MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2784 Posts

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (formerly MP Vyapam/PEB) will conduct the Group-2 Sub Group-1 combined recruitment test 2026 for a single post: Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer). The key highlights are summarised below.

The last date to apply online for MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 is 17 July 2026 , and corrections in the application form can be made up to 22 July 2026. Candidates arriving after the reporting time will not be allowed to enter the exam centre.

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A total of 2784 vacancies of Krishi Vistar Adhikari have been advertised by the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Madhya Pradesh. The category-wise distribution is given below. 168 posts are horizontally reserved for Divyangjan (PwD) candidates: 42 each for VH, HH, LD and MD categories. These posts are included within the Open posts of each category. 35% horizontal reservation applies for women and 10% for ex-servicemen in Class III posts, as reflected in the table above. 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.

2784 vacancies

Category-Wise and Horizontal Reservation Break-Up

The educational qualification for MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 is a Graduate degree (Bachelor's degree) in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognised university. The qualification must be fully completed on or before the date of submitting the online application. Candidates acquiring the degree after the application date will not be considered eligible. The marksheet number, marks obtained and maximum marks of the qualifying degree must be entered in the online form. The minimum age for all candidates is 18 years . The maximum age limit is calculated as on 1 January 2026 and varies by category as shown below. The candidate must be a citizen of India (Nepal citizens may be eligible subject to the certificate required under MP Civil Services Recruitment Rules, 1961). Live registration in an Employment Office of Madhya Pradesh is mandatory for all applicants. Candidates

Selected candidates will be appointed in the pay scale of Rs. 25,300 – 80,500 (Class III) . As per the MP General Administration Department circular dated 12 December 2019, a stipend is paid during the probation period 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, is paid.

MP Online portal fee: Rs. 60 if the form is filled through a kiosk, or Rs. 20 if filled through a registered citizen user login. Correction fee: Rs. 20 per correction, plus a portal fee of Rs. 40 for each correction made during the correction window. The fee can be paid through credit card, debit card, net banking or at an authorised MP Online kiosk.

The selection for the Agriculture Extension Officer post will be made through a single online written exam followed by document verification. There is no interview. Online Written Exam (CBT): Objective-type paper of 200 marks conducted by MPESB. Normalization: If the exam is held in multiple shifts, results are prepared using the Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) scaling technique. Merit List and Waiting List: MPESB prepares a post-wise merit list; a waiting list of 15% of the total posts remains valid for one year or until the next exam result, whichever is earlier. Document Verification: Certificates are verified by the Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department, not by MPESB. Appointment: Appointment orders are to be issued within a maximum of three months from the date of the selection list. Unreserved (UR): 50% marks SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Divyangjan: 40% marks (after 10% r

The exam consists of a single question paper of 200 marks with two parts, to be solved in 3 hours. 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 (number of correct answers) displayed on the computer screen before submitting. Objections against questions can be filed online within three days of the objection link going live, with a fee of Rs. 150 per question. There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-totalling after the result is declared.

General Knowledge General Hindi General English General Maths General Reasoning Ability General Science General Computer Knowledge General Agriculture: Agriculture and its importance in the national economy. Agronomy: Major crops of MP, agro-techniques of major field crops of MP, farming systems and sustainable agriculture, introductory agro-meteorology, agro-climatic and agro-ecological zones. Soil Science: Soil composition and its role in crop production; physical, chemical and biological properties of soil; essential plant nutrients, their functions and dynamics; integrated nutrient management; problem soils and their management. Soil and Water Conservation: Watershed management. Plant Physiology: Absorption, translocation and metabolism of nutrients; photosynthesis and respiration; growth and development; growth regulators. Crop Improvement: Elements of genetics and plant breeding as

Applicants must select four exam city preferences while filling the online form. Exam centres are allotted randomly, subject to seat availability, and MPESB's decision on centre allotment is final. The written exam is proposed to be held in the following 11 cities: Bhopal Indore Jabalpur Khandwa Neemuch Ratlam Rewa Sagar Satna Sidhi Ujjain

Recent colour photograph (white background, not older than three months, with the candidate's name and date of photograph printed on it, both ears clearly visible) Scanned signature (short signatures, signatures in capital letters, or multiple signatures are not accepted) Handwriting sample (two lines in the candidate's own handwriting, in the prescribed format) Class 8th / 10th / 12th marksheet as proof of date of birth Caste / category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) issued by the competent MP authority, where applicable Disability certificate for Divyangjan candidates, issued by the competent authority Contract service certificate (minimum five years of continuous samvida service) for contract employee quota claimants Bonus-mark certificates such as the NCC 'C' certificate, where applicable Admit card (Test Admit Card – TAC) downloaded from esb.mp.gov.in, with Part 2 entries duly fi

Aadhaar registration is compulsory, and multi-level Aadhaar-enabled biometric verification will be done at the exam centre. Keep your Aadhaar biometrics unlocked on the exam day; otherwise, entry to the exam 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. Violations are treated as Unfair Means (UFM) cases. Candidates cannot leave the exam hall before the exam ends. The educational qualification must be complete on or before the date of applying; final-year or result-awaited candidates are not eligible. Eligibility in the online exam is purely provisional; certificates are verified by the department during the appointment process. Any wrong information or impersonation lea