MP Vyapam Group 4 Eligibility 2026: Age, Qualification, CPCT

MP Vyapam Group 4 is the combined recruitment exam for clerical and office posts in Madhya Pradesh government departments, including Assistant Grade-3, Steno Typist, Stenographer, Data Entry Operator and Record Clerk. It is conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB). In the latest cycle, notified as the Group-4 Combined Recruitment Test 2024, age was counted as on 1 January 2024 and the exam was held from 7 May 2025 for 966 posts.

This guide explains the MP Vyapam Group 4 eligibility criteria in full: educational qualification, the CPCT requirement, shorthand rules for steno posts, age limit and relaxation, domicile rules and the documents you need at verification. Group 4 eligibility differs by post, so check the rule for your exact post before you apply and pay the fee.

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MP Vyapam Group 4 Eligibility

The next cycle will come with its own rule book and its own age reference date. Use the figures above as a guide and confirm them in the new notification on esb.mp.gov.in.

Educational Qualification

Group 4 posts are open to candidates who have passed Higher Secondary (Class 12 or 10+2) from a recognised board. On top of this base, most posts ask for computer and typing skills, because the work involves file handling, data entry and typing in Hindi and English.

Higher Secondary (10+2)

You must have passed Class 12 from a board recognised by the government. A higher degree such as BA, B.Com or B.Sc does not replace the computer and CPCT requirements. Graduates still need the post-specific certificates.

One-year computer diploma or certificate

Most posts require a computer diploma or certificate of at least one year from a recognised university, institution or council. Common examples are DCA and PGDCA from recognised bodies. Short private courses of a few months are a common reason for rejection at document verification, so check the duration and recognition of your course.

Appearing candidates

Eligibility is checked on the date set in the rule book. If your Class 12 result, computer diploma or CPCT scorecard is not ready by that date, you may not be eligible for that cycle. Read the rule book carefully before applying with a pending result.

Post-wise Eligibility for Group 4 Posts

The table below summarises the post-wise qualifications reported for the 2024 rule book. Post names and conditions can change between cycles, so use it to understand the pattern and confirm your post code in the latest rule book.

A few posts, such as cook or telephone operator posts in some departments, carry trade-specific experience or certificates. If your target post is not listed above, read its row in the rule book line by line.

Choosing posts that match your profile

One application covers several Group 4 posts. Match the posts you choose to the certificates you already hold:

• 10+2, computer diploma and CPCT, no shorthand: Assistant Grade-3, Data Entry Operator, Record Clerk and Documentalist posts are within reach.

• Hindi shorthand at 80 wpm as well: Steno Typist posts open up in addition to the clerical posts.

• Hindi shorthand at 100 wpm: Stenographer and Personal Assistant posts become available as well.

Choosing a post you are not eligible for does not help. If you are selected for it, the department will reject you at document verification.

CPCT Requirement Explained

The Computer Proficiency Certification Test (CPCT) is conducted by MAP_IT, Madhya Pradesh. It is the standard proof of computer and typing skill for many Madhya Pradesh government jobs, and most Group 4 posts depend on it.

• What it tests: An objective section on computer proficiency and general skills, followed by English and Hindi typing tests. Your typing speed and accuracy appear on the scorecard.

• Speeds that matter: Data Entry Operator posts in the latest cycle asked for Hindi typing at 20 wpm and English typing at 30 wpm. Other posts specify Hindi typing, English typing or both.

• Validity: The scorecard must be valid on the date the rule book specifies. Check the validity printed on your scorecard against the notification.

• Timing: CPCT sessions are not held every month. If you plan to apply in the next Group 4 cycle, clear CPCT well in advance rather than waiting for the notification.

A strong written score is of no use if your scorecard does not meet the post requirement. Treat CPCT as part of your Group 4 preparation, not as a separate task for later.

Shorthand Requirement for Steno Posts

Stenographer, Steno Typist and Personal Assistant posts need a shorthand certificate on top of the common requirements.

Check that your certificate states the language and speed clearly. A certificate for a lower speed than the post requires will not be accepted.

Age Limit and Age Relaxation

Age is counted on the reference date fixed in the rule book. For the latest cycle, the reference date was 1 January 2024. The minimum age is 18 years and the general maximum is 40 years.

Two rules are easy to miss. First, age relaxation applies only to Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates of the listed categories. Second, relaxations generally do not add up beyond the maximum allowed in the rule book. If you fall in more than one category, check the combined limit before applying.

Worked example

Suppose a woman candidate of Madhya Pradesh was born on 15 March 1980. On 1 January 2024, she was 43 years old. She is over the general limit of 40 years but within her limit of 45 years, so she was eligible on age for the latest cycle. A male unreserved candidate of the same age would not have been eligible.

Nationality and Domicile Rules

• Nationality: You must be a citizen of India. Earlier notices also listed subjects of Nepal as eligible. Follow the nationality clause of the current rule book.

• Madhya Pradesh domicile: MP domicile candidates of reserved categories, women and persons with disabilities get reservation, age relaxation and a lower fee.

• Candidates from other states: They can apply, but they are treated as unreserved. They get no age relaxation, no fee concession and can be considered only against unreserved vacancies.

• Creamy layer: OBC candidates in the creamy layer are treated as unreserved for reservation, age and fee.

Application Fee

The fee is paid online while applying through the MPOnline portal. Portal charges are added on top.

Fees can change with each notification. Check the current amount before paying.

Documents Needed at Verification

Keep these ready from the day you apply, because the details you enter in the form must match them exactly:

• Education proof: Class 10 marksheet (for date of birth) and Class 12 marksheet.

• Computer qualification: One-year computer diploma or certificate from a recognised institution.

• CPCT scorecard: Valid on the date stated in the rule book, with the typing languages your post needs.

• Shorthand certificate: For steno posts, showing language and speed.

• Category and domicile: Caste certificate, OBC non-creamy layer certificate, EWS certificate and MP domicile certificate, as applicable.

• Other proofs: Disability certificate, ex-servicemen proof or employer certificate if you claim a relaxation, plus photo identity proof.

Common Reasons Candidates Become Ineligible

• Short computer course: A computer course shorter than one year, or one from an unrecognised institute.

• Missing or expired CPCT: No CPCT scorecard, a scorecard without the required typing language, or one that is no longer valid.

• Wrong category claim: Claiming age relaxation or a reserved seat without a valid MP domicile or caste certificate.

• Age miscalculation: Counting age on the application date instead of the reference date in the rule book.

• Mismatched details: Name or date of birth in the form not matching your Class 10 certificate.

How to Check Your Eligibility Step by Step

1. Download the rule book: Get the current Group 4 rule book from the MPESB website and find the post codes you want.

2. Match education: Confirm your Class 12, computer diploma and any experience against each post row.

3. Check CPCT and shorthand: Confirm your scorecard languages, speeds and validity, and your shorthand certificate where needed.

4. Calculate age: Work out your age on the reference date and apply the relaxation for your category.

5. Confirm domicile and category documents: Make sure every certificate is current and in your name.