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 30 April 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 Advertisement No. Short Details Total Posts 1679 Job Location Madhya Pradesh Salary Rs. 19500-62000 Application Mode Online Last Date 30 April 2026
Important Dates
Application Start Date 28 February 2026 Application Last Date 30 April 2026 Fee Payment Last Date 30 April 2026 Application Correction Last Date 30 April 2026 Exam Date (Postponed) 7 April 2026 New Exam Date 4 June 2026 Admit Card Date 28 May 2026
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 – – SC, ST Female 145 cms – –
For Jail Prahari  Height Chest Expension Male 165 cms 83 cms 5 cms Female 158 cms – –
For Jail Superintendent  Height Chest Expension Male 168 cms 84 cms 5 cms Female 155 cms – –
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 minutes 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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