MPESB Forest Guard And Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 : The announcement for the Forest Guard and Jail Prahari positions has been formally released by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB). As part of this recruitment campaign, 1,679 vacancies have been announced. For MPESB Forest Guard & Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026, the online application process opened on 28 February 2026 and will be available until 14 March 2026. Before applying, interested candidates are urged to carefully read the entire notification and review all pertinent information, including eligibility requirements, age restrictions, the selection procedure, the application fee, and significant dates.
MPESB Forest Guard And Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 : Overviews
| Post Name | MPESB Forest Guard And Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Type | 1,679 |
| Application Start Date | 28 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 14 March 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 14 March 2026 |
| Correction Date | 19 March 2026 |
| Official Website | https://esb.mp.gov.in/ |
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MPESB Forest Guard And Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit
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)
According to the MPESB Forest Guard and Jail Prahari Recruitment Rules, there is an age relaxation.
MPESB Forest Guard And Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee
- General Category: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS: ₹250/-
- EWS / PH (Divyang): ₹250/-
- Correction Charge: ₹20/-
- Portal Charges: ₹60/-
Candidates must pay the examination fee through online mode only, such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available online payment methods.
MPESB Forest Guard And Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. Of Posts |
| Jail Superintendent | 25 |
| Jail Prahari | 757 |
| Vanrakshak | 728 |
| Kshetra Rakshak | 169 |
MPESB Forest Guard And Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification
- Applicants who have passed 10th grade (High School) or are graduates from a recognized university in India are eligible to apply for this recruitment.
- All candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the complete official notification before submitting the online application to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and understand the recruitment process.
MPESB Forest Guard And Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 : Mode of Selection
The selection process will consist of the following stages:
- Shortlisting of Candidates
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates must successfully qualify at each stage to be considered for final selection.
How To Online Apply For MPESB Forest Guard And Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026
- Candidates can apply online through the official website of the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board at https://esb.mp.gov.in/.
- Applicants can also use the direct link provided in the Important Links section below.
- Make sure to complete the application process before the last date.
- Interested and eligible candidates should carefully read all the recruitment-related information before applying.
- The direct online application link is available in the Important Links section.
- Note: Candidates are strongly advised to read the Official Notification carefully (including Last Date, Age Limit, Qualification, and other important details) before filling out the application form.
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