Agriculture Department 2784 Posts Recruitment

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The Employees Selection Board (ESB) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Group-2 Sub-Group-1) for the hiring of 2,784 vacancies for the post of Agriculture Extension Officer (Krishi Vistar Adhikari).

Eligible candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture can apply online through the official selection board web portal before the closing window.

Recruitment Overview

Organizing Body: Employees Selection Board (ESB)
Exam Name: Group-2 Sub-Group-1 Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Test – 2026
Post Name: Agriculture Extension Officer (Krishi Vistar Adhikari)
Total Vacancies: 2,784 Posts
Application Mode: Online Only
Job Category: State Government Jobs
Pay Scale: Rs. 25,300/- to Rs. 80,500/- Per Month

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Unreserved (UR): 1,126 Posts
Other Backward Class (OBC): 776 Posts
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 444 Posts
Scheduled Caste (SC): 316 Posts
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 122 Posts
Total: 2,784 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized university or institution.
The required qualification must be completed on or before the closing date of the online application form.

Age Limit (As of January 01, 2026)

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age (Unreserved Male): 40 Years
Maximum Age (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Women / PwD): 45 Years
Note: Standard upper age relaxations apply for reserved categories, domicile candidates, and government employees as per prevailing state rules.

Application Fee

Unreserved / Candidates from Other States: Rs. 500/- (plus portal charges: Rs. 60/- via Kiosk or Rs. 20/- self-login)
Domicile Reserved Categories (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD): Rs. 250/- (plus portal charges)
Form Correction Fee: Rs. 20/- (Correction Fee) + Rs. 40/- (Portal Fee for each correction)
Payment Method: Online via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or MP Online Authorized Kiosk.

Important Dates

Notification Release Date: July 02, 2026
Online Application Commencement: July 03, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: July 17, 2026
Last Date for Form Correction: July 22, 2026
Revised Written Examination Date: September 17, 2026

Selection Process

The candidate selection framework consists of three sequential evaluation stages:

Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT) — A 200-question objective examination (200 marks, 3-hour duration). The paper is divided into two sections, each covering 100 marks: general subjects (General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Math, Science, Reasoning, and Computer Awareness) and the post-specific domain (Agriculture/Horticulture).
Stage 2: Document Verification (DV) — On-site validation of original educational transcripts, age proofs, category, and domicile certificates.
Stage 3: Pre-Employment Medical Examination — Assessment of physical fitness by the designated medical authority.

Agriculture Department 2784 Posts Recruitment

How to Apply

Visit the official ESB portal (esb.mp.gov.in) or the MP Online kiosk portal.
Navigate to the “Citizen Services” section and click on the application link for “Group-2 Sub-Group-1 Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Examination – 2026”.
Complete the candidate profile registration to obtain your system-generated Application Profile Number and Password.
Log in and complete the electronic application form accurately, providing your personal details, academic scores, and contact information.
Upload neatly scanned files of your recent formal passport-size photograph, digital signature, Aadhaar details, and mandatory educational certificates.
Select your preferred exam cities from the available list of test centers.
Pay the applicable application fee via the digital payment gateway or kiosk counter.
Review all entered details in the form summary layer, submit the final application, and print a copy of the confirmation receipt for future reference.

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