Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer)

MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari 2026 Overview

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has invited online applications for the post of Krishi Vistar Adhikari, also called Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO). This is a Group-2 Sub Group-1 direct recruitment under the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Madhya Pradesh. In total, 2,784 vacancies are on offer. The application window is open from 3 July 2026 to 17 July 2026, and the online exam is scheduled for 2 August 2026.

MPESB was earlier known as MP Vyapam (Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board). This page gives you every official detail in simple English so you can decide fast whether to apply. Always cross-check the official rule book for the final word.

Vacancy Details

There are 2,784 posts in all. The category-wise split published in the official rule book is given below.

Horizontal reservation is applied for women, ex-servicemen and Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) as per Madhya Pradesh government rules. Refer to the official rule book for the exact horizontal-reservation figures for each sub-category.

Eligibility (Education and Age)

Educational qualification: You must hold a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a university recognised in India. You should have completed the degree before you submit the form.

Age limit (as on 1 January 2026): Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 45 years for Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates in the SC, ST and OBC categories, for women, and for government employees, as per state rules. EWS candidates get no age relaxation. Check the rule book for your exact relaxation.

Pay Scale and Salary

The Agriculture Extension Officer is a Class III (Group-C) post. The pay scale mentioned in the official rule book is given below.

Your actual monthly salary will include the basic pay plus dearness allowance and other allowances as fixed by the Madhya Pradesh government. We show only the official pay scale here and do not estimate the in-hand amount.

Application Fee

The application fee depends on your category. Along with the fee, a small MPOnline portal charge is added at the time of payment (about Rs. 60 through a kiosk or Rs. 20 through citizen login). You can pay online using a credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI or a wallet. The fee amounts are shown in the fee box above this article.

Exam Pattern

The selection is based on a computer-based test (online objective exam). The paper carries 200 marks in two parts of 100 marks each, and the total time is 3 hours (180 minutes). There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer, so answer with care.

The qualifying marks are 50% for unreserved candidates and 40% for reserved-category candidates. For the exact syllabus and topic list, read the official rule book linked above.

How to Apply Online

Follow these simple steps to fill the MPESB Krishi Vistar Adhikari form 2026:

1. Open the MPESB / MPOnline exam page using the "Apply Online" link above.
2. Register with your name, mobile number and email, and verify your details.
3. Fill in your personal, education and category information carefully.
4. Upload your photo, signature and required documents in the correct size.
5. Pay the application fee plus the portal charge online.
6. Submit the form and save or print the confirmation page for your record.

The form correction window stays open until 22 July 2026, so you can fix mistakes within that time. Apply well before the last date (17 July 2026) to avoid a last-minute rush on the portal.

How to Download the Notification

You can download the full official rule book (notification) directly from the "Download Notification" link above. It is our fast copy of the official document, so you do not have to wait for a busy government server. The rule book has the complete syllabus, reservation table and detailed rules for this recruitment.