MP Forest Guard 2026: Notification Out, 1111 Vacancy
Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board
MP Forest Guard 2026 is a recruitment for 1,111 vacancies notified by Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board. Applications closed on 30 Apr 2026.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 1,111 posts Vacancy Details
- Application Dates: 28 Feb 2026 to 30 Apr 2026 Important Dates
- Exam Date: 04 Jun 2026 Important Dates
- Result Date: To be announced Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹250 to ₹500 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: 10th pass from the Madhya Pradesh Educational Board or any other recognised board/institution. Eligibility
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: Women/SC/ST/OBC +5 years Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Written Test → Physical Eligibility Test (PET) Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Written Test — 1 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: Negative marking is not applicable. Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 5 subjects — General Knowledge, General Hindi, General Science, General English, General Maths Syllabus
MP Forest Guard recruitment details
The Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board, also called MPPEB, has announced this recruitment.
The recruitment is for the Forest Guard post. There are 1111 revised vacancies.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Guard | 1111 | Rs 19500-62000 |
How to apply and what to do now
You can apply online from 28 February 2026 to 30 April 2026.
- Check that you meet the education, age and state requirements.
- Complete the application by 30 April 2026.
- Modify the application form by 30 April 2026 if needed.
- Check for the admit card from 28 May 2026.
- Prepare for the written exam on 4 June 2026.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
MP Forest Guard 2026 has 1,111 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Forest Guard | 1,111 |
Important Dates
Check these dates before you apply. The application and correction deadline is the same.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start date | 28th February 2026 |
| Application end date | 30th April 2026 |
| Last date to modify application form | 30th April 2026 |
| Admit card release date | 28th May 2026 |
| Exam date | 4th June 2026 |
| Result release date | To be announced |
| Answer key release | Will be released on the official website |
Every date Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board printed for MP Forest Guard 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start date | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Application end date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Last date to modify application form | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Exam date | 04 Jun 2026 |
| Admit card release date | 28 May 2026 |
| Result release date | To be announced |
| Answer key release | Will be released on the official website |
Application Fee
Your fee depends on the category listed in the recruitment details.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | Rs 500 |
| SC/ST and OBC | Rs 250 |
| Candidates of Madhya Pradesh | Rs 250 |
Application fee for MP Forest Guard 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | ₹500 | — |
| SC/ST and OBC | ₹250 | — |
| Candidates of Madhya Pradesh | ₹250 | — |
Eligibility
You must be between 18 and 33 years old. The data does not give the age calculation date.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| Women/SC/ST/OBC | 5 years |
You must have passed 10th standard from the Madhya Pradesh Educational Board or another recognised board or institution.
- You must be an Indian national from Madhya Pradesh.
- Candidates from other states can apply only under the General category.
- You must be registered with the state employment exchange.
Age Limit
You must be between 18 and 33 years old.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| Women/SC/ST/OBC | +5 years | 38 years |
Educational Qualification
10th pass from the Madhya Pradesh Educational Board or any other recognised board/institution.
Only Indian Nationals of Madhya Pradesh can apply. Candidates from other states can apply only under the General category and receive no age relaxation. Candidates must be registered with the state employment exchange.
Exam Pattern
Selection has two stages: the written test and the Physical Eligibility Test, or PET.
| Stage | Subjects or test | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Written Test | General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics and General Science | 100 marks; 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Physical Eligibility Test | Physical Test | 4 hours |
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- There is no negative marking.
- The General category minimum qualifying score is 33%.
- The SC/ST and OBC minimum qualifying score is 23%.
- The male physical test walking distance is 25.
- The female physical test walking distance is 14.
Written Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | — | 100 | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
Selection Process
- Written Test
- Physical Eligibility Test (PET)
Syllabus
General Knowledge
Prepare Madhya Pradesh knowledge, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, rivers, irrigation, tourism and important personalities.
General Hindi
Prepare spelling, word forms, gender, plural forms, idioms, sentence correction, synonyms, antonyms and grammar.
General Science
Prepare physics, chemistry, biology, the human body, diseases, chemical reactions and applied sciences.
General English
Prepare errors, blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spellings, idioms, sentence improvement, voice, narration and comprehension.
General Mathematics
Prepare number systems, averages, percentages, time, work, profit, loss, interest, graphs, algebra, geometry and probability.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Main general knowledge of Madhya Pradesh, major wildlife sanctuary and national park, major rivers and irrigation planning, major tourism including forts, palaces, ancient notable and natural places, caves and mausoleum, major personalities of Madhya Pradesh including political, sportsmen, artist, administration, author, litterateur and social worker |
| General Hindi | Common spelling errors and word forms, feminine and plural forms of words and changing sentences into another gender, idioms and their meanings, correct forms of incorrect sentences, antonyms, synonyms and equivalent words, one word substitution, meanings of proverbs and sayings, sandhi separation, making abstract nouns from verbs, composition and authors |
| General Science | Physics including weight, mass, volume, reflection, refraction, transparency, laws of motion and gravitation, Chemistry including chemical reactions, acids, bases, gases, salts, metals and non-metals, chemical formula balancing and related facts, Biology including human body structure, bacteria, diseases and their symptoms, Social, Behavioral and Applied Sciences |
| General English | Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms and Antonyms, Spellings and detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms and Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/Passive Voice of Verbs, conversion into Direct/Indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage and Comprehension Passage |
| General Maths | Number Systems including simplification, average, percentage, time and work, area, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and speed, investment, HCF and LCM, problems on ages, bar graph, pictorial graph, pie chart and data interpretation, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, statistics and probability |
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Revised total vacancies | 1111 |
| Direct recruitment vacancies | 1007 |
| Backlog recruitment vacancies | 104 |
| Written examination total marks | 100 marks |
| Written examination duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Marks per question | 1 mark |
| General category minimum qualifying marks | 33% |
| SC/ST and OBC minimum qualifying marks | 23% |
| Male physical test walking distance | 25 |
| Female physical test walking distance | 14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in MP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026?
There are 1111 Forest Guard vacancies.
When can I apply for MP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026?
Applications start on 28 February 2026 and end on 30 April 2026.
What is the MP Forest Guard exam date?
The written exam is scheduled for 4 June 2026.
What is the education qualification for Forest Guard recruitment?
You must have passed 10th standard from a recognised board or institution.
Is there negative marking in the written test?
No. Negative marking is not applicable.
How we know this
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- Tracked since 28 Aug 2026 — 21 changes recorded to this recruitment, the latest on 30 Aug 2026.
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