Age
18-33 Years
Min Qualification
10th
Location
Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MP ESB) has announced a massive recruitment drive for 2026, opening doors for youth looking to serve in the Forest Department and Jail Department. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who have completed their schooling or graduation to secure a prestigious government job within the state of Madhya Pradesh.
This recruitment covers multiple executive roles, including Van Rakshak (Forest Guard), Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari, and Assistant Jail Superintendent. Working in these departments offers not just a stable salary but a chance to contribute to environmental conservation and maintain law and order within the correctional system. With over 1,600 vacancies up for grabs, this is one of the most anticipated notifications of the year for defense and field-job aspirants.
Van Rakshak (Forest Guard): Must have passed the 10th Class (High School) from a recognized board.
Kshetra Rakshak: Must have passed the 10th Class (High School).
Jail Prahari: Must have passed 10th Class (High School) under the 10+2 system or equivalent.
Assistant Jail Superintendent: Must possess a Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) from a recognized university.
For Forest/Kshetra Rakshak:
Male: Height 163 cm, Chest 79 cm (+5 cm expansion).
Female: Height 150 cm.
Walking Test: Male 25 km / Female 14 km in 4 hours.
For Jail Prahari:
Male: Height 165 cm, Chest 83 cm.
Female: Height 158 cm.
General / Unreserved Candidates: ₹500 per paper.
SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PWD (MP Residents only): ₹250 per paper.
Direct Recruitment (Backlog): No Fee.
Portal Charges:
Via MP Online Kiosk: ₹60.
Registered Citizen User login: ₹20.
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What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date to submit your online application is March 14, 2026.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Ans: Yes, but they will be treated as Unreserved (General) candidates and will not get age or fee relaxation.
Is there negative marking in the exam?
Ans: Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Is Rojgar Panjiyan mandatory?
Ans: Yes, a live registration in the MP Employment Office is compulsory for all candidates.
What is the syllabus for the 10th-level posts?
Ans: It includes General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Maths, and Science.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Ans: Yes, you can select multiple posts in a single application form based on your preference.
Is the Walking Test for Forest Guards marks-based?
Ans: No, it is only qualifying in nature.
What are the minimum passing marks?
Ans: Unreserved: 33%, SC/ST/OBC: 23%.
Can I change my exam center after applying?
Ans: No, the board does not allow changes to the exam center once assigned.
What is the salary of an Assistant Jail Superintendent?
Ans: The basic pay scale is ₹36,200 - ₹1,14,800 (Level 9).