MPESB Vanrakshak Jail Prahari New Exam Date 2026

Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has issued a revised exam date for the Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari, and Jail Superintendent Recruitment 2026. The exam now starts from 4 June 2026 (date change notified on 20 May 2026). Total posts: 1,679 across Forest and Jail departments. Admit cards will be released on esb.mponline.gov.in before the exam.

Why Was the Exam Date Changed?

The exam date change was notified on 20 May 2026. MPESB published an official notice on esb.mp.gov.in citing administrative reasons. The new start date is 4 June 2026. Candidates who have already made travel and accommodation arrangements for an earlier date should reconfirm via the official notice and their admit card once released.

Physical Fitness — What to Expect

Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, and Jail Prahari posts require physical fitness verification. Height requirements vary by post and gender. Physical tests (running, etc.) are typically a separate stage conducted after the written exam shortlisting. The 4 June written exam is the first filter.

How to Download Admit Card

1. Visit esb.mponline.gov.in
2. Examinations → Vyapam section
3. Select Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari 2026
4. Login with Registration Number and Password
5. Download and print the Admit Card PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: The exam date changed — does this affect my exam centre also?

Exam centre typically does not change when only the date changes. However, always verify your exam centre on the updated admit card — do not assume the centre is the same as mentioned in an earlier slip if you downloaded one before the date change.

Q: I applied for Van Rakshak. My height is 161 cm — am I eligible?

The stated height requirement for Van Rakshak is 163 cm for male candidates. If your height is 161 cm, you fall below the eligibility threshold. However, verify this against the official rulebook available at esb.mp.gov.in/Rulebooks — relaxations may apply for SC/ST candidates from specific districts or Scheduled Tribes of MP.

Q: Is the exam objective type or written/essay?

MPESB exams for Van Rakshak and Jail Prahari are typically Computer-Based Tests (CBT) with objective-type MCQ questions. The exam covers General Knowledge, Reasoning, Hindi, and relevant subject areas. Check the official rulebook for the exact exam pattern specific to your applied post.