MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, for 2784 Agriculture Extension Officer (Krishi Vistar Adhikari) posts under the Group-2 Sub Group-1 exam. Online applications will be accepted from 3 July 2026 to 17 July 2026 at esb.mp.gov.in, and the computer-based exam begins on 2 August 2026 (Sunday). Candidates who hold a graduate degree in Agriculture or Horticulture and are between 18 and 40 years of age (relaxable up to 45 years for eligible Madhya Pradesh domicile categories) can apply for this direct recruitment in the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Madhya Pradesh. The post carries a pay scale of Rs. 25,300 to Rs. 80,500.
This article covers every important detail of the MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer vacancy 2026, including important dates, category-wise vacancy break-up, eligibility, salary, exam pattern, syllabus, and the step-by-step application process, based on the official rulebook.
MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 Overview
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.
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MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari 2026 Important Dates
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.
Exam Shift Timings
Candidates arriving after the reporting time will not be allowed to enter the exam centre.
MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Vacancy 2026 Details
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.
Category-Wise and Horizontal Reservation Break-Up
- 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.
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MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
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.
Age Limit (As on 1 January 2026)
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.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- 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 who are not domiciles of Madhya Pradesh can apply only against Unreserved (Open) posts and will not get any fee concession, reservation or age relaxation.
- A candidate having more than two children, where one child is born on or after 26 January 2001, is not eligible for appointment.
- Candidates who married before the legal age (18 years for women, 21 years for men) are not eligible for appointment.
- Since the post is an Executive (Karyapalik) post, Baiga, Sahariya/Saharia and Bharia special primitive tribe candidates do not get exam exemption; they must apply online and appear in the exam as ST candidates.
- Aadhaar registration is mandatory, and the Aadhaar must be unlocked at the time of biometric verification.
MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Salary 2026
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.
MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Application Fee 2026
- 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.
MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Selection Process 2026
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.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- Unreserved (UR): 50% marks
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Divyangjan: 40% marks (after 10% relaxation)
EWS candidates get the 10% relaxation in qualifying marks, but their selection is made on merit from the EWS list.
MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Exam Pattern 2026
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.
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MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Syllabus 2026
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: 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 applied to crop improvement.
- Horticulture: Package of practices for important fruits, vegetables, spices and flowering plants; nursery management and propagation methods; physiological disorders and their management; post-harvest management and value addition.
- Plant Protection: Important insect pests and diseases and their management; integrated pest and disease management; spray equipment selection and maintenance; rodent management; pesticide safety precautions.
- Agricultural Economics: Principles of economics applied to agriculture; farm planning and resource management; farming systems; marketing of agricultural produce and regulated markets in MP (including e-Chaupal); pricing of agricultural produce.
- Agricultural Extension Education: Philosophy, objectives and principles of extension; extension organisations at state, district and block levels; communication methods; role of farmers’ organisations; role and importance of training; important rural development programmes in India.
MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Exam Cities 2026
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
Documents Required for MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026
Documents to Upload with the Online Application
- 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
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
- Admit card (Test Admit Card – TAC) downloaded from esb.mp.gov.in, with Part 2 entries duly filled
- Original photo ID: Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence or Passport (an e-Aadhaar printout is valid only if verified by UIDAI)
- Black ballpoint pen
How to Apply for MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026
Only online applications are accepted; offline applications will be rejected. Follow these steps to apply between 3 July and 17 July 2026:
- Visit the official MPESB website esb.mp.gov.in or the MP Online portal mponline.gov.in.
- Open the application link for “Group-2 Sub Group-1 Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment Test 2026”.
- Read the rulebook and eligibility conditions carefully before starting the form.
- Fill in personal details, Aadhaar number/VID, permanent body identification marks, photo ID details, and educational qualification details (marksheet number, marks obtained and maximum marks).
- Upload the photograph, signature and handwriting sample in the prescribed JPG format.
- Select four exam city preferences in order of priority.
- Pay the application fee through credit card, debit card, net banking or an authorised MP Online kiosk.
- Submit the form, note down the application number, and keep a printout of the application and fee receipt safely. The application number is required to download the admit card.
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Important Instructions for Applicants
- 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 leads to cancellation of candidature, and impersonation cases also invite an FIR and legal action.
- No correction of any kind is allowed after the correction window closes on 22 July 2026, and no correction is entertained after the admit card is issued.
- Objections to questions can be submitted only online, within three days of the objection link opening, at Rs. 150 per question.
- Travel expense reimbursement (for eligible MP domicile SC / ST / OBC and PwD candidates) is paid by the department through e-payment; submit bank details in Proforma-1 with the required enclosures.
- For application-related help, contact the MP Online helpdesk at 0755-6720200 or the MPESB toll-free number 18002337899. Complaints can be emailed to [email protected].