Overview
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the revised examination calendar for 2026, covering 12 probable recruitment examinations scheduled between September and December 2026. The calendar includes recruitment for Police Constable, Agriculture Extension Officer, Panchayat Secretary, Patwari-linked positions and other state government posts; however, a consolidated total of vacancies has not been specified and will be confirmed through exam-wise notifications.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Post Name | Police Constable, Agriculture Extension Officer, Panchayat Secretary, Patwari-linked posts and others |
| Total Vacancies | To be notified separately for each recruitment examination |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
The revised calendar is an advance schedule intended to help candidates plan their preparation. Applicants must note that the listed months are probable examination periods and may be changed due to administrative requirements.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA through exam-wise notification |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | September to December 2026, exam-wise probable schedule |
| Result Date | TBA |
MPESB will issue a separate detailed advertisement for every examination. Those advertisements will contain the exact registration period, correction-window dates, admit card schedule, examination shifts and result information.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements will differ depending on the post and recruitment rules of the department concerned. Candidates should treat the following as a broad guide and verify the final conditions in the relevant notification.
Educational Qualification
- Police Constable applicants are generally required to have passed Class 10 or Class 12, depending on the category and post notified.
- Agriculture Extension Officer and similar technical positions may require a degree or diploma in agriculture or a related discipline from a recognised institution.
- Panchayat Secretary, Patwari-linked and other clerical or administrative posts may require Class 12, a diploma or a bachelor’s degree, as prescribed in the individual advertisement.
- Computer proficiency, a recognised computer certificate, typing ability or registration with the relevant professional authority may be required for certain posts.
- Qualifications must normally be completed by the eligibility cut-off date specified in the detailed notification.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is expected to be 18 years for most recruitments.
- The upper age limit will be fixed separately under the applicable Madhya Pradesh government recruitment rules.
- Relaxation may be available for SC, ST, OBC, women, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories.
- The date used to calculate age will be mentioned in each post-wise advertisement.
Fees
- The application fee has not yet been announced for the examinations included in the revised calendar.
- Fees are likely to vary by category and recruitment examination.
- Candidates may also have to pay an online portal or processing charge.
- Fee exemptions or concessions, where applicable, will be detailed in the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection procedure will depend on the nature of the post, but it may generally include:
- Computer-Based or Written Examination: Candidates will take the relevant MPESB recruitment test covering subjects prescribed in the exam syllabus.
- Skill, Physical or Technical Test: Police posts may involve physical measurement and efficiency tests, while clerical or technical posts may require typing, computer proficiency or trade-related assessments.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates will have to prove their eligibility through original documents. A medical examination may be conducted where the service rules require it.
Final appointment will be subject to merit, category-wise cut-offs, verification of certificates and fulfilment of departmental conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the MPESB official website at esb.mp.gov.in and open the latest advertisements or online application section.
- Select the relevant 2026 recruitment examination after its detailed notification is released.
- Read the advertisement carefully, particularly the vacancy table, qualification, age limit, reservation rules and examination-centre instructions.
- Complete the candidate registration process using an active mobile number and email address. Applicants may also need the prescribed Madhya Pradesh profile or identification details.
- Enter personal, educational and category information exactly as recorded in official certificates.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the specified format and file size.
- Pay the application and portal fees through the available online payment method, if applicable.
- Review the form before final submission. Download the confirmation page and retain the application number and payment receipt for future reference.
Candidates should not assume that one application covers all 12 examinations. A separate form and fee may be required for each recruitment drive.
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FAQs
1. How many examinations are included in the MPESB revised calendar 2026?
The revised calendar lists 12 probable recruitment examinations scheduled from September to December 2026.
2. Has MPESB announced the application dates?
No. Registration dates and deadlines will be released separately through the detailed notification for each examination.
3. Are the examination dates final?
No. The calendar provides tentative months. Candidates should regularly check the official website for confirmed dates, advertisements and schedule changes.
