Overview
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has declared the Van Rakshak and Jail Prahari Result 2026 on its official portal. The combined recruitment exercise covers 2,112 vacancies, including Forest Guard (Van Rakshak), Field Guard and Jail Prahari posts; candidates can check their result and merit status using their application or roll number.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Post Name | Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak and Jail Prahari |
| Total Vacancies | 2,112 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
The vacancy distribution includes 1,772 Van Rakshak posts, 140 Kshetra Rakshak posts and 200 Jail Prahari posts. Appointment remains subject to physical standards, document verification, medical fitness and the rules applicable to the respective department.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | January 20, 2023 |
| Last Date | February 3, 2023 |
| Exam Date | May 25 to June 20, 2023 |
| Result Date | 2026 — Declared |
Candidates should check the result notice available on the MPESB portal for the exact publication date and any post-result schedule. Dates for physical tests, document verification or departmental allotment may be announced separately.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed the Class 10 examination or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board.
- The qualification must have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date specified in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Candidates called for document verification must produce original marksheets, certificates and other required records.
- Applicants claiming a reserved category, domicile or other benefit must hold valid supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
Age Limit
- The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years.
- The upper age limit is generally 33 years, calculated on the cut-off date given in the notification.
- Relaxation in the maximum age is applicable to eligible Madhya Pradesh candidates from SC, ST, OBC, women, persons with disabilities and other notified categories.
- Candidates should refer to the recruitment rules for post-specific and category-specific age concessions.
Fees
- General and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh: ₹500 per paper.
- SC, ST, OBC and eligible PwD candidates belonging to Madhya Pradesh: ₹250 per paper.
- Online portal or kiosk charges may apply in addition to the examination fee.
- Fee concessions are subject to submission of valid category and domicile details.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Written Examination: Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of marks secured in the MPESB recruitment examination and the applicable category-wise cut-off.
- Physical Test and Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must satisfy the prescribed physical standards or efficiency requirements and produce original eligibility documents.
- Medical Examination and Final Merit: Final selection is made after medical fitness assessment, verification of claims and preparation of the post-wise merit list.
Qualifying the written examination does not by itself guarantee appointment. Candidates must clear every applicable recruitment stage and meet the departmental eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the MPESB official website at esb.mp.gov.in and open the relevant recruitment or results section.
- For an active recruitment cycle, select the Van Rakshak and Jail Prahari application link and complete profile registration using a valid mobile number and email address.
- Enter personal, educational, domicile and category information carefully. Ensure that the spelling of the candidate’s name matches the Class 10 certificate.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the format and file size prescribed by MPESB.
- Pay the applicable application fee online, review the completed form and submit it before the closing date. Save the confirmation page and application number.
- To check the 2026 result, open the result link, enter the application number or roll number along with the required verification details, and submit the form.
- Download the scorecard or merit-status page and retain a printed copy for physical testing, document verification and subsequent departmental formalities.
Candidates facing login issues should verify their credentials on the admit card or submitted application form. They should avoid relying on unofficial result screenshots and confirm all instructions through the MPESB portal.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the MPESB Van Rakshak and Jail Prahari Result 2026 out?
Yes. MPESB has released the result and merit status online. Candidates must use their application or roll number to check it.
2. How many vacancies are covered under this recruitment?
The combined recruitment covers 2,112 posts for Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak and Jail Prahari.
3. What happens after qualifying the written examination?
Shortlisted candidates may be called for physical testing, document verification and medical examination before the final appointment list is prepared.
