MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari 2026

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the recruitment notification for Forest Guard, Jail Prahari and other Group‑C posts in Madhya Pradesh state government.

Introduction

The recruitment aims to fill various positions in the state government, offering opportunities for eligible candidates to join the public service sector.

Key Highlights

• Recruitment for Forest Guard, Jail Prahari, and other Group-C posts • Conducted by Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) • Online application process • Objective-type written exam and physical test

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the recruitment include: • Indian citizenship • Age between 18-38 years (with category-wise relaxations) • 10th or 12th standard qualification or specific qualification as per post • Physical fitness and height-chest norms applicable for Forest Guard and Jail Prahari

Exam Pattern

The exam pattern consists of an objective-type written exam and a physical test. • Written exam: General Knowledge, General Hindi, Reasoning, Maths, and subject-specific questions • Physical test: Qualifying physical test/eligibility test as per post • Negative marking in the written/CBT stage

Syllabus Overview

The syllabus for the recruitment can be found at the official website: https://esb.mp.gov.in/recruitment/forest-guard-jail-prahari-2026

Important Dates

• Notification release: 2026-03-17 • Application start date: 2026-03-18 • Last date to apply: 2026-04-30 • Exam date: To be notified (tentative June-July 2026)

How to Apply

Candidates can apply online through the official website: https://esb.mp.gov.in