MPESB Group 2 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2784 Agriculture Extension Officer Posts
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has released the MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 1 Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Agriculture Extension Officer (Krishi Vistar Adhikari), opening up a total of 2,784 vacancies under the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The vacancy distribution includes UR 1,126, EWS 444, SC 316, ST 122, and OBC 776, with 168 posts reserved for Divyangjan (PwD) candidates. Eligible candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized university, and must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 1 January 2026, with relaxation up to 45 years for eligible MP domicile reserved categories. The online application process began on 3 July 2026 and closes on 17 July 2026, with a correction window open until 22 July 2026, through the official portal at esb.mp.gov.in. Selection will be based purely on a Computer Based Test (CBT) of 200 marks, scheduled for 2 August 2026 in two shifts, with no interview involved in the process. Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline and check the complete eligibility, vacancy breakup, and exam pattern given below.
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| Post Name | Dept / Ministry | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category Name | Total Allocated Seats | ||
| Unreserved (UR) / General | 1,126 Vacancies | ||
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 776 Vacancies | ||
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 444 Vacancies | ||
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 316 Vacancies | ||
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 122 Vacancies | ||
| Grand Total | 2,784 Vacancies |
* Vacancy numbers are tentative and subject to revision. Check official notification PDF for category-wise breakup.
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Approx. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay Matrix Scale | Entry-level Starting Base Structured Pay | Rs. 25,300 / month |
| Dearness Allowance | Mapped State DA Allocation Tier | Scheduled as per current state rules |
| House Rent Allowance | Urban/Rural Location Category Coverage | Post-dependent slab metrics |
| Maximum Scale Bound | Upper Cap structural matrix potential | Rs. 80,500 / month |
| Consolidated Gross Entry | Estimated Initial Total Monthly Earnings | Rs. 34,000 - 38,000 / month |
* Salary includes basic pay as per 7th Pay Commission. HRA, DA and other allowances are additional.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Category Name | Minimum Age |
| General / Unreserved (Male) | 18 Years |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 18 Years |
| SC / ST / OBC Candidates (MP Domicile) | 18 Years |
| All Female Candidates (UR & Reserved) | 18 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 18 Years |
| Government Employees / Home Guards | 18 Years |
* Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules. Candidates must provide valid category certificate at the time of document verification.
- → Must hold a full-time Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Agricultural Engineering from a recognized university
- → Candidates must possess an active registration in the Madhya Pradesh Employment Exchange (Rojgar Panjiyan)
- → The age criteria calculations will be mapped strictly according to the standard state notification cutoff metrics
- → Must clear the basic physical and mental health benchmarks enforced for field-level agriculture extension services
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