MPESB Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 1679 Forest Guard, Jail Prahari and Other Posts

► 1. What is the full form of MPESB?

MPESB stands for Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, formerly known as MP Vyapam.

► 2. How many total vacancies are announced in MPESB Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1679 vacancies have been announced.

► 3. Which posts are included in this combined recruitment?

The posts are Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Prahari, and Assistant Jail Superintendent.

► 4. How many vacancies are there for Forest Guard?

There are 728 vacancies for the Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) post.

► 5. How many vacancies are there for Jail Prahari?

There are 757 vacancies for the Jail Prahari post.

► 6. When does the online application process start?

The online application started on 27th February 2026.

► 7. What is the last date to apply online?

The last date to submit online applications is 14th March 2026.

► 8. Are there dates for form correction?

Yes, you can correct your application form from 28th February to 19th March 2026.

► 9. When is the written exam scheduled?

The written exam is scheduled for 7th April 2026.

► 10. What is the official website for registration?

Candidates must register and apply at esb.mp.gov.in or esb.mponline.gov.in.

► 11. What is the minimum age to apply?

The minimum age requirement is 18 years.

► 12. What is the maximum age limit for General category?

The maximum age limit is 33 years for the General category.

► 13. What is the cutoff date for age calculation?

The age limit will be calculated as of 1st January 2026.

► 14. Is there age relaxation for reserved categories?

Yes, age relaxation is provided to SC/ST/OBC and Women candidates of MP domicile as per rules.

► 15. What is the educational qualification for Forest Guard?

Candidates must be at least 10th pass from a recognized board.

► 16. What is the qualification for Jail Prahari?

Candidates need to be 10th pass under the 10+2 system or equivalent.

► 17. What is the qualification for Assistant Jail Superintendent?

A Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) from a recognized university is required.

► 18. Can candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh apply?

Yes, but they will be considered under the Unreserved (General) category and must pay the full fee.

► 19. What is the application fee for General candidates?

The fee for General/OBC (Non-MP) is Rs. 500/- per paper plus portal charges.

► 20. What is the application fee for SC/ST/OBC (MP Domicile)?

The fee is Rs. 250/- per paper plus portal charges.

► 21. What are the portal charges?

Portal charges are Rs. 60/- if applied via Kiosk, or Rs. 20/- for registered citizen users.

► 22. What is the selection process?

It includes a Written Exam, Physical Fitness Test, Document Verification, and a Medical Exam.

► 23. What is the pattern of the written exam?

It consists of 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks.

► 24. What subjects are asked in the exam?

The subjects generally include General Knowledge, General Science, General Hindi, General English, and General Mathematics.

► 25. What is the duration of the exam?

The exam duration is 2 hours.

► 26. Is there a negative marking?

Usually, MPESB exams do not have negative marking, but check the specific rule book for confirmation.

► 27. What are the minimum qualifying marks for the General category?

General candidates must score a minimum of 40% to qualify the written exam.

► 28. What are the qualifying marks for SC candidates of MP?

SC candidates of MP domicile must score a minimum of 33%.

► 29. Is Aadhaar mandatory for registration?

Yes, Aadhaar-based authentication is mandatory for all MPESB applications.

► 30. What is the salary of a Forest Guard?

The pay scale for Forest Guard is Rs. 19,500/- to Rs. 62,000/-.

► 31. What is the salary of an Assistant Jail Superintendent?

The pay scale for Assistant Jail Superintendent is Rs. 36,200/- to Rs. 114,800/-.

► 32. Can I apply for multiple posts?

Yes, if you meet the educational qualifications, you can apply for multiple posts through the combined recruitment form.

► 33. Will the exam be online or offline?

The exam is mostly conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT), but the board retains the right to conduct it offline if required.

► 34. What is the Physical Fitness Test (PFT)?

It includes physical measurements (height/chest) and endurance tests like running or shot put based on the specific post.

► 35. Can I edit my application after final submission?

Yes, MPESB provides a correction window (28 Feb to 19 March) to edit certain fields by paying a nominal correction fee.

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