Verified from official source on 03 Jul 2026
MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer 2026 — Krishi Vistar Adhikari, MP Group-2 Sub Group-1 (2,784 Posts)
📍 Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) — Directorate of Farmer Welfare & Agriculture Development, Govt. of MP, Advt. No. 01/2026State Govt Jobs
- Total Posts
- 2784
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree (B.Sc) in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized university. Degree must be completed on or before the last date of application (17 July 2026). Final-year students NOT eligible.
- Age Limit
- 18–40 years as on 01 January 2026; relaxation up to 45 years for MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates per MP rules
- Application Fee
- ₹500 (General/OBC/EWS); ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD of MP). Online payment only via MP Online portal.
- Minimum Qualification
- Graduate
Overview
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has released Advt. No. 01/2026 for 2,784 Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer) posts under the Group-2 Sub Group-1 Combined Recruitment Test 2026. Posts include Gramin Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Rural Agriculture Extension Officer), Gramin Udyan Vistar Adhikari (Rural Horticulture Extension Officer), Lab Technician, and Field Extension Officer under the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Madhya Pradesh. This is one of the largest agriculture graduate recruitments in India in 2026. Applications open from 03 July to 17 July 2026 — only a 15-day window! Computer Based Test scheduled for 02 August 2026 in two shifts. No negative marking. No interview — purely merit-based selection. Posting across all districts of Madhya Pradesh. 168 posts horizontally reserved for PwBD candidates.
Eligibility
* B.Sc Agriculture or B.Sc Horticulture from a recognized university.
* Degree must be fully completed by 17 July 2026.
* Must be registered with an Employment Office in Madhya Pradesh (live registration mandatory).
* Indian citizen (Nepal citizens eligible with required certificate under MP CSR Rules).
* Age 18–40 years as on 01 January 2026 (relaxation per MP rules).
Important Dates
Application Start
03 Jul 2026
Last Date to Apply
17 Jul 2026
Correction Window → Till 22 July 2026
To be announced
CBT Exam → 02 August 2026 (two shifts)
To be announced
Application Fee
₹500 (General/OBC/EWS); ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD of MP). Online payment only via MP Online portal.
Salary
Pay Scale as per MP Group-2 norms — starting approximately ₹32,000–₹35,000/month + DA, HRA, TA allowances
How to Apply
1. Visit esb.mp.gov.in (MPESB official portal).
2. Click on "Group-2 Sub Group-1 Krishi Vistar Adhikari 2026."
3. Register and fill the online application form.
4. Enter qualifying degree details — marksheet number, marks obtained, maximum marks.
5. Upload photo and signature as per specifications.
6. Pay ₹500 (Gen/OBC) or ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD) via MP Online.
7. Submit before 17 July 2026. Correction window: till 22 July 2026.
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