MPPSC Assistant Town Planner 2026 Notification: 39 Vacancies, Dates & Eligibility
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the official notification for Assistant Town Planner recruitment — Advertisement No. 02/2026, dated 02.02.2026. This is a permanent, Gazetted Class-II post in the Urban Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, with 39 vacancies and a pay scale of ₹56,100–₹177,500. Online applications close on 19 March 2026, and the written exam is scheduled for 20 September 2026 at Indore exam centres.
This post breaks down every detail from the official notification — vacancies, dates, fees, eligibility, and the selection process — in one place.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Town Planner (सहायक नगर नियोजक) |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026, dated 02.02.2026 |
| Department | Urban Development Department (नगरीय विकास विभाग), Govt. of Madhya Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 39 |
| Post Category | Gazetted Class-II, Permanent |
| Pay Scale | ₹56,100 – ₹177,500 |
| Application Mode | Online only, at mppsc.mp.gov.in |
| Application Window | 20 February 2026 – 19 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | 20 September 2026 |
| Exam Centre | Indore only |
| Admit Card | Available from 10 September 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 02 February 2026 |
| Online application starts | 20 February 2026 |
| Online application ends | 19 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application correction window | 25 February 2026 – 21 March 2026 |
| Late application (with ₹3,000 fee) | 20 March 2026 – 26 March 2026 |
| Late application (with ₹25,000 fee) | 27 March 2026 – 26 August 2026 |
| Late-entry correction deadline | 26 August 2026 |
| Admit card release | 10 September 2026 |
| Written examination | 20 September 2026 |
Note: Candidates are strongly advised to apply within the original window (20 Feb – 19 Mar 2026). The late windows exist for emergencies only — the ₹25,000 late fee for the second window is steep and not a practical fallback plan.
Vacancy Breakdown (39 Posts)
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 10 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 39 |
| Reserved for MP-domicile women | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| Reserved for Divyangjan (PwD) | LD: 1, VH: 1, HH: 1, MD: 1 (within total) | 4 |
The 39 vacancies are further split into a Main list (87%) and a Provisional list (13%), per General Administration Department order F 07-46/2021 dated 29.09.2022, pending final resolution of OBC-reservation litigation:
| Split | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Part (87%) | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 34 |
| Provisional Part (13%) | 5* | — | — | 5 | — | 5 |
* Notional/provisional allocation, subject to final court outcome on related litigation (SLP 8764/2023, WP 5596/2024, and OBC reservation matters).
Post Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Madhya Pradesh Shasan, Nagariya Vikas Vibhag (Urban Development Department) |
| Category | Gazetted, Second Class (राजपत्रित द्वितीय श्रेणी) |
| Post Status | Permanent |
| Pay Scale | ₹56,100 – ₹177,500 |
| Core Duty | Preparing regional/development plan reports based on collected statistics, and guiding subordinate planning staff |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (candidates must hold one of the following from a recognised institution):
- A 4-year Bachelor's degree in Town Planning, or
- A Master's degree (M.Plan) in Urban Planning / Town Planning / Housing Planning / Rural Planning / Infrastructure Planning / Regional Planning / Transportation & Traffic Planning / Landscape Architecture / Urban Design / Environmental Planning, or
- A passed AITP (Associate of the Institute of Town Planners, India) examination
Not accepted: A standalone B.E. or M.E. degree in Transportation/Transport Engineering does not qualify for this post.
Age Calculation: Age is calculated as of 1 January 2027, based on the date of birth recorded in the candidate's 10th-standard (High School) certificate.
Employment Registration (रोज़गार पंजीयन):
- Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh are exempt from employment exchange registration, per the Jabalpur High Court's final order dated 08.03.2022 in Writ Petition No. 5096/2022.
- Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates don't need registration at the time of application, but must submit a valid live registration certificate at the interview stage.
- Government/semi-government employees who are MP residents are exempt from this requirement if they submit a No Objection Certificate from their department.
Application Fee
| Application Window | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard window (20 Feb – 19 Mar 2026) | As per Commission's standard fee schedule (Appendix-3 of the notification) |
| Late window 1 (20 Mar – 26 Mar 2026) | ₹3,000 late fee, in addition to standard fee |
| Late window 2 (27 Mar – 26 Aug 2026) | ₹25,000 late fee, in addition to standard fee |
| Correction fee (per session, standard window) | ₹50 |
Fees can be paid via credit/debit card, internet banking, or at authorised MP Online kiosks. Bank drafts and cheques are not accepted.
Selection Process
- Written Examination — An OMR-based, objective-type exam conducted offline, with negative marking for wrong answers. Held only at Indore exam centres.
- Interview Shortlisting — Candidates scoring within 3 times the number of vacancies in their category (based on merit) are called for interview.
- Final Merit — Determined by the combined score of the written exam and the interview.
