MPESB Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1679 Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Warder and More Posts

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

1. Written Examination (CBT/Offline) — 100 MCQ, 100 Marks, 2 Hours duration
2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) / Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Document Verification
4. 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

1. MPESB ki official website esb.mp.gov.in par jaayein
2. Van Rakshak & Jail Prahari Combined Recruitment Test 2026 link click karein
3. Aadhaar-based authentication se registration karein (Aadhaar mandatory hai)
4. Rule Book ache se padhe aur sabhi instructions follow karein
5. Online application form fill karein — personal, educational aur category details accurately bharein
6. Passport size photograph aur digital signature prescribed format me upload karein
7. Application fee online payment mode se pay karein
8. Submit se pehle sabhi details ek baar zaroor check karein
9. 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.

Job Highlights & Eligibility

• Official Website
• Download Notification PDF