The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the second-stage physical measurement and proficiency-test schedule for eligible candidates of the Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari and Assistant Jail Superintendent Combined Recruitment Test 2026. The written examination was conducted after the schedule was revised, and the first-phase result was declared on 14 August 2026.
The latest physical-test notice issued through the Jail Department provides the schedule for candidates eligible for the second phase for Jail Prahari and Assistant Jail Superintendent posts. The scheduled activity includes physical measurement, physical proficiency testing and document verification. The programme is being conducted from 7 October to 18 October 2026 at the International Sports Complex, in front of the Madhya Pradesh Shooting Academy, Nathū Barkheda Road, Neelbad, Bhopal.
The recruitment was originally notified for 1,679 posts, including Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari and Assistant Jail Superintendent vacancies. Candidates should use the application number range and date assigned to them in the official schedule rather than relying only on a general date published in an article.
Important: BharatResult.com.es is an independent information website. It is not affiliated with MPESB, the Forest Department, the Jail Department or the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Candidates must verify their individual date, venue, admit card and document requirements through official MPESB notices.
MPESB Van Rakshak Jail Prahari PET Schedule 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Recruiting organisation | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board |
| Recruitment | Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari and Assistant Jail Superintendent Combined Recruitment Test 2026 |
| Total posts in recruitment update | 1,679 |
| Written examination | 4 June 2026 |
| Answer key | 22 June 2026 |
| First-phase result | 14 August 2026 |
| Second-stage activity | Physical measurement, proficiency test and document verification |
| PET/physical test schedule | 7–18 October 2026 in the latest Jail Department notice |
| Venue | International Sports Complex, in front of MP Shooting Academy, Nathū Barkheda Road, Neelbad, Bhopal |
| Current status | Second-stage process for qualified candidates |
| Official website | esb.mp.gov.in |
MPESB Van Rakshak Jail Prahari PET Schedule 2026
The physical-test notice states that candidates who qualified for the second phase after the written examination must appear for physical measurement, physical proficiency testing and document verification at the assigned venue in Bhopal.
For the Jail Prahari post, the schedule is organised by application-number ranges. The notice begins the Jail Prahari physical test on 8 October 2026 and continues through 18 October 2026. The Assistant Jail Superintendent physical test is listed for 7 October 2026.
The reporting window mentioned in the notice is generally 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Candidates must check the exact reporting instruction on their admit card and the official notice because a candidate may be assigned a particular date according to the application-number range.
Official PET schedule notice: Download the MPESB/Jail Department physical-test schedule
Official result portal: Check the MPESB first-phase result
Jail Prahari PET Date and Application-Number Schedule
The official notice allocates dates according to the application number. The following summary reflects the schedule printed in the physical-test instructions:
| Post | Physical-test dates | Venue |
| Assistant Jail Superintendent | 7 October 2026 | International Sports Complex, Neelbad, Bhopal |
| Jail Prahari | 8–18 October 2026 | International Sports Complex, Neelbad, Bhopal |
Candidates should not assume that every qualified candidate has to appear on every date. The individual date is linked to the application-number range in the official notice and admit-card record.
The official qualified-candidate list also contains candidates selected for the second phase under the Van Rakshak and Kshetra Rakshak selection pool. Forest Department candidates should check the latest department-specific physical-test instruction if their admit card or result assigns a separate schedule.
Important Dates
| Event | Date/status |
| Online application begins | 28 February 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 30 April 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 30 April 2026 |
| Application correction deadline | 30 April 2026 |
| Original written-exam start date | 25 May 2026 |
| Revised written examination | 4 June 2026 |
| Written examination period | 4–20 June 2026, as reflected in the result/department notices |
| Admit card | Released before the written examination |
| Provisional answer key | 22 June 2026 |
| Answer-key objection window | 22–25 June 2026 |
| First-phase result | 14 August 2026 |
| Assistant Jail Superintendent physical test | 7 October 2026 |
| Jail Prahari physical test | 8–18 October 2026 |
| Final result | To be announced |
The original examination was postponed from 25 May 2026. Candidates should rely on the revised notices and their individual admit card for the applicable date.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment update lists the following posts:
| Post name | Vacancies |
| Van Rakshak | 728 |
| Kshetra Rakshak | 169 |
| Jail Prahari | 757 |
| Assistant Jail Superintendent | 25 |
| Total | 1,679 |
The MPESB rulebook and later departmental revisions may contain separate direct-recruitment, backlog, selection-pool and reservation tables. Candidates should use the latest official vacancy table applicable to their post and category if it differs from the initial recruitment summary.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility requirement varies by post:
• Van Rakshak: Candidates generally require a High School/Class 10 or equivalent qualification from a recognised board or institution, subject to the official rules.
• Kshetra Rakshak: Candidates must satisfy the qualification and departmental conditions prescribed in the rulebook.
• Jail Prahari: Candidates generally require the qualification prescribed for the Jail Department executive post, as stated in the official notice.
• Assistant Jail Superintendent: The post has a higher educational and age requirement than the other posts; candidates should check the separate post-wise rulebook provisions.
Candidates must also satisfy domicile, employment-registration, physical, medical and category-document requirements. The MPESB rulebook states that Madhya Pradesh employment-office registration must be valid for the applicable recruitment process.
Age Limit
The broad age conditions mentioned in the recruitment update are:
• Minimum age for most posts: 18 years
• Minimum age for Assistant Jail Superintendent: 21 years
• Maximum age: 33 years
• Cut-off date: 1 January 2026
Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories and other groups according to Madhya Pradesh Government rules and the detailed MPESB rulebook.
Application Fee
The fee structure for direct-recruitment posts was generally as follows:
• Unreserved candidates: ₹500 per question paper
• MP domicile SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates: ₹250 per question paper
• Direct-recruitment backlog posts: No examination fee, where applicable
• MP Online kiosk portal charge: ₹60
• Registered citizen-user portal charge: ₹20
• Correction charge: As prescribed by MPESB
The application window is closed. Candidates should not submit a new payment or form unless MPESB publishes a fresh official notice.
Written Examination Pattern
The written examination was conducted online in Hindi and English with objective-type questions. The rulebook provides the following broad scheme:
| Particular | Details |
| Mode | Computer-based test |
| Question type | Objective multiple-choice |
| Maximum marks | 100 per paper, as applicable to the post/paper structure |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Examination shifts | Morning and afternoon shifts |
| Negative marking | Check the applicable rulebook and final answer-key instructions |
| Answer key | Released on 22 June 2026 |
Candidates should use their correct question paper and response record when calculating marks. The final result is based on the official evaluation and selection rules, not on an unofficial answer-key calculation.
First-Phase Result 2026
MPESB declared the first-phase result for the combined recruitment after conducting the written examination. The official result portal provides a candidate-login facility using:
• Application number
• Date of birth
• First two letters of the mother’s name and the last four digits of the Aadhaar number, as required by the portal
The official qualified-candidate PDF is titled List of Candidates Eligible for Second Phase. It contains post and selection-pool information for candidates who have been shortlisted for the next stage.
Check result: Open the MPESB first-phase result portal
Second-phase qualified list: Download the official qualified-candidate list
Physical Proficiency Test Standards: Jail Prahari
The official Jail Department instructions provide the following qualifying events for Jail Prahari candidates. The physical proficiency test is qualifying in nature and does not carry separate marks.
Male Candidates
• 800-metre race: 2 minutes 50 seconds
• Shot put: 7.260 kg shot for a distance of 20 feet
• The department notice specifies separate standards for eligible ex-servicemen and Home Guard candidates.
Female Candidates
• 800-metre race: 4 minutes
• Shot put: 4 kg shot for a distance of 16 feet
A candidate who does not qualify in the race is not allowed to proceed to the shot-put event. Candidates are given up to three opportunities for the shot-put event according to the official instructions.
Jail Prahari Physical Measurement
The Jail Department’s second-stage instructions specify the following broad measurements:
• Male height: 165 cm
• Female height: 158 cm
• Male chest: 83 cm without expansion
• Female candidates: Chest measurement is not required
Candidates must also satisfy the medical and eyesight requirements prescribed for Jail Department service. The notice states that both eyes should have normal vision and that candidates must be physically fit for the service.
Physical Proficiency Test: Assistant Jail Superintendent
For Assistant Jail Superintendent candidates, the official notice provides separate standards:
Male Candidates
• 800-metre race: 2 minutes 40 seconds
• Long jump: 13 feet
• Shot put: 7.260 kg shot for a distance of 49 feet
• Male height: 168 cm
• Chest: 84 cm unexpanded and 89 cm expanded
Female Candidates
• 800-metre race: 3 minutes 40 seconds
• Long jump: 10 feet
• Shot put: 4 kg shot for a distance of 45 feet
• Female height: 155 cm
• Chest measurement: Not required
Candidates should read the official PDF carefully because the notice also provides separate standards for eligible ex-servicemen and related categories.
Physical Test and Document-Verification Instructions
Candidates attending the second phase should carry the following items:
• MPESB result or qualified-candidate document
• Physical-test/DV admit card
• Original photo identity proof
• Aadhaar card or other identity document required for biometric verification
• Original educational certificates
• Original caste, domicile, EWS, PwD, ex-serviceman or other applicable certificates
• Two sets of self-attested photocopies
• Recent photographs
• Bank-account details where required for eligible travel reimbursement
• Any form or declaration attached to the official physical-test notice
The physical-test notice states that biometric verification will be completed using Aadhaar. Candidates should ensure that the Aadhaar number is available and unlocked if biometric authentication is required.
The physical proficiency test is video-recorded. Candidates who have an immediate concern about their assessment should follow the appeal process at the test venue. A second opportunity is generally not provided after the test is completed.
Selection Process
The broad selection process is:
1. Computer-based written examination
2. First-phase result and shortlisting
3. Physical measurement and physical proficiency test
4. Document verification
5. Medical examination
6. Final merit list and appointment formalities
The precise stages differ by post. For example, Jail Prahari and Assistant Jail Superintendent candidates attend the Jail Department’s physical and document-verification process, while Van Rakshak and Kshetra Rakshak candidates may have additional Forest Department requirements. Candidates should follow the notice attached to their own result and admit card.
How to Download the PET Schedule or Admit Card
1. Visit esb.mp.gov.in.
2. Open the Admit Card, Result or Latest Notices section.
3. Select the combined Van Rakshak, Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari and Assistant Jail Superintendent recruitment.
4. Open the PET schedule or physical-test admit-card link.
5. Enter the application number, date of birth and other required details.
6. Download the schedule, admit card or result document.
7. Check the assigned date, application-number range, reporting time and venue.
8. Print the document and carry it with the required originals and copies.
Physical-test admit-card portal: Download the MPESB PET admit card
Official Links
• MPESB first-phase result portal
• Official qualified candidates list for second phase
• PET schedule and physical-test instructions
• PET/physical-test admit-card portal
• MPESB combined recruitment rulebook
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has the MPESB Van Rakshak Jail Prahari PET Schedule 2026 been released?
Yes. MPESB and the Jail Department have published the second-stage physical measurement, proficiency-test and document-verification schedule for eligible candidates.
When is the Jail Prahari physical test scheduled?
The latest notice schedules the Jail Prahari physical test from 8 October to 18 October 2026, with the exact date assigned according to the candidate’s application-number range.
When is the Assistant Jail Superintendent physical test?
The official notice lists the Assistant Jail Superintendent physical test for 7 October 2026.
Where will the physical test be held?
The listed venue is the International Sports Complex, in front of the Madhya Pradesh Shooting Academy, Nathū Barkheda Road, Neelbad, Bhopal.
How many posts are included in the recruitment?
The recruitment summary lists 1,679 posts: 728 Van Rakshak, 169 Kshetra Rakshak, 757 Jail Prahari and 25 Assistant Jail Superintendent posts. Candidates should check the latest departmental vacancy table for any revision.
When was the written result declared?
The first-phase written result was declared on 14 August 2026.
Is the physical proficiency test qualifying or marks-based?
The Jail Department notice states that the physical proficiency test is qualifying in nature and does not carry separate marks.
What documents are required at the physical test?
Candidates should carry the admit card, result/qualified-candidate document, original identity proof, Aadhaar details, original certificates, two sets of photocopies, photographs and any forms specified in the official notice.
What should candidates do if their application number is not found in the schedule?
Candidates should download the latest admit card, recheck the application number and contact MPESB or the relevant department helpdesk through the official website. They should not rely on unofficial social-media lists.
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