MP Naib Tehsildar Departmental Exam Recruitment 2026

MP Naib Tehsildar Departmental Exam 2026 – Overview

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (ESB/MPESB), Bhopal, has released a notification for the “Naib Tehsildar Departmental Limited Competitive Examination – Direct Recruitment Exam 2026”, inviting applications from eligible clerical service and Patwari/Revenue Inspector cadre employees to fill vacant Naib Tehsildar posts under the Revenue Mandal, Commissioner Land Records, Principal Revenue Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner, and Collectorate establishments. Online applications open from 17 September 2026 to 1 October 2026.

MP Naib Tehsildar Exam 2026 – Overview Table

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must be currently serving in the Clerical Service or Patwari/Revenue Inspector cadre under the Revenue Mandal, Commissioner Land Records, Principal Revenue Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner, or Collectorate establishments of Madhya Pradesh.
• Domicile/residence certificate is NOT required since this is a departmental limited selection exam for existing employees.
• Employee Code (Employee ID) must be entered in the application form.
• Aadhaar registration is mandatory, with Aadhaar-based biometric verification required at the time of examination.
• Original photo identity proof (Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving License, or Passport) must be carried to the exam centre.

Application Fee

Pay Scale and Salary

The Naib Tehsildar post carries a starting pay of Rs 36,200 per month at Pay Matrix Level-9 (as per the Madhya Pradesh Pay Revision Rules 2017), corresponding to the earlier 6th Pay Commission scale of Rs 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs 3,600, plus applicable Dearness Allowance.

Examination Schedule

Expected exam date: 14 November 2026 (subject to change; official date to be announced separately by MPESB).

How to Apply

1. Visit the official MPESB website: www.esb.mp.gov.in
2. Register/log in and fill the online application between 17 September 2026 and 1 October 2026.
3. Enter your Employee Code and complete Aadhaar registration/verification.
4. Pay the application fee of Rs 2,000 plus applicable portal fee online.
5. Applications can be modified between 17 September 2026 and 6 October 2026.
6. Download the admit card from the MPESB website once released, and carry it along with original photo ID to the exam centre.

Terms and Conditions

• This is a purely departmental limited selection examination; eligibility is provisional at the online application stage and will be verified during the actual recruitment process by the concerned department.
• Aadhaar-based biometric verification is mandatory at the time of entry to and during the examination.
• Use of electronic devices (mobile phones, calculators, log tables, sunglasses, or any unfair means material) inside the exam hall is strictly prohibited.
• No candidate will be permitted to leave the exam hall before the examination concludes.
• Educational and category documents submitted with the application will be verified by the Principal Revenue Commissioner’s office; final appointment eligibility is subject to this verification.

Understanding This Departmental Promotion Route

This examination represents an internal career progression pathway specifically designed for Madhya Pradesh’s existing Revenue Department clerical staff and Patwari/Revenue Inspector cadre employees to advance to the Naib Tehsildar post through a limited competitive process, rather than direct recruitment from the open market. This route recognizes the domain experience such employees have already accumulated in revenue administration, offering them a structured, merit-based promotion channel into a supervisory revenue post.

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Why This Matters for MP Revenue Department Employees

For clerical staff and Patwaris who have spent years handling land records, revenue collection, and local administrative work, this departmental exam offers a concrete pathway to career advancement into the Naib Tehsildar cadre, which carries greater administrative authority and a higher pay scale. Since the exam is limited to departmental candidates only, competition is naturally narrower than an open public recruitment, though performance-based merit remains the deciding factor for final selection.

About Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, is the state’s primary recruitment body responsible for conducting competitive examinations for various government posts, including both open recruitment drives and departmental/limited competitive examinations for existing state government employees seeking promotion or lateral movement within the administrative cadre.

Final Word

This MP Naib Tehsildar Departmental Limited Competitive Examination offers a structured promotion pathway exclusively for existing Clerical Service and Patwari/Revenue Inspector cadre employees within Madhya Pradesh’s Revenue Department. Eligible departmental candidates should complete their online application between 17 September and 1 October 2026 and prepare for the examination expected around 14 November 2026.

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• Notification PDF: Download Official Notification
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who can apply for this MP Naib Tehsildar exam?

Only existing employees serving in the Clerical Service or Patwari/Revenue Inspector cadre of the Madhya Pradesh Revenue Department. It is not open to the general public.

2. What is the application window?

17 September 2026 to 1 October 2026.

3. What is the application fee?

Rs 2,000, plus an MPOnline portal fee of Rs 60 (kiosk) or Rs 20 (registered citizen login).

4. What is the expected exam date?

14 November 2026 (subject to official confirmation).

5. What is the pay scale for Naib Tehsildar?

Level-9, starting at Rs 36,200/month plus Dearness Allowance.

6. Is a domicile certificate required?

No, since this is a departmental limited selection exam, a domicile certificate is not required.

7. Is Aadhaar mandatory?

Yes, Aadhaar registration and biometric verification are mandatory at the exam.

8. Can the application be modified after submission?

Yes, between 17 September 2026 and 6 October 2026.

9. What identity documents are required at the exam?

Original Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving License, or Passport.

10. Who verifies educational and category documents?

The Principal Revenue Commissioner’s office verifies documents submitted with the application.

11. Can I use a calculator or mobile phone in the exam hall?

No, electronic devices and unfair means material are strictly prohibited.

12. Is this exam open to fresh graduates from outside the department?

No, it is strictly limited to existing departmental employees in the specified cadres.