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MP RAEO Exam Date 2026 Rescheduled for 2784 Vacancies, Exam Starts on 17 Sep

Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has made an announcement regarding the rescheduling of the exam for  2784 vacancies for Rural Agriculture Extension Officer (Krishi Vistar Adhikari) posts. MP RAEO written exam is going to be conducted from 17th September 2026, which was earlier scheduled to start on 5th August 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts in online computer-based mode.

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
Exam Dates 17th September 2026 onwards
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 Exam Date 2026 Out

The online exam date for Rural Agriculture Extension Officer posts has been revised due to unavoidable reasons. The MP RAEO exam will be conducted from 17th September 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

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MP RAEO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

All important dates for the MPESB RAEO Vacancy have been released along with the detailed notification PDF.

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
MP RAEO Admit Card 2026 September 2026 
MPESB AEO Exam Date From 17th September 2026 onwards

MP RAEO Notification 2026 PDF

MP AEO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF for Group-2 Sub-Group-1 Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Test – 2026 has been released at https://esb.mp.gov.in/. 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 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

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

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/-

MP RAEO Eligibility

Only candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned by the commission are eligible to apply for the 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

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/-

FAQs

Is MPESB AEO Exam Date 2026 revised?

Yes, the MPESB AEO Exam 2026 has been rescheduled from 17th September 2026 onwards.

What is the selection process for MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer posts?

The selection process for Agriculture Extension Officer posts is based on written exam and document verification process.

What is the educational qualification required for MPESB AEO posts?

To be eligible to apply for MPESB AEO posts candidates must have passed Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture.

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