The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission is recruiting for the post of Assistant Town Planner for the year 2026. This is a regular job with 39 total vacancies in the Urban Development and Housing Department. The official recruitment notice was released on 02/02/2026. Candidates will be posted in Madhya Pradesh after selection. You can start applying online from 20/02/2026 and the last date to submit your application is 19/03/2026. All citizens of India can apply for these posts but residents of Madhya Pradesh will get special benefits.
Recruitment Overview
| Organization | MPPSC |
| Post Name | Assistant Town Planner |
| Advt No. | 02/2026 |
| Job Nature | Regular |
| Exam Mode | Offline OMR Based |
| Vacancies | 39 |
| Salary | Rs. 56100 to Rs. 177500 per month |
| Eligibility | India |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Category | State Government Job |
Post Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Age Limit |
| Assistant Town Planner | 39 Posts | 21 to 40 Years |
| Post Name | Category Vacancies |
| Assistant Town Planner | UR - 10, SC - 6, ST - 8, OBC - 11, EWS - 4 |
The total vacancies for this job are 39. The age of the candidate will be counted as on 01/01/2027.
The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 40 years. Candidates from SC, ST, OBC, Government Employees, and Women categories of Madhya Pradesh will get 5 years of age relaxation. The maximum age including all benefits cannot go above 45 years.
Exam Fee
| Candidate Category | Application Fee | Portal Fee |
| General and Outside MP | Rs. 500 | Rs. 40 |
| MP SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD | Rs. 250 | Rs. 40 |
Important: If you make a mistake in the form, you must pay Rs. 50 for each correction session. Late fees are very high if you apply after the last date.
Essential Qualification
- Assistant Town Planner
- Bachelor Degree in Planning for 4 years from a known college.
- Master Degree (M. Plan) in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, or Environmental Planning.
- Passing the AITP Examination is also accepted.
- Note: Degrees in BE or ME in Transport are not allowed for this post.
Candidates must have all the required degrees and certificates before the last date of application which is 19/03/2026.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: This will be an offline test using OMR sheets with objective questions.
- Negative Marking: There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the test.
- Interview: Candidates who pass the written test will be called for a 100 mark interview.
- Final Merit List: The final selection is based on the total marks of the written test and the interview.
| Exam Part | Total Marks | Minimum Passing |
| Interview | 100 Marks | 41 for UR / 31 for SC, ST, OBC |
How to Apply
- Open the official website by clicking on MPPSC Official Portal.
- Find the link for Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026.
- Fill in your basic details like Name, Father Name, and Date of Birth as per your 10th class mark sheet.
- Upload your latest color photo and clear signature in the given size.
- Click on Proceed for Payment to pay the exam fee using a card or net banking.
- Check the Payment Done status and download your application form for future use.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 20/02/2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 19/03/2026 at 12:00 PM |
| Correction Window Start Date | 25/02/2026 |
| Correction Window Last Date | 21/03/2026 |
| Admit Card Available Date | 10/09/2026 |
| Conduct of Exam Date | 20/09/2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee Rs. 3000 | 26/03/2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee Rs. 25000 | 26/08/2026 |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the qualification for MPPSC Assistant Town Planner?
- You need a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Planning or a Master Degree in Town/Urban Planning (M. Plan).
- Can candidates from other states apply for this post?
- Yes, all Indian citizens can apply, but they will be treated as General category candidates.