1. ADMINISTRATIVE & EXAMINATION DOMAIN
- Recruitment Authority: Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
- Nodal Department: Department of Technical Education, Skill Development & Employment, Govt. of MP
- Exam Weightage: ★★★ (High Relevance for MP Technical Aspirants)
Notification Summary: The MPESB released the official notification on 15th January 2026 for the post of ITI Training Officer (TO) across various Government ITIs in the state. The recruitment drive aims to fill 1120 vacancies through a direct recruitment test scheduled for February 2026.
| Examination Domain | Relevance |
| MP State Exams | Direct Technical Recruitment (Group-3 Equivalent) |
| Technical Exams (SSC JE / RRB ALP) | High Overlap in Trade Theory Syllabus (Electrician, Fitter, Diesel Mech) |
| Exam Format | Single Stage Written (75% Technical + 25% Non-Tech) |
2. CORE NOTIFICATION FACTS
- Application Start Date: 17th January 2026
- Application End Date: 31st January 2026
- Correction Window: Upto 05th February 2026
- Date of Examination: 27th February 2026
- Total Vacancies: 1120 Posts
- Pay Scale: Pay Level-8 (₹32,800 – ₹1,03,600)
STATIC GK INTEGRATION: The recruitment is governed under the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Training (Non-Gazetted) Class-III Service Recruitment Rules, 2009. The administrative control lies with the Directorate of Skill Development, Jabalpur.
3. VACANCY DISTRIBUTION (TRADE-WISE)
Note: Vacancies include Direct and Backlog posts.
| Trade / Post Name | Total Vacancies | Exam Criticality |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | 227 (222 Direct + 5 Backlog) | Highest Weightage |
| Fitter | 136 (134 Direct + 2 Backlog) | High |
| Maths / Drawing | 147 (142 Direct + 5 Backlog) | High (Common Subject) |
| COPA | 132 (128 Direct + 4 Backlog) | High |
| Welder | 82 | Medium |
| Diesel Mechanic | 58 | Medium |
| Electronics Mechanic | 38 | Medium |
| Refrigeration & AC | 29 | Medium |
4. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ARCHITECTURE
Educational Qualification (As on Closing Date)
- Essential: High School (10th) Exam Passed AND
- Technical:
- ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade OR
- Apprenticeship (NAC) passed in relevant trade OR
- Diploma / Degree in Engineering (For specified trades like Electrician/Fitter/etc.)
- Note: Candidates must possess the qualification before the last date of application (31 Jan 2026).
Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age (UR): 40 Years
- Maximum Age (SC/ST/OBC/Female/Govt Employee): 45 Years (Relaxation of 5 Years applicable for MP Domicile only)
5. SELECTION PROCESS & SALARY
Selection Stages
- Written Examination (CBT):
- Part A (75 Marks): Trade Related Theory (ITI Level)
- Part B (25 Marks): General Knowledge, Basic Computer, Maths, Reasoning, Science.
- Duration: 2 Hours.
- Document Verification: Merit-based verification of original ITI/Diploma/Degree certificates.
Salary Structure
- Pay Level: Level-8
- Basic Pay Scale: ₹32,800 – ₹1,03,600
- Allowances: DA, HRA, Medical (As per MP Govt 7th CPC Rules).
6. EXAM-ORIENTED TAKEAWAYS & MCQs
One-Line Rapid Revision Insight
- The ITI Training Officer post falls under Class-III (Non-Gazetted) service; degree holders are eligible but must answer questions based on the ITI NCVT Syllabus, not Engineering syllabus.
PYQ-Style Expected MCQs
Q1. The Directorate of Skill Development, Madhya Pradesh is located in which city?
- Bhopal
- Indore
- Jabalpur
- Gwalior
Q2. For the post of Training Officer (COPA), the technical section of the written exam comprises how many questions?
- 50
- 100
- 75
- 25
QUICK RECRUITMENT REVISION CAPSULE
- Exam Board: MPESB
- Total Vacancies: 1120
- Highest Vacancy Trade: Electrician (227)
- Deadline: 31 Jan 2026
- Exam Date: 27 Feb 2026