The MP Forest Guard New Exam Date 2026 has been announced on the official website. Candidates who applied for MP Forest Guard recruitment 2026 will now be called for the exam on 4th June 2026. The Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board has released the MP Forest Guard recruitment 2026 notification on the official website. The MPESB vacancies have been revised for this recruitment. The vacancy has increased from 728 to 1111 for the post of forest guard. The age limit to apply for the recruitment process is 33 years, while the upper age limit for female candidates is 38 years. Applicants are advised to refer to the MP Forest Guard syllabus and exam pattern for their preparation. Candidates selected under the MP Forest Guard get a salary of Rs 5200-20200 and a grade pay of Rs 1900. Check MP Forest Guard application form date, eligibility criteria, syllabus, pattern, and other details here. 

MP Forest Guard Revised Notification PDF Download 

MP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Applicants are advised to go through the Forest Guard notification before filling out the form. Candidates can check the overview details for the recruitment from below.

MP Forest Guard Exam Date Out

The Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board has announced the revised MP Forest Guard Exam Date 2026 on the official website. The MP Forest Guard Exam 2026 will now be conducted on 4th June 2026. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be held on 25th May 2026. The Staff Selection Board has changed the exam dates for the convenience of students because two national-level exams like SSC and CUET are being held on the same dates. Check the complete detail in the exam date notice below.

MP Forest Guard Exam Date 2026 Notice PDF

MP Forest Guard Vacancy 2026

MP Forest Guard Recruitment offers government jobs to Intermediate (Class 10 or 12) pass candidates. A total of 1111 vacancies (revised) are announced for the Forest Guard post. Applicants must go through the vacancy details thoroughly. The details for the same are listed below. 

MP Forest Guard Bharti 2026 - Apply Online

The online application process for MP Forest Guard started on 28th February 2026. The last date to fill the application form has been extended to 30th April. The applications can be filled out only through online mode, hosted on the MP Forest Guard’s official website. Upon registration, applicants will be provided with the online registration number, which needs to be carefully preserved by the applicant for future use. 

MP Forest Guard Application Link Active

The application link for forest guard is now live on the official website. Candidates can apply online from 28th February to 14th March 2026 via the official MPESB website. Prospective candidates must meet the high school educational requirement & be registered with the state employment exchange

MP Forest Guard Application Link Active

How to Apply for MP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026?

The application process for the MP Forest Guard recruitment exam commenced on 28th February. The steps to fill out the online application form are provided below.

Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website of the MP Forest Guard.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link under the MP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 notification.

Step 3: A new page will appear on the candidate’s screen. Enter all the necessary information as required.

Step 4: Upload all the documents as mentioned in the application form with the required format.

Step 5: Cross-check all the information added on the application, pay the application fee online, and click on submit.

Step 6: After successful payment of the application fee, the application form for MP Forest Guard will be submitted.

Step 7: Applicants must download and print the application acknowledgement receipt for future reference.

It is advisable for candidates to provide an active email. The applicants will receive the user ID, password, and other important information regarding the MP Forest Guard Recruitment on their registered email.

Check out the MP Forest Guard Previous Year Paper here. 

MP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Online application form submission for MP Forest Guard will be completed only after successful online payment of the application fee, which can be done using Internet banking/debit card/credit card, etc. The application fee for the MP Forest Guard is mentioned below.

MP Forest Guard Bharti Selection Process 2026

Selection of the eligible candidates for the posts of forest guard will be a two-stage process. The first stage is the written examination, followed by a physical test. Minimum qualifying marks for written exam for general category candidates will be 33%, and those for SC/ST and OBC category candidates will be 23%. 

• Written examination 
• Physical test

MP Forest Guard Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the MP Forest Recruitment 2026. The age limit to apply for the recruitment is 18 to 33 years, while female candidates upto 38 years can apply for the recruitment. The MP Forest Guard Eligibility Criteria is as follows:

MP Forest Guard Age Limit 

MP Forest Guard Educational Qualification

Candidates must be 10th pass from the Madhya Pradesh Educational Board or any other recognised board/institution.

Citizenship

Only Indian Nationals of Madhya Pradesh can apply. Candidates belonging to other states can also apply but only under the General category. No age relaxations will be allowed for candidates of other states.

MP Forest Guard Syllabus 2026

The exam authority has released the syllabus on the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam should refer to the syllabus to prepare for the exam. The syllabus of MP Forest Guard comprises important chapters and topics asked in the exam. The syllabus for the five sections included in the written exam is general knowledge, Hindi, English, science, and math. The MP Forest Guard Syllabus is given below:

MP Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates can check the MP Forest Guard recruitment exam pattern for the written test. Knowing the MP Forest Guard exam pattern beforehand is helpful for candidates during the exam. Candidates should adopt a proper strategy to prepare for the exam according to the exam pattern.

• The MP Forest Guard written test includes five subjects, and the total paper is of 100 marks.
• Each question carries 1 mark.
• The duration of the exam is 2 hours
• Negative marking is not applicable.
• The question paper will be available both in English and Hindi.

Physical Test for MP Forest Guard

Applicants shortlisted based on the performance in the exam will be called for the Physical Test. Check the complete details for the physical test from below. 

The physical eligibility test will be only qualifying in nature. Results of the same will be intimated immediately to the candidates.

MP Forest Guard Admit Card 2026

The exam authority will release the Forest Guard admit card on the official website. The admit card is a very important document. All the candidates appearing for the MP Forest Guard Recruitment Exam need to carry the MP Forest Guard admit card with them to the exam hall. No candidate will be allowed to give the examination without the hall ticket. Follow the steps given below to download the MP Forest Guard admit card.

Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website of the MP Forest Guard.

Step 2: On the homepage, select the admit card section.

Step 3: Then click on the ‘Forest Guard/Vanrakshak Admit Card 2026’ link.

Step 4: Candidates can now download the admit card by entering their login details. Login details are the application number as the ID and date of birth as the password.

Step 5: Take a printout of the downloaded admit card for future reference.

MP Forest Guard Bharti Salary 2026

Candidates selected under MP Forest Guard will be eligible for a Grade Pay of Rs 5200+20220+1900. The MP Forest Guard basic salary ranges between Rs 19500 to 62000.

How to Prepare for the MP Forest Guard Exam 2026?

Candidates preparing for the MP Forest Guard Exam should follow a effective preparation strategy for better performance. The basic requirement of preparation strategy demands a sound knowledge of the exam pattern and the syllabus. Candidates then need to schedule and manage time properly for the preparation. Here are some basic tips that might help the candidates while preparing for the MP Forest Guard examination.

• The first step is to be well aware of the syllabus and exam pattern and start preparing accordingly.
• Aspirants must learn, understand and clear their concepts with the help of good books.
• Schedule fixed time for solving mock tests and previous year question papers which are available in the official website to get an idea about the examination.
• Regular revision and practice is the key to crack any competitive exam. This helps increase accuracy and speed.

Recommended Books for MP Forest Guard Exam Preparation

Candidates must have sound knowledge of the syllabus and its various topics. Some of the relevant MP Forest Guard books to study are mentioned below:

MP Forest Guard Answer Key 2026

The MP Forest Guard 2026 Answer Key will be released on the official website of the Organization. The answer key is a vital tool that helps candidates to calculate their marks as well as estimate their qualification status. Candidates can download the MP Forest Guard Recruitment exam answer key by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1. Go to the official website of the MP Forest Guard.

Step 2. On the homepage, search for "Forest Guard recruitment" and click on it.

Step 3. Then click on the MP Forest Guard Answer Key 2026.

Step 4. Click on the answer key link and download it. The PDF version is downloaded and can be referred to for mark estimation.

In case of discrepancy in the answer key, an objection can be raised against it. The objection window is open for two to three days after the release of the answer key.

MP Forest Guard Result 2026

The result will be available on the official website after the successful conclusion of the written exam. Candidates can check the MP Forest Guard Result using the following steps:

Step 1. Visit the official website of MP Forest Guard.

Step 2. Search for MP Forest Guard Result 2026 link on the homepage..

Step 3.Enter the login credentials i.e., the roll number (maximum 8 digits) and the date of birth.

Step 4. MP Forest Guard Result 2026 will appear on the screen.

Step 5. Download and print the result for future references.

MP Forest Guard Expected Cut Off 2026

The Guard Cut Off marks are decided by the authorities at MPPEB. It is the minimum marks that candidates need to score to be eligible for the post and are different for candidates belonging to different categories and different districts of MP. The MP Forest Guard cut off marks are released along with the Results. Cut Off marks are based on various parameters like number of available vacancies for the post, number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the MP Forest Guard exam, the previous year's cut off marks, etc. In order to score more than the cut off marks, candidates will have to refer to the relevant Books and study materials.

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