Bhopal ; The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Assistant Town Planners (ATP) for 2026. This recruitment drive, under the Urban Development and Housing Department, aims to fill 39 Gazetted Class-II (Permanent) positions.

Aspiring candidates with a background in Planning or Urban Design can now look forward to a prestigious career with a salary reaching up to ₹1,77,500. Below is the comprehensive breakdown of the notification.

Key Recruitment Highlights

Candidates should mark these dates to ensure they don't miss any deadlines:

• Online Application Starts: February 20, 2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: March 19, 2026 (11:59 PM)

• Last Date for Fee Payment: March 19, 2026

• Admit Card Release: September 10, 2026

• Tentative Exam Date: September 20, 2026

Vacancy Distribution (Category-wise)

The 39 vacancies are distributed across various categories as follows:

• Unreserved (UR): 10

• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 11

• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 8

• Scheduled Caste (SC): 6

• Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess any one of the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree (4-year duration) in Planning from a recognized institution.

• Postgraduate Degree (M.Plan) in Town / Urban / Regional / Housing / Rural / Infrastructure / Transport / Environment Planning, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Design.

• Passing of the A.I.T.P. (Associate of the Institute of Town Planners) examination.

• Note: Degrees in B.E./M.E. in Traffic or Transportation Engineering alone are generally not considered eligible unless accompanied by the specified planning degrees.

2. Age Limit (as of January 1, 2027)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years

• Maximum Age: 40 Years

• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women and Govt Employees of MP.

Selection Process

The MPPSC follows a rigorous two-stage selection process to ensure the recruitment of high-caliber officers:

1. Written Examination: An OMR-based objective test focusing on professional and technical subjects. Please note that negative marking is applicable.

2. Interview: Candidates scoring above the cutoff (typically 3 times the number of vacancies) will be called for a personal interview worth 100 marks.

3. Final Merit List: Prepared based on the combined marks of the written exam and the interview.

How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:

1. Visit the official MPPSC portal at mppsc.mp.gov.in.

2. Navigate to the "Apply Online" section on the homepage.

3. Click on the link for "Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026".

4. Complete the registration process to obtain your login credentials.

5. Fill out the application form with accurate personal and educational details.

6. Upload scanned copies of required documents (Photo, Signature, etc.).

7. Pay the application fee via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or MP Online Kiosk.

8. Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.