The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has officially released the MPESB ITI Training Officer Recruitment 2026 notification, announcing a total of 1120 vacancies for the post of Training Officer (ITI) across various trades. This recruitment drive offers a major opportunity for candidates holding ITI, Diploma, or relevant technical qualifications who are aspiring for a stable government job in the technical education sector of Madhya Pradesh.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official MPESB website once the application window is activated. The notification includes important details regarding eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, salary structure, and application dates.

Table of Contents
1. What is this recruitment about?
This recruitment drive is for the post of ITI Training Officer (Various Trades) under the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) to fill 1120 vacancies across the state.
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 15 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 17 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 January 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 17 Jan – 05 Feb 2026 |
| Written Exam (CBT) | Starts 27 February 2026 (tentative) |
3. How many vacancies are there?
There are 1120 total vacancies for Training Officer positions in different trades including:
Electrician
Fitter
COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant)
Diesel Mechanic
Welder
Draughtsman
Plumber
Solar Technician
Turner
Many more technical trades
(category-wise breakup available in official notification)
4. Who can apply? (Eligibility)
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have one of the following:
ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade
Diploma in Engineering/Technology (related field)
Degree in Engineering/Technology (for applicable trades)
Qualifications must match the trade applied for.
Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2027)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 40 years (UR), up to 45 years for reserved categories (as per MP government rules)
5. Application Fees
General (UR): ₹500
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD (MP Domicile): ₹250
MP Online/Kiosk Portal Charges: ₹20 – ₹60 extra
Backlog Posts: No fees (if applicable)
6. How to Apply Online
Visit the official MPESB / MP Online recruitment portal.
Register with your name, mobile, email.
Login and fill personal & qualification details.
Upload photo, signature & documents.
Pay the application fee.
Submit and print/save the application.
Online Apply Dates: 17 – 31 January 2026
7. Selection Process
The selection is based on:
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Document Verification
Candidates must clear the CBT to move to final verification stages.
8. Exam Pattern & Syllabus (General)
Mode: Online CBT
Type: Objective questions
Questions based on Technical Trade Knowledge + General Awareness + Reasoning + Maths
Exact syllabus & paper pattern will be in the official notification PDF.
9. Exam Centres
Common centres include major cities in MP such as:
Bhopal
Indore
Jabalpur
Ujjain
Rewa
Sagar
Satna
Ratlam
Sidhhi
Neemuch
(subject to official announcement)
10. Salary and Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive a government pay scale, generally in Level-8 pay range (approx ₹32,800 – ₹1,03,600/-per month) plus allowances.
11. Who is eligible to apply?
Candidates with MP domicile are generally prioritized/eligible as per board rules.
Qualification must match our trade applied for.
Age and fee rules also apply by category.
12. Can candidates from other states apply?
Primarily targeted for Madhya Pradesh residents, but sometimes other state candidates can apply if specified in the official recruitment notification — check the official PDF for confirmation.
13. Is there negative marking?
Details on negative marking (if any) will be in the official exam scheme in the notification PDF — always refer to the official notification to confirm.
14. Where can I download the official notification?
The official notification PDF is available on the MPESB / MP Online recruitment website (e.g., esb.mp.gov.in or MP Online portal).

