MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 for 2784 Posts, Apply Online
MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026: 2784 Krishi Vistar Adhikari Posts Under Group-2 Sub Group-1
MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Bharti 2026 — Graduate in Agriculture or Horticulture Required — Apply Online at esb.mp.gov.in
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has released the Group-2 Sub Group-1 Rulebook 2026 for 2784 Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer) vacancies under the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Madhya Pradesh. Online applications are accepted from to through the official website esb.mp.gov.in. The computer-based examination begins from (Sunday) in two shifts.
Candidates aged 18 to 40 years holding a Graduate degree (Bachelor's degree) in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognised university can apply for this direct recruitment executive post. The post carries Pay Level as per MP Pay Matrix with a pay scale of Rs. 25,300 – 80,500 (Class III). MP domicile reserved category candidates get age relaxation up to 45 years. Selection is based on a single online written exam of 200 marks followed by document verification.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal |
| Post Name | Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer) – Post Code 01 |
| Exam Name | Group-2 Sub Group-1 Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment Exam 2026 |
| Department | Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal |
| Total Vacancies | 2784 |
| Application Start Date | |
| Application Last Date | |
| Application Mode | Online only — esb.mp.gov.in |
| Exam Date | From (Sunday), in two shifts |
| Exam Mode | Online Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Age Limit | 18–40 Years (as on 01 January 2026, relaxable up to 45 years) |
| Qualification | Graduate degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognised university |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 25,300 – 80,500 (Class III) |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Selection Process | Online Written Exam (CBT) + Document Verification |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates & Application Fee
Online Registration: 3 July to 17 July 2026 — Exam Fee Rs. 500 (UR) / Rs. 250 (Reserved)
The online application process for MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 opens on and closes on . The application correction window is available from to . The computer-based exam is scheduled from (Sunday) in two shifts. Admit cards will be available on esb.mp.gov.in before the exam.
Important Dates
Notification Released: — Online Application Starts: — Last Date to Apply Online: — Application Correction Window: to — Exam Date: From (Sunday) — Admit Card: Before the exam on esb.mp.gov.in.
Tip: Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues on the portal. Keep scanned copies of photograph, signature, handwriting sample, educational certificates, and category certificates ready before starting the application. The application number is required to download the admit card.
Application Fee
Application fee is Rs. 500 for Unreserved (UR) candidates and Rs. 250 for MP domicile SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Divyangjan (PwD) candidates. Backlog direct recruitment posts have no application fee.
MP Online portal fee of Rs. 60 applies for forms filled through a kiosk, or Rs. 20 for registered citizen user login. Correction fee is Rs. 20 per correction plus Rs. 40 portal fee for each correction made during the correction window.
Payment can be made through credit card, debit card, net banking, or at an authorised MP Online kiosk. Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Note: Since the 27% OBC reservation matter is sub judice in the Hon'ble High Court, the rulebook also publishes a main table of 2410 posts (with OBC at 14%) and a provisional table of 374 posts. Candidates should refer to the official rulebook for complete details.
MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details and Eligibility
2784 Krishi Vistar Adhikari Posts — Graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture Required
MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 covers 2784 vacancies across all categories. The category-wise distribution includes UR 1126, EWS 444, SC 316, ST 122, and OBC 776 posts. 168 posts are horizontally reserved for Divyangjan (PwD) candidates: 42 each for VH, HH, LD, and MD categories. 35% horizontal reservation applies for women and 10% for ex-servicemen in Class III posts.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 1126 |
| EWS | 444 |
| SC | 316 |
| ST | 122 |
| OBC | 776 |
| Total | 2784 |
Horizontal Reservation Break-Up
| Category | Open | Women | Ex-SM (Open) | Ex-SM (Women) | Contract (Open) | Contract (Women) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 122 |
| OBC | 364 | 180 | 50 | 26 | 104 | 52 | 776 |
| Total | 1306 | 644 | 186 | 92 | 372 | 184 | 2784 |
Note: Scroll horizontally to view all columns →
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduate degree (Bachelor's degree) in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognised university |
| Completion Date | Must be fully completed on or before the date of submitting the online application |
| Form Entry | Marksheet number, marks obtained, and maximum marks must be entered in the online form |
Other Eligibility Conditions
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Candidate must be a citizen of India |
| Employment Registration | Live registration in an Employment Office of Madhya Pradesh is mandatory |
| Non-MP Candidates | Can apply only against Unreserved (Open) posts, no fee concession/reservation/age relaxation |
| Two-Child Norm | More than two children (one born on or after 26 January 2001) makes candidate ineligible |
| Marriage Age | Marriage before legal age (18 for women, 21 for men) makes candidate ineligible |
| Aadhaar | Aadhaar registration is mandatory; Aadhaar must be unlocked at biometric verification |
Age limit is uniform across all categories: 18 to 40 years as on . Relaxation applicable for SC, ST, OBC, women, government employees, and PwBD candidates up to 45 years.
MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — Exam Pattern and Age Limit
Written Exam 200 Marks — Age Limit Below 40 Years
The selection is based on a single online written exam of 200 marks. Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks to be considered for document verification. Refer to Section 8 for the complete selection process.
Exam Pattern
| Part | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Maths, General Reasoning Ability, General Science, General Computer Knowledge | 100 |
| Part B | Subject-based questions (Agriculture / Horticulture) | 100 |
| Total | 200 |
Questions are objective (MCQ) type with four options each, in Hindi and English medium. Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Negative marking applies: 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer as per clause 3.8 of the official rulebook. After the exam, candidates must confirm their RAW score displayed on the computer screen before submitting.
Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for Unreserved (UR) candidates and 40% for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Divyangjan candidates (after 10% relaxation). EWS candidates get the 10% relaxation in qualifying marks, but their selection is made on merit from the EWS list.
Age Limit
The maximum age for all candidates is 18 years. The maximum age limit is calculated as on and varies by category. Unreserved (Open direct recruitment) candidates: 40 years. MP domicile SC, ST, OBC candidates: 45 years. Women candidates of MP (reserved and unreserved): 45 years. MP Government/Corporation/Board employees, Home Guards, Divyangjan (PwD): 45 years. EWS candidates: 40 years (no age relaxation for EWS). Contract (Samvida) employees and Rule-14 priority categories: up to 55 years as per applicable relaxation rules.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST/OBC (MP Domicile): Up to 45 years (5 years relaxation above upper age limit)
- Women (MP, Reserved & Unreserved): Up to 45 years
- MP Government/Corporation/Board Employees: Up to 45 years
- Home Guards: Up to 45 years
- Divyangjan (PwD): Up to 45 years
- Contract (Samvida) Employees: Up to 55 years as per applicable rules
- EWS: No age relaxation (maximum 40 years)
MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — Job Profile, Salary and Contract Details
Pay Scale Rs. 25,300 – 80,500 — 3-Year Probation Period — Class III Executive Post
Selected candidates will be appointed as Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer) under the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Madhya Pradesh. The role involves agricultural extension work at block level across the state. This is an executive (Karyapalik) post under Class III with a 3-year probation period.
Job Profile & Responsibilities
Agriculture Extension Officers serve as the link between the government and farming communities. Key duties include disseminating information about modern agricultural techniques, organising farmer training programmes, implementing government agricultural schemes at block level, assisting farmers with crop planning and pest management, maintaining records of agricultural activities, and coordinating with district-level agriculture officers.
Salary / Stipend
Monthly salary of Rs. 25,300 to Rs. 80,500 (Pay Level as per MP Pay Matrix). During the probation period, a stipend is paid instead of the full pay scale:
- First year: 70% of the minimum of the pay scale (approximately Rs. 17,710 per month)
- Second year: 80% of the minimum of the pay scale (approximately Rs. 20,240 per month)
- Third year: 90% of the minimum of the pay scale (approximately Rs. 22,770 per month)
After successful completion of the probation period, the regular pay in the scale of Rs. 25,300 – 80,500, along with admissible allowances (DA, HRA, TA) as per MP Government rules, is paid.
MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — Syllabus and How to Apply
Written Exam Syllabus — Apply Online at esb.mp.gov.in by 17 July 2026
The written exam covers general subjects and agriculture/horticulture topics in two parts. The application process is entirely online through the MPESB portal at esb.mp.gov.in. Applications must be submitted before .
Syllabus / Evaluation Criteria
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Current affairs, Indian polity, history, geography, economics, MP-specific GK |
| General Hindi | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence correction |
| General English | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence correction |
| General Maths | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data interpretation |
| General Reasoning | Analogy, series, coding-decoding, syllogism, puzzles |
| General Science | Physics, chemistry, biology basics |
| Computer Knowledge | Basics of computer, MS Office, internet, networking |
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Agronomy | Major crops of MP, farming systems, sustainable agriculture, agro-meteorology, agro-climatic zones |
| Soil Science | Soil composition, physical/chemical/biological properties, plant nutrients, integrated nutrient management |
| Soil & Water Conservation | Watershed management |
| Plant Physiology | Nutrient absorption, photosynthesis, respiration, growth regulators |
| Crop Improvement | Genetics and plant breeding applied to crop improvement |
| Horticulture | Fruits, vegetables, spices, flowering plants; nursery management; propagation methods; post-harvest management |
| Plant Protection | Insect pests and diseases management; integrated pest and disease management; spray equipment; pesticide safety |
| Agricultural Economics | Farm planning; marketing of agricultural produce; regulated markets in MP (including e-Chaupal) |
| Agricultural Extension Education | Philosophy, objectives and principles of extension; extension organisations; communication methods; rural development programmes |
How to Apply
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit the official MPESB website esb.mp.gov.in or the MP Online portal mponline.gov.in |
| Step 2 | Open the application link for "Group-2 Sub Group-1 Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment Test 2026" |
| Step 3 | Read the rulebook and eligibility conditions carefully before starting the form |
| Step 4 | Fill in personal details, Aadhaar number/VID, permanent body identification marks, photo ID details, and educational qualification details (marksheet number, marks obtained and maximum marks) |
| Step 5 | Upload the photograph, signature and handwriting sample in the prescribed JPG format |
| Step 6 | Select four exam city preferences in order of priority |
| Step 7 | Pay the application fee through credit card, debit card, net banking or an authorised MP Online kiosk. Submit the form, note down the application number, and keep a printout safely |
Important Instructions
- Aadhaar registration is compulsory, and multi-level Aadhaar-enabled biometric verification will be done at the exam centre. Keep Aadhaar biometrics unlocked on exam day; otherwise, entry will be denied
- Entry to the exam centre is allowed only up to the reporting time. Latecomers will not be admitted
- Mobile phones, calculators, log tables, digital watches, sunglasses, whitener, and all electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall
- The educational qualification must be complete on or before the date of applying; final-year or result-awaited candidates are not eligible
- No correction of any kind is allowed after the correction window closes on
- For application-related help, contact the MP Online helpdesk at 0755-6720200 or the MPESB toll-free number 18002337899. Complaints can be emailed to helpdesk@mp.gov.in
MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — Selection Mode and Documents
Online Written Exam (200 Marks) + Document Verification — No Interview
Selection for MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 is through a single online written exam followed by document verification. There is no interview or physical test for this post. Document verification will be conducted by the Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department, not by MPESB.
Selection Stages
| Stage | Description | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Stage I | Online Written Exam (CBT) — 200 Marks | Objective MCQ, 3 hours |
| Stage II | Merit List & Waiting List Preparation | Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) scaling |
| Stage III | Document Verification | By the department (not MPESB) |
| Stage IV | Final Appointment | Within 3 months from selection list |
Normalisation: If the exam is held in multiple shifts, results are prepared using the Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) scaling technique. Merit list is prepared post-wise; a waiting list of 15% of the total posts remains valid for one year or until the next exam result, whichever is earlier.
Documents Required for Verification
| Documents to Upload with Application | |
| Recent Colour Photograph | White background, not older than 3 months, with name and date printed, both ears visible |
| Scanned Signature | Short signatures only; capital letters or multiple signatures not accepted |
| Handwriting Sample | Two lines in candidate's own handwriting, in prescribed format |
| Educational Certificates | Class 8th/10th/12th marksheets as proof of date of birth |
| Caste/Category Certificate | SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate from competent MP authority |
| Documents to Carry on Exam Day | |
| Admit Card (TAC) | Downloaded from esb.mp.gov.in, Part 2 entries duly filled |
| Original Photo ID | Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence or Passport |
| Black Ballpoint Pen | Required for exam |
| Additional Documents (If Applicable) | |
| Disability Certificate | For Divyangjan candidates, from competent authority |
| Contract Service Certificate | Minimum 5 years continuous samvida service for contract employee quota |
| NCC 'C' Certificate | For bonus marks, if applicable |
Disqualification Criteria
| Grounds for Disqualification |
|---|
| Providing wrong information or impersonation leads to cancellation and FIR |
| Appearing from wrong exam centre leads to cancellation of candidature |
| Having more than 2 children (one born on or after 26 January 2001) makes candidate ineligible |
| Marriage before legal age makes candidate ineligible for appointment |
| Candidates cannot leave the exam hall before the exam ends |
| Any form of Unfair Means (UFM) case leads to disqualification |
MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — Important Links and Follow Us
Official Recruitment Links
| Link | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Available | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Active from | esb.mp.gov.in |
| Official Website | Active | esb.mp.gov.in |
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MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submission of online applications for MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 is . The application window opens on . Corrections can be made until .
Q2. How many vacancies are there in MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026?
There are 2784 Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer) vacancies — UR 1126, EWS 444, SC 316, ST 122, and OBC 776 — in the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Madhya Pradesh.
Q3. What is the qualification for the MP Agriculture Extension Officer post?
A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognised university, completed on or before the date of applying online. The marksheet number, marks obtained, and maximum marks must be entered in the online form.
Q4. When is the MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari exam 2026?
The online exam starts from (Sunday) in two shifts: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Candidates arriving after the reporting time will not be allowed entry.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari exam?
Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer as per clause 3.8 of the official rulebook. Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Total exam is 200 marks with 3 hours duration.
Q6. What is the salary of an MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari?
The pay scale is Rs. 25,300 to Rs. 80,500 (Class III). During the 3-year probation, a stipend of 70%, 80%, and 90% of the minimum pay is paid in the first, second, and third years respectively. After probation, full pay with DA, HRA, and TA applies.
Q7. Can candidates from other states apply for MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026?
Yes, but only against Unreserved (Open) posts. Non-MP candidates must pay the Rs. 500 fee and do not get any reservation, fee concession, or age relaxation. Live registration in MP Employment Office is still mandatory.
Q8. What is the age limit for MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on . MP domicile SC/ST/OBC candidates, women, government employees, and PwD candidates get relaxation up to 45 years. EWS candidates get no age relaxation.
Q9. What is the selection process for MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari 2026?
Selection is based only on the 200-mark online written exam, followed by document verification by the department. There is no interview or physical test. Merit list is prepared using Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) scaling if multiple shifts are conducted.
Q10. What is the application fee for MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari 2026?
Rs. 500 for Unreserved candidates and Rs. 250 for MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates, plus an MP Online portal fee of Rs. 60 (kiosk) or Rs. 20 (citizen login). Fee is non-refundable.
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