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MPPSC Assistant Town Planner (ATP) Recruitment 2026 (Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission – सहायक नगर नियोजक / Assistant Town Planner)

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the notification for Assistant Town Planner posts in the Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

MPPSC Assistant Townplanner Overview

• Advertisement No. — 02/2026
• Notification Date — 2 February 2026
• Total Vacancies — 39 posts (Gazetted Class-II)

Female candidates of MP

• Department — Urban Development & Housing Department
• Pay Scale — Pay Level-10 (Starting basic pay ₹56,100 per month + DA, HRA, and other allowances; maximum can reach up to ₹1,77,500 with increments and promotions)

MPPSC Assistant Townplanner Schedule

• Application form Opening Date-20 February 2026
• Application form submission date without late fee 19 March 2026 (midnight)
• Application Correction Window → Usually a short period after closing (check official site)
• Preliminary Exam  20 September 2026
• Admit card around 10 September 2026)

Application submission with late fee

Eligibility Criteria (Main Requirements)

Educational Qualification (one of the following):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Town Planning / Urban Planning / Regional Planning
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture + Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in Town/Urban/Regional Planning
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering + Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in Town/Urban/Regional Planning
• Master’s Degree (M.Plan / M.Tech in Planning) or equivalent recognized qualification (Exact combinations are listed in the official notification — refer to it for precise eligibility)

Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026, generally):

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 40 years (relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/MP domicile candidates as per rules)

Age will be taken, which is in the 10 class certificate

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Exam — Objective type (screening test)
2. Mains Exam — Descriptive papers (if applicable; pattern will be detailed in notification)
3. Interview / Personality Test
4. Document Verification

How to Apply

1. Go to the official MPPSC website: https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/
2. Register / Login using your email and mobile number
3. Fill the online application form under the relevant advertisement (Advt. No. 02/2026)
4. Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates)
5. Pay the application fee online (fee amount varies by category — check notification)
6. Submit and take printout of the application

Direct Notification PDF Link (from official site): https://mppsc.mp.gov.in/uploads/advertisement/Advt_Assistant_Town_Planner_Dated_02_02_2026.pdf (Download and read the full detailed notification for category-wise vacancy breakup, exact syllabus, exam pattern, and other rules)

This is a very good opportunity for candidates from Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Planning backgrounds looking for a prestigious government job in town planning and urban development.

Conclusion

• Post Name: Assistant Town Planner (सहायक नगर नियोजक)
• Total Vacancies: 39
• Salary Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹177,500
• Employer: Government of Madhya Pradesh, Urban Development Department

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