📢 MPESB Recruitment 2026 Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Prahari & other 1679 post

🧾 Recruitment Overview

• Recruitment Organization: Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)

• Notification Year: 2026

• Job Location: Madhya Pradesh (MP)

• Application Mode: Online

• Official Website: https://esb.mp.gov.in/
  
  

📌 Total Vacancies

The total number of vacancies announced in this recruitment is 1679+
This includes:

This makes it a large recruitment drive with many opportunities for job seekers.

📅 Important Dates

Candidates must complete the application process within the given dates to avoid missing the opportunity.

🎓 Educational Qualification

Different posts require different minimum qualifications:

📌 Eligibility for each post:

✔ Forest Guard / Field Guard – Minimum 10th Pass / High School
✔ Jail Prahari – Minimum 10th / 12th Pass (as per official notification)
✔ Assistant Jail Superintendent – Graduate (Bachelor’s Degree)

Note: Exact educational qualifications and any skill requirements will be mentioned in the official notification.

🎂 Age Limit

✔ The age is calculated as per 01 January 2026.
✔ Age relaxations available for SC / ST / OBC / PWD / Ex-Servicemen as per rules.

💰 Application Fees

Applicants must pay the application fee to complete the form:

Fees are subject to change as per official notification.

🧠 Selection Process

Candidates will be selected through the following stages:

1. Written Examination

2. Physical Standard Test (PST)

3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

4. Document Verification

5. Medical Examination

Each stage must be cleared successfully to qualify for the next round.

📌 Exam Pattern (Brief)

Although the exact pattern is released in the official notification, the general structure is:

✔ Total Questions: ~100
✔ Duration: 2 Hours
✔ Subjects:

• General Knowledge,

• General Hindi / English,

• Mathematics,

• Science / Awareness, etc.

(Please refer to the official exam pattern when notification is released)

💼 Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive the following salary levels as per Government Pay Matrix:

Other benefits and allowances will be provided as per state government rules.

🗂 Job Responsibilities

🌲 Forest Guard / Field Guard

• Protecting forests and wildlife

• Monitoring illegal activities

• Assisting senior officers in field duties

🚓 Jail Prahari (Jail Warder)

• Maintaining discipline in prison

• Ensuring safety and security of inmates

• Assisting in daily operations of jail

📋 Assistant Jail Superintendent

• Supervisory role within prison department

• Administrative & operational support

• Coordination with senior officers
  
  

🌐 How to Apply Online

Steps to Apply:

1. Visit the official website: https://esb.mp.gov.in/

2. Click on “Latest Recruitment / Apply Online”

3. Select MPESB Recruitment 2026

4. Fill in the personal & educational details

5. Upload required documents

6. Pay the application fee

7. Submit and print the confirmation
   
   

📌 Important Tips for Applicants

✔ Read the official notification PDF carefully.
✔ Keep scanned copies of documents ready before applying.
✔ Complete the form and fee early to avoid last-minute server issues.
✔ Keep a print-out of the confirmation page for future reference.

🔗 Official Notification & Apply Link

👉 Apply Online: https://esb.mp.gov.in/
👉 Download Notification: Available on official website