MPESB Forest Guard / Jail Prahari New Exam Date 2026 – Exam from 4 June, Admit Card @ esb.mp.gov.in
Last Updated: 21 May 2026 | The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has released the new Exam Date Notice for Van Rakshak (Forest Guard), Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari & Jail Superintendent Recruitment 2026. The examination is scheduled to commence from 4 June 2026. Admit cards will be released shortly at esb.mp.gov.in. A total of 2,062 posts have been announced. Candidates who applied between 28 February and 30 April 2026 should download their hall ticket as soon as it is released and check their exam date, centre, and shift details carefully.
📌 Key Update: New Exam Start Date: 4 June 2026 | Admit Card: To be released soon | Total Posts: 2,062 | Portal: esb.mp.gov.in
MPESB Forest Guard Exam 2026 – Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Authority | Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Post Names | Vanrakshak | Kshetra Rakshak | Jail Prahari | Jail Superintendent |
| Total Vacancies | 2,062 Posts |
| Application Period | 28 February – 30 April 2026 |
| Admit Card | To be released soon at esb.mp.gov.in |
| Exam Start Date | 4 June 2026 (New Date) |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates – MPESB Van Rakshak/ Jail Prahari 2026
| Event | Date |
| Application Start | 28 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Exam Date Extended Notice (1st) | 13 March 2026 |
| Revised Advertisement | 16 April 2026 |
| New Exam Date Notice | 21 May 2026 |
| Admit Card | To be released soon |
| Exam Start Date | 4 June 2026 ✅ |
Vacancy Details – Post-Wise Breakdown
| Post Name | Total Posts | Qualification |
| Vanrakshak (Forest Guard) | 1,111 | Class 10th pass |
| Kshetra Rakshak (Field Guard) | 169 | Class 10th pass |
| Jail Prahari | 757 | Class 10th pass |
| Jail Superintendent (Asst.) | 25 | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Total | 2,062 | — |
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
| Post | Age Limit |
| Assistant Jail Superintendent | 21 – 33 years |
| All Other Posts (Vanrakshak, Jail Prahari, etc.) | 18 – 33 years |
| Age Relaxation | As per MPESB / MP Govt. rules (SC/ST/OBC/ITI candidates) |
Physical Standards – Post-Wise
| Post | Gender | Height | Chest | Running |
| Vanrakshak / Kshetra Rakshak | Male | 163 cm | 79–84 cm | 25 km in 4 hours |
| Vanrakshak / Kshetra Rakshak | Female | 150 cm | — | 14 km in 4 hours |
| Jail Prahari | Male | 165 cm | 83 cm | 800 m in 2 min 50 sec |
| Jail Prahari | Female | 158 cm | — | 800 m in 4 min |
| Jail Superintendent | Male | 168 cm | 84–79 cm | 800 m in 2 min 40 sec |
| Jail Superintendent | Female | 155 cm | — | 800 m in 3 min 40 sec |
How to Download MPESB Forest Guard / Jail Prahari Admit Card 2026
- Visit esb.mp.gov.in
- Click on “Vanrakshak / Jail Prahari Admit Card 2026” link
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth
- Admit card will appear — download and print
- Carry a printout + original Photo ID on exam day
Important Links – MPESB Forest Guard 2026
| Download Exam Date Notice (21 May 2026) | Download Notice PDF |
| Download Admit Card | esb.mponline.gov.in |
| Revised Advertisement (16 April 2026) | Download PDF |
| MPESB Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
FAQs – MPESB Forest Guard / Jail Prahari Exam 2026
Q1. What is the new exam date for MPESB Forest Guard 2026?
The exam is scheduled to begin from 4 June 2026 as per the latest notice released on 21 May 2026.
Q2. When will the MPESB admit card be released?
The admit card will be released shortly at esb.mp.gov.in. Keep checking the official portal daily.
Q3. What is the total vacancy in MPESB Forest Guard 2026?
Total 2,062 posts — Vanrakshak (1,111), Kshetra Rakshak (169), Jail Prahari (757), Jail Superintendent (25).
Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
Class 10th pass for Vanrakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, and Jail Prahari. Bachelor’s Degree for Assistant Jail Superintendent.
Q5. Was the MPESB exam date changed?
Yes — the exam date was revised multiple times. The latest notice dated 21 May 2026 confirms the exam will begin from 4 June 2026.
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