The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the official notification for Group-2, Sub Group-1 Recruitment Test 2026 to fill 2,784 Agriculture Extension Officer (Krishi Vistar Adhikari) posts under the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Candidates possessing the required Agriculture qualification can apply online through the official MPESB portal before the closing date.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Post Name | Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer) |
| Recruitment | Group-2, Sub Group-1 Recruitment Test 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,784 Posts |
| Department | Directorate of Farmer Welfare & Agriculture Development |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 02 July 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 03 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 17 July 2026
- Application Correction Last Date: 22 July 2026
- Examination Date: From 02 August 2026
Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should possess:
- B.Sc. (Agriculture) OR
- B.Sc. (Horticulture) OR
- An equivalent qualification recognized by the Government as specified in the official notification.
Candidates should carefully verify the detailed eligibility criteria before applying.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (where applicable)
Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary under the 7th Pay Commission:
- Pay Scale: ₹25,300 – ₹80,500
Additional allowances and benefits will be provided as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules.
Application Fee
- General / Other State Candidates: ₹500
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP Candidates): ₹250
- MP Online Portal charges will be applicable as per official rules.
How to Apply
- Visit the official MPESB website.
- Complete the profile registration if not already registered.
- Log in using your credentials.
- Select Group-2 Sub Group-1 Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application before 17 July 2026.
- Download and print the application confirmation for future reference.
Important Links
Official MPESB Website: https://esb.mp.gov.in
Official Online Application Portal: https://esb.mponline.gov.in
Apply Online: Available under Group-2 Sub Group-1 Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Test 2026 on the official MPESB portal.
Official Notification (Rule Book): Available in the Latest Notifications section of the MPESB website.
Note
Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying. Ensure that all educational qualifications, age criteria, reservation requirements, and other eligibility conditions are fulfilled before submitting the online application.