MPPSC Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 39 Posts

Overview

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the official notification (Advt. No. 02/2026) for the recruitment of Assistant Town Planner under the Urban Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Eligible candidates holding a relevant degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or related fields can submit their applications online.

Important Dates

Candidates must carefully note the following schedule for the recruitment process. Ensure you complete the application before the respective deadlines.

Vacancy Details

A total of 39 vacancies have been announced. Below is the category-wise distribution of the posts:

Note: Out of the total vacancies, 4 posts are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across LD, VH, HH, and MD categories (1 post each). Furthermore, as per MP Government directives, the recruitment results will be divided into two segments: Main Part (87% - 34 Posts) and Provisional Part (13% - 5 Posts) pending the final decision of the Hon'ble Court.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor's Degree (4-year duration) from a recognized university or institute in one of the following disciplines: Town Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Housing Planning, Rural Planning, Infrastructure Planning, Transport and Traffic Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or Environmental Planning.
• OR Post Graduate Degree (M.Plan) or successfully passed the A.I.T.P. Examination.
• Important Note: Candidates holding a B.E. or M.E. degree in Transport and Traffic Engineering are NOT eligible for this post.

Age Limit (as of 01.01.2027)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Age Relaxation: A maximum relaxation of 5 years (up to 45 years) is granted to SC, ST, OBC, Government Employees, Women candidates, and PwBD candidates native to Madhya Pradesh, as per government rules.

Employment Registration

Candidates native to Madhya Pradesh must possess a valid, live registration with the Employment Exchange Office of Madhya Pradesh. However, candidates from other states are exempted from this requirement as per the Hon'ble High Court order.

Application Fee

The application fee can be paid online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or through authorized MP Online Kiosks.

Note: Portal charges will be applicable extra as per the payment gateway/kiosk guidelines. Ensure you pay the specified late fee if applying during the extended windows (₹ 3,000 or ₹ 25,000 as applicable).

Salary / Pay Scale

The Assistant Town Planner is a Gazetted Class-II (राजपत्रित द्वितीय श्रेणी) post. The selected candidates will receive a monthly salary in the Pay Scale of ₹ 56,100 to ₹ 1,77,500.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on the following two stages:

1. Written Examination: An OMR-based objective type examination will be conducted at centers in Indore. There will be negative marking for incorrect answers.
2. Interview: Candidates who qualify in the written exam will be called for an interview. The interview carries 100 marks. The minimum qualifying mark in the interview is 41 for Unreserved categories and 31 for Reserved/PwBD categories.

The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined scores obtained in the written exam and the interview.

How to Apply

Follow these step-by-step instructions to submit your online application:

1. Visit the official MPPSC website: mppsc.mp.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, navigate to the "Apply Online" section.
3. Locate the application link for "Assistant Town Planner Examination 2026".
4. Read the official notification thoroughly to ensure you meet all eligibility criteria.
5. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
6. Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size color photograph and signature as per the specified dimensions.
7. Proceed to the payment gateway and pay the required application fee (along with any applicable late fees) using a debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
8. Verify all the entered details and click on final submit. Download and print a copy of the completed application form for future reference.

Documents Required

Candidates must keep the following documents ready for upload during the application process and for physical verification at the time of the interview:

• 10th Marksheet (as proof of Date of Birth)
• 12th Marksheet
• All marksheets of the Bachelor's / Master's degree and the final Degree Certificate
• Madhya Pradesh Domicile Certificate (if claiming reservation)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) issued by competent authority (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability (PwBD) Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate (for MP natives only)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) for currently employed Government Servants
• Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc.)

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