MPESB Forest Guard, Jail Prahari Exam Date 2026 Out: Check Schedule

Latest Exam Date Update

MPESB has confirmed that the combined recruitment examination for Forest Guard, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari and Assistant Jail Superintendent will start from 25 May 2026. This date appears in the updated official rulebook pages issued on 16 April 2026.

The exam will be conducted in two shifts on the scheduled exam days. Candidates should follow the latest corrected rulebook rather than older tentative schedules, because the official update clearly shows the revised application timeline and the confirmed exam start date.

If you applied earlier based on the first version of the rulebook, check the updated PDF again so you do not miss the revised deadline and corrected schedule details.

Posts Covered Under This Combined Exam

This is a combined recruitment test and not a single-post exam. The official corrected vacancy table covers four post groups.

The user-facing headline often mentions Forest Guard, Jail Prahari and Superintendent, but the official combined exam also includes Kshetra Rakshak.

Important Dates and Revised Form Window

The latest official correction changed the application timeline. Candidates should use the revised dates below.

The original rulebook had earlier deadlines, but the corrected pages now show 30 April 2026 as the last date for application and correction.

Exam Shifts, Reporting Time and Duration

The written examination will be held in two shifts. Candidates should reach the centre within the reporting window shown in the rulebook.

Candidates who arrive late after the permitted reporting window may not be allowed to enter. The rulebook also says Aadhaar-based biometric verification and a valid original photo identity document are required at the exam centre.

Exam Pattern, Fee and Mode

The combined examination is an online computer-based test. The updated rulebook shows that the paper carries 100 marks and the exam duration is 2 hours.

The question format is objective in nature, with answers to be marked on computer. Candidates should read the full rulebook for post-specific conditions beyond the written paper.

Post-wise Qualification

The minimum qualification is not the same for every post in this combined exam. Candidates should match the post they are applying for before treating themselves as eligible.

Because the combined exam includes both 12th-pass and graduate-level posts, the overall minimum qualification that applies to at least some posts is 12th Pass. Candidates applying for Assistant Jail Superintendent must meet the graduate requirement.

Physical Standards and Next Stage

The rulebook makes it clear that some posts carry physical standards or departmental physical testing conditions. This matters especially for Jail Prahari and Assistant Jail Superintendent, and candidates should not ignore it just because the first stage is a written online exam.

For Jail Department posts, the rulebook defines the first stage as the written examination conducted by MPESB and the second stage as the physical efficiency or proficiency test conducted by the Jail Department.

For Jail Prahari, the official pages show minimum physical standards including height of 165 cm for male candidates and 158 cm for female candidates, with chest measurement of 83 cm for male candidates without expansion where applicable in the rulebook. For Assistant Jail Superintendent, the official pages show minimum height of 168 cm for male candidates and 155 cm for female candidates, along with chest criteria for male candidates. Candidates should read the exact physical standards table for their post before appearing in later stages.

Exam Cities and Centre Preference

While filling the application form, candidates are required to give exam city preferences. The rulebook says the board will try to allot centres based on available seats and the candidate's preference order, but city allocation remains subject to availability.

The official rulebook lists the following online exam cities for this recruitment test.

• Bhopal
• Indore
• Jabalpur
• Khandwa
• Neemuch
• Ratlam
• Rewa
• Sagar
• Satna
• Sidhi
• Ujjain
• Anuppur

The board also reserves the right to shift candidates to another exam centre if needed, depending on seat availability and administrative requirements.

Admit Card Status and What to Check Next

At the time of verification for this article, the official dashboard had not yet hosted the admit card download link for this exam. Candidates should therefore keep checking the MPESB portal regularly rather than depending on unofficial messages.

• Check the student dashboard for admit card release.
• Keep your application number and login details ready.
• Download the hall ticket as soon as it is released.
• Verify your exam date, shift, reporting time and centre address carefully.
• Carry the required original photo identity proof and follow biometric instructions.

If the board issues a separate admit card notice, that latest official update should be treated as final.

How to Use the Official Rulebook Correctly

Many candidates open the PDF only to find the exam date and then miss important conditions. For this recruitment, the rulebook should be read in a post-specific way.

1. First confirm the exact post you are targeting.
2. Then read the qualification and post-specific chapter.
3. Check whether any physical standards or departmental stage apply to your post.
4. Verify the fee category that applies to you.
5. Check the revised form deadline and correction date.
6. Keep the corrected rulebook PDF saved because it contains the latest verified update.

This is especially important because the post count and application deadline were revised after the original release.

Official Links and PDFs

Use only the official MPESB links below for verified details.

• MPESB Official Website
• MPESB Student Dashboard
• Original Rulebook PDF
• Rulebook Correction Updated on 16 April 2026
• Form Date Change Notice PDF

When there is any mismatch between an older PDF and a corrected PDF, follow the latest corrected official document.

Official Links

• MPESB Official Website
• MPESB Student Dashboard
• Original Rulebook PDF
• Rulebook Correction Updated on 16 April 2026
• Form Date Change Notice PDF