Q1. What educational qualification is needed for MPESB Van Rakshak and Jail Prahari posts?

Vanrakshak and Kshetra Rakshak posts need a Class 10th High School pass from a recognized board. Jail Prahari also accepts a Class 10 pass along with the required physical standards. The Jail Superintendent post needs a bachelor degree in any stream from a recognized university. There is no percentage bar mentioned for the Class 10 posts. Candidates who passed from any recognized state or central board can apply.

Q2. What is the age limit and the cutoff date for MPESB Van Rakshak and Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026?

The board calculates your age as on 1 January 2026. Minimum age is 18 years for Vanrakshak, Kshetra Rakshak and Jail Prahari. Jail Superintendent applicants need a minimum of 21 years. Maximum age is 33 years for every post. OBC candidates get 3 years of upper age relaxation. SC and ST candidates get 5 years. PwD candidates receive 10 to 15 years as per rules, and Ex-Servicemen get relaxation under government norms.

Q3. When was the MPESB Van Rakshak and Jail Prahari admit card released?

The admit card was released on 28 May 2026 on the official MPESB portal. The written exam was conducted on 4 June 2026 across Madhya Pradesh. Candidates need their application number and date of birth to download the hall ticket. Print two copies and carry one original photo ID to the exam centre. Keep the admit card safe until the final result stage.

Q4. What is the application fee and is any category fully exempt?

General and other state candidates paid Rs 560. OBC, SC and ST candidates paid a reduced fee of Rs 310. A portal charge of Rs 60 applied on top of the fee for all applicants. The official notice does not list a full fee waiver for any category. Payment was accepted only through online modes such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or E Challan. Applications without the fee were rejected.

Q5. What is the selection process and exam pattern for these posts?

The board runs a multi stage selection. Stage one is an objective type written test held on 4 June 2026. The paper covers General Knowledge, General Hindi, English, Mathematics and Reasoning. Stage two is the Physical Efficiency Test with race, shot put and height checks. Document verification and a medical exam follow for shortlisted candidates.

Q6. What are the physical standards for Jail Prahari and Vanrakshak?

Jail Prahari needs a male height of 165 CMS and a female height of 158 CMS. Vanrakshak and Kshetra Rakshak need 163 CMS for male and 150 CMS for female candidates. Jail Superintendent needs 168 CMS for male and 155 CMS for female candidates. Male Jail Prahari candidates must finish an 800 metre race within 2 minutes 50 seconds. Female candidates get 4 minutes for the same race, and shot put distances differ by gender.

Q7. Was a correction window available for the submitted application form?

Yes, a correction window ran until 30 April 2026. Candidates could edit limited fields such as personal details and academic information through the official portal. Changes were not allowed after the correction window closed. The board does not accept offline requests for corrections. Always preview the form before the final submit.

Q8. Where can I download the admit card, answer key and result?

All updates sit on the official MPESB portal at esb.mp.gov.in. The admit card link, answer key link and result link appear on the same site. The answer key was released on 22 June 2026 on the CBT exam portal. The result status is currently listed as notified soon. Bookmark the official page and check it every few days.

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MPESB Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari & Jail Superintendent Recruitment 2026 - Download Admit Card for 1679 Posts

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has 1,679 seats open across forest guard and jail department posts. Vanrakshak carries 728 posts, Kshetra Rakshak has 169, Jail Prahari holds 757, and Jail Superintendent adds 25. Vanrakshak and Kshetra Rakshak need a Class 10 pass. Jail Prahari also asks for Class 10 plus physical standards. Jail Superintendent needs a bachelor degree in any stream. Candidates must be 18 to 33 years old as of 1 January 2026. Jail Superintendent applicants need 21 years minimum. Reserved categories get the usual upper age relaxations. Online registration ran from 28 February 2026 to 30 April 2026. General and other state candidates paid Rs 560. OBC, SC and ST candidates paid Rs 310. Portal charges of Rs 60 apply. The written test was held on 4 June 2026. Admit cards came out on 28 May 2026.

By Sarkari King Team

Updated: 16 September 2026 | 06:24 PM

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Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility & Qualification Details
Vanrakshak (Forest Guard)	728	Class 10th High School exam passed from a recognized board in India. Minimum height for male candidates is 163 CMS and 150 CMS for female candidates. No prior work experience is needed for this post.
Kshetra Rakshak	169	Class 10th High School exam passed from a recognized board in India. Minimum height for male candidates is 163 CMS and 150 CMS for female candidates. Physical standards apply as per the forest department rulebook.
Jail Prahari	757	Class 10th High School exam passed from a recognized board in India. Minimum height for male candidates is 165 CMS and 158 CMS for female candidates. 800 Meter Race in 2 Minutes 50 Seconds for male candidates. 800 Meter Race in 4 Minutes for female candidates. Shot Put (Gola Fek) distance is 20 Feet for male and 16 Feet for female candidates.
Jail Superintendent	25	Bachelor Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. Minimum height for male candidates is 168 CMS and 155 CMS for female candidates. PET norms for this post follow the jail department rulebook.

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