The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced the MPPSC AE Notification 2026 on the official website on 30th December 2025. The Application Window to apply online for the notification is open from 20th January to 19th February 2026. A total of 32 vacancies have been announced in the MPPSC AE Notification 2026. Candidates between the age group of 21 to 40 years are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The MPPSC AE Selection Process 2026 is a written examination and personal interview. The MPPSC AE Notification 2026 is released separately for Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering. Read more about the vacancy in the MPPSC State Engineering Service Examination 2026.

• MPPSC AE Admit card 2026 has been released at mppsc.mponline.gov.in.
• MPPSC AE Exam 2026 will be conducted on 22nd March 2026 for 32 Vacancies.
• Candidates between the age group of 21 and 40 years are eligible to apply for the vacancy.
• Shortlisted candidates will be entitled to receive a salary against the pay scale of Rs. 15,600 - 39,100/-.
• The Written Exam will be held across exam centres located in Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Gwalior. 

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MPPSC AE Recruitment 2026

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the official notification for MPPSC AE Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates from Madhya Pradesh who wish to apply for the AE vacancies should review the important information outlined in the official notification. For your reference, important MPPSC AE Recruitment details are given below.

MPPSC AE Exam Date 2026

As per the revised notice, the MPPSC AE Exam willl be conducted on 22nd March 2026 from 12 PM to 3 PM, for which the admit card will be available from 12th March 2026. Candidates should be familiar with the MPPSC AE Recruitment 2026 details including important dates for the complete recruitment process. Go through the table below to keep up to date with the latest important dates related to the recruitment process - 

MPPSC AE Vacancy 2026

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced a total of 32 vacancies for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Assistant Engineers across various departments in the state of MP. The following is the department-wise vacancy distribution.

MPPSC AE Eligibility Criteria 2026

The MPPSC AE Eligibility has been released in the official MPPSC AE Notification. All candidates must be aware of the MPPSC AE eligibility criteria before applying for the exam so that their application is not rejected.

MPPSC AE Age Limit 2026

As per the notification, the candidate's age limit is 21 to 40 years. The table below mentions Age relaxation for reserved candidates.

Please Note- The maximum age limit to apply for the post of Assistant Engineer even after relaxation will not be more than 45 years.

Education Qualifications

• Candidates appearing for the MPPSC AE Exam should possess qualifications as prescribed by the commission from time to time.
• Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized Institute/University in a relevant stream.

Nationality

• Candidates should note that to apply for MPPSC AE Recruitment 2026, he/she needs to be a citizen of India.

How to Apply Online for MPPSC AE Recruitment 2026?

The MPPSC AE application is the first step toward the selection of a candidate for the post of Assistant Engineer. The MPPSC AE online application will commence on 20th January. Applicants are advised to refer to the eligibility criteria before filling up the application form. After the conclusion of the registration process, the exam authority will commence the MPPSC AE application form correction facility. The online application forms can be submitted online on the official MPPSC website at mppsc.mp.gov.in. 

Aspirants can utilize the free photo cropping and resizing tool available on the Testbook website to upload documents as per the prescribed dimensions. Follow the simple steps given below to apply online for the MPPSC AE Recruitment Notification.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Visit the official website of Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC).

Step 2: Click on the "Apply Online" Tab

Find the “Apply Online” button on the home page of the official website.

Step 3: Find the MPPSC AE Recruitment 2026 Link

Search for the MPPSC AE Recruitment 2026 Link on the official website.

Step 5: Fill Out the Application Form

Enter all the required information in the application form, such as personal details, educational qualifications, and more.

Step 7: Pay the Application Fee

Submit the application fee as per your category through debit card/credit card/UPI

Step 8: Submit the Application Form

Submit the application form after filling the application fee.

MPPSC AE Application Fees 2026

To successfully apply for the MPPSC AE Recruitment 2026-26, the candidates must fill out the online application form and pay the application fees. The application fees for the Assistant Engineer exam vary across different categories. 

MPPSC AE Syllabus 2026

A candidate should know the MPPSC AE Syllabus and exam pattern for exam preparation. The exam authority mentions the MPPSC Assistant Engineer syllabus in the official notification. The syllabus comprises important topics and chapters that are asked in the exam. Knowing the syllabus before applying for the post will help the candidates to prepare and plan it accordingly. Refer to the detailed syllabus for all the subjects.

Download MPPSC AE Syllabus 2026 PDF

MPPSC AE Exam Pattern 2026

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission mentions the exam pattern in the official notification. Candidates appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the MPPSC Assistant Engineer exam pattern for their preparation. The exam pattern comprises exam duration, number of questions, marking scheme and other details. The MPPSC AE Exam pattern consists of a written test and an Interview. In order to qualify for the MPPSC post, a candidate has to clear all the stages. Refer below to know the format of the exam.

MPPSC AE Recruitment Written Exam

• There will be Objective-type MCQs and they carry a total of 450 marks
• The total number of questions in the online exam is 150.
• The total time duration will be 3 hours.
• Each question carries 3 marks and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark.

Interview

The Interview is the final stage of the selection process of MPPSC AE Recruitment 2026. Candidates who clear the online exam will be eligible for the interview test conducted by the Commission. The MPPSC AE Interview carries 50 marks. After the interviews are conducted successfully, the board releases the final merit list of selected candidates.

MPPSC AE Admit Card 2026

The MPPSC Assistant Engineer Admit Card 2026 is now available on the official website. The admit card is an important document for the candidates appearing for the Assistant Engineer exam. The admit card acts as a pass to enter the exam hall and includes important details like the name of the candidate, roll number, exam center, date, and time. Candidates can download the MPPSC AE admit card from the official website by logging in with their registration details. It is recommended to check all the details on the MPPSC AE admit card 2026 for accuracy. If there are any errors, candidates should immediately contact the commission. It is compulsory to carry a printed copy of the MPPSC admit card 2026 and a valid photo ID to the exam center. Otherwise, candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.

MPPSC AE Selection Process 2026

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission mentions the MPPSC Assistant Engineer selection process in the official notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the selection process before filling the online application form. The MPPSC AE recruitment Selection Process consists of two stages - an OMR-based exam followed by an Interview round. Check details of each stage below -

Stage 1: Offline OMR-Based Exam

The first round of the selection procedure is an offline OMR-based exam. The candidates will be required to answer multiple-choice questions that will test their knowledge in technical subjects, general aptitude, and other related fields. The exam is designed in such a way that it will shortlist the candidates who are eligible for the next round of the selection procedure only if they obtain the required cutoff marks.

Stage 2: Interview

Candidates who qualify for the written exam will be called for the interview stage. The number of candidates invited will be three times the total number of MPPSC AE vacancies. The interview evaluates a candidate’s personality, problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and overall suitability for the role. It is a crucial step in determining the final selection.

Stage 3: Document Verification

After the interview, shortlisted candidates have to go through a document verification process. The commission checks the authenticity of the educational documents, identity proofs, and other documents submitted by the candidates during the application process. The candidates have to make sure that all documents are in order and that they fulfill the eligibility criteria for selection.

Stage 4: Final Merit List

The final merit list is released based on the cumulative scores from the written exam and interview. Only candidates who excel in both stages and clear document verification are included in the list. This list determines the final selection of candidates for the MPPSC AE posts.

MPPSC Assistant Engineer Salary 2026

The MPPSC AE Salary for candidates is a decent amount, along with other perks and benefits according to the 7th pay commission. As per the MPPSC AE's latest notification, the selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs 15600/- to 39100/- plus grade pay of Rs 5400/- along with other allowances. 

In addition to the pay scale, the candidates will be provided with Dearness allowances( DA), and Housing renting allowance (HRA).

MPPSC AE Answer Key 2026

The commission will release the MPPSC AE Answer Key 2026 at the official website. The Answer Key will contain all the correct answers for the questions asked in the examination. The Provisional Answer Key will be released first after which the final answer key will be released. The objection window dates to raise objections against the MPPSC AE Answer Key will be released along with the Provisional Answer Key only. No changes can be made in the final answer key.

MPPSC AE Result 2026

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission will release the MPPSC AE result at the official website.The MPPSC AE Result will be released in the PDF format. The MPPSC AE Merit List will contain all the details like the qualifying status of the candidate, candidate’s name, registration number, roll number etc.

MPPSC AE Cut Off 2026 

The MPPSC AE Cut Off 2026 is the minimum marks which must be obtained by a candidate to qualify the examination. The MPPSC AE Cut off 2026 depends on various factors such as the previous year cut off trend, category of the candidates, difficulty level of the exam etc. The cut off is usually released along with the MPPSC AE Result 2026.

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