MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 – 2,784 Posts
The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB, formerly Vyapam) has opened online applications for the Group 2 Sub Group 1 Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer) Recruitment Test 2026, with a strong 2,784 vacancies on offer. If you hold a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture and are between 18 and 40 years of age, this is a large state-level opening worth applying for. The application window runs from 03 July 2026 to 17 July 2026, with a form correction window open until 22 July 2026, and the revised exam is now scheduled for 17 September 2026. Applications are submitted online through the MP Online / MPESB portal. Full details on vacancies, eligibility, important dates, application fee, pay, selection process and how to apply are given below.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Post Name |
|---|---|
| Krishi Vistar Adhikari – UR | 1,126 |
| Krishi Vistar Adhikari – EWS | 444 |
| Krishi Vistar Adhikari – OBC | 776 |
| Krishi Vistar Adhikari – SC | 316 |
| Krishi Vistar Adhikari – ST | 122 |
| Total | 2,784 |
Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | You must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture from any university recognised in India. Candidates in the final year should check the official rulebook for the eligibility cut-off before applying. |
| Age Limit | As on 01 January 2026, your age must be between 18 and 40 years. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per MPESB / Madhya Pradesh Government recruitment rules — check the official rulebook for the exact category-wise relaxation. |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation as per MPESB / MP Government rules — refer official notification. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 03 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Correction Window | 03 – 22 July 2026 |
| Exam Date (Revised) | 17 September 2026 |
Application Fee
| General / Other State | ₹560 |
| OBC / SC / ST | ₹310 |
| Portal Charges (extra) | ₹60 |
Salary / Pay
The exact pay scale / Pay Level for Krishi Vistar Adhikari was not stated in the notification summary, so treat any figure as indicative until you confirm it. Pay will be as per the Madhya Pradesh Government pay matrix applicable to this Group 2 Sub Group 1 post — refer to the official rulebook for the confirmed pay scale and allowances.
Selection Process
Selection is based on the MPESB online Computer Based Test (recruitment test). Your merit in the CBT decides your selection, followed by document verification and other formalities as laid down by MPESB. The revised exam is scheduled for 17 September 2026. Exact stages, marking and normalization are indicative here — confirm them in the official rulebook.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online only through the MP Online / MPESB portal (esb.mp.gov.in and esb.mponline.gov.in). Steps: (1) Open the MPESB portal and select the Group-2 Sub Group-1 Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment Test 2026 link; (2) Register and fill in your personal, educational and Aadhaar details; (3) Upload your photo, signature and required documents; (4) Pay the application fee online or at an authorised MP Online kiosk; (5) Submit and print the confirmation. The apply window is 03 July 2026 to 17 July 2026, with corrections allowed until 22 July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari 2026?
A total of 2,784 posts — UR 1,126, EWS 444, OBC 776, SC 316 and ST 122.
What qualification do I need to apply?
You must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture from a recognised Indian university.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online form and pay the fee is 17 July 2026; corrections are allowed until 22 July 2026.
What is the application fee?
₹560 for General / Other State candidates and ₹310 for OBC / SC / ST, plus ₹60 portal charges.
When is the exam?
The revised exam date is 17 September 2026, conducted as an online Computer Based Test by MPESB.