MPESB Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1679 Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Warder and More Posts - Recruitment 2026
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Short Information: Madhya Pradesh and the concerned department have released the notification for the post of MPESB Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1679 Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Warder and More Posts. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can read the full notification before applying online.
Posted on: 28 Feb 2026
Important Dates
Rule Book: 27-02-2026 | Apply Start: 27-02-2026 | Last Date to Apply: 14-03-2026 | Form Correction: 28-02-2026 to 19-03-2026 | Exam Date: 07-04-2026 (Tentative) Application Fee
General/OBC (Non-MP Domicile): Rs.500/- per paper | SC/ST/OBC (MP Domicile): Rs.250/- per paper | Portal Charges: Rs.20/- (Online) / Rs.60/- (Kiosk). Non-Refundable. Age Limit
Min: 18 years | Max: 33 years (General, as on 01-01-2026). SC/ST/OBC (MP Domicile) ko age relaxation MP Govt. norms ke anusar. Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB / MP Vyapam) |
| Post Names | Van Rakshak (Forest Guard), Kshetra Rakshak (Field Guard), Jail Prahari (Jail Warder), Sahayak Jail Adhikshak (Asst. Jail Superintendent) |
| Total Posts | 1679 (Forest Guard: 728 | Field Guard: 169 | Jail Prahari: 757 | Asst. Jail Supdt.: 25) |
| Pay Scale | Forest/Field Guard & Jail Prahari: Rs.19500-62000 | Asst. Jail Superintendent: Rs.36200-114800 |
| Qualification | Van Rakshak/Field Guard: 10th Pass | Jail Prahari: 12th Pass | Asst. Jail Superintendent: Graduation |
| Age Limit | Min: 18 Yrs | Max: 33 Yrs (General) as on 01-01-2026 |
| Application Fee | General/OBC (Non-MP): Rs.500/- | SC/ST/OBC (MP): Rs.250/- per paper + Portal Charges |
| Apply Start Date | 27-02-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14-03-2026 |
| Exam Date | 07-04-2026 (Tentative) |
| Apply Mode | Online (Aadhaar Mandatory) |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
MPESB Recruitment 2026 (Van Rakshak & Jail Prahari Bharti) — Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB / MP Vyapam) ne Van Rakshak (Forest Guard), Kshetra Rakshak (Field Guard), Jail Prahari (Jail Warder) aur Sahayak Jail Adhikshak (Assistant Jail Superintendent) ke kul 1679 posts ke liye official notification aur Rule Book jari ki hai. Ye Madhya Pradesh ke young candidates ke liye ek bahut bada government job opportunity hai.
MPESB ne 27 February 2026 ko Rule Book release ki aur online application process bhi usi din se start ho gayi. Candidates 27 February 2026 se 14 March 2026 tak official website esb.mp.gov.in par online apply kar sakte hain. Written Exam tentatively 07 April 2026 ko hogi. Apply karne ke baad 28 February se 19 March 2026 tak form correction ka bhi option milega.
Post-wise Vacancy Details
Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) — Van Vibhag: 728 Posts
Kshetra Rakshak (Field Guard) — Van Vibhag: 169 Posts
Jail Prahari (Jail Warder) — Jail Vibhag: 757 Posts
Sahayak Jail Adhikshak (Asst. Jail Superintendent): 25 Posts
Total: 1679 Posts
Educational Qualification
Van Rakshak (Forest Guard): Recognised board se 10th (High School) pass hona zaroori hai
Kshetra Rakshak (Field Guard): Recognised institution se 10th pass
Jail Prahari (Jail Warder): 10+2 (12th pass) minimum
Sahayak Jail Adhikshak: Kisi recognised University se Graduation (Bachelor Degree) zaroori hai
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 33 years (General / Unreserved category)
SC/ST/OBC (MP Domicile) candidates ko age relaxation MP Government norms ke anusar milegi. Complete details Rule Book se check karein.
Application Fee
General / OBC (Non-MP Domicile): Rs. 500/- per paper
SC / ST / OBC (MP Domicile): Rs. 250/- per paper
Portal Charges: Rs. 20/- (Online payment) ya Rs. 60/- (Kiosk)
Fee non-refundable hai. Payment online ya MP Online Kiosk se karo.
Salary / Pay Scale
Van Rakshak (Forest Guard): Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 62,000/- per month
Kshetra Rakshak (Field Guard): Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 62,000/- per month
Jail Prahari (Jail Warder): Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 62,000/- per month
Sahayak Jail Adhikshak: Rs. 36,200 to Rs. 1,14,800/- per month
Selection Process
Written Examination (CBT/Offline) — 100 MCQ, 100 Marks, 2 Hours duration
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
Written exam me General Science, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics aur General Knowledge se questions aayenge. Total 100 MCQ-based questions 100 marks ke honge aur exam duration 2 ghante hogi.
Minimum qualifying marks: General/OBC (Non-MP): 40% | SC (MP Domicile): 33% | ST/OBC (MP Domicile): 23%
Important Dates
Rule Book Release: 27 February 2026
Online Application Start: 27 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 14 March 2026
Form Correction Window: 28 February to 19 March 2026
Written Examination Date: 07 April 2026 (Tentative)
How to Apply Online
MPESB ki official website esb.mp.gov.in par jaayein
Van Rakshak & Jail Prahari Combined Recruitment Test 2026 link click karein
Aadhaar-based authentication se registration karein (Aadhaar mandatory hai)
Rule Book ache se padhe aur sabhi instructions follow karein
Online application form fill karein — personal, educational aur category details accurately bharein
Passport size photograph aur digital signature prescribed format me upload karein
Application fee online payment mode se pay karein
Submit se pehle sabhi details ek baar zaroor check karein
Application form aur acknowledgement receipt download karein aur printout rakhe
Important: Aadhaar card mandatory hai registration ke liye. Kisi bhi correction ke liye 28 February se 19 March 2026 tak correction window use karein. MP Domicile candidates ko fee aur age me concession milti hai.
MPESB ne 27 February 2026 ko Rule Book release ki aur online application process bhi usi din se start ho gayi. Candidates 27 February 2026 se 14 March 2026 tak official website esb.mp.gov.in par online apply kar sakte hain. Written Exam tentatively 07 April 2026 ko hogi. Apply karne ke baad 28 February se 19 March 2026 tak form correction ka bhi option milega.
Post-wise Vacancy Details
Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) — Van Vibhag: 728 Posts
Kshetra Rakshak (Field Guard) — Van Vibhag: 169 Posts
Jail Prahari (Jail Warder) — Jail Vibhag: 757 Posts
Sahayak Jail Adhikshak (Asst. Jail Superintendent): 25 Posts
Total: 1679 Posts
Educational Qualification
Van Rakshak (Forest Guard): Recognised board se 10th (High School) pass hona zaroori hai
Kshetra Rakshak (Field Guard): Recognised institution se 10th pass
Jail Prahari (Jail Warder): 10+2 (12th pass) minimum
Sahayak Jail Adhikshak: Kisi recognised University se Graduation (Bachelor Degree) zaroori hai
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 33 years (General / Unreserved category)
SC/ST/OBC (MP Domicile) candidates ko age relaxation MP Government norms ke anusar milegi. Complete details Rule Book se check karein.
Application Fee
General / OBC (Non-MP Domicile): Rs. 500/- per paper
SC / ST / OBC (MP Domicile): Rs. 250/- per paper
Portal Charges: Rs. 20/- (Online payment) ya Rs. 60/- (Kiosk)
Fee non-refundable hai. Payment online ya MP Online Kiosk se karo.
Salary / Pay Scale
Van Rakshak (Forest Guard): Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 62,000/- per month
Kshetra Rakshak (Field Guard): Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 62,000/- per month
Jail Prahari (Jail Warder): Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 62,000/- per month
Sahayak Jail Adhikshak: Rs. 36,200 to Rs. 1,14,800/- per month
Selection Process
Written Examination (CBT/Offline) — 100 MCQ, 100 Marks, 2 Hours duration
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
Written exam me General Science, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics aur General Knowledge se questions aayenge. Total 100 MCQ-based questions 100 marks ke honge aur exam duration 2 ghante hogi.
Minimum qualifying marks: General/OBC (Non-MP): 40% | SC (MP Domicile): 33% | ST/OBC (MP Domicile): 23%
Important Dates
Rule Book Release: 27 February 2026
Online Application Start: 27 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 14 March 2026
Form Correction Window: 28 February to 19 March 2026
Written Examination Date: 07 April 2026 (Tentative)
How to Apply Online
MPESB ki official website esb.mp.gov.in par jaayein
Van Rakshak & Jail Prahari Combined Recruitment Test 2026 link click karein
Aadhaar-based authentication se registration karein (Aadhaar mandatory hai)
Rule Book ache se padhe aur sabhi instructions follow karein
Online application form fill karein — personal, educational aur category details accurately bharein
Passport size photograph aur digital signature prescribed format me upload karein
Application fee online payment mode se pay karein
Submit se pehle sabhi details ek baar zaroor check karein
Application form aur acknowledgement receipt download karein aur printout rakhe
Important: Aadhaar card mandatory hai registration ke liye. Kisi bhi correction ke liye 28 February se 19 March 2026 tak correction window use karein. MP Domicile candidates ko fee aur age me concession milti hai.
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