Name of Post: MPESB Van Rakshak / Kshetra Rakshak / Jail Prahari / Assistant Jail Superintendent Recruitment 2026
Post Date / Update: 06 October 2026, 11:38 PM
Short Information: Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Admit Card on 06 October 2026 for the Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari and Assistant Jail Superintendent recruitment (1679 posts). Only candidates who qualified in the written exam held on 04 June 2026 can download their PET admit card. The PET will be held from 07 to 18 October 2026 at the International Sports Complex, Neelbad, Bhopal in a single morning shift from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Candidates can download the admit card by entering their application number, date of birth, the first 2 letters of their mother name and the last 4 digits of their Aadhar number.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 28/02/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30/04/2026 (Extended) |
| Written Exam | 04/06/2026 (Postponed from 25/05/2026) |
| Written Exam Admit Card | 28/05/2026 |
| Answer Key | 22/06/2026 |
| Result Declared | 14/08/2026 |
| PET Schedule Released | 16/09/2026 |
| PET Admit Card Released | 06/10/2026 |
| PET Dates | 07–18/10/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / OBC | Rs. 250 |
| EWS / PH | Rs. 250 |
| Correction Charge | Rs. 20 |
Portal charges extra as applicable. Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
Minimum Age: 18 Years (21 Years for Assistant Jail Superintendent)
Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per MP government rules.
Vacancy Details (Total: 1679 Posts)
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Vanrakshak | 728 |
| Kshetra Rakshak | 169 |
| Jail Prahari | 757 |
| Assistant Jail Superintendent | 25 |
Eligibility
The required qualification is different for each post, ranging from 10th pass to graduation, as given in the official rulebook. Candidates must read the official rulebook carefully and check the post-wise eligibility before downloading the PET admit card.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Objective – MCQs, computer-based online test)
- PET / PST
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The official notification does not specify any negative-marking scheme, so there is no negative marking.
How to Download PET Admit Card
- Open the official website esb.mp.gov.in or click the Download PET Admit Card link below.
- On the Test Admit Card page, enter your application number and date of birth.
- Enter the first 2 letters of your mother name and the last 4 digits of your Aadhar number.
- Select your paper / subject, solve the simple captcha shown on the page and click Search.
- Your PET admit card will appear on the screen. Check your PET date, reporting time and venue, then download and print it.
Important Links
| Download PET Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download PET Schedule Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. When was the MPESB Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari PET Admit Card released?
The PET admit card was released on 06 October 2026.
Q2. When is the PET being held?
The Physical Efficiency Test will be held from 07 to 18 October 2026 in a single morning shift from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Q3. Where is the PET venue?
The PET will be conducted at the International Sports Complex, Neelbad, Bhopal.
Q4. What details are needed to download the PET admit card?
You need your application number, date of birth, the first 2 letters of your mother name and the last 4 digits of your Aadhar number.
Q5. What is the selection process after the written exam?
Written exam qualified candidates must clear the PET / PST, followed by document verification and a medical examination.
