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The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has invited online applications for various posts in the Forest and Jail Departments. A total of 1679 vacancies are available for Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Prahari, and Assistant Jail Superintendent posts.

Recruitment Overview

Details	Information
Recruiting Board	MPESB
Recruitment Name	Forest & Jail Department Recruitment 2026
Total Posts	1679
Application Mode	Online
Start Date	28 February 2026
Last Date	30 April 2026
Exam Date	04 June to 19 June 2026
Selection Process	CBT
Job Location	Madhya Pradesh

Post Details

Post Name	Vacancies
Forest Guard	728
Field Guard	169
Jail Prahari	757
Assistant Jail Superintendent	25
Total	1679

Application Fee

Category	Fee
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD	₹250
UR & Others	₹500

Additional portal and correction charges will be applicable.

Salary Details

Post	Pay Scale
Forest Guard	₹19,500 – ₹62,000
Field Guard	₹19,500 – ₹62,000
Jail Prahari	₹19,500 – ₹62,000
Assistant Jail Superintendent	₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800

ℹ️ Key Information

Age Limit

18 – 33 yrs

Selection

Direct Selection

Start Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Date

30 Apr 2026

Competition

🔴 High

Official Site

esb.mp.gov.in

📊 Vacancy Breakdown Single Post

💰 Application Fee

General/OBC₹500 EWS₹250 SC/ST₹250

💡 Fee 0 = Free | Portal/Kiosk charges extra may apply

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Forest Department Vacancies

Post	Vacancies
Forest Guard	728
Field Guard	169
Total	897

Jail Department Vacancies

Post	Vacancies
Jail Prahari	757
Assistant Jail Superintendent	25
Total	782

Overall Vacancy

Department	Vacancies
Forest Department	897
Jail Department	782
Total	1679

Forest Guard and Jail Prahari posts account for the majority of vacancies.

Candidates applying for MP Forest and Jail Department Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the prescribed educational qualification and age criteria.

Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification
Forest Guard	12th Pass
Field Guard	12th Pass
Jail Prahari	12th Pass
Assistant Jail Superintendent	Graduate in Any Discipline

Age Limit

Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.

Minimum Age	Maximum Age
18 Years	33 Years

Age Relaxation

A relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit is available for:

Female Candidates
SC
ST
OBC
Ex-Servicemen

Candidates must possess qualifications from a recognised board or university.

Candidates applying for MP Forest and Jail Department Recruitment 2026 should keep all required documents ready for application, examination, and document verification stages.

Educational Documents

Class 10 Marksheet
Class 12 Marksheet
Graduation Degree/Marksheet (for Assistant Jail Superintendent)
Equivalent Qualification Certificate (if applicable)

Identity Documents

Aadhaar Card
Voter ID
PAN Card
Driving License
Any Valid Photo ID

Category Documents

Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
EWS Certificate
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)

Application Process

Step 1: Visit the MPESB or MP Online portal.

Step 2: Complete profile registration.

Step 3: Fill in personal and educational details.

Step 4: Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.

Step 5: Pay the prescribed application fee.

Step 6: Verify all details in the preview section.

Step 7: Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD	₹250
UR & Others	₹500

Additional portal and correction charges may apply.

Candidates will be selected through the recruitment process prescribed by MPESB.

Selection Stages

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)

All eligible candidates must appear in the Computer Based Test.

2. Merit List

A merit list will be prepared based on CBT scores.

3. Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.

4. Final Selection

Final selection will be made according to merit and recruitment rules.

Important Note

Selection is subject to eligibility, document verification, and available vacancies.

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MP Forest and Jail Department Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1679 Posts

Forest Department Vacancies

Jail Department Vacancies

Overall Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Age Limit

Age Relaxation

Educational Documents

Identity Documents

Category Documents

Other Documents

Application Process

Application Fee

Selection Stages

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)

2. Merit List

3. Document Verification

4. Final Selection

Important Note

Recruitment Overview

Post Details

Application Fee

Salary Details

Forest Department Vacancies

Jail Department Vacancies

Overall Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Age Limit

Age Relaxation

Educational Documents

Identity Documents

Category Documents

Other Documents

Application Process

Application Fee

Selection Stages

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)

2. Merit List

3. Document Verification

4. Final Selection

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