Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board(MPESB)
MPESB Van Rakshak Examination 2026 – Date Extended
MPESB Van Rakshak Examination 2026: Short Details of Notification
Post Date/Update: 01 April 2026 | 10:00 PM
Short Information: Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has extended the application date for Van Rakshak (Forest Guard) and Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 for a total of 1679 posts, providing additional time for candidates to complete their online applications. Interested applicants can now apply through the official portal within the revised deadline after ensuring they meet all eligibility criteria including educational qualification, physical standards, and age limit as per the respective posts. This recruitment offers a strong opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in the forest and prison departments of Madhya Pradesh. The selection process is expected to include a written examination, physical efficiency test, and document verification as per board rules. Candidates are advised to take advantage of the extended date, carefully fill out the application form, upload required documents, and stay updated regarding exam date, admit card release, and further stages of the recruitment process.
| Application Start Date | 28-02-2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 30-04-2026 |
| Last Date With Late Payment | 30-04-2026 |
| Correction Date | 30-04-2026 |
| Exam Date Start | 25-05-2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Date | Notify soon |
| General / Other state | ₹ 560/- | |||
| OBC / SC / ST | ₹ 310/- | |||
| Portal Charges | ₹ 60/- | |||
| Payment Mode: Pay the examination fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or offline via E-Challan. | ||||
| Minimum Age | 18 Years(All Other Post) | |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years(Jail Superintend) | |
| Maximum Age | 33 Years | |
| Age Relaxation | Extra As per MPESB Van Rakshak and Jail Prahari Recruitment Rules 2026. | |
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Vanrakshak (Forest Guard) | 728 |
Passed Class 10 (High School) examination. Height: Male – 163 cm, Female – 150 cm. For more eligibility details, refer to the official notification. |
| Kshetra Rakshak | 169 |
Passed Class 10 (High School) examination. Height: Male – 163 cm, Female – 150 cm. For more eligibility details, refer to the official notification. |
| Jail Prahari | 757 |
Passed Class 10 (High School) examination. Height: Male – 165 cm, Female – 158 cm. 800-meter race: 2 minutes 50 seconds (Male), 4 minutes (Female). Shot Put: 20 feet (Male), 16 feet (Female). For more eligibility details, refer to the official notification. |
| Jail Superintendent | 25 |
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. Height: Male – 168 cm, Female – 155 cm. For detailed PET eligibility criteria, refer to the official notification. |
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