Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026 – 39 Vacancies | MPPSC

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has announced recruitment for 39 Assistant Town Planner posts for the year 2026. Applications are to be submitted online through the official MPPSC portal, and the last date for submission is 31 July 2026. Candidates meeting the educational and age criteria can apply now.

Highlights

Post & Organization Details

The MPPSC, a state-level recruitment authority, is hiring for the post of Assistant Town Planner. The selection will be conducted strictly as per the rules and regulations of the commission.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidate must possess any one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in Planning from a recognized institution, or
• Post‑graduate degree (M.Plan) in Town Planning / Urban Planning / City Planning / Housing Planning / Rural Planning / Infrastructure Planning / Regional Planning / Traffic & Transportation Planning / Landscape Architecture / Urban Design / Environmental Planning, or
• Passed the A.I.T.P. examination.

Note: B.E. or M.E. in Traffic & Transportation is not acceptable.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)

• Minimum: 21 years completed
• Maximum: 40 years not completed
• Age relaxation as per Appendix‑1 (details not provided in the source).

Pay Scale & Salary

Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Rajpatrit Dwitiya Shreni / Gazetted Second Class).

Application Fee

• Fee structure is mentioned in Appendix‑3 (specific amounts not provided in the source).
• Late fee: ₹3,000 for applications submitted between 20 March 2026 and 26 March 2026.
• Late fee: ₹25,000 for applications submitted between 27 March 2026 and 26 August 2026.
• Payments can be made via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or MP Online Kiosk (cash).

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. OMR‑based Objective Written Exam (Negative marking applicable).
2. Shortlisting of candidates (3 times vacancies, category‑wise) based on written exam marks.
3. Interview of shortlisted candidates.
4. Final merit list prepared by adding Written Exam and Interview marks.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official MPPSC website: www.mppsc.mp.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the “Assistant Town Planner” recruitment notification.
3. Click on the online application link and fill in all required details.
4. Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents as per the instructions.
5. Pay the application fee (or late fee, if applicable) through the available online modes.
6. Submit the application before 31 July 2026. Corrections, if any, can be made during the correction window at a charge of ₹50 per error.
7. Print the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Links

• Apply Link: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here

FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for MPPSC Assistant Town Planner 2026?
   The last date for online applications without a late fee is 31 July 2026 (midnight). Late applications are accepted with applicable fees until August 2026.
2. How many vacancies are there in MPPSC Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026?
   There are a total of 39 vacancies (UR 10, SC 6, ST 8, OBC 11, EWS 4) including horizontal reservations for women and PwD.
3. What is the educational qualification required for Assistant Town Planner in MPPSC?
   A Bachelor’s degree in Planning (4 years) OR an M.Plan in a relevant specialization OR a passed A.I.T.P. exam. B.E./M.E. in Traffic & Transportation is not valid.
4. What is the age limit for MPPSC Assistant Town Planner 2026?
   Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 40 years as on 01 January 2027. Age relaxations apply as per the rules.
5. When is the written exam for MPPSC Assistant Town Planner 2026?
   The OMR‑based objective exam is scheduled for 20 September 2026 at Indore centres.