Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has announced a total of 2784 vacancies for Rural Agriculture Extension Officer (Krishi Vistar Adhikari) posts. The online application process has stared at the official website https://esb.mp.gov.in/. Check vacancy details, eligibility, selection process, and other details from the article.
MP RAEO Notification 2026 PDF Out
MP AEO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF for Group-2 Sub-Group-1 Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Test – 2026 has been released on 2nd July 2026. The notification contains complete information regarding eligibility, educational qualifications, age limit, selection process, pay scale, and important instructions for candidates. The direct link to download the PDF is provided below.
MP RAEO Recruitment 2026- Highlights
MPESB is inviting online applications from interested and eligible candidates for Group-2 Sub-Group-1 Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Test – 2026. Check highlights regarding the recruitment drive from the article.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Exam Name | MP Group-2 Sub-Group-1 Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Test – 2026 |
| Post Name | Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO) |
| Vacancies | 2784 |
| Registration Dates | 3rd to 17th July 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Agriculture or Horticulture |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years |
| Selection Process | Online Exam and Document Verification |
| Salary | Rs. 25,300/- to Rs. 80,500/- |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://esb.mp.gov.in/ |
MP RAEO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
All important dates for the MPESB RAEO Vacancy have been released along with its detailed notification PDF. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 3rd to 17th July 2026. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 2nd July 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 3rd July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17th July 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Dates | 3rd to 22nd July 2026 |
| MPESB AEO Exam Date | From 2nd August 2026 onwards |
MP RAEO Exam Date 2026 Out
Along with the detailed MP RAEO Notification PDF, the online exam date for Rural Agriculture Extension Officer posts has been released at https://esb.mp.gov.in/. The MP RAEO exam will be conducted from 2nd August 2026 onwards, and the exam will be held in two shifts at various exam centres throughout the state.
| Particulars | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| Reporting Time | 7 am to 8 am | 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
| Time to Read Important Instructions | 8:50 am to 9 am | 2:20 pm to 2:30 pm |
| Exam Timing | 9 am to 12 noon | 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
MP Rural Agriculture Extension Officer Vacancy 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, aims to fill 2784 vacancies for Rural Agriculture Extension Officer posts in executive roles under the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agricultural Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
| Category | Total Vacancy |
| Unserved | 1126 |
| EWS | 444 |
| Scheduled Caste | 316 |
| Schedule Tribe | 122 |
| Other Backward Class | 776 |
| Total | 2784 |
MP RAEO Educational Qualification and Age Limit
Only the candidates who fulfil the required eligibility criteria as mentioned by the commission are eligible to apply for MP Rural Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age – 18 years
- Maximum Age – 40 years
MP RAEO Online Form 2026 Link
Candidates can start their MP RAEO application form through the official website https://esb.mp.gov.in/ from 2nd July 2026 onwards. The application is accepted online only; registration through any other mode will not be accepted under any circumstances. To avoid last-minute technical glitches, make sure to complete the application before the last date.
MP RAEO Application Fee 2026
To complete the application form for the MP RAEO exam, candidates have to pay an application fee as per their category. Once fee paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved Candidates | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD (MP Domicile Only) | Rs. 250/- |
What is the Selection Process for MP RAEO Vacancy 2026?
The selection process for Group-2 Sub-Group-1 Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO) posts is based on a single-stage selection process online written examination. Qualified candidates in the online exam will be called to appear for the document verification process and medical exam.
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
MP Agriculture Extension Officer Exam Pattern 2026
- The MPESB AEO exam will be conducted in online mode.
- There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response
- Minimum Qualifying Marks for Unreserved candidates is 50% and for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD candidates 40%
- The duration to complete the exam is 3 hours
| Section | Topics Asked in Exam | Total Questions | Total Marks |
| Section A | General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Mathematics, Logical Ability, Science, and Computer Knowledge | 100 | 100 |
| Section B | Subject-Specific Agriculture | 100 | 100 |
MPESB RAEO Salary 2026
The candidates appointed for Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO) posts will receive a pay scale of Rs. 25,300/- to Rs. 80,500/-. Along with the monthly salary, candidates will be entitled to various allowances and perks.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO) | Rs. 25,300/- to Rs. 80,500/- |
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