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

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has come up with a total of 1679 vacancies for Forest Guard / Van Rakshak, Field Guard / Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari / Jail Warden, and Assistant Jail Superintendent posts, for which the online application process has started on 27th February 2026 onwards. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the MPESB Recruitment 2026 through the official website https://esb.mp.gov.in/.

MPESB Forest Guard Notification 2026 PDF Out

MPESB has officially released the for officially released the detailed MPESB Notification 2026 PDF/Rule Book on 27 February 2026 for Van Rakshak (Forest Guard), Kshetra Rakshak (Field Guard), Jail Prahari (Jail Guard), and Sahayak Jail Adhikshak (Assistant Jail Superintendent) Combined Recruitment Test – 2026. The direct link to download the notification is also attached here.

MPESB Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download

MPESB Recruitment 2026- Highlights

Important Dates

The important dates for MPESB Recruitment 2026 have been released along with a detailed notification pdf. Candidates can apply online from 27th February to 14th March 2026 through the MPESB official website by following the instructions in the notifications.

MPESB Forest Guard Vacancy 2026

Under the MPESB Recruitment 2026, a total of 1679 vacancies have been announced for Forest Guard / Van Rakshak, Field Guard / Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari / Jail Warden, and Assistant Jail Superintendent posts.

MPESB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must go through the detailed MPESB Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF to ensure their eligibility for Van Rakshak (Forest Guard), Kshetra Rakshak (Field Guard), Jail Prahari, and Sahayak Jail Adhikshak posts.

Educational Qualification

• Van Rakshak – Candidates must have passed 10th (High School) from Madhya Pradesh Secondary Education Board or from a recognized institution with a higher secondary or 10+2 degree.
• Field Guard / Kshetra Rakshak – Passed 10th (High School) from a recognized institution or 10+2 from a higher secondary school or from a recognized institution.
• Jail Prahari – Candidates must have completed at least high school under the 10+2 system or higher secondary under the old system.
• Sahayak Jail Adhikshak – Applicant must have passed Graduation from a recognized University

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 33 years (General / Unreserved category)

MPESB Application Form 2026 Link

As per the MPESB Notification, the online form link for the MPESB Forest Guard and Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 has begun on 27th February 2026. Candidates can submit their MPESB Application Form 2026 in online mode through the https://esb.mp.gov.in/. Application process through any other mode will not be accepted under any circumstances.

MPESB Application Form 2026 Link (Active) – Click to Apply

MPESB Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The application Fee must be paid by candidates to complete the MPESB Application Form 2026. The fee once paid will not be refundable under any circumstances.

How to Apply Online for MPESB Recruitment 2026?

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by following the steps below:

1. Visit the official Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB / MP Vyapam) website, www.esb.mp.gov.in or www.esb.mponline.gov.in
2. On the homepage, click on “Apply Online” under the Van Rakshak & Jail Prahari Combined Recruitment Test – 2026 link.
3. Register using your Aadhaar-based authentication (Aadhaar is mandatory for MP government recruitments).
4. Read the full Rule Book / Detailed Advertisement carefully before proceeding.
5. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
6. Upload required documents: recent passport-size photograph and digital signature in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
8. Review all information carefully before clicking the Submit button.
9. Download and print the application form and acknowledgement receipt for future reference.

Selection Process

The selection process for MPESB Van Rakshak & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:

1. Written Examination (Computer-Based Test / Offline)
2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

MPESB Recruitment Exam Pattern 2026

• MPESB Recruitment 2026 will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• A total of 100 MCQ-based questions will be asked for a total of 100 marks.
• The duration of the exam will be 2 hours.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Based on past trends, candidates must secure the following minimum marks in the written examination to qualify:

MPESB Recruitment Salary 2026

Candidates selected for Forest Guard, Jail Prahari, Field Guard & Superintendent Posts will be offered the monthly salary along with various allowances and perks. Check post-wise salary details from the table below.