The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released a massive recruitment notification for 1,679 vacancies across the Forest and Jail Departments. This combined recruitment test is a golden opportunity for 10th and 12th pass candidates in Madhya Pradesh to secure a government job.
MPESB Recruitment 2026: Summary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Post Names | Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Prahari, Asst. Jail Superintendent |
| Total Vacancies | 1679 Posts |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,500 – ₹1,14,800 (Post-wise) |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
- Notification Released: 27 February 2026
- Online Application Starts: 28 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 14 March 2026
- Last Date for Correction: 19 March 2026
- Exam Start Date: 07 April 2026
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) | 728 | 10th Pass (High School) |
| Field Guard (Kshetra Rakshak) | 169 | 10th Pass (High School) |
| Jail Warder (Jail Prahari) | 757 | 12th Pass (Higher Secondary) |
| Asst. Jail Superintendent | 25 | Bachelor’s Degree (Any Stream) |
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026):
- Minimum Age: 18 Years (21 Years for Asst. Jail Superintendent).
- Maximum Age: 33 Years (General/UR).
- Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC and Female candidates of MP Domicile.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Physical Test: Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
- Document Verification: Verification of original certificates.
- Medical Examination: Final health check-up.
Application Fee
- General / Other States: ₹500 + Portal Fee
- SC / ST / OBC / PwD (MP Domicile): ₹250 + Portal Fee
- Mode of Payment: Online via Kiosk (MP Online), Debit/Credit Card, or Net Banking.
How to Apply
- Visit the official MPESB website: esb.mp.gov.in.
- Go to the “Online Form” section and click on the Van Rakshak & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 link.
- Complete your Profile Registration (if not already done) to get a Registration ID.
- Log in and fill out the application form with post preferences.
- Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and hand-written declaration.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
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