Q2. What are the MPESB Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari PET dates 2026?

The Physical Efficiency Test is conducted from 07 October 2026 to 18 October 2026. The exact district, venue and reporting time for each candidate are printed on the individual PET Admit Card.

Q3. What documents are required to download the PET Admit Card?

Candidates need their Roll Number / Registration Number, Date of Birth and the captcha code shown on the login screen to access the hall ticket.

Q4. Is the PET qualifying or merit based?

The PET is purely qualifying in nature. Selection is finalised through the written examination score, PET clearance, document verification and medical examination.

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board MPESB Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari & Assistant Jail Superintendent Recruitment 2026 PET Admit Card for 1679 Post

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: October 6, 2026 5:48 PM (ताज़ा अपडेट)

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the Physical Efficiency Test Admit Card for the Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari and Assistant Jail Superintendent Combined Recruitment Test 2026, covering 1679 Post in total. The written examination was conducted on 04 June 2026 after the earlier 25 May 2026 schedule was postponed, and the first phase result was declared on 14 August 2026. Shortlisted candidates must now appear for the PET scheduled from 07 October to 18 October 2026, with the hall ticket available from 06 October 2026. Applicants were required to be aged 18 - 33 Years (21 - 33 Years for Assistant Jail Superintendent) as on 01 January 2026, and the online application window remained open from 28 February 2026 to 30 April 2026. Download your PET hall ticket, schedule notice and result from the direct links below on SarkariExam.pro.

Important Dates (महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां)

Application Start Date : 28 February 2026
Last Date for Apply Online : 30 April 2026 (Extended)
Last Date Fee Payment : 30 April 2026
Correction Window : 30 April 2026
Written Exam Date : 25 May 2026 (Postponed)
New Written Exam Date : 04 June 2026
Written Exam Admit Card : 28 May 2026
Answer Key Release : 22 June 2026
First Phase Result : 14 August 2026
PET Date : 07 – 18 October 2026
PET Admit Card : 06 October 2026 (Available Now)

Application Fee (आवेदन शुल्क)

General : Rs. 500/-
SC / ST / OBC : Rs. 250/-
EWS / PH (Divyang) : Rs. 250/-
Correction Charge : Rs. 20/-
Portal Charges : Extra
Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.

MPESB Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit as on 01 January 2026 (आयु सीमा)

Minimum Age : 18 Years (All Other Posts)
Minimum Age : 21 Years (Assistant Jail Superintendent)
Maximum Age : 33 Years
Age Relaxation: Extra as per Madhya Pradesh Government and MPESB recruitment rules (OBC: 3 Years, SC / ST: 5 Years, PwD / Divyang: 10 Years).
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Total Post (कुल पद)

1679 Posts

MPESB Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari & Asst. Jail Superintendent Vacancy Details 2026 : Total 1679 Posts

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Van Rakshak	728	High School (Class 10th) passed from a recognised board. Must fulfil the physical standards and PET norms prescribed for the forest wing post in the official rulebook.
Kshetra Rakshak	169	High School (Class 10th) passed from a recognised board. Physical measurement and efficiency standards applicable as per the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department requirement.
Jail Prahari	757	High School (Class 10th) or equivalent qualification from a recognised board. Must clear the PET and medical fitness standards fixed for the prison department post.
Assistant Jail Superintendent	25	Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university. Higher minimum age of 21 years applies; PET and document verification mandatory.

MPESB Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari 2026 : Reservation & Relaxation Policy
Vertical reservation is applied as per Madhya Pradesh Government norms for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS categories. Horizontal reservation is applicable for women, ex-servicemen, PwD / Divyang and other notified categories as per state rules. Candidates claiming any reserved category must hold a valid certificate issued by a competent authority before the last date of application. Post-wise and category-wise seat matrix is published in the official rulebook and must be cross-checked before the PET stage.

MPESB Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari 2026 : Reservation & Relaxation Policy

Vertical reservation is applied as per Madhya Pradesh Government norms for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS categories.
Horizontal reservation is applicable for women, ex-servicemen, PwD / Divyang and other notified categories as per state rules.
Candidates claiming any reserved category must hold a valid certificate issued by a competent authority before the last date of application.
Post-wise and category-wise seat matrix is published in the official rulebook and must be cross-checked before the PET stage.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern
Stage 1 (Written Examination – OMR Based): Objective type multiple choice paper covering General Knowledge & Current Affairs, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Science and Mental Ability / Reasoning. The paper is conducted for 100 marks with a composite duration of 2 hours, and negative marking is applied as per the MPESB rulebook. Stage 2 (Physical Efficiency Test – PET): Shortlisted candidates are called for the qualifying PET comprising running and physical efficiency events prescribed separately for male and female candidates. The event-wise date, reporting time and venue are stated in the PET Admit Card and the PET Schedule Notice. Stage 3 (Document Verification & Medical Examination): Verification of all original certificates followed by the medical fitness examination conducted under departmental norms. Final merit is prepared only after successful completion of all three stages.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

Stage 1 (Written Examination – OMR Based): Objective type multiple choice paper covering General Knowledge & Current Affairs, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Science and Mental Ability / Reasoning. The paper is conducted for 100 marks with a composite duration of 2 hours, and negative marking is applied as per the MPESB rulebook.
Stage 2 (Physical Efficiency Test – PET): Shortlisted candidates are called for the qualifying PET comprising running and physical efficiency events prescribed separately for male and female candidates. The event-wise date, reporting time and venue are stated in the PET Admit Card and the PET Schedule Notice.
Stage 3 (Document Verification & Medical Examination): Verification of all original certificates followed by the medical fitness examination conducted under departmental norms. Final merit is prepared only after successful completion of all three stages.

MPESB PET Admit Card 2026 : Exam Day Instructions
Carry a clear colour printout of the PET Admit Card along with one original photo identity proof to the venue. Report at the examination centre at least 60 minutes before the reporting time printed on the hall ticket; late entry is not permitted. Wear sports shoes and the prescribed athletic kit; formal footwear is not allowed on the track. Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators and any other electronic item are strictly prohibited inside the PET premises. The PET is qualifying in nature; no marks are awarded, but failure to clear any event results in disqualification. Download the PET Schedule Notice to confirm the district-wise and event-wise date before travelling to the centre.

MPESB PET Admit Card 2026 : Exam Day Instructions

Carry a clear colour printout of the PET Admit Card along with one original photo identity proof to the venue.
Report at the examination centre at least 60 minutes before the reporting time printed on the hall ticket; late entry is not permitted.
Wear sports shoes and the prescribed athletic kit; formal footwear is not allowed on the track.
Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators and any other electronic item are strictly prohibited inside the PET premises.
The PET is qualifying in nature; no marks are awarded, but failure to clear any event results in disqualification.
Download the PET Schedule Notice to confirm the district-wise and event-wise date before travelling to the centre.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for PET & Verification
Printed PET Admit Card with photograph and roll number clearly visible. High School (Class 10th) marksheet and certificate for Date of Birth proof. Essential educational marksheets and passing certificates, including the graduation degree for Assistant Jail Superintendent. Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwD certificate issued by a competent authority. Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate, where applicable. Recent colour passport-size photograph and a valid government-issued Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID or Passport). Medical fitness certificate in the prescribed format, if directed in the PET notice.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for PET & Verification

Printed PET Admit Card with photograph and roll number clearly visible.
High School (Class 10th) marksheet and certificate for Date of Birth proof.
Essential educational marksheets and passing certificates, including the graduation degree for Assistant Jail Superintendent.
Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwD certificate issued by a competent authority.
Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate, where applicable.
Recent colour passport-size photograph and a valid government-issued Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID or Passport).
Medical fitness certificate in the prescribed format, if directed in the PET notice.

How to Download MPESB Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari PET Admit Card 2026
Visit the official Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board portal esb.mp.gov.in. Open the Test Admit Card section and select the Van Rakshak & Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari and Asst. Jail Superintendent Combined Recruitment Test 2026 link. Choose the PET admit card link for your respective post. Enter your Roll Number / Registration Number, Date of Birth and the captcha code. Submit the details and view your PET Admit Card on the screen. Download the PDF and take a clear colour printout for the examination day.

How to Download MPESB Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari PET Admit Card 2026

Visit the official Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board portal esb.mp.gov.in.
Open the Test Admit Card section and select the Van Rakshak & Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari and Asst. Jail Superintendent Combined Recruitment Test 2026 link.
Choose the PET admit card link for your respective post.
Enter your Roll Number / Registration Number, Date of Birth and the captcha code.
Submit the details and view your PET Admit Card on the screen.
Download the PDF and take a clear colour printout for the examination day.

How to Check MPESB Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari Result 2026
Go to the official MPESB website esb.mp.gov.in. Click on the MPESB Login / Candidate Login section. Enter your Username / Roll Number, Password and Captcha Code. Click on Login and open your dashboard / profile. Click on Download Result 2026; the result PDF appears on the screen. Download the PDF and take a clear colour printout for future reference.

MPESB Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari Online Form 2026 : Application Process (Closed)
Register on the MPESB online portal with an active mobile number and email ID. Fill personal details, educational qualifications and communication address accurately. Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size. Preview all columns before final submission of the application form. Pay the applicable fee online and preserve the final submitted form along with the fee receipt.

MPESB Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari Online Form 2026 : Application Process (Closed)

Register on the MPESB online portal with an active mobile number and email ID.
Fill personal details, educational qualifications and communication address accurately.
Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
Preview all columns before final submission of the application form.
Pay the applicable fee online and preserve the final submitted form along with the fee receipt.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority. Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016. Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority.
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

How to Fill Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) Online Application Form 2026
Visit the official recruitment web portal or click the direct Apply Online link available on SarkariExam.pro. Carefully review the official recruitment notification PDF to confirm post-wise eligibility, vacancies, and important deadlines. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing an active mobile number, valid email address, and personal basic details to generate login credentials. Log in with your registration credentials and accurately enter personal details, father's/mother's name, communication address, and educational qualifications. Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, running signature, and mandatory eligibility certificates in the prescribed file formats and sizes. Thoroughly preview all entered information in the application form before final submission to eliminate errors or omissions. Pay the applicable examination application fee using secure online payment gateways (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR code). Submit the final application form, download the generated PDF confirmation receipt, and keep printed copies safe for document verification and interview stages.

How to Fill Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) Online Application Form 2026

Visit the official recruitment web portal or click the direct Apply Online link available on SarkariExam.pro.
Carefully review the official recruitment notification PDF to confirm post-wise eligibility, vacancies, and important deadlines.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing an active mobile number, valid email address, and personal basic details to generate login credentials.
Log in with your registration credentials and accurately enter personal details, father's/mother's name, communication address, and educational qualifications.
Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, running signature, and mandatory eligibility certificates in the prescribed file formats and sizes.
Thoroughly preview all entered information in the application form before final submission to eliminate errors or omissions.
Pay the applicable examination application fee using secure online payment gateways (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR code).
Submit the final application form, download the generated PDF confirmation receipt, and keep printed copies safe for document verification and interview stages.

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The PET Admit Card was made available on 06 October 2026 on the official MPESB portal, ahead of the Physical Efficiency Test scheduled from 07 October to 18 October 2026.

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Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board MPESB Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari & Assistant Jail Superintendent Recruitment 2026 PET Admit Card for 1679 Post

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: October 6, 2026 5:48 PM (ताज़ा अपडेट)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Van Rakshak	728	High School (Class 10th) passed from a recognised board. Must fulfil the physical standards and PET norms prescribed for the forest wing post in the official rulebook.
Kshetra Rakshak	169	High School (Class 10th) passed from a recognised board. Physical measurement and efficiency standards applicable as per the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department requirement.
Jail Prahari	757	High School (Class 10th) or equivalent qualification from a recognised board. Must clear the PET and medical fitness standards fixed for the prison department post.
Assistant Jail Superintendent	25	Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university. Higher minimum age of 21 years applies; PET and document verification mandatory.

Post Name

Total Post

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Van Rakshak

728

High School (Class 10th) passed from a recognised board.
Must fulfil the physical standards and PET norms prescribed for the forest wing post in the official rulebook.

Kshetra Rakshak

169

High School (Class 10th) passed from a recognised board.
Physical measurement and efficiency standards applicable as per the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department requirement.

Jail Prahari

757

High School (Class 10th) or equivalent qualification from a recognised board.
Must clear the PET and medical fitness standards fixed for the prison department post.

Assistant Jail Superintendent

Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university.
Higher minimum age of 21 years applies; PET and document verification mandatory.

MPESB Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari 2026 : Reservation & Relaxation Policy
Vertical reservation is applied as per Madhya Pradesh Government norms for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS categories. Horizontal reservation is applicable for women, ex-servicemen, PwD / Divyang and other notified categories as per state rules. Candidates claiming any reserved category must hold a valid certificate issued by a competent authority before the last date of application. Post-wise and category-wise seat matrix is published in the official rulebook and must be cross-checked before the PET stage.