MP Vyapam Group 2 Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Important Dates
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Group-2 is the graduate-level tier of the MP Employees Selection Board. It has four sub-groups. Sub Group-1 covers agriculture extension posts, Sub Group-3 covers laboratory, sanitary, engineering-assistant and data entry posts in departments and municipal bodies, and Sub Group-4 covers Patwari and assistant examiner type posts. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree.
Two cycles are current. Sub Group-3 2025 had 454 posts and its result came out on 31 August 2026. Sub Group-1 (Krishi Vistar Adhikari) has an exam from 17 September 2026, and Sub Group-4 2026 starts on 22 September 2026.
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MP Vyapam Group 2 Details
Exam Pattern
One paper of 200 marks, taken online in 3 hours. Part A is 100 marks of general knowledge, Hindi, English, maths, reasoning, general science and computer knowledge. Part B is 100 marks of questions on the subject of the post.
Each wrong answer costs 0.25 mark. Sub Group-4 changes Part A: 100 marks of science, Hindi, English and maths, with Part B on general knowledge, aptitude, computer knowledge, reasoning and management.
Eligibility Criteria
A bachelor’s degree in any subject the hiring department’s rules ask for. The Patwari special drive in the Sub Group-4 booklet also needs a CPCT score card, an MP domicile and a disability certificate (200 posts, for disabled candidates only).
The age limit is 18 to 40 on 1 January of the year of the exam. It goes up to 45 for SC, ST and OBC candidates, women and serving government employees. EWS candidates get no age relaxation. Registration with an MP employment exchange is compulsory.
Qualifying marks are 50 percent for unreserved candidates and 40 percent for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and disabled candidates.
Salary
The rulebook states pay only for Patwari: ₹5,200 to ₹20,200 with grade pay ₹2,100. Other posts follow the hiring department’s rules and the rulebook does not list them.
How to Apply
Apply on the MPOnline application portal. Fee is ₹500 per paper for unreserved candidates and ₹250 per paper for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and disabled candidates who are domiciled in Madhya Pradesh, plus a small MPOnline portal charge (₹60 at a kiosk, ₹20 through an RSC login).
Important Dates
| Cycle | Apply | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Group-3, 2025 | 29 Oct to 12 Nov 2025 | From 13 Dec 2025; result 31 Aug 2026 |
| Sub Group-1, 2026 | 3 to 17 July 2026 | From 17 Sep 2026 |
| Sub Group-4, 2026 | 4 to 18 Aug 2026 | From 22 Sep 2026 |
Cut Off
Group-2 Sub Group-3 2025 cut-offs, merit and waiting lists are on the Results page, listed by post code and category. Expect the same for the 2026 sub-groups after their exams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many sub-groups does Group-2 have?
Four. The Board runs them separately, with different posts and a separate rulebook each.
What is the marking scheme?
1 mark per question, 0.25 deducted for each wrong answer, 200 marks in 3 hours.
Is the Patwari recruitment part of Group-2?
Yes, it is in Sub Group-4.
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