The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has officially released ESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Vacancy 2026 the notification for the Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari, and Assistant Jail Superintendent Combined Recruitment Test 2026. A total of 1,679 vacancies have been announced under the Forest Department and Jail Department.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official MPESB portal esb.mp.gov.in. The online application process will begin on 28 February 2026 and will continue until 14 March 2026.
Interested and eligible applicants are advised to complete their registration within the given dates and carefully read the official notification before applying.
ESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Vacancy 2026
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
Application Start Date: 28-02-2026 Application Last Date: 14-03-2026 Form Correction Last Date: 19-03-2026 Exam Begin Date: 07-04-2026 | General: Rs.500/- SC/ ST/ OBC/ PH: Rs.250/- Pay fee through online using debit card/ credit card/ internet banking etc. |
| Age Limit | Total Post |
Age Calculator Age as on : 01.01.2026 Jail Superintend: 21-33 Years All Other Posts: 18-33 Years (For Age Relaxation See Notification.) | 1679 |
ESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Vacancy 2026 & Others Eligibility Criteria 2026
Van Rakshak and Kshetra Rakshak:
Higher Secondary in old system or Class X in 10+2 system from Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education or recognized institution (High School).
Jail Prahari :
The applicant must have passed at least the High School examination under the 10+2 system or Higher Secondary examination under the old system.
Assistant Jail Superintend :
The applicant must have passed graduation degree from a recognized university.
ESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Vacancy 2026 Details
| Post Name | Salary | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Rakshak | 19500 – 62000 | 310 | 0 | 143 | 198 | 77 | 728 |
| Kshetra Rakshak | 19500 – 62000 | 44 | 28 | 34 | 46 | 17 | 169 |
| Jail Prahari | 19500 – 62000 | 253 | 121 | 151 | 204 | 28 | 757 |
| Assistant Jail Superintend | 36200 – 114800 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25 |
| Total | 1679 | ||||||
ESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Vacancy 2026 Physical Standard Test 2026
| Post Name | Gender | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Rakshak | Male | 163 cm | 79-84 cm |
| Female | 150 cm | X | |
| Kshetra Rakshak | Male | 163 cm | 79-84 cm |
| Female | 150 cm | X | |
| Jail Prahari | Male | 165 cm | 83 cm |
| Female | 158 cm | X | |
| Assistant Jail Superintend | Male | 168 cm | 84-89 cm |
| Female | 155 cm | X |
ESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Vacancy 2026 Physical Endurance Test 2026
| Post Name | Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Rakshak | Walking | Walk 25 Km in 4 Hour | Walk 14 Km in 4 Hour |
| Kshetra Rakshak | Walking | Walk 25 Km in 4 Hour | Walk 14 Km in 4 Hour |
| Jail Prahari | 800 Metre Race | 2 Minute 50 Seconds | 4 Minute |
| Golafek | 20 Feet (7.26 kg) | 16 Feet (4 kg) | |
| Assistant Jail Superintend | 800 Metre Race | 2 Minute 40 Seconds | 3 Minute 40 Seconds |
| Golafek | 19 Feet (7.26 kg) | 15 Feet (4 kg) |
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