The Madhya Pradesh ITI Training Officer Recruitment 2026 has officially been announced by the Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal. This recruitment drive is conducted under the Department of Technical Education, Skill Development & Employment, Government of Madhya Pradesh, to fill a large number of ITI Training Officer (Instructor) posts in various trades.
If you are an ITI pass-out, Diploma holder, or Engineering graduate looking for a stable government job in the technical education sector, this recruitment is one of the most important opportunities of 2026. The selection will be done through a computer-based online examination, followed by document verification.
This article explains everything an applicant needs — from eligibility and age limit to syllabus, exam pattern, fees, reservation rules, and common mistakes to avoid.
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🔍 Quick Review – MP ITI Training Officer 2026
- 🏛️ Recruiting Body: MP Employee Selection Board (MPESB)
- 📌 Post Name: ITI Training Officer (Various Trades)
- 📍 Job Location: Madhya Pradesh
- 👥 Eligibility: ITI / Diploma / Engineering (Trade-wise)
- 🧾 Application Mode: Online (MP Online Portal)
- 📝 Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
- 📚 Questions: 100 Objective MCQs
- ⏱️ Exam Duration: 2 Hours
- 🎯 Selection Process: Online Exam + Document Verification
- 🧑🎓 Domicile: Only MP Original Residents Eligible
🗓️ Important Dates (Official)
- Online Application Start: 17 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 31 January 2026
- Application Correction Window: 17 January – 05 February 2026
- Exam Start Date: From 27 February 2026
👉 Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
💰 Application Fee Details
- 💳 General (UR): ₹500
- ♿ SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD (MP Domicile): ₹250
- 🔁 Backlog Direct Recruitment: No Fee
Additional MP Online portal charges:
- ₹60 (standard)
- ₹20 (for registered MP Online users)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Trade-wise)
Eligibility depends on the specific ITI trade, but broadly includes:
- ITI Certificate in relevant trade
- Diploma in Engineering (for applicable trades)
- Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)
⚠️ Important Rule (Most Candidates Miss This):
At least 50% of posts in each trade are reserved for Degree/Diploma holders. Even if an ITI-only candidate scores higher, a lower-ranked Degree/Diploma holder can still be selected to fulfill this quota.
🧾 Employment Exchange Registration (Mandatory)
All applicants must have a valid and active registration with the Madhya Pradesh Employment Exchange. This registration must remain live at the time of document verification.
🔹 Candidates without employment exchange registration will be disqualified, even if they qualify the written examination.
🔹 Registration proof may be demanded during document verification.
👉 Many candidates clear the exam but lose selection due to missing or expired employment exchange registration.
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2027)
- 🔹 Minimum Age: 18 Years
- 🔹 Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation (MP Domicile Only)
- SC / ST / OBC / Women / PwD / Govt Employees: Up to 45 Years (Absolute Cap)
- Ex-Servicemen: Service period deduction allowed
- EWS: ❌ No age relaxation
👉 Under no condition can age exceed 45 years.
🧑🤝🧑 Reservation Policy Explained (Simply)
- 📊 Vertical Reservation: SC, ST, OBC, EWS as per MP Government rules
- ↔️ Horizontal Reservation: Women, PwD, Ex-Servicemen
- 🪖 Ex-Servicemen: 10% horizontal reservation
- ♿ PwD: Category-wise reservation with fitness certificate mandatory
💡 Reserved category candidates selected on merit are treated as Open category.
👶 Two-Child Policy – Disqualification Rule
As per Madhya Pradesh government service rules, any candidate having more than two children will be ineligible for appointment if the third child was born on or after 26 January 2001.
⚠️ Such candidates should not apply, as their candidature will be cancelled during verification, irrespective of exam performance.
💍 Marriage Age Rule (Important Eligibility Condition)
Candidates who married before the legally prescribed age are not eligible for appointment:
- 👩 Female candidates married before 18 years
- 👨 Male candidates married before 21 years
If found ineligible under this rule at any stage, the candidature will be cancelled immediately.
📝 Exam Pattern – MP ITI Training Officer 2026
- 🧮 Total Questions: 100 MCQs
- ⏱️ Time: 2 Hours
- 🖥️ Mode: Online (CBT)
Question Distribution
- 🔧 Trade-Related Subject: 75 Questions
- 📖 General Subjects (10th Level): 25 Questions
- Science & Mathematics
- General Knowledge
- Reasoning Ability
- Basic Computer Knowledge
👉 No subjective questions. All questions are objective.
📌 You can Check for MP ITI Training Officer Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 (Official) Here
📚 Detailed Syllabus Overview
🔧 Trade Subject (Major Weightage – 75%)
- Based strictly on ITI / Diploma / Engineering trade curriculum
- Practical + theoretical concepts
- Safety, tools, machines, procedures
📘 General Section (25%)
- Class 10 Science & Maths
- Indian GK & Current Affairs (basic)
- Logical reasoning
- Computer fundamentals
🧾 Selection Process
- 🖥️ Online Written Examination
- 📄 Merit List Publication
- 🧑⚖️ Document Verification
⚠️ Eligibility is checked only during document verification.
If you don’t meet criteria then — even after passing the exam — your candidature will be cancelled.
📋 Waiting List Validity & Use
A waiting list equal to 15% of total advertised vacancies will be prepared by MPESB.
- ⏳ The waiting list will remain valid for one year from result declaration
OR - 📢 Till the declaration of the next recruitment exam result
(whichever occurs earlier)
The waiting list will be used only if selected candidates do not join or vacancies remain unfilled.
🧑💼 Contractual Posts – Important Clarification
Under this recruitment, 1120 posts are contractual in nature.
🔹 No reservation policy (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Women/PwD) is applicable to contractual posts.
🔹 Selection for these posts will be done strictly on merit basis as per government norms.
Candidates should clearly understand the nature of appointment before opting for contractual posts.
🚫 Common Problems & Mistakes (Avoid These)
- ❌ Applying without MP domicile certificate
- ❌ Ignoring Degree/Diploma 50% rule
- ❌ Incorrect trade selection in application
- ❌ Missing employment exchange registration
- ❌ Assuming eligibility is checked at application stage
- ❌ Bringing invalid ID proof to exam centre
🧠 Expert Preparation Tips
- Focus 70% time on trade syllabus
- Revise ITI theory + workshop concepts
- Practice CBT-based MCQs
- Don’t ignore basic Maths & Science
- Prepare documents before exam result
📌 Final Words
The MP ITI Training Officer Recruitment 2026 is a high-value government job opportunity for technical candidates in Madhya Pradesh. With clear rules, a transparent exam process, and a strong demand for skilled instructors, this recruitment can be a career-defining chance.
👉 Apply carefully, understand the reservation & eligibility rules properly, and prepare strategically.
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