Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) will close the application process for Bhopal Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Warden and Assistant Jail Superintendent Recruitment Exam 2026 tomorrow on 14 March 2026. Candidates who have not yet submitted their forms should complete the registration before the last date.Interested candidates can apply online through Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board official website esb.mp.gov.in and esb.mponline.gov.in.
Vacancy details
A total of 1,679 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. These vacancies are available in Forest Department and Jail Department of Government of Madhya Pradesh.The post wise vacancies are as follows:
- Forest Guard (Van Rakshik): 728 posts
- Field Guard (Kshetra Rakshaka): 169 posts
- Jail Warder (Warder): 757 posts
- Assistant Jail Superintendent: 25 posts
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have passed 10th standard are eligible to apply for the posts of Forest Guard, Field Guard and Jail Guard.Candidates for the post of Assistant Jail Superintendent should possess a Graduate Degree from a recognized University.Age LimitCandidates age should be between 18 to 33 years for Forest Guard, Field Guard and Jail Warden posts. The age limit for the post of Assistant Jail Superintendent is 21 to 33 years.Age will be calculated on 01 January 2026. Upper age relaxation will be given to reserved category candidates as per government rules.
Application fee
The application fee for candidates belonging to General, Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) categories is Rs.500.Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Women, Physically Handicapped (PH) and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) categories are required to pay Rs.250. Fees should be paid through online mode only.Direct link to apply Here
Selection process
The selection process will include a written test followed by a skill test. Candidates qualifying in these stages will be called for document verification and medical examination before final appointment.
Important Dates
The official recruitment notification was released on 27 February 2026. The online application process started on 28 February 2026.Last date for submission of application form is 14 March 2026.Candidates will be allowed to make corrections in their submitted application form till 19 March 2026. Computer based test is going to start from 07 April 2026.
