MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026

MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026

Important Dates
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MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026
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Short Information : Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the notification for the post of Forest Guard and Jail Prahari. This recruitment has been issued for 1679 posts. Online applying process for MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 has started from 28 February 2026 & the candidates can apply till 14 March 2026. Candidates must check the complete details for MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 which has given below. 

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)

MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026

Important Dates

  • Application Start Date : 28 February 2026
  • Last Date : 30 April 2026
  • Fee Payment Last Date : 30 April 2026
  • Correction Date : 30 April 2026
  • Exam Date : 25 May 2026
  • Admit Card : Before Exam

Application Fee

  • General : Rs. 500/-
  • SC, ST, OBC, EWS : Rs. 250/-
  • EWS, PH (Divyang) : Rs. 250/-
  • Correction Charge : Rs. 20/-
  • Portal Charges : Rs. 60/-
  • Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Notification 2026 : Age Limit

  • Age Limit As On 01 January 2026
  • Minimum Age : 18 Years (For All Candidate)
  • Minimum Age : 21 Years (Asst. Jail Superintendent)
  • Maximum Age : 33 Years (Forest Guard)
  • Age Relaxation as per MPESB Forest Guard and Jail Prahari Recruitment Rules.

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancy : 1679 Post

Post Name

   UR  

EWS

SC

ST

OBC

Total Post

Qualification / Age Limit / Pay Scale

Vanrakshak 310 00 143 198 77 728
  • Candidates Pass Class 10th High School for Recognized Board In India.
  • Age Limit: 18 -33 Years 
  • Pay Scale: Rs.19500-62000/-
Kshettra Rakshak 44 28 34 46 17 169
  • Candidates Pass Class 10th High School for Recognized Board In India.
  • Age Limit: 18 -33 Years 
  • Pay Scale: Rs.19500-62000/-
Jail Prahari 253 28 121 151 204 757
  • Candidates Pass Class 10th High School for Recognized Board In India
  • Age Limit: 18 -33 Years 
  • Pay Scale: Rs.19500-62000/-
Assistant Jail Superintend 08 02 05 08 02 25
  • Graduation in any Discipline from a Recognized University in India,
  • Age Limit: 21 -33 Years 
  • Pay Scale:  Rs.36200-114800/-
Grand Total 615 58 303 403 300 1679  

MPESB Van Rakshak, Kshettra Rakshak, Jail Prahari, Jail Superintend 2026: Physical Eligibility

Post Name

Gender

Height

Chest

Long Jump

Gola Fek

Walking/ Running

Vanrakshak Male 163 cms |  For SC/ ST: 152 cms 79-84 cms | For  Naxalite-affected areas: 74-79 cms N/A N/A 25 km in 4 hrs.
Female 150 cms | For SC/ ST: 145 cms N/A N/A N/A 14 km in 4 hrs.
Kshettra Rakshak Male 163 cms | For SC/ ST: 152 cms 79-84 cms | For  Naxalite-affected areas: 74-79 cms N/A N/A 25 km in 4 hrs.
Female 150 cms | For SC/ ST: 145 cms N/A N/A N/A 14 km in 4 hrs.
Jail Prahari Male 165 cms 83-88 cms  N/A 7.260 kg Gola -20 feet 800 meter in 2.50 Min
Female 158 cms N/A N/A 04 kg Gola -16 feet 800 meter in 04 min
Ex-Service Man/ Home Guad 165 cms 83-88 cms  N/A 7.260 kg Gola - 15 feet 800 meter in 3.15 min

Assistant Jail Superintend

Male 168 cms  84-89 cms  13 feet -3 times 7.260 kg Gola - 19 feet 800 meter in 2.40 min
Female 155 cms  N/A 10 feet -3 times 04 kg Gola -14 feet 800 meter in 3.40 min
Ex-Service Man/ Home Guard 168 cms  84-89 cms  10 feet -3 times 7.260 kg Gola - 15 feet 800 meter in 3.15 min

MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification

  • Candidates who have Passed 10th grade (High School) or Graduate Passed from a recognized University in India.
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  • All candidates must read the official information completely before applying.

MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Online Form 2026 : How To Apply

  • Candidates can apply through link https://esb.mp.gov.in/ or provided below in link section or they can also apply through official site of the MPESB before Last Date.
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  • For all the interested and eligible candidates who want to apply for MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari recruitment 2026 can read all the information related to the recruitment is given below and the link to apply is given in the Important Link section below.
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  • Note – छात्रो से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification (Last Date, Age Limit, Qualification) को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे।

MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 : Pay Scale, Mode of Selection

  • Pay Scale: Forest Guard, Field Guard & Jail Prahari : Rs. 19500-62000/-  ||  Assistant Jail Superintend : Rs. 36200-114800/-

  • Selection ProcessWritten Exam PET & PST Test, Medical Examination & Document Verification. 

  • Note:- For Complete Selection Process,  Read the Official Notification.

Important Links

Apply Online

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Download Notification

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Official Website

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Important Question

Q. When will Apply Online Link will Start for MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026?
Answer. Online applications for this recruitment have started from 28 February 2026.

Q. What is Last Date of MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Notification 2026?
Answer. The last date to apply online for this recruitment is 14 March 2026.

Q. What is Age Limit For MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Vacancy 2026?
Answer. The age of the candidates applying for this recruitment as per MPESB rules, see the post wise age information in the official information.

Q. What is Qualification For MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Online Form 2026?
Answer. To apply for this recruitment, the candidate must have 10th+2 / Graduate pass read the official information completely before applying.

Q. How to Apply For MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Bharti 2026?
Answer. To apply for the MPESB Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) & Jail Prahari Bharti 2026, you must submit your application online through the official Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) portal.

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. Visit Official Portals: Go to the MPESB Official Website or the MPOnline Portal.
  2. Profile Registration: If you are a new user, you must first create a Vyapam Profile using Aadhaar-based authentication. Ensure you have a valid and active MP Employment Registration (Rojgar Panjiyan).
  3. Find the Link: On the homepage, click on the link for "Van Rakshak & Jail Prahari Combined Recruitment Test - 2026".
  4. Fill Application: Log in with your profile ID and fill in personal, educational (10th/12th pass depending on the post), and category details.
  5. Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-sized photograph (with name and date) and your digital signature in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay and Submit: Pay the fee via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. Review all details carefully before the final submission.
  7. Print Confirmation: Download and print the submitted application form for future reference during the selection process. 

Q. How to download the result of MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Result 2026?
Answer. All those candidates who had given the exam for this recruitment can now download their result. To download your result, you can download it by entering registration number / roll number and DOB (Date of Birth). The official download link of the result will be made available in the important links above.

Q. What is MPESB Official Website?
Answer. The Official Website of MPESB is https://esb.mp.gov.in/


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