MPPSC AE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 32 Posts
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) recruitment notification for the State Engineering Service Examination 2026 is open to eligible Indian nationals. The recruitment provides excellent opportunities for candidates through PSC Government Jobs in India. The application from candidates possessing the necessary qualifications is invited online by 19 Feb 2026. It is essential to check your eligibility for the recruitment, such as educational qualification requirements and the age constraint. The commission will conduct a written test and personal interview and it will employ the selected candidates in different departments of Madhya Pradesh.
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department | No. of Posts |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Water Resources Department | 21 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Public Health Engineering Department | 3 |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical) | Water Resources Department | 7 |
| Assistant Agricultural Engineer | Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department | 1 |
| Total Posts | 32 | |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| AE (Civil) – Water Resources |
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| AE (Civil) – Public Health Engineering |
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| AE (Electrical/Mechanical) – Water Resources |
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| AE (Agricultural) |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin: January 20, 2026
- Last Date for Apply: February 19, 2026
- Late Application with Fee: February 20, 2026 to February 27, 2026
Age Limit (as on January 1, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
Application Fee
- General / Other State: Rs 500/-
- SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS / PWD (MP Domicile): Rs 250/-
- Late Fee: Rs 3,000/-
- Error Correction Fee: Rs 50/- per session
Application Mode
- Online
Pay Scale
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| AE (Civil) – Water Resources | Rs. 15,600/- – Rs. 39,100/- + Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/- |
| AE (Civil) – Public Health Engineering | Rs. 56,100/- – Rs. 1,77,500/- (Pay Level 12) |
| AE (Electrical/Mechanical) – Water Resources | Rs. 15,600/- – Rs. 39,100/- + Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/- |
| AE – Farmer Welfare & Agriculture Development | Rs. 15,600/- – Rs. 39,100/- + Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/- |
Selection Process
- The examination will be an OMR-based objective written test with negative marking, deducting 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
- The short listing of candidates-about three times the number of vacancies plus ties-followed by an interview based on the merit of the written examination.
- Merit list final, in the basis of total marks obtained in written and interview.
- The commission will release the provisional answer key after the exam and invite objections online (Rs. 150 per question + Rs. 40 portal fee, non-refundable).
- Final answer key prepared after review by expert committee.
How to Apply for MPPSC AE Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission at https://www.mppsc.mp.gov.in.
- Go to the “Advertisement” section on the homepage.
- Locate and select Advt. No. 08/2025 (State Engineering Service Exam 2025).
- Read the complete official notification carefully to confirm your eligibility.
- Select the ‘Apply Online’ option provided in the recruitment advertisement to begin your application.
- Sign up yourself, if a new user with basic details or log in with already existing credentials.
- Accurately fill in all personal and educational details, along with other requirements, in the online application form.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the online application fee in the available payment modes, as applicable to your category.
- Preview the filled application form, submit it finally and take a printout of the confirmation page along with the fee receipt for future reference.
FAQs
Applications will be submitted online through the official website of MPPSC. Candidates will need to fill in the application form with personal and academic details, upload the required documents and make the payment for the application fee using one of the available modes of payment. Also, a review of the form before submission should not be neglected to avoid mistakes and wrong information. Late applications are usually entertained with an extra amount as a fine, which is better to be avoided by submitting on time.
Applicants require a scanned copy of their educational certificates, proof of age, caste/category certificates if any, recent passport size photograph signature. For applicants belonging to Madhya Pradesh, employment registration certificates may be necessary prior to the interview stage. All certificates will need to be valid and be issued prior to the last date of application.
The written test for MPPSC AE Recruitment 2026 will be held in March 2026. The admit cards shall be released online approximately ten days before the exam. The candidates should regularly check the official MPPSC portal regarding information on exam centers, guidelines and any change in schedule.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.mppsc.mp.gov.in |
| Official Website | www.mppsc.mp.gov.in |
| Apply Online | www.mppsc.mp.gov.in (Link will be activated on 20/01/26) |
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