MP Forest Guard 2026: Notification Out, 1111 Vacancy
Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board
MP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board, also called MPPEB, has announced this recruitment.
The recruitment has 1111 revised vacancies. You must pass a written test and a Physical Eligibility Test.
What to study
General Knowledge
Study Madhya Pradesh knowledge, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, rivers, irrigation, tourism and important personalities.
General Hindi
Study spelling, word forms, grammar, idioms, synonyms, antonyms, proverbs, sentence correction and authors.
General Science
Study physics, chemistry, biology, the human body, diseases, bacteria and applied sciences.
General English
Study errors, blanks, spellings, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, sentence improvement, voice, narration and comprehension.
General Mathematics
Study numbers, averages, percentages, time, work, profit, loss, interest, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability.
How to apply and what to do now
Online applications are scheduled to open on 28th February 2026.
Check your qualification, employment exchange registration, age and category before applying.
Submit your application by 30th April 2026. You can also modify the form until that date.
After applying, prepare for the 100-mark written test and the Physical Eligibility Test.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
The recruitment has 1111 revised vacancies.
| Vacancy type | Posts |
|---|---|
| Direct recruitment posts | 1007 |
| Backlog recruitment posts | 104 |
| Revised total vacancies | 1111 |
MP Forest Guard 2026 has 1,111 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Important Dates
| 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 |
You can apply and modify your form until 30th April 2026. The admit card is scheduled for 28th May 2026.
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 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved Category | 500 |
| SC/ST and OBC | 250 |
| Candidates of Madhya Pradesh | 250 |
Pay the fee that applies to your category when you submit the application.
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 Category | ₹500 | — |
| SC/ST and OBC | ₹250 | — |
| Candidates of Madhya Pradesh | ₹250 | — |
Eligibility
Your age must be at least 18 years and not more than 33 years.
- Women, SC, ST and OBC candidates get 5 years of age relaxation.
You must have passed 10th class from the Madhya Pradesh Educational Board or another recognised board or institution.
You must also be registered with the state employment exchange.
Only Indian Nationals of Madhya Pradesh can apply under the stated eligibility. Other state candidates can apply only under the General category.
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; candidates must be registered with the state employment exchange.
Only Indian Nationals of Madhya Pradesh can apply. Candidates from other states can apply only under the General category, with no age relaxation.
Exam Pattern
The selection process has a Written Test followed by a Physical Eligibility Test, or PET.
| Stage | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Test | General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Science | 100 marks | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Physical Eligibility Test | Physical eligibility test | Not given | Not given |
The written test covers General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics and General Science.
- General category candidates need at least 33% marks.
- SC, ST and OBC candidates need at least 23% marks.
- Negative marking is not applicable.
- The male walking distance is 25.
- The female 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
| 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, forming 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 and 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, LCM and problems on ages, bar graph, pictorial graph, pie chart and data interpretation, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, statistics and probability |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- 28 May 2026 — full details
- Exam Date
- 04 Jun 2026 — full details
- Result
- MPPEB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- MPPEB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Revised total vacancies | 1111 |
| Direct recruitment posts | 1007 |
| Backlog recruitment posts | 104 |
| Written examination total marks | 100 marks |
| Written examination duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Minimum qualifying marks for General category | 33% |
| Minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST and OBC categories | 23% |
| Male walking distance | 25 |
| Female walking distance | 14 |
The exam pattern, selection process and syllabus above were not printed in this recruitment's own notice and are compiled from: pw.live, testbook.com, testbook.com. Every date, vacancy count and fee on this page comes from the official notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in MP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026?
There are 1111 revised vacancies.
When can I apply for MP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026?
Applications are scheduled from 28th February 2026 to 30th April 2026.
When is the MP Forest Guard written exam?
The exam is scheduled for 4th June 2026.
What is the age limit for MP Forest Guard Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 33 years.
What is the written exam duration?
The written exam lasts 2 hours (120 minutes).
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 28 Aug 2026.