MPPSC Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 39 Posts - Recruitment 2026
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Short Information: Madhya Pradesh and the concerned department have released the notification for the post of MPPSC Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 39 Posts. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can read the full notification before applying online.
Important Dates for MPPSC Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026:
Notification Release Date: 02 February 2026
Online Application Start Date: 20 February 2026
Online Application Last Date: 19 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date: 19 March 2026
Correction Window: Will be notified separately (usually 2-3 days after last date)
Preliminary Exam Admit Card: 15-20 days before exam (download from website)
Preliminary Examination Date: To be announced (tentatively April/May 2026)
Preliminary Exam Result: Within 30-45 days after exam
Main Examination Date: To be notified (tentatively June/July 2026)
Main Exam Result: Within 60 days of exam
Interview/Personality Test: After Main Exam result (August/September 2026)
Final Result Declaration: Within 30 days of interviews
Application Fee Details:
- General Category (Unreserved) - MP & Other States: Rs. 500/-
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) - Madhya Pradesh: Rs. 250/-
- SC/ST/PwBD - Madhya Pradesh: Nil (Exempted)
- Female Candidates (MP): 50% reduction in applicable fee
- Payment Mode: Online only (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking through MPPSC portal)
- Important: Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances
Minimum Age: 21 Years (as on 01-01-2026)
Maximum Age: 40 Years (as on 01-01-2026)
Age Calculation: Candidates born between 02-01-1986 to 01-01-2005 are eligible
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST (Madhya Pradesh): 5 years (up to 45 years)
- OBC-NCL (Madhya Pradesh): 3 years (up to 43 years)
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-servicemen: Service period + 3 years
- Widows/Divorced/Separated women: 10 years (up to 50 years)
- Note: Relaxations are cumulative subject to maximum limits as per MP government rules
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| MPPSC Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026 - Complete Information | |
|---|---|
| Commission Name | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) |
| Commission Type | Constitutional Body under Article 315 |
| Headquarters | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Post Name | Assistant Town Planner |
| Advertisement Number | 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 39 Posts |
| Job Type | Permanent/Regular State Government Service |
| Department | Town and Country Planning Department, MP Housing Board, Development Authorities, Municipal Corporations |
| Job Location | Various cities across Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, etc.) |
| Qualification Option 1 | Bachelor's degree (4 years) in Planning (B.Plan) from UGC/AICTE recognized university |
| Qualification Option 2 | Master's degree (M.Plan) in Urban/Regional/Transport/Environmental/Infrastructure Planning or related field |
| Qualification Option 3 | Associate Examination of Institute of Town Planners, India (A.I.T.P.) passed |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years (as on 01-01-2026) |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years (as on 01-01-2026) |
| Age Relaxation (SC/ST MP) | 5 years (up to 45 years) |
| Age Relaxation (OBC MP) | 3 years (up to 43 years) |
| Age Relaxation (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500/- per month (Level 10, 7th CPC) |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Approximately 50% of basic pay (revised bi-annually) |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 24% (X-class cities) | 16% (Y-class) | 8% (Z-class) OR Government accommodation |
| Gross Monthly Salary (Initial) | Approximately Rs. 85,000 - 95,000/- per month (including all allowances) |
| Other Benefits | TA, CCA, Medical facilities, LTA, Children Education Allowance, NPS (14% contribution), Gratuity, Group Insurance |
| Application Fee (General/UR) | Rs. 500/- |
| Application Fee (OBC MP) | Rs. 250/- |
| Application Fee (SC/ST/PwBD MP) | Nil (Exempted) |
| Application Fee (Female MP) | 50% reduction in applicable category fee |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Notification Date | 02 February 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 19 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 19 March 2026 |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam (Screening) → Main Exam (Descriptive) → Interview |
| Preliminary Exam | 200 marks | 2 hours | Objective MCQs | Qualifying nature |
| Main Exam - Paper I | Town Planning - 200 marks | 3 hours | Descriptive |
| Main Exam - Paper II | General Studies - 100 marks | 2 hours | Descriptive |
| Main Exam - Paper III | Hindi Essay & Precis - 50 marks | 2 hours |
| Interview/Personality Test | 50 marks |
| Total Marks (Final Merit) | 400 marks (Main Exam 350 + Interview 50) |
| Exam Medium | Hindi and English (except Paper III which is Hindi only) |
| Negative Marking | Yes - 1/3 mark for each wrong answer in Preliminary Exam |
| Official Website | www.mppsc.mp.gov.in |
| Helpdesk | As mentioned in official notification |
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