- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:05 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
MPESB Forest, Jail Department Application Deadline 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has extended the deadline to apply for the Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Prahari, and Assistant Jail Superintendent Recruitment Examination 2026. According to the official notification, candidates who have not yet submitted their application forms can now complete the registration process by April 30, 2026.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official websites, esb.mp.gov.in and esb.mponline.gov.in. The objective of this recruitment drive is to fill 1,679 vacancies within the Forest Department and Jail Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
MPESB Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown Released
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has announced 1,679 total vacancies for various fields and security positions across state departments.
Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) | 728 Posts |
Jail Prahari (Warder) | 757 Posts |
Field Guard (Kshetra Rakshak) | 169 Posts |
Assistant Jail Superintendent | 25 Posts |
Total Vacancies | 1,679 Posts |
MPESB Recruitment 2026 Deadline Extends: Steps To Apply
Follow the steps provided below to apply for this recruitment:
Step 1: Go to the official MPESB website; https://esb.mponline.gov.in
Step 2: Click on the recruitment link and register using basic details
Step 3: Fill the application form and upload documents. Pay the application fee.
Step 4: Submit and download the confirmation page.
Direct link to apply here.
MPESB Recruitment 2026: Eligibility & Registration Fee
Candidates applying for the posts of Forest Guard, Field Guard, and Jail Guard must have passed the 10th (Matriculation) Board Examination. For the post of Assistant Jail Superintendent, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
Age Limit:
For the posts of Forest Guard, Field Guard, and Jail Guard, candidates must be between 18 and 33 years of age. For the post of Assistant Jail Superintendent, the age limit is 21 to 33 years.
Note: The age of applicants will be calculated as of January 1, 2026. In accordance with government regulations, candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted relaxation in the upper age limit.
Registration Fee:
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the online form.
-Rs 500 for candidates belonging to the General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) categories.
-Rs 250 for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Keep visiting the official website for more such updates and notifications.