MP Patwari Eligibility 2026: Qualification, CPCT and Age Limit

MP Patwari eligibility decides who can apply for Patwari posts in the Madhya Pradesh Revenue Department through the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB). This page follows the 2026 cycle, advertised in the Group-02 Sub-Group-04 Combined Recruitment Test 2026 rule book, where all 200 Patwari posts are a special recruitment for candidates with disabilities.

That makes 2026 different from earlier cycles. Besides a degree, CPCT and the age limit, you need a valid disability certificate for an eligible disability group and Madhya Pradesh domicile. Age is counted as on 1 January 2026. Below you will find each condition, the age relaxation rules, the conditions that disqualify candidates, and the documents to keep ready.

Table of Contents

• MP Patwari eligibility at a glance

• Educational qualification and CPCT

• Age limit and relaxation

• Disability, domicile and other conditions

• Who is not eligible

• Fee and documents

MP Patwari Eligibility at a Glance

Educational Qualification and CPCT

Graduation

Candidates need a graduation degree from a university recognised by law. The rule book does not set a minimum percentage or a specific discipline for Patwari, so a degree in any stream such as B.A., B.Sc or B.Com is acceptable. Your degree should be complete and the result declared by the date the rule book fixes for eligibility, so check the rule book if you are in your final year.

CPCT requirement

The Computer Proficiency Certification Test (CPCT) is the state's test for computer skills and typing. For Patwari, candidates need a CPCT scorecard showing computer proficiency and Hindi typing.

• If you already have CPCT: Keep the scorecard ready for document verification and check that it is valid on the date of verification.

• If you do not have CPCT yet: You can still apply. A selected candidate must pass CPCT within the three-year probation period, otherwise the appointment can be cancelled.

Details on CPCT exam dates and scorecard validity are on the official CPCT portal.

MP Patwari Age Limit and Relaxation

Age is counted as on 1 January 2026. The minimum age is 18 years. Under the general rule for the combined test, the open-competition maximum is 40 years, raised to 45 years for several categories. For Patwari this cycle, the rule book states 18 to 45 years, since every post is for candidates with disabilities.

Relaxations cannot be added together beyond the overall cap. Whatever combination applies to you, the upper limit stays at 45 years. Where more than one relaxation applies, only the most beneficial one is given.

Disability, Domicile and Other Conditions

• Eligible disability groups: Hearing impairment; locomotor disability, including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy; and autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, mental illness and multiple disabilities.

• Disability certificate: A valid certificate issued by the competent authority, which is checked at counselling.

• Domicile: You must be a local resident of Madhya Pradesh to apply for Patwari.

• Employment portal: Registration on the Madhya Pradesh employment portal must be live when you apply.

• Aadhaar and biometrics: Aadhaar-based registration is compulsory, and biometric checks are done at the exam centre.

Who Is Not Eligible for MP Patwari 2026

• Candidates without a qualifying disability: In this cycle, all Patwari posts are for persons with disabilities.

• Candidates with visual impairment: Under the state order cited in the rule book, candidates with blindness are not eligible for Patwari posts.

• Non-residents of Madhya Pradesh: Domicile is mandatory for Patwari.

• Marriage and family conditions: Candidates who married below the legal age (21 for men, 18 for women), who have more than one living spouse, or who have more than two living children with one born after 26 January 2001 are not eligible, subject to the exceptions in the rule book.

• Conduct: Candidates dismissed from government service, convicted of offences involving moral turpitude, or found using false documents are disqualified.

MP Patwari Fee and Documents

The fee is Rs. 500 for unreserved candidates and Rs. 250 for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and persons with disabilities of Madhya Pradesh domicile, plus portal charges. Keep these documents ready for counselling:

• Identity and age: Aadhaar and a birth date proof such as the Class 10 certificate.

• Qualification: Graduation degree and marksheets, and the CPCT scorecard if you have it.

• Category and domicile: Disability certificate, domicile certificate, and caste certificate if claimed.

• Registration: Employment portal registration details.

The full rule book is on the official MPESB website.