MPESB Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has officially released the recruitment notification for 1679 vacancies for the posts of Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Warder and Assistant Jail Superintendent on 28 February 2026 on its official website esb.mp.gov.in. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for candidates who are looking for a stable state government job in Madhya Pradesh across the Forest Department and Jail Department. All selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 1,14,800 per month as per the prescribed pay scale, along with other government allowances and benefits applicable under Madhya Pradesh Government service rules. Vacancy Details Post Name - Total Posts Forest Guard - 728 Field Guard - 169 Jail Warder - 757 Assistant Jail Superintendent - 25 Grand Total - 1679 Educational Qualification (Post-wise) Forest Guard: 10th pass (High School) or equivalent from a recognised board. Field Guard: 10th pass (High School) or equivalent from a recognised board. Jail Warder: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent from a recognised board. Assistant Jail Superintendent: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university. Candidates who are awaiting results or not in possession of required certificates on the last date of application must not apply. Age Limit Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 38 Years Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC (MP Domicile): 5 years Female candidates (General): 5 years Ex-Servicemen, Home Guard and Contractual employees: As per Madhya Pradesh Government rules. Application Fee General / OBC Category: Rs. 500/- per paper SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP Domicile): Rs. 250/- Additional Portal Charges: Rs. 20/- (Online) or Rs. 60/- (Kiosk) Fee must be paid online through the official portal at the time of form submission. Salary Structure Post: Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Warder, Assistant Jail Superintendent Pay Scale: Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 1,14,800 per month Other Benefits: DA, HRA and other allowances as per Madhya Pradesh Government service rules. Selection Process Stage 1 – Written Examination: Objective-type written test as per MPESB exam pattern for the respective post. Questions will be from General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, Reasoning, Mathematics and subject-specific topics. Stage 2 – Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Candidates shortlisted after the written examination will undergo a physical fitness test as per the prescribed physical standards for each post. Stage 3 – Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce all original documents including age proof, educational certificates, caste certificate, domicile certificate and experience proof (if applicable) at the time of verification. Stage 4 – Medical Examination: Final candidates will undergo a medical examination to ensure they meet the prescribed health and fitness standards for the respective post. How to Apply for MPESB Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Step 1 – Visit the official MPESB website esb.mp.gov.in and open the recruitment notification link for MPESB Various Posts Recruitment 2026. Step 2 – Download and read the official notification PDF carefully to understand post-wise eligibility, age limit, fee, selection process and exam pattern before filling the form. Step 3 – Click on the Apply Online link and complete registration using a valid email ID and mobile number to create login credentials. Step 4 – Log in and carefully fill in the online application form with personal details, educational qualification, category and post preference. Verify all entries before proceeding. Step 5 – Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format and size as mentioned in the notification. Step 6 – Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI, or through Kiosk as per your preference. Step 7 – Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submitted application and fee receipt for future reference. Important Instructions Candidates must be domiciles of Madhya Pradesh for fee relaxation under SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories. Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications will be rejected. All information provided in the application form must be true and correct. Any false information will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage. Candidates must carry all original documents at the time of document verification. Absence of any required document will lead to rejection. Age, educational qualification and other eligibility criteria will be verified as on the last date of application i.e. 30 April 2026. Any amendment in schedule or process will be published on the official MPESB website esb.mp.gov.in only. Candidates are advised to check the website regularly.