MP ESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026: 2784 Posts

📅 Posted: 22/04/2026 📝 Updated: 04/07/2026

Total Vacancy2784

SalaryPay Scale ₹25,300 - 80,500 [Approx. ₹35,000/Month post-confirmation; probation stipend is 70% of minimum pay in Year 1, 80% in Year 2, 90% in Year 3]

LocationMadhya Pradesh

Last Date17/07/2026

Short Information: Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan Mandal (MP ESB) has invited applications for 2784 Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer) posts under the Group-2 Sub Group-1 category, on behalf of the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, MP. This is one of the largest state agriculture recruitment drives in recent years, covering candidates across UR, EWS, SC, ST, and OBC categories, with 35% horizontal reservation for women and 6% for PwBD candidates. The post carries a pay scale of ₹25,300 to ₹80,500, though selected candidates first go through a probation period where they draw a percentage-based stipend before moving to the full pay scale. To apply, candidates need a graduation degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized university, and must fall within the 18 to 40 years age bracket (up to 45 years for MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC, government employees, and women candidates), calculated as on 01 January 2026. Online applications open on 03 July 2026 and close on 17 July 2026, with correction facility available till 22 July 2026. The written examination is scheduled to begin from 02 August 2026 and consists of a single 200-mark paper split between general subjects and agriculture-specific subject knowledge. Selection is based purely on this written exam, with merit prepared using MP ESB's normalized percentile scoring method for multi-shift exams. Aadhaar registration and biometric verification are mandatory for all candidates at the exam centre.

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MP ESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	22/04/2026
Application Begin	03/07/2026
Last Date to Apply Online	17/07/2026
Last Date for Correction	22/07/2026
Exam Date	02/08/2026 Onwards

MP ESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

Unreserved (General)	₹500
MP Domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD	₹250
Backlog Direct Recruitment	₹0

Payment: Online via MP Online Portal (Kiosk/Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking); Portal fee ₹60 via Kiosk or ₹20 via Registered Citizen Login

MP ESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026: 2784 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18-40 Years (18-45 Years for MP Domicile SC/ST/OBC/Govt Employees/Women, as on 01/01/2026)

(MP Domicile SC/ST/OBC/Govt Employees/Women: Up to 45 Years, Ex-Servicemen: As per prior service period, subject to max 3 years beyond upper limit, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: As per Government of India guidelines, EWS (Economically Weaker Section): No age relaxation admissible)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Krishi Vistar Adhikari	2784	Graduation degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized university.
Total Vacancy	2,784

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy

Category	Vacancy
Unreserved (UR)	1126
EWS	444
SC	316
ST	122
OBC	776
Total	2,784

Recruitment Table: Horizontal Reservation (Out of Total Vacancies)

Category	Vacancy
Women (Horizontal)	35% of Total
Ex-Servicemen (Horizontal)	10% of Total
PWD - Visually Impaired (VH)	42
PWD - Hearing Impaired (EH)	42
PWD - Locomotor Disability (LD)	42
PWD - Multiple Disability (MD)	42
Note:Women and Ex-Servicemen quotas are percentage-based horizontal reservations applied within each category; PwBD figures are the fixed total across all categories.

MP ESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must hold a graduation degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized university/institute.
Age as on 01/01/2026: 18-40 years for General category; 18-45 years for MP domicile SC/ST/OBC, government employees, and women candidates.
Candidate must have a valid live registration with the Madhya Pradesh State Employment Office.
Reservation and age relaxation benefits are available only to MP domicile candidates certified by a competent authority.
Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh can apply only against Unreserved/Open category vacancies and are not entitled to any age or fee relaxation.

MP ESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Krishi Vistar Adhikari	₹25,300 - 80,500 (Post-Probation)

MP ESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Online Computer Based Written Examination (Single Paper, 200 Marks)
Merit List preparation using Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) scaling for multi-shift exams
Document Verification by concerned Department post-selection

MP ESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview

Mode: Online (Objective/MCQ Type), bilingual Hindi & English.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Duration: 3 Hours per shift.
Aadhaar-enabled biometric verification is mandatory at the exam centre.

Recruitment Table: Written Examination Pattern

Subject	Marks
General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Maths, General Reasoning, General Science, General Computer Knowledge	100
Subject Related Questions (Agriculture)	100
Total	200

Recruitment Table: Possible Exam Cities

Exam Cities
Bhopal
Indore
Jabalpur
Khandwa
Neemuch
Ratlam
Rewa
Sagar
Satna
Sidhi
Ujjain

MP ESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The exam has one paper of 200 marks split equally between general subjects and Agriculture-specific subject knowledge as per the syllabus notified in the Rule Book.

📚 General Section

General Knowledge
General Hindi
General English
General Maths
General Reasoning
General Science
General Computer Knowledge

📚 Agriculture Subject

General Agriculture
Agronomy
Soil Science
Soil & Water Conservation
Plant Physiology
Crop Improvement
Horticulture
Plant Protection
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Extension Education

MP ESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Visit the MP Online portal at www.mponline.gov.in.
Go to Citizen Services > Application > ESB link for Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment Exam 2026.
Read the instructions and examination rules carefully before clicking Continue.
Fill all mandatory details, upload photo, signature, and handwriting sample as per specifications.
Select post preferences in order of priority; verify all details before submission.
Pay the application fee online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or through an MP Online Kiosk.
Submit the form and retain a printout along with the application number.

Recruitment Note: About MP Karmchari Chayan Mandal (MP ESB)

MP ESB, Bhopal is the state-level body responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for junior-level (Class III) posts across Madhya Pradesh Government departments and organizations, under the MP Junior Service (Combined Eligibility) Examination Rules, 2013.

Recruitment Note: Probation & Stipend

Selected candidates receive a stipend during probation — 70% of the minimum pay scale in Year 1, 80% in Year 2, and 90% in Year 3. Full pay scale benefits begin after successful completion of the probation period.

MP ESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 03/07/2026 to 17/07/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. Anna-3-Anna/Swa/Gra.Kru.Vi.Anna/01-2026/637	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	MP ESB
Post Name	Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer)
Total Vacancy	2784
Salary	Pay Scale ₹25,300 - 80,500 [Approx. ₹35,000/Month post-confirmation; probation stipend is 70% of minimum pay in Year 1, 80% in Year 2, 90% in Year 3]
Job Location	Madhya Pradesh
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	17/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Since this is a single written exam with no interview, every mark counts — the merit list is prepared using percentile-based normalization across shifts, so don't assume a raw score is directly comparable to another candidate's shift. Fill your post/department preference options carefully during registration: if you don't mark a preference for a particular post, you won't be considered for it even if you score high enough, and there's no provision to add preferences later. Also, MP domicile candidates must have a valid live registration with the Madhya Pradesh Employment Office, and reserved category fee concessions apply only to candidates certified as MP's original residents — out-of-state SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates are treated as unreserved for both fee and age relaxation purposes.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Krishi Vistar Adhikari? ▼

Ans: The post carries a pay scale of ₹25,300-80,500. During probation, candidates receive a stipend of 70% of the minimum pay (approx. ₹17,700/month) in Year 1, rising to 80% and 90% in subsequent years, before moving to full pay scale benefits after confirmation.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for MP ESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The online application window is open from 03 July 2026 to 17 July 2026. Correction in submitted applications is allowed until 22 July 2026 on payment of the prescribed correction fee.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the exam? ▼

Ans: Yes. For every wrong answer marked in the objective-type online exam, 0.25 marks are deducted from the total score. Correct answers are awarded 1 mark each.

Q.4 What is the age limit for Krishi Vistar Adhikari, General Category? ▼

Ans: General category candidates must be between 18 and 40 years as on 01 January 2026. MP domicile SC/ST/OBC candidates, government employees, and women candidates get relaxation up to 45 years.

Q.5 How to download the MP ESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Visit www.esb.mp.gov.in or www.mponline.gov.in, navigate to Citizen Services > Application > ESB section, and locate the Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment Exam 2026 link to download the full Rule Book/Notification.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for Krishi Vistar Adhikari? ▼

Ans: Candidates must hold a graduation degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized university, as specified in the departmental recruitment rules referenced in the notification.

Q.7 What is the selection process for Krishi Vistar Adhikari? ▼

Ans: Selection is based solely on a single online written examination of 200 marks. There is no interview stage. The merit list is prepared using MP ESB's Normalised Equi-Percentile scaling method for exams conducted across multiple shifts.

Q.8 Can candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh apply for this recruitment? ▼

Ans: Yes, but only against Unreserved/Open category vacancies. Such candidates are not eligible for any reservation benefit, age relaxation, or fee concession applicable to MP domicile candidates.