Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has issued a new notification for MPESB Van Rakshak and Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 under Advt No-01/2026. This recruitment is done for 1,679 Forest Guard and Field Guard (Executive Forest Department), Jail Guard (Executive Jail Department), and Jail Superintendent posts. The application from will be filled from 28 February 2026 to 14 March 2026. Applicants age must be ranges from18 years to 21-33 years as per the post. Check the notification PDF for eligibility criteria, selection, last date and all other details.
Important Date
- Notification Released : 27 February 2026
- Application Start : 28 February 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 14 March 2026
- Last Date for Fee payment : 14 March 2026
- Correction Date : 19 March 2026
- Exam Date : 07 April 2026
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date: Notify Soon
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Post |
|---|---|
| Vanrakshak | 728 |
| Kshetra Rakshak | 169 |
| Jail Prahari | 757 |
| Jail Superintend | 25 |
Application Fees
- General / Other State : 560/-
- OBC / SC / ST : 310/-
- Portal Charges : 60/-
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 33 Years
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Vanrakshak | ● Class 10th High School Exam Passed. ● Height Male : 163 CMS, Female 150 CMS |
| Kshetra Rakshak | ● Class 10th High School Exam Passed. ● Height Male : 163 CMS, Female 150 CMS |
| Jail Prahari | ● Class 10th High School Exam Passed. ● Height Male : 165 CMS, Female 158 CMS. ● 800 Meter Race in 2 Min 50 Second Male ● 800 Meter Race in 4 Min Female ● Gola Fek : Male Through 20 Feet, Female Through : 16 Feet. |
| Jail Superintend | ● Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India. ● Height Male : 168 CMS, Female 155 CMS. ● For More Eligibility Details Read the Official Notification. |
Salary
- Forest Guard / Field Guard / Jail Prahari : Rs 25,000/- to Rs 30,000/-
- Assistant Jail Superintendent : Rs 45,000/- to Rs 55,000/-
Selection Process
- Written exam
- PET Exam
- Document Verification
- Medical Exam
Written Examination (Computer-Based Test)
Candidates will first appear for a computer-based written exam consisting of objective-type questions-
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type of Exam | Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Questions | 100 Questions |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Medium | Hindi and English |
| Question Type | Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Negative Marking | Yes, 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
For posts like Forest Guard, Field Guard, and Jail Prahari, candidates must clear the physical test as per the prescribed standards.
| PET Details (Post Wise) | ||
| Post | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Guard / Field Guard | 25 km walk in 4 hours | 14 km walk in 4 hours |
| Jail Prahari | 800m run in 2 min 50 sec + Shot Put | 800m run in 4 min + Shot Put |
| Asst. Jail Superintendent | 800m run, Long Jump, Shot Put | 800m run, Long Jump, Shot Put |
How to Apply MPESB Van Rakshak, Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website (https://esb.mp.gov.in/) of MPESB. Candidate Can Apply Between 28 February 2026 to 14 March 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “MPESB Van Rakshak, Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026“.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.