Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Examination 2026 (Group-2, Sub Group-1)
Step 1: Recruitment Overview
The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has released the revised recruitment notification for the Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Examination 2026 under Group-2, Sub Group-1. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official online portal within the prescribed dates.
Step 2: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 03 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 July 2026 |
| Application Correction Starts | 03 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction | 22 July 2026 |
| Examination Begins | 17 September 2026 |
Step 3: Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / Unreserved Candidates | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD (MP Domicile Only) | ₹250 |
| Direct Recruitment Backlog Posts | No Fee |
Portal Charges
- MP Online Kiosk: ₹60
- Registered Citizen Login: ₹20
Step 4: Examination Schedule
Morning Shift
- Reporting Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- Instructions: 8:50 AM – 9:00 AM
- Exam Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon Shift
- Reporting Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
- Instructions: 2:20 PM – 2:30 PM
- Exam Time: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Duration of each shift: 3 Hours
Step 5: Identity Verification
Candidates must carry:
- Original Photo Identity Proof
- Aadhaar Card or e-Aadhaar
- Aadhaar Number or VID
- Downloaded Admit Card
- Black Ball Point Pen
Accepted Photo ID:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID
- PAN Card
- Driving Licence
- Passport
Only UIDAI verified e-Aadhaar will be accepted.
Step 6: Biometric Verification
Biometric verification will be conducted:
- Before entering the examination hall
- During the examination
Candidates should ensure that their Aadhaar authentication is enabled.
Step 7: Reporting Instructions
Candidates must reach the examination centre before the reporting deadline.
Late entry will not be permitted under any circumstances.
Step 8: Items Not Allowed
The following items are strictly prohibited:
- Mobile Phones
- Smart Watches
- Digital Watches
- Calculators
- Log Tables
- Bluetooth Devices
- Earphones
- Sunglasses
- Notes or Cheat Sheets
- Any Electronic Device
Step 9: Admit Card
Candidates can download their admit card using their online application number.
Applicants should keep the application number safe until the recruitment process is completed.
Step 10: Examination Rules
- No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall before the examination ends.
- Eligibility will remain provisional until document verification.
- Original certificates will be verified by the concerned department during the recruitment process.
Step 11: Employment Registration
Applicants must have an active registration with the Madhya Pradesh Employment Office before appointment.
Step 12: Special Tribal Category Information
Candidates belonging to the Baiga, Sahariya, and Bharia tribal communities are required to participate in the examination as per the applicable recruitment rules. They are not eligible for direct appointment without the examination where executive posts are concerned.
Examination Pattern
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Language | Hindi & English |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Questions | 200 MCQs |
Each question contains four answer options. Candidates must select the correct option using the computer mouse during the examination.
Application Correction Fee
| Particular | Amount |
| Correction Fee | ₹20 |
| Portal Charge | ₹40 |
Examination Cities
Candidates must select four preferred examination cities while submitting the application form.
The Board will allot examination centres based on seat availability and the candidate’s preferences. If preferred cities are unavailable, another city may be assigned.
Possible examination cities include:
- Bhopal
- Indore
- Jabalpur
- Khandwa
- Neemuch
- Ratlam
- Rewa
- Sagar
- Satna
- Sidhi
- Ujjain
Important Notes
- Examination centres are allotted through a computerized random process.
- Requests for changing the allotted examination centre will not be accepted.
- The Board reserves the right to add, remove, or modify examination centres if required.
- Candidates should carefully read all examination guidelines before appearing for the test.
This version is written in original English while preserving the key information and presenting it in a step-by-step, reader-friendly format.
