MP Vyapam Group 3 Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Important Dates

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. The reporting time is 7:00 to 8:00 am or 12:30 to 1:30 pm depending on the shift. Aadhaar biometrics are checked at entry.

A diploma or certificate in the subject the department wants, or a higher qualification. Each department sets its minimum, and the Board passes on the list.

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.

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). Anyone who applied before 13 October needs to check the revised reservation table in the rulebook.

The Board published a cut-off PDF, top 10, merit list and updated seat matrix for the 2024 Group-3 test. The files are on the Results page.

• Rulebook (PDF)
• Revised pages (PDF)
• Form reopening and exam postponement notice
• Group-3 2024 cut-off (PDF)
• old question papers page

Has the Group-3 exam date changed?

Yes. 7 October 2026 is cancelled. The Board says the exam will be in December or January.

Can I apply now?

Yes, until 27 October 2026, with corrections to 28 October.

Is there negative marking?

Yes, 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.