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Post Name: Forest Guard, Jail Prahari, Other Vacancies 2026
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The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has officially released the recruitment notification for Van Rakshak and Kshetra Rakshak under the Executive Forest Department, as well as Jail Prahari under the Executive Jail Department and Jail Superintendent posts for the year 2026.
Candidates who wish to appear for the MPESB Van Rakshak, Jail Prahari & Other Posts Examination 2026 can submit their online applications from 28 February 2026 to 14 March 2026.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying. The notification provides complete details regarding eligibility criteria, post-wise information, selection procedure, practice test, pay scale, and other important recruitment-related instructions.
| Application Start | : | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Last Date | : | 14 March 2026 |
| Fees Pay Last Date | : | 14 March 2026 |
| Correction Window | : | upto 19 March 2026 |
| Exam Date Start From | : | 07 April 2026 |
| Admitcard | : | 3 Days before the Exam |
| UR Category / Other State | : | 500 ₹ |
| SC / St / OBC | : | 250 ₹ |
| EWS / PwD | : | 250 ₹ |
| Payment Mode | : | MPOnline Kiosk, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Mode |
| Correction Fees | : | 20 ₹ |
| Portal Fees | : | 60 ₹ |
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Van Rakshak | 728 |
Passed Class 10th (High School) examination from a recognized board. Height Requirement: Male: 163 CMS Female: 150 CMS For complete eligibility conditions, refer to the official notification. |
| Kshetra Rakshak | 169 |
Passed Class 10th (High School) examination from a recognized board. Height Requirement: Male: 163 CMS Female: 150 CMS Candidates are advised to read the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria. |
| Jail Prahari | 757 |
Passed Class 10th (High School) examination from a recognized board. Height Requirement: Male: 165 CMS Female: 158 CMS Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 800-meter race: 2 minutes 50 seconds (Male) 800-meter race: 4 minutes (Female) Shot Put: 20 feet (Male), 16 feet (Female) For additional PET and eligibility details, refer to the official notification. |
| Jail Superintendent | 25 |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India. Height Requirement: Male: 168 CMS Female: 155 CMS For detailed Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and other eligibility criteria, refer to the official notification. |
| Min. Age | : | 18 Years (All Other Post) |
| Min. Age | : | 21 Years (Jail Superintend) |
| Max. Age | : | 33 Years |
| Age relaxation shall be applicable as per Government regulations. Candidates are advised to refer to the Official Notification for detailed information. | ||

| S.No. | The recruitment process for the post shall comprise the following stages: |
|---|---|
| 1 | Written Examination | 2 | PET & PST Test |
| 3 | Document Verification |
| 4 | Medical Examination |
| Post Name | Pay Scale (Monthly) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The above salary structure is as per the official notification issued by the concerned authority. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed notification for information regarding allowances, grade pay, and other service benefits.
| MPESB Van Rakshak Jail Prahri, Recruitment 2026 Application Steps :- | |
|---|---|
| Read The Notification : | |
| Collect Required Documents : | |
| Prepare Scanned Documents : | |
| Fill The Application Form : | |
| Check Application Preview : | |
| Pay The Application Fees : | |
| Submit Application Form : | |
| Print Final Application Form : | |
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