MP Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026: 2,784 Agriculture Extension Officer Posts - Eligibility, Dates and How to Apply

Lokesh Rathore 📅 Published: 02 Jul 2026 🔄 Updated: 10 Jul 2026 ⏱ 9 min read

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB, the body many of us still call Vyapam or Karmchari Chayan Mandal) has opened online applications today, 3 July 2026, for the post of Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer). This is a big one: 2,784 posts are on offer under the Group 2 Sub Group 1 (Samuh-2 Up-Samuh-1) Recruitment Test 2026, and the recruiting department is the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development (Sanchalnalay, Kisan Kalyan tatha Krishi Vikas), Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal.

If you are a graduate looking for a stable Class III (executive cadre) government job in the agriculture sector, this recruitment deserves your full attention. The application window is short - it closes on 17 July 2026 - so you have roughly two weeks to check your eligibility, arrange your documents and submit the form. Below is a clear, answer-first breakdown of the vacancies, eligibility, key dates, fees, exam pattern and the exact steps to apply, based on the official MPESB rule book.

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Is this recruitment for you? A quick eligibility check#

For a full breakdown of the required degree, age limit, MP domicile rule, the two-child rule and every other condition, see our dedicated guide: MP Krishi Vistar Adhikari eligibility 2026.

Education (please read this part honestly)

The rule book states that candidates must have passed a graduate degree (snatak upadhi) in the subject desired under the concerned department's recruitment rules. In plain terms, a Bachelor's degree is the base requirement, but the exact required discipline is decided by the Agriculture Department's own recruitment rules, not by this common rule book.

Because this is an Agriculture Extension Officer post and the Part B section of the exam is on the "concerned subject", an agriculture-related background (for example a degree in agriculture or a related field) is widely expected. However, do not treat "only agriculture graduates can apply" as a confirmed rule. Before you pay the fee, confirm the exact required degree and subject in the detailed departmental advertisement. That advertisement is the final word on which graduates are eligible.

Age limit (as on 1 January 2026)

You must be at least 18 years old and not more than 40 years old if you are an open or direct (general) candidate. The upper limit goes up to 45 years for Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates in the SC, ST and OBC categories, for women candidates, and for government servants (along with certain other reserved service categories). In every case the maximum age stays within 45 years, except for contract employees and a few special rule-14 categories.

Two points that often catch people out:

• EWS candidates get no age relaxation - your maximum age stays 40 years.
• To claim the higher 45-year limit or the reduced fee as a reserved or MP-domicile candidate, you generally need a valid MP mool nivas (domicile) certificate, so keep it ready.

There are two more conditions worth knowing. Under the two-child rule, an applicant who has more than two children, where any one of them was born on or after 26 January 2001, is not eligible. And a candidate who married below the legal age of marriage (a woman below 18 or a man below 21) is also not eligible.

MP Krishi Vistar Adhikari 2026 vacancies by category#

There are 2,784 posts in total. The post code is 01, and this is direct recruitment for a Class III executive cadre role. Here is the confirmed category-wise break-up from the reservation table in the rule book.

Reservation for persons with disability (divyang) and other horizontal categories applies as per Madhya Pradesh government rules. The rule book's table lists only the five vertical categories above, so we are not quoting a separate PwD number here - check the departmental advertisement for the exact horizontal reservation.

Pay scale#

The post carries a pay scale of Rs 25,300 - 80,500. That is the confirmed pay band from the rule book; the exact in-hand salary will depend on allowances, deductions and your posting, so we are not quoting an in-hand figure here. For a sense of how pay works for a comparable MPESB executive-cadre post, see our guide to MP Patwari salary.

Important dates#

The exam is held in two shifts on the exam day. For Shift 1, reporting is between 7:00 am and 8:00 am and the paper runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon (3 hours). For Shift 2, reporting is between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm and the paper runs from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (3 hours). Your exact shift and centre will be printed on your admit card, so download it as soon as it is released on the MPESB website.

Application fee#

The examination fee depends on your category:

• Unreserved candidates: Rs 500
• MP-domicile SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD candidates: Rs 250
• Certain backlog posts: no exam fee

On top of the exam fee, there is an MP Online portal charge: Rs 60 if you fill the form through an MP Online kiosk, or Rs 20 if you fill it yourself as a registered citizen (self login). You can pay using a credit card, debit card or the other online options available on the portal. The reduced Rs 250 fee for reserved categories is another reason to have your MP mool nivas (domicile) certificate in order.

Exam pattern#

Selection is based on a single online (computer-based) test. There is no interview. The paper carries 200 marks for 200 questions and is split into two parts.

Watch out: this exam has negative marking

0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. This is the single biggest point to keep in mind. Many MPESB exams that our readers have taken before, such as the MP Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) Recruitment 2026 and the Patwari exam, have no negative marking, so it is easy to walk in with the old habit of attempting every single question. Do not do that here. Guess only when you can genuinely eliminate options, because four wrong guesses wipe out one correct answer. This is also a difference from something like the MP Jail Prahari Recruitment 2026 that many aspirants prepare alongside, so adjust your exam-day strategy accordingly.

Qualifying marks#

To be considered, you must score at least the minimum qualifying percentage in the exam:

• Unreserved candidates: 50 percent
• SC / ST / OBC / PwD candidates: 40 percent (a relaxation of up to 10 percent)
• EWS candidates: 40 percent as well, per the GAD circular dated 22 September 2022, though EWS selection is done on merit within the EWS list

Clearing the qualifying mark only makes you eligible for consideration. Final selection is on merit in the online test, category-wise.

How to apply online (step by step)#

Applications are submitted online through the MPESB portal. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the official MPESB application portal at esb.mponline.gov.in (you can also reach it from esb.mp.gov.in).
2. Register and create your profile using a valid mobile number and email, and complete the Aadhaar-based verification, since biometric and Aadhaar authentication apply to this recruitment.
3. Open the Group 2 Sub Group 1 - Krishi Vistar Adhikari (post code 01) advertisement and start a fresh application.
4. Fill in your personal, category, education and contact details exactly as per your documents.
5. Upload your photograph and signature in the required format.
6. Pay the applicable fee (Rs 500 or Rs 250) plus the MP Online portal charge (Rs 20 self login or Rs 60 kiosk).
7. Submit the form and save or print the confirmation for your records.

If you spot a mistake after submitting, use the correction window, which is open from 3 July 2026 to 22 July 2026. Do not wait for the last day (17 July) to apply, because portals get heavy near the deadline.

Before you apply: a quick checklist#

• Live registration on the MP State Employment Exchange (Rojgar Karyalay) is mandatory for these posts, so make sure your employment-exchange registration is active before you apply.
• Keep your MP mool nivas (domicile) certificate ready if you are claiming the reduced fee or age relaxation as a reserved or MP-domicile candidate.
• Have your graduation mark sheet and degree handy, and cross-check the exact required subject in the detailed departmental advertisement.
• Keep a scanned photograph and signature, a valid ID (Aadhaar), and your category or EWS certificate ready.
• Plan your exam strategy around the negative marking before you start preparing.

Frequently Asked Questions#

How many posts are there in MP Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment 2026?

There are 2,784 posts in total. The category-wise break-up is UR 1,126, EWS 444, SC 316, ST 122 and OBC 776.

What is the last date to apply for MP Krishi Vistar Adhikari 2026?

The last date to apply is 17 July 2026. Applications opened on 3 July 2026, and the form correction window stays open until 22 July 2026.

Who is eligible for MP Krishi Vistar Adhikari (which degree)?

You need a graduate (Bachelor's) degree. The rule book requires a degree in the subject desired under the department's recruitment rules but does not name the exact discipline, so an agriculture-related background is widely expected for this Agriculture Extension Officer post. Confirm the exact required degree and subject in the detailed departmental advertisement before you apply.

Is there negative marking in the MP Krishi Vistar Adhikari exam?

Yes. 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. This is different from some other MPESB exams such as Patwari and Van Rakshak, which have no negative marking, so attempt questions carefully and avoid blind guessing.

What is the age limit for MP Krishi Vistar Adhikari 2026?

As on 1 January 2026, the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 40 years for open candidates. The upper limit is 45 years for MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC candidates, women and government servants. EWS candidates get no age relaxation, so their maximum stays 40.

What is the pay scale / salary of a Krishi Vistar Adhikari in MP?

The pay scale is Rs 25,300 - 80,500. The rule book confirms this pay band; the exact in-hand salary depends on allowances and deductions, so no fixed in-hand figure is quoted here.

Last verified: 3 July 2026 (from the official MPESB Group 2 Sub Group 1 rule book dated 02.07.2026 at esb.mp.gov.in). Recruitment details can change, so always confirm the latest notification and the detailed departmental advertisement on the official website before applying.

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About the Author

Lokesh Rathore

Lokesh Rathore is from Madhya Pradesh and has personally prepared for MP government exams such as MPESB (Vyapam) and MPPSC. He has been through the entire process himself - from filling the online form to the exam hall, answer keys and results - so he explains the practical side behind every notification: eligibility doubts, common mistakes, and the right preparation strategy. Through MP Rojgar Khabar, his goal is simple: to give every MP aspirant accurate, trustworthy guidance in one place.