MPPSC Assistant Town Planner 2026 (39 posts)
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
Last checked: 19 Jul 2026 · Structured summary from Advt 02/2026 + Vigyapti 11 Feb 2026 — confirm in official PDFs
MPPSC Assistant Town Planner 2026 (39 posts)
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
Full time
Madhya Pradesh
Town Planner
31 JUL 2026
Apply before: 31 Jul 2026 — late-fee windows continue to 26 Aug 2026 (see schedule below)
Important: APJ does not accept applications. Apply only through the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission portal. Confirm every date and fee on the official PDFs before paying.
Job summary
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is recruiting 39 Assistant Town Planner posts under Advertisement No. 02/2026 (dated 02 February 2026).
The application window was revised by Vigyapti dated 11 February 2026: candidates apply online from 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 (without late fee). Late-fee windows continue through 26 August 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 20 September 2026; admit cards are indicated around 10 September 2026.
This page is a structured career-intelligence summary — not a copy of the full Hindi advertisement. Confirm eligibility, reservation, fees, and documents in the official PDFs before applying.
Eligibility criteria
- Qualification: Degree in Planning / B.Plan / M.Plan from a recognised university (as stated in Advt 02/2026)
- Age limit: 21–40 years (relaxations as per MPPSC / State rules — confirm in PDF)
- Domain knowledge: Town and country planning (per notification eligibility framing)
- Domicile / reservation: As per Advt reservation matrices and MP rules — confirm categories in the official PDF
Key requirements (from official notice)
- Degree in Planning from a recognised university
- Knowledge of town and country planning
- MP domicile / category rules as applicable under MPPSC Advt 02/2026
- Must apply only on the MPPSC online portal — follow checklist and declaration formats in the Advt
Important dates (revised — Vigyapti 11 Feb 2026)
| Online application (no late fee) | 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application last date (APJ countdown) | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Error correction (normal window) | 5 Jul 2026 – 2 Aug 2026 |
| Late fee ₹3,000 | 1 Aug 2026 – 7 Aug 2026 |
| Late fee ₹25,000 | 8 Aug 2026 – 26 Aug 2026 |
| Error correction (late-fee applicants) | Through 26 Aug 2026 |
| Admit card (indicated) | ~10 Sep 2026 |
| Written examination | 20 Sep 2026 |
| Original Advt date | 02 Feb 2026 (Advt 02/2026) |
| Revised dates notice | 11 Feb 2026 (Vigyapti) |
Earlier March 2026 application dates in the original Advt were superseded by the Vigyapti. Do not use the old window.
Selection / exam format (from Advt — verified OCR)
- Written exam: 20 September 2026 (Indore centres)
- Mode: OMR-based objective questions (परिशिष्ट-4)
- Negative marking: Yes — ऋणात्मक मूल्यांकन / Negative Marking (exact mark-per-wrong not stated as a numeric fraction in the pages OCR’d; confirm when exam scheme PDF drops)
- Interview: Candidates shortlisted from written marks (about 3× vacancies by category, plus ties); final merit = written + interview
- Low-applicant carve-out: If applicants < 500, Advt describes interview-led selection with academic-mark shortlisting (see Advt selection section)
- Subject syllabus: Advt भाग H is only a placeholder — “परीक्षा योजना एवं पाठ्यक्रम यथाशीघ्र आयोग की वेबसाइट पर जारी किया जाएगा”. No official topic list is published yet. Watch mppsc.mp.gov.in/Syllabus. Do not trust coaching “syllabus 2026” pages that invent paper patterns.
Important conditions
MPPSC revised application dates (Vigyapti dated 11 Feb 2026): apply 1–31 Jul 2026 without late fee; exam 20 Sep 2026. Late-fee windows run through 26 Aug 2026 — confirm fee amounts and daily cut-offs on the Vigyapti PDF before paying. Advt includes reservation matrices, PwD categories, application checklist, and declaration forms — read those sections in full.
Vacancy details
| Post | Assistant Town Planner |
|---|---|
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 (dated 02.02.2026) |
| Total vacancies | 39 |
| Location | Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Pay | Pay Matrix Level — confirm exact level / cell in Advt PDF (APJ does not invent unverified pay figures) |
Salary & pay
Pay Matrix Level as stated in the official notice. APJ shows verified numeric pay only when the exact matrix level / amount is unambiguous in the English-extractable / confirmed text. Confirm the level in Advt 02/2026 before relying on secondary websites.
How to apply
- Read Advt 02/2026 (PDF) and the Vigyapti revised-dates notice (PDF).
- Open the official MPPSC portal at mppsc.mp.gov.in and complete online registration / application for Assistant Town Planner.
- Pay the applicable fee (normal window vs late-fee tiers) only after confirming Vigyapti dates.
- Keep printed application / payment acknowledgement and watch for the admit card (~10 Sep 2026).
- Submit only on MPPSC — not on APJ.
Important links
Exam preparation on APJ
For graduate and postgraduate competitive exams in architecture and planning:
- GATE AR exam guideEligibility, syllabus overview, strategy
- GATE AR courseFree Tutor LMS lessons
- Previous year papers2025 & 2026 analysis + mocks
MPPSC ATP subject syllabus (when officially released) will get its own structured APJ page — not guessed topics.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply without late fee?
31 July 2026 — per Vigyapti dated 11 Feb 2026. Always confirm on the official PDF.
When is the written exam?
20 September 2026. Admit card indicated around 10 September 2026.
Is there late fee after 31 July?
Yes — Vigyapti OCR: ₹3,000 from 1–7 Aug 2026; ₹25,000 from 8–26 Aug 2026. Confirm on the official PDF before paying.
Has MPPSC published the detailed syllabus?
Not yet. Advt भाग H only says the exam scheme and syllabus will be issued shortly on the Commission website. APJ will not publish invented coaching syllabi.
What is the age limit?
21–40 — confirm relaxations in the official Advt.
Where is the detailed syllabus?
Not published yet. Advt भाग H is a placeholder promising release on mppsc.mp.gov.in/Syllabus. Coaching “expected syllabus” pages are not official.
Is there negative marking?
Yes — Advt OMR instructions confirm penalty for wrong answers. Confirm the exact scheme in the official PDF.
Does APJ accept applications?
No. Apply only through Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission's official channel.
Is this a government job?
Yes — MPPSC State recruitment for Assistant Town Planner.
To apply for this job please visit mppsc.mp.gov.in.
To apply for this job please visit mppsc.mp.gov.in.