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

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationMadhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
Recruitment NameMPESB Recruitment 2026
PostsForest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Prahari, Assistant Jail Superintendent
Total Posts1500+ Posts
Job LocationMadhya Pradesh
Application ModeOnline
Exam ModeComputer Based Test (CBT)
Official Websiteesb.mp.gov.in

MPESB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Online Application Start Date28 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online30 April 2026 (Extended)
Exam Date25 May 2026

MPESB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / Other State Candidates₹500/-
SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP Domicile)₹250/-
Backlog PostsNo Fee
MP Online Portal Charges₹60/-
Registered Citizen Portal Charges₹20/-

MPESB Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification

Post NameVacanciesEducational Qualification
Forest Guard (Van Rakshak)72812th Pass
Field Guard16912th Pass
Jail Prahari75712th Pass
Assistant Jail Superintendent25Graduate 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:

  1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
  2. Physical Efficiency / Measurement Test (for applicable posts)
  3. Document Verification

MPESB Recruitment 2026 Important Links

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MPESB Recruitment 2026 Update Notification & Exam Date (Dated 16.04.26)Notification
Apply Last Date Extended NoticeNotice
MPESB Recruitment 2026 Official Notification Notification
MPESB Official WebsiteMPESB
MPESB Recruitment 2026
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