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MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026

Updated: 24 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the exam date for the posts of Forest Guard and Jail Prahari. This recruitment was released for 1679 posts.

📅 Important Dates - MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026

  • Application Start Date : 28 February 2026

  • Last Date : 30 April 2026

  • Fee Payment Last Date : 30 April 2026

  • Correction Date : 30 April 2026

  • Exam Date : 04 June 2026

  • Admit Card : Before Exam

👤 Age Limit - MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026

  • Age Limit As On 01 January 2026

  • Minimum Age : 18 Years (For All Candidate)

  • Minimum Age : 21 Years (Asst. Jail Superintendent)

  • Maximum Age : 33 Years (Forest Guard)

  • Age Relaxation as per MPESB Forest Guard and Jail Prahari Recruitment Rules.

💰 Application Fee - MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026

  • General : Rs. 500/-

  • SC, ST, OBC, EWS : Rs. 250/-

  • EWS, PH (Divyang) : Rs. 250/-

  • Correction Charge : Rs. 20/-

  • Portal Charges : Rs. 60/-

  • Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

📌 Vacancies - MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026

Total Vacancies: 1679

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Postvacancy
Jail Superintendent25
Jail Prahari757
Vanrakshak728
Kshetra Rakshak169

🎓 Post Qualifications - MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026

  • Candidates who have Passed 10th grade (High School) or Graduate Passed from a recognized University in India.

  • All candidates must read the official information completely before applying.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q 1: What are the application fees for the exam?

Answer: For unreserved candidates, the fee is Rs. 500/- per question paper. For SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates (original residents of MP), the fee is Rs. 250/- per question paper. There is no fee for direct recruitment backlog posts. Additionally, a portal fee of Rs. 60/- is applicable for Kiosk applications and Rs. 20/- for registered citizen users.

Q 2: Is Aadhar registration mandatory for candidates?

Answer: Yes, Aadhar registration for candidates is mandatory.

Q 3: Is biometric verification required during the exam?

Answer: Yes, multi-layered biometric verification is mandatory during entry and throughout the exam. Candidates whose Aadhar numbers are locked must unlock them before appearing at the exam center.

Q 4: What electronic devices are prohibited in the examination hall?

Answer: Electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, log tables, and cheat sheets are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.

Q 5: How can errors in the application form be corrected?

Answer: Errors in the application form can be corrected within the specified time frame as per the rules. Corrections are not possible at the Board level; candidates are responsible for ensuring accuracy of their application.