Madhya Pradesh Government Jobs: Exams, Bodies & How to Apply
Updated 19 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Madhya Pradesh runs its state recruitments through a small number of bodies, so the landscape is easy to navigate once you know who handles what.
This guide maps the main recruiting bodies in MP, the major exams and who can apply. Eligibility, vacancies and dates change with each notification, so confirm on the official site and track live MP vacancies on GovtNaukri365.
Who recruits for MP government jobs?
- Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) — state, forest and engineering services (gazetted posts).
- MP Employees Selection Board (MPESB / ESB, formerly Vyapam) — most other recruitment, including Group 1–5 posts, police constables, patwari and teachers.
Major MP government exams
- MPPSC State Service Exam — for Deputy Collector, DSP and other officer posts (graduate-level).
- MP Police Constable (via MPESB), MP Patwari, and MPTET for teachers.
Eligibility and how to apply
Eligibility ranges from a 10th/12th pass for many Group and police roles to a bachelor's degree for MPPSC officer posts. Hindi is effectively required for several posts, and domicile brings fee, age and reservation benefits.
Apply online on the relevant body's official portal with documents, photo and signature ready, before the closing date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bodies recruit for MP government jobs?▾
MPPSC (state/forest/engineering services) and the MP Employees Selection Board (MPESB/ESB, formerly Vyapam) for most Group posts, police constables, patwari and teachers.
What are the major MP government exams?▾
MPPSC State Service Exam, MP Police Constable (via MPESB), MP Patwari and MPTET for teachers.
What was Vyapam and what replaced it?▾
Vyapam (the Professional Examination Board) was renamed the MP Employees Selection Board (MPESB/ESB); it now conducts most non-MPPSC recruitment in the state.