date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY format). Select category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS). Enter disability status if PwD candidate. Select state and district. Enter email and mobile number. Click "Save & Proceed".

Step 6: Fill Educational Details Select qualification (Bachelor's Degree). Enter university/college name. Enter year of passing. Enter percentage/CGPA obtained. Upload Bachelor's Degree certificate (PDF/JPG, max 500 KB). Upload CPCT scorecard (PDF/JPG, max 500 KB). Click "Save & Proceed".

Step 7: Upload Required Documents Upload documents as instructed: 10th Pass Certificate, Bachelor's Degree Certificate, CPCT Scorecard, Caste Certificate (if applicable), PwD Certificate (if applicable), Photograph, Signature, Aadhaar Card Copy, Address Proof (any one). File format: PDF/JPG. Maximum size: 500 KB per document. All documents must be clear and legible.

Step 8: Select District Preferences Select 1st preference district (where you want posting). Select 2nd preference district. Select 3rd preference district (optional). Selection based on merit and vacancy availability. Cannot change after application submission.

Step 9: Review Application Check all filled information for accuracy. Verify all uploaded documents are clear. Confirm category selected is correct. Review personal & educational details. Make corrections if needed before submission.

Step 10: Pay Application Fee Application Fee: Rs. 500 (General/OBC/EWS) OR Rs. 250 (SC/ST/PwD) + Rs. 60 Portal Charge (All categories). Payment Methods: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet, Cash Card. Online payment only. Keep payment receipt for reference.

Step 11: Submit Application Review declaration carefully. Check confirmation checkbox. Click "Final Submit" or "Submit Application". Application submitted successfully. Note your Application ID/Confirmation Number (very important).

Step 12: Download & Save Confirmation Download acknowledgment receipt as PDF. Print receipt for records. Save confirmation number safely. Keep printed form until appointment.

Important Instructions for Applicants

• Name Accuracy: Name must EXACTLY match in all documents (certificate, Aadhaar, application). Variations lead to rejection.
• DOB Consistency: Date of birth should match in 10th pass certificate and Aadhaar. Age calculated as on 01 January 2026.
• Document Quality: All uploaded documents must be clear, legible, readable. Blurred/poor quality documents rejected during verification.
• CPCT Mandatory: CPCT scorecard is mandatory. Without it, application will be rejected. Get CPCT from authorized centers if not already done.
• Category Selection: Very careful while selecting category. Wrong category claim leads to disqualification.
• District Preference Final: Cannot change district preferences after submission. Choose wisely.
• Negative Marking Strategy: Each wrong answer deducts 0.25 mark. Avoid guessing. Attempt only questions you are confident about.
• No Manual Application: ONLY online applications accepted. No offline/postal applications.
• Last Date Firm: Application deadline is 18 August 2026, 11:59 PM. No extensions. Apply well before deadline.
• Email Updates: Check registered email regularly for important notifications. Add MPESB email to trusted contacts.
• Admit Card Download: Download admit card from portal. Carry original + photocopies to exam center. Lost admit card cannot be reissued.
• Exam Day Preparation: Reach exam center 30 minutes early. Carry admit card and government ID proof. No entry after reporting time.

Important Notice & Disclaimer

• All information based on official MPESB notification released 4 August 2026
• Complete details in official rulebook available on MPESB website
• All dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria subject to change as per government notification
• Candidates must verify information with official MPESB website before applying
• Final appointment subject to successful completion of all selection stages
• MPESB reserves right to modify any aspect of recruitment process
• For official notification and rulebook: https://esb.mp.gov.in/