MPESB Naib Tehsildar Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 73 Posts

By Manish Dhaker/ 19 Sep 2026
Quick Summary

MPESB Naib Tehsildar Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) for 73 vacancies under the Revenue Department. This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination open exclusively to serving MP Revenue Department personnel (Clerical cadre, Patwari, and Revenue Inspector) with at least 5 years of regular service. Eligible departmental employees can submit online application forms from 17 September 2026 to 1 October 2026 on the official portal.

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The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has released the official rule book for the MPESB Naib Tehsildar Recruitment 2026. This recruitment is being conducted via a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for executive posts in the MP Junior Administrative Service under the state Revenue Department. The examination is open strictly to existing departmental personnel with a minimum of 5 years of qualifying service; general open-market candidates are not eligible to apply.

 

MPESB Naib Tehsildar Recruitment 2026: Overview

Candidates can review the primary details of the limited departmental examination in the table below:

ParticularsDetails
Recruiting AuthorityMadhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal
DepartmentRevenue Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Post NameNaib Tehsildar (Executive / Karyapalik)
Exam TypeLimited Departmental Competitive Examination
Total Vacancies73 Posts
Pay ScalePay Level-9 (₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800)
Job LocationMadhya Pradesh
Application Dates17 September 2026 to 1 October 2026
Exam Date (Tentative)From 14 November 2026
Official Websiteesb.mp.gov.in

 

MPESB Naib Tehsildar Vacancy 2026: Post Code & Cadre-Wise Breakdown

A total of 73 vacancies are advertised across Clerical and Patwari/RI cadres, divided into direct departmental quota and backlog openings:

Post Code & CadreUREWSSCSTOBCTotal
01 — Clerical (Lipik) Cadre (Direct)9356932
02 — Clerical (Lipik) Cadre (Backlog)0006814
03 — Patwari / Revenue Inspector (Direct)4122312
04 — Patwari / Revenue Inspector (Backlog)00111315
Total All Post Codes1348153373

Horizontal Reservation:

  • Women: 35% compartmental reservation across all categories (unfilled female quota seats revert to male candidates of the same category).
  • Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 6% total reservation (1 seat for locomotor disability under Post Code 01).
  • Ex-Servicemen / Contractual: Nil vacancies across all tables.

 

Eligibility Criteria for MPESB Naib Tehsildar

1. Departmental Service Condition

  • Candidate must be an active serving employee of the MP Revenue Department (Board of Revenue, Commissioner Land Records, Principal Revenue Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner, Collector, SDO, or Tehsil establishments).
  • Must have completed a minimum of 5 years of substantive or officiating service on a Clerical cadre post, or as a Patwari / Revenue Inspector.
  • Entering the official Employee Code in the application is compulsory.
  • Candidates are permitted a maximum of three attempts under this departmental scheme.

2. Educational Qualification

  • Must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in Arts, Science (including Technical/Engineering), Commerce, or Agriculture.
  • The graduation degree must be fully completed on or before the date of application submission.

3. Age Limit

CriteriaRule Book Specifications
Maximum Age Limit55 years (as on 1 January 2026)
Minimum Age LimitNot specified (flat ceiling for all categories)

 

Salary Structure

ComponentDetails
Cadre & ClassificationExecutive (Karyapalik), MP Junior Administrative Service
Pay MatrixLevel-9 (MP Pay Revision Rules 2017)
Pay Scale₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800 plus DA & allowances
Pre-revised Scale EquivalentPB-2 (₹9,300 – ₹34,800) with Grade Pay ₹3,600
Probation Period2 years (with prescribed departmental training and exam)

 

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Selection will be based on an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification by the Principal Revenue Commissioner's Office.

PaperSubjects / SectionsMarksDuration
Paper IGeneral Knowledge, Reasoning, Mathematics, General Science, Hindi, English, Computer Knowledge1002 Hours (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Paper IIPart 1: Service Rules, GPF/CPF, Leave, Allowances (30 Marks)
Part 2: Revenue Terminology, Designations & Jurisdiction (20 Marks)
Part 3: MP Land Revenue Code 1959 (25 Marks), RBC (15 Marks), Land Records Manual (10 Marks)
1002 Hours (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Total2 Papers (Objective Type)2004 Hours
  • Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer; 0.25 mark penalty for each wrong answer.
  • Qualifying Marks: Minimum 55% aggregate marks for Unreserved/OBC/EWS candidates; 40% aggregate marks for SC/ST candidates.
  • Merit Validity: The selected panel remains valid for one year from issuance.

 

Application Fee

Category / QuotaApplication Fee
All Categories (Limited Direct Departmental Posts)₹2,000
Backlog Posts OnlyNil (निरंक)
MP Online Portal Charges (Kiosk)₹60
MP Online Portal Charges (Registered Citizen User)₹20
Application Form Correction Fee₹20 + ₹40 portal charges per attempt
Question Objection Fee₹150 per question + applicable charges

 

Important Dates

EventDate
Online Application Begins17 September 2026
Last Date to Submit Application & Pay Fee1 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
Online Form Correction Window17 September 2026 to 6 October 2026
Online Examination DateFrom 14 November 2026
Admit Card Release DateTo be announced

 

Steps to Apply Online

  1. Visit the official MP Online / MPESB recruitment portal.
  2. Register as a Citizen User or log into your account.
  3. Complete the application form with personal details, Employee Code, photo ID, and initial appointment order details.
  4. Upload the required single image containing your front-facing photograph (with name and date), signature, and the prescribed self-declaration text.
  5. Upload the original appointment order, proof of date of birth (Class 8th, 10th, or 12th marksheet), caste/category certificate, and post-eligibility certificates.
  6. Select your post-code preferences and submit the form.
  7. Pay the application fee online through net banking, debit/credit card, or via an authorised kiosk.
  8. Download and preserve a printed copy of the final application receipt for future reference.

 

Link NameURL
Download Official Notification PDFClick Here to Download Official Notification
Official Websiteesb.mp.gov.in
State Job UpdatesMP Govt Jobs

Last verified on: September 19, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can open-market fresh graduates apply for MPESB Naib Tehsildar Recruitment 2026?

A1: No. This is a limited departmental competitive examination strictly open to serving Madhya Pradesh Revenue Department employees (Clerical cadre, Patwari, or Revenue Inspector) with at least 5 years of regular service.

Q2: What is the total number of vacancies announced for MPESB Naib Tehsildar?

A2: A total of 73 vacancies have been notified, comprising 46 posts for the Clerical cadre (32 direct, 14 backlog) and 27 posts for the Patwari / Revenue Inspector cadre (12 direct, 15 backlog).

Q3: What is the age limit for this departmental examination?

A3: The maximum age ceiling is 55 years as on 1 January 2026 for all candidate categories. No minimum age limit is specified.

Q4: What is the negative marking scheme in the MPESB Naib Tehsildar CBT exam?

A4: The online exam carries a negative marking of 0.25 mark for every wrong answer, while each correct response carries 1 mark.

Q5: What is the last date to apply and pay the application fee?

A5: The last date to complete the online application and fee payment is 1 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). The correction window remains open until 6 October 2026.