MPESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Application 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released a notification for the posts of Forest Guard & Jail Prahari. The Online application starts from 28 February 2026. Interested candidates can fill out the MPESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari online form till 14 March 2026. Interested candidates should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, and selection process before applying.
Quick Overview
Organization Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
Post Name
Forest Guard & Jail Prahari
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Short Details
Total Posts
1679
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh
Salary
Rs. 19500-62000
Application Mode
Online
Last Date
14 March 2026
Important Dates
Application Start Date
28 February 2026
Application Last Date
14 March 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
14 March 2026
Application Correction
5-19 March 2026
Exam Date
7 April 2026
Admit Card Date
Before Exam
MPESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Application Fee
General, Other State: Rs. 500/-
OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PH: Rs. 250/-
The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online via internet banking or a debit or credit card.
MPESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Age Limit
Age Limits As of 1 January 2026
Vanrakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari: 18-33 Years
Jail Superintendent: 21-33 Years
Calculate Your Age Age Relaxation is Applicable as per the MPESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026.
MPESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Vacancy Details
Total Posts- 1679
Post name Vacancies
Vanrakshak
728
Kshetra Rakshak
169
Jail Prahari
757
Jail Superintendent
25
Who Should Apply for MPESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari?
Vanrakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari: Passed Higher Secondary in the old system or Class X in the 10+2 system from the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education or a recognised institution (High School).Jail Superintendent: Passed Graduation from any recognised university.Read the official notification for more details.
MPESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Salary Details
For Vanrakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari: Salary: Rs. 19500-62000
Pay Scale: Rs. 5200-20200
Grade Pay: 1900
Level: 4
For Jail Superintendent: Salary: Rs. 36200-114800
Level: 9
MPESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Selection Process
Written Exam Physical Standard Test
PET
Document Verification
Merit List
MPESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Physical Standard Test For Vanrakshak, Kshetra Rakshak
Height Chest Expension
UR, OBC, EWS Male
163 cms
79 cms
5 cms
SC, ST Male
152 cms
79 cms
5 cms
UR, OBC, EWS Female
150 cms
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SC, ST Female
145 cms
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For Jail Prahari
Height Chest Expension
Male
165 cms
83 cms
5 cms
Female
158 cms
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For Jail Superintendent
Height Chest Expension
Male
168 cms
84 cms
5 cms
Female
155 cms
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MPESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Physical Eligibility Test For Vanrakshak, Kshetra Rakshak
Walk Time
Male
25 km
4 hours
Female
14 km
4 hours
For Jail Prahari
Male Female ESM & HomeGuard
800 Meter Race
2 minutes 50 Sec.
4 minute
3 minutes 15 Sec.
Shotput
20 ft (Weight 7.260 kg)
16 ft (Weight 4 kg)
15 ft (Weight 7.260 kg)
For Jail Superintendent
Male Female ESM
800 Meter Race
2 minutes 40 Sec.
3 minute 40 Sec.
3 minutes 15 Sec.
Long Jump
13 Ft. (3 Chances)
10 Ft. (3 Chances)
10 Ft. (3 Chances)
Shotput
19 ft (Weight 7.260 kg)
15 ft (Weight 4 kg)
15 ft (Weight 7.260 kg)
MPESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Syllabus / Exam Pattern
For Vanrakshak, multiple-choice questions of 100 marks. The exam duration is 2 hours for each exam.
The second stage have physical test and technical practical test.
The Physical test will be qualifing nature.
The merit list will be issued based on the main written exam.
How to Apply for MPESB MP Forest Guard & Jail Prahari 2026
Go to the official MPESB website or the link in the link section.
To get registered, the candidate will enter details such as name, e-mail, category, and mobile number.
Registered Candidate Log in using their Registration Number and Date of Birth, and fill in all required personal details.
The candidate has filled in their Educational qualifications, Address, and other details that were asked for.
Upload photo, signature, and other details in JPG OR PDF Format.
Make an online payment.
Ensure the fee submission is completed and finalise the submission.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board.
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