MPESB has released the notification for Group‑2 Sub Group‑1 Bharti 2026. A total of 2784 vacancies are available, this recruitment drive aims to strengthen the agricultural extension network by filling vacancies for Krashi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer) and related posts in the Department of Farmers Welfare and Agriculture Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The online applications open from 3 July to 17 July 2026, with detailed instructions available on the official MPESB portal and exam will be conducted from 2 August 2026 in computer‑based mode.
MPESB Group‑2 Sub Group‑1 Krishi Vistar Adhikari Bharti 2026 |
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Recruiting
Body
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Madhya
Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal
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Department
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Directorate of Farmer Welfare & Agriculture
Development, Govt. of MP
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Post
Name
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Krishi
Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer)
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Advt. No.
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Notification
Date
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2 July
2026
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Application Dates
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Start: 3 July 2026 Last Date: 17 July 2026
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Last
Date for Fee Payment
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17 July
2026
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Correction Window
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Up to 22 July 2026
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Admit
Card Release
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Before
exam
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Exam Date
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2 August 2026 onwards (CBT, two shifts)
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Result
Date
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To be
announced
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Total Vacancies
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2,784 Posts
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Category‑wise
Vacancies
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UR,
EWS, OBC, SC, ST – breakup in official PDF
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Educational Qualification
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Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture) or
equivalent recognized qualification
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Age
Limit (as on 1 Jan 2026)
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18–40
years Relaxations:
Women & reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC of MP domicile) – up to 45 years
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Application Fee
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General/Other State: ₹560 SC/ST/OBC/PwD (MP domicile):
₹310 + Portal charge ₹60
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Selection
Process
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Computer‑Based
Test (CBT) → Merit list → Document Verification
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Salary / Pay Scale
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₹25,300 – ₹80,500 (Level‑7, MP Govt. pay matrix)
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Job
Location
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Across
Madhya Pradesh (district/block level postings)
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Official Website
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esb.mp.gov.in
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MPESB GROUP-2 SUB GROUP-1 BHARTI 2026 VACANCIES
Post Code 01 - Direct Recruitment – Agriculture Extension Officer - Total (2784) Posts
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Category
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Open
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Female
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Ex‑Servicemen
(Open)
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Ex‑Servicemen
(Female)
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Contract
(Open)
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Contract
(Female)
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Total
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Unreserved
(UR)
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528
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260
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76
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38
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150
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74
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1126
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Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
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208
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102
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30
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14
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60
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30
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444
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Scheduled
Caste (SC)
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148
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74
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22
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10
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42
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20
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316
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Scheduled Tribe (ST)
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84
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42
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12
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6
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24
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12
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180
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Other
Backward Classes (OBC)
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364
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180
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52
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26
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104
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52
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778
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Total
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1306
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644
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186
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94
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380
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184
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2784
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According to 14% OBC Reservation Main Reservation Table (87%) – Total (2410) Posts
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Category
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Open
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Female
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Ex‑Servicemen
(Open)
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Ex‑Servicemen
(Female)
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Contract
(Open)
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Contract
(Female)
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Total
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Unreserved
(UR)
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528
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260
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76
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38
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150
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74
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1126
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Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
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208
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102
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30
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14
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60
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30
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444
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Scheduled
Caste (SC)
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148
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74
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22
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10
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42
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20
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316
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Scheduled Tribe (ST)
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84
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42
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12
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6
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24
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12
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180
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Other
Backward Classes (OBC)
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189
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95
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27
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14
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54
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27
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406
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Total
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1131
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557
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167
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82
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330
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163
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2410
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Provisinal/Temporary Reservation Table (13%) – Total (374) Posts
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Category
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Open
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Female
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Ex‑Servicemen
(Open)
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Ex‑Servicemen
(Female)
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Contract
(Open)
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Contract
(Female)
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Total
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Other
Backward Classes (OBC – Provisional)
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175
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87
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24
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12
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50
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25
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374
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Unreserved (UR – Temporary)
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175
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87
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24
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12
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50
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25
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374
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MPESB GROUP-2 SUB GROUP-1 BHARTI 2026 ELIGIBILITY
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Requirement
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Details
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Educational
Qualification
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Bachelor’s
degree in Agriculture or related discipline from a recognized university.
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Age Limit
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As per MP Govt rules (generally 18–40 years,
relaxations applicable for reserved categories).
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Domicile
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Candidate
must be registered in the Employment Office of Madhya Pradesh.
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Special Note
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Candidates from special tribal communities (Baiga,
Sahariya, Bharia) must apply through the exam process; direct appointment is
not allowed.
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MPESB GROUP-2 SUB GROUP-1 BHARTI 2026 APPLICATION FEES
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Category
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Fee
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Unreserved
Candidates
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₹500
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SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD (MP Domicile only)
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₹250
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Backlog
Posts
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No
Fee
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MP Online Portal Fee (Kiosk)
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₹60
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MP
Online Portal Fee (Registered User)
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₹20
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IMPORTANT DATES
Event | Date |
Online
Application Start | 03
July 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 17 July 2026 |
Correction
Window | 03
July – 22 July 2026 |
Exam Date | From 02 August 2026 (Sunday) |
MPESB GROUP-2 SUB GROUP-1 BHARTI 2026 EXAM SCHEDULE
Date | Shift | Reporting
Time | Instructions | Exam
Time |
02
August 2026 (Sunday) | Morning | 07:00
– 08:00 AM | 08:50
– 09:00 AM | 09:00
– 12:00 Noon |
02 August 2026 (Sunday) | Afternoon | 12:30 – 01:30 PM | 02:20 – 02:30 PM | 02:30 – 05:30 PM |
HOW TO APPLY: MPESB GROUP‑2 SUB GROUP‑1 BHARTI 2026
1. Visit the Official Website
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Go to the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection
Board (MPESB) portal: www.esb.mp.gov.in.
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On the homepage, click the link for MPESB Group‑2 Sub
Group‑1 Bharti 2026.
2. Registration
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Aadhaar registration is mandatory.
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Create login credentials using MP Online portal.
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Keep your application number safe — it will be
required for admit card download.
3. Fill the Application Form
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Enter personal details (name, father’s name,
date of birth, category, domicile).
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Provide educational qualifications (10th, 12th,
Graduation, Post‑Graduation, Ph.D./NET/JRF if applicable).
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Upload scanned photo and signature in the
prescribed format.
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Select your exam centre preference.
4. Pay Application Fee
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Payment can be made via debit/credit card, net
banking, or MP Online kiosk.
5. Submit & Print
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Review all details carefully before submission.
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Submit the form online.
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Take a printout of the application form for
future reference.
