MPESB Recruitment 2026: Forest Guard, Jail Prahari, Field Guard & Superintendent Posts Exam Date Out, Check Notice
MPESB Recruitment 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the official notification for MPESB Recruitment 2026 for direct recruitment to various executive posts under the Forest Department and Jail Department of Madhya Pradesh. The recruitment examination will be conducted for Forest Guard (Van Rakshak), Field Guard (Kshetra Rakshak), Jail Prahari, and Assistant Jail Superintendent posts.
As per the notification, the online application process will start from 28 February 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online up to 30 April 2026 through the official MPESB portal. The computer-based examination is scheduled to be conducted from May 2026 onwards at various examination centers across the state.
MPESB Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
Recruitment Name
MPESB Recruitment 2026
Posts
Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Prahari, Assistant Jail Superintendent
Total Posts
1500+ Posts
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh
Application Mode
Online
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Official Website
esb.mp.gov.in
MPESB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Start Date
28 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
30 April 2026 (Extended)
Exam Date
25 May 2026
MPESB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / Other State Candidates
₹500/-
SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP Domicile)
₹250/-
Backlog Posts
No Fee
MP Online Portal Charges
₹60/-
Registered Citizen Portal Charges
₹20/-
MPESB Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
Post Name
Vacancies
Educational Qualification
Forest Guard (Van Rakshak)
728
12th Pass
Field Guard
169
12th Pass
Jail Prahari
757
12th Pass
Assistant Jail Superintendent
25
Graduate Pass
MPESB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age of the candidate will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age (UR): 33 Years
Maximum Age (Reserved / Female / MP Domicile): 38 Years
Age relaxation will be applicable as per Madhya Pradesh government rules.
MPESB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for MPESB Recruitment 2026 will consist of the following stages:
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency / Measurement Test (for applicable posts)
Document Verification
MPESB Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Description
Link
MPESB Recruitment 2026 Update Notification & Exam Date (Dated 16.04.26)