MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – 2784 Posts

Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has released the official notification for MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 for Group 2 Sub Group 1. The recruitment is to fill 2,784 permanent posts in the agriculture department of the state. Those candidates who have completed their agriculture or other similar course are requested to apply for this process which will be conducted via online process. The selection process for the MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 will consist of a competitive written test and the selected candidates will be appointed in different districts of Madhya Pradesh. Staff Selection Board Recruitment is an excellent opportunity for all the aspirants who are looking for stable government jobs in Agriculture Sector. Candidates are recommended to apply before the last date so that they do not have any last minute complications and can ensure that they get their applications through on time.

About MPESB and the Recruiting Department

Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) is the body which conducts competitive examinations for various government departments of Madhya Pradesh at the state level. The Board’s recruitment system guarantees equitable and transparent hiring to multiple positions in various fields. The Staff Selection Board Jobs framework facilitates the recruitment process in different categories. MPESB Group 2 Recruitment 2026 notification consists of technical and non-technical posts with a particular emphasis on the agriculture and rural development field.

Eligibility Criteria and Required Qualifications

Current Roles for MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026

Reservation Policy

• Scheduled Caste (SC): 16% reservation
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 20% reservation
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 14% reservation
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10% reservation
• Women: 35% horizontal reservation across all categories
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 6% reservation for Third Class posts
• Ex-Servicemen: Reservation as per applicable government rules

Important Dates and Schedule

• Application Start Date: July 03, 2026
• Last Date to Apply: July 17, 2026
• Correction Window: July 03, 2026 – July 22, 2026

Age Range

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST/OBC (MP): +5 Years
• Women (MP): +5 Years
• PwD: +5 Years
• Govt Employee/Home Guard: +5 Years
• Contract Staff: Up to +15 Years
• EWS: No Relaxation

Pay Scale Structure

• Pay Scale: Rs. 25,300/- to Rs. 80,500/-

Fee Structure

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500/-
• SC / ST: Rs. 250/-
• Correction Fee: Rs. 20/- + Portal Fee Rs. 40/- per change

Marking Scheme

• Correct Answer: +1 Mark
• Wrong Answer: -0.25 Mark
• Raw Score: Displayed immediately after exam on screen
• Final Score: Based on normalized percentile for merit list preparation

Exam Pattern – MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026

Examination Centers

Hiring Stages for MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026

• The first stage will be Online Written Examination (Computer Based Test).
• Document Verification will be done for shortlisted candidates
• Final Appointment will be merit and documented
• The examination is a single paper of 200 marks, for three hours.
• Part A is for General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Logical Reasoning, General Science and General Computer Knowledge for 100 marks.
• Subject-related Questions in Agriculture (Part B) is for 100 marks.
• Penalties for incorrect responses would be marked on the basis of the number of marks that equals 0.25 marks.
• There would be questions in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) format with 4 choices in each question.
• The examination would be conducted in both Hindi as well as English language.
• Examination will be conducted in the Multi-Shift scheme on the basis of percentiles.
• The recruitment is a great opportunity for all those candidates who are looking for Government Jobs in Madhya Pradesh.

Recommended Books for Exam Preparation

• Agronomy: Principles of Agronomy by Reddy & Reddy
• Soil Science: “Textbook of Soil Science” by T.D. Biswas & S.K. Mukherjee
• Plant Physiology: Taiz & Zeiger: Plant Physiology
• Pollution: “Pollution Control” by A. N. Pandey & R. K. Jain
• Plant Protection: Plant Pathology by R.S. Mehrotra
• Agricultural Economics: Agricultural Economics (S. Subba Reddy)
• General Knowledge: Lucent’s General Knowledge
• Mathematics: Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
• Reasoning: A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

Importance of Solving Previous Year Papers

• Candidates get an idea of examination pattern and difficulty level if they practice previous year question papers.
• It helps to improve the management of time which is very essential to complete the exam in the stipulated time.
• Through regular practice, students will be able to identify areas of weakness and focus more on those areas and prepare for them.
• Practicing past papers helps to build confidence and to ease exam anxiety.
• Candidates can know about the kind of questions which are generally asked in Agriculture related competitive exam.
• It is advised to the aspirants of MPESB Group 2 Recruitment 2026 to give special consideration to the previous papers in order to make a firm understanding of the pattern of this examination.
• It aids in preparing a strategy to try to get as many answers as possible correct.

Steps to Apply for MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026

• Go yo the official MPESB website at www.esb.mp.gov.in
• Click on the “RuleBook” section and choose the advertisement “Group-2 Sub Group-1 Krashi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment Test – 2026“.
• Carefully read the complete notification and instructions before applying
• Click on “Apply Online” and provide the basic information.
• Complete the application form with all accurate information regarding personal, educational and contact details.
• Scan your picture, signature and thumb print and upload in the required format.
• Attach necessary paperwork such as educational and category certificates and ID proof.
• For Biometric Verification, enter your Aadhaar number/Aadhaar VID
• Filling of Application fees by Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking or MP Online kiosk.
• Carefully check all the details and apply for the MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026.
• Take a printout of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Important Guidelines for Applicants

• Only online applications will be accepted, no offline applications will be accepted.
• Candidates are allowed to apply to different posts with preference order.
• The photograph should be recent (not older than three months) with a white background
• The Candidates are required to bring their photo identity proof to the Examination Centre.
• Valid ID cards are Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving License or Passport.
• E-Aadhaar will not be issued unless verified by UIDAI.
• The center for examinations will be using biometric verification.
• Electronic devices, calculator, mobile phone and watches are not allowed in the examination hall.
• The candidates are required to reach the examination centre well in advance as per reporting time mentioned in the admit card.
• Candidates are not allowed to go out of the examination hall until the examination is over.
• Once a candidate is caught using unfair means, he/she will be disqualified and the matter will be taken up with the law.

Important Resources

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