MPPSC Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 39 ATP Posts
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has announced the Assistant Town Planner (ATP) Recruitment 2026 notification inviting online applications for a total of 39 Gazetted Class-II posts. This is a prestigious government job opportunity in the Urban Development / Town Planning Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
📍 Official Website: https://www.mppsc.mp.gov.in
🔎 Important Dates – MPPSC ATP 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 02 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19 March 2026 |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | 20 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Around 10 September 2026 |
Candidates must apply before the last date to avoid late fees or disqualification.
📌 Vacancy Details – Total 39 Posts
MPPSC has released 39 vacancies for the post of Assistant Town Planner. These posts are permanent, gazetted Class-II positions with good pay benefits.
🧑💼 Category-Wise Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 10 |
| OBC | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 08 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 06 |
| EWS | 04 |
| Total | 39 |
Note: Some sites also mention reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) within the total seats.
🎓 Eligibility – Qualification Required
To be eligible for MPPSC Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet one of the following education criteria:
✅ Bachelor’s Degree (4-years) in Planning from a recognized university/institute
OR
✅ Post Graduate Degree (M.Plan) in Town / Urban / Regional / Housing / Rural / Infrastructure / Transport / Environmental Planning or related planning streams
OR
✅ Passed A.I.T.P. Exam (Associate Exam of the Institute of Town Planners)
👉 Degrees like BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech may not be accepted unless they are specifically in the planning disciplines mentioned above.
🎯 Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)
| Criteria | Range |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per government rules (for SC/ST/OBC, Females, Ex-Servicemen) |
💰 Salary & Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed under Gazetted Class-II post with a pay scale of approximately:
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Pay Level-10)
along with other allowances as per state government norms.
This makes it a high-paying job opportunity for planners and related graduates
📝 Selection Process
The recruitment may include the following stages:
Written Examination (Objective / OMR based)
Interview / Personality Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
(Exact stages will be available in the official notification.)
🖥️ How to Apply Online – Step by Step
Follow these steps to apply successfully:
Visit the official MPPSC website ➤ https://www.mppsc.mp.gov.in
Click on the Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2026 link
Complete New Registration (with valid mobile & email)
Login & fill the application form carefully
Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates)
Pay the application fee online
Submit the form & download confirmation for future reference
👉 Keep all certificates and ID ready before applying online.
📌 Application Fee
(Exact fee structure should be seen in the official notification. Commonly seen fees include categories like Gen/OBC and SC/ST/PwD.)
📍 Official Links
🔗 Official Notification & Apply Link: https://www.mppsc.mp.gov.in
📄 Download Official Notification: Available on the MPPSC website after release.
✔ Government job under MPPSC
✔ Total 39 permanent gazetted posts
✔ Excellent salary and career growth

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