MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026: 2784 Agriculture Extension Officer Posts

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has released the MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 notification for 2784 Agriculture Extension Officer (Krishi Vistar Adhikari) posts.

These vacancies fall under the Group-2 Sub Group-1 exam and are for direct recruitment in the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Madhya Pradesh. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in the agriculture sector in Madhya Pradesh.

Important Dates

• Notification (Rulebook) Released: July 2, 2026
• Online Application Starts: July 3, 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: July 17, 2026
• Application Correction Window: July 3, 2026 to July 22, 2026
• Exam Date: From August 2, 2026 (Sunday), in two shifts
• Admit Card Release: Before the exam, on esb.mp.gov.in

Vacancy Details (Total: 2784 Posts)

The posts are for Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer) – Post Code 01. The category-wise distribution is as follows:

Note: 168 posts are horizontally reserved for Divyangjan (PwD) candidates (42 each for VH, HH, LD, MD categories) and are included within the Open posts. 35% horizontal reservation for women and 10% for ex-servicemen applies.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must hold 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.

Age Limit (As on 1 January 2026):

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: Unreserved (Open direct recruitment): 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)

Other Eligibility Conditions:

• Must be a citizen of India.
• Live registration in an Employment Office of Madhya Pradesh is mandatory for all applicants.
• Non-MP domiciles can apply only against Unreserved (Open) posts and will not get any fee concession, reservation or age relaxation.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will be appointed in the pay scale of Rs. 25,300 – 80,500 (Class III). During the probation period, a stipend will be paid:

• First year: 70% of the minimum pay scale (approx. Rs. 17,710/month)
• Second year: 80% of the minimum pay scale (approx. Rs. 20,240/month)
• Third year: 90% of the minimum pay scale (approx. Rs. 22,770/month)

After probation, full pay with admissible allowances will be provided.

Application Fee

Additional MP Online portal fee of Rs. 60 (kiosk) or Rs. 20 (citizen login) applies. Correction fee is Rs. 20 per correction + Rs. 40 portal fee.

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

1. Online Written Exam (CBT): An objective-type paper of 200 marks.
2. Document Verification: Conducted by the Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department.
3. No interview will be held.

Minimum qualifying marks are 50% for UR and 40% for reserved categories (MP domicile).

Exam Pattern

The online exam will be 200 marks for 3 hours, divided into two parts:

Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Negative marking applies: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.

Syllabus Highlights

Part A: General Subjects (100 Marks)

• General Knowledge
• General Hindi
• General English
• General Maths
• General Reasoning Ability
• General Science
• General Computer Knowledge

Part B: Agriculture Subject Syllabus (100 Marks)

• General Agriculture
• Agronomy
• Soil Science
• Soil and Water Conservation
• Plant Physiology
• Crop Improvement
• Horticulture
• Plant Protection
• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Extension Education

Candidates are advised to refer to the official rulebook for the detailed syllabus.