Overview
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has issued the revised examination schedule for the Rural Agriculture Extension Officer (RAEO/AEO) Recruitment Exam 2026. Candidates who applied for the examination should download the revised schedule PDF and confirm their examination date; the exam-date notice does not separately specify the total number of vacancies, which remains subject to the original recruitment rulebook.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Post Name | Rural Agriculture Extension Officer (RAEO/AEO) |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the revised exam-date notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA / Refer to the original recruitment notification |
| Last Date | TBA / Refer to the original recruitment notification |
| Exam Date | Revised schedule released for 2026; check the official PDF |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must treat the date printed on their admit card as final. MPESB may allot examinations across multiple shifts, depending on the number of applicants and available test centres.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Horticulture or another relevant discipline from a recognised university or institution.
- The exact subject combination and qualification requirements must be verified from the detailed MPESB recruitment rulebook.
- Candidates awaiting their final qualifying result should check whether they were required to hold the prescribed degree by the application closing date.
- Documentary proof, including degree certificates and mark sheets, will be required during verification.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally 18 years for MPESB recruitment examinations.
- The usual upper age limit is 40 years, calculated on the cut-off date mentioned in the recruitment rulebook.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit may be available to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, women, persons with disabilities and other eligible Madhya Pradesh categories.
- Applicants should consult the original notification for domicile requirements and category-specific relaxation provisions.
Fees
- The revised exam-date notice does not introduce or revise the application fee.
- Candidates should check the original rulebook for the category-wise examination fee and any online portal charges.
- Any fee already paid during the application period is normally non-refundable.
- No payment should be made through unofficial websites or personal accounts.
Selection Process
The MP RAEO selection procedure is expected to include the following stages:
- Computer-Based Written Examination: Applicants must appear for the objective examination on the revised date and qualify under the applicable category-wise criteria.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce educational, identity, domicile and reservation documents in original.
- Final Merit and Appointment Formalities: Final selection will be based on the notified merit rules, followed by eligibility checks and any prescribed medical or departmental formalities.
Merely appearing in the examination does not guarantee selection. Candidates must satisfy every eligibility condition stated in the recruitment rulebook.
How to Apply
The application window may already be closed because the latest update concerns the revised examination schedule. Candidates can nevertheless use the following steps to access their application and exam information:
- Visit the MPESB official website at esb.mp.gov.in using a secure browser.
- Open the section for current notifications, examination schedules or rulebooks.
- Select the link for the RAEO/AEO Recruitment Test 2026 revised schedule.
- Download the PDF and note the revised examination date, shift details and reporting instructions.
- When the admit card link becomes active, enter the application number, date of birth and any required security code.
- Download the admit card and verify the candidate’s name, photograph, examination centre, reporting time and shift.
- Print at least two copies and carry one with an original, valid photo identity document to the examination centre.
- Keep the submitted application form, fee receipt and schedule PDF saved until the recruitment process is complete.
Candidates should reach the centre before the reporting deadline. Entry may not be permitted after the examination gate closes.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Has the MP RAEO Exam Date 2026 been revised?
Yes. MPESB has released a revised examination schedule for the RAEO/AEO recruitment test. Candidates should verify the exact date and shift in the official PDF and admit card.
2. Where can candidates download the MP RAEO revised schedule?
The revised schedule can be downloaded from the notifications or examination schedule section of esb.mp.gov.in.
3. When will the MP RAEO admit card be released?
The admit card release date has not been confirmed in the available exam-date update. It is expected to be published before the examination, and candidates should monitor the official website regularly.