MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has released an official notification for the recruitment of Rural Agriculture Extension Officers under Group-2 Sub-Group-1. This recruitment drive presents an excellent opportunity for eligible graduates looking for government jobs in the agricultural sector of Madhya Pradesh. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online starting from July 3, 2026, until the deadline on July 17, 2026.
MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Vacancy 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal |
| Notification No. | Group-2 Sub-Group-1 Agriculture Extension Officer Exam 2026 |
| Post Name | Agriculture Extension Officer (Krishi Vistar Adhikari) |
| No. of Posts | 2784 |
| Job Category | State Government Job |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Application Mode | On-line |
| Last Date | 17.07.2026 |
| Official Website | www.esb.mp.gov.in |
MPESB Recruitment 2026 Important Exam Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release & Application Start Date | 03.07.2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of On-line Application | 17.07.2026 |
| Starting Date for Application Modification | 03.07.2026 |
| Last Date for Application Modification | 22.07.2026 |
| Exam Date & Day | Commencing from 02 August 2026 (Sunday) |
MPPEB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Vacancy Details 2026
The MPESB has announced a total of 2784 executive posts for the Agriculture Extension Officer position under the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, MP, Bhopal. These positions will be filled through direct recruitment. The breakdown across different reservation categories is mentioned below:
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 1126 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 444 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 316 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 122 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 776 |
| Total Vacancies | 2784 |
Category Wise Vacancies
| Category | Nil | ESM | Contract Worker | Total | |||
| Open | Female | Open | Female | Open | Female | ||
| UR | 528 | 260 | 76 | 38 | 150 | 74 | 1126 |
| EWS | 208 | 102 | 30 | 14 | 60 | 30 | 444 |
| SC | 148 | 74 | 22 | 10 | 42 | 20 | 316 |
| ST | 58 | 28 | 08 | 04 | 16 | 08 | 122 |
| OBC | 364 | 180 | 50 | 26 | 104 | 52 | 776 |
| Total | 1306 | 644 | 186 | 92 | 372 | 184 | 2784 |
MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Eligibility & Educational Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Graduate Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized university or institute.
It is mandatory for applicants to have a valid and active registration in the Employment Office (Rojgar Karyalaya) of Madhya Pradesh State.
The educational qualifications must be fully completed before or on the date of submitting the application form.
MP Vyapam Agriculture Extension Officer Salary & Pay Scale 2026
The selected candidates will be appointed within the designated pay scale, along with other applicable state government allowances:
Pay Scale: Rs. 25,300 – 80,500
Stipend Rule: According to state regulations, candidates will receive 70% of the minimum pay scale in the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year as a stipend during their probation period. Full pay scale privileges begin after the successful completion of probation.
MPESB GBO Stream Age Limit & Relaxation Criteria (As on 01.01.2026)
The age calculation of the candidates will be evaluated on the baseline date of January 1, 2026:
Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
Maximum Age Limit (General/Unreserved Open): 40 Years
Maximum Age Limit for Reserved Categories: 45 years (Includes SC, ST, OBC, PWD, government employees, and all female candidates, reflecting a 5-year upper age relaxation).
Note: The absolute maximum age limit across any relaxation combination cannot exceed 55 years for specified prioritized categories.
MP Krishi Vistar Adhikari 2026 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection will be finalized based on a single-stage online written examination.
Exam Type: The online test features a single question paper carrying a total of 200 marks.
Marking Pattern: The question paper is divided into two balanced sections:
Section A (100 Marks): General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Logical Ability, General Science, and General Computer Knowledge.
Section B (100 Marks): Subject-based questions focusing specifically on Agriculture topics.
Negative Marking: Every correct answer adds 1 mark, whereas a deduction of 0.25 marks will apply for every incorrect answer.
Qualifying Percentages: Minimum passing marks are 50% for Unreserved candidates and 40% for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PWD applicants.
MPESB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Candidates must deposit the application fee through online payment gateways using kiosks or personal payment portals:
Unreserved (UR) Candidates: Rs. 500/-
SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PWD Candidates (MP Locals only): Rs. 250/-
Portal Fee charges: An additional Rs. 60/- applies when submitting via MP Online Kiosk, or Rs. 20/- if logged in through a registered citizen user account.
Form Modification Fee: Rs. 20/- per edit transaction along with a Rs. 40/- portal charge.
How to Apply Online
Open the official MP Online citizen services website at www.mponline.gov.in or head directly to the MPESB portal.
Locate the active link corresponding to “Group-2 Sub-Group-1 Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Test – 2026” under the examination sections.
Review the rulebook entirely and click on the “Continue” button to move forward to the registration layout.
Supply your standard personal parameters, contact parameters, and active MP Rojgar login numbers.
Provide your Aadhaar Card number or virtual ID, which is mandatory to execute multi-layer biometric authentication at the test facility.
Prepare and save a unified scan document combining your recent colored passport photograph (with name and date printed on a white background), clean signature, and two handwritten declaration lines.
Attach the specified file layout, input your academic certificate details, and preview the full form carefully.
Finalize the document submission and click on the payment option to dispatch the fee via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI channels.
Download and securely store the computerized payment receipt containing your Application Number, as it is mandatory for downloading your admit card later.
Official Links
| MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Apply Online Link | Click Here |




