Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has officially released the Answer Key for the Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari recruitment exam 2026 on its website. The examination was held on 04 June 2026 after being postponed from the original date of 25 May 2026. The board invited online applications for a total of 1679 posts starting from 28 February 2026 until the extended deadline of 30 April 2026. Candidates belonging to General category paid an application fee of Rs. 500 while SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH candidates paid Rs. 250. The minimum age limit is 18 years for most posts and 21 years for Assistant Jail Superintendent with the upper age limit set at 33 years as on 01 January 2026. Eligibility requires candidates to have passed High School or Graduation from a recognized board. The selection process includes shortlisting of candidates followed by document verification and medical examination. Applicants can download their answer key by logging in with enrollment number, registration number or date of birth. The direct links for answer key, admit card and official notification are provided below for easy access.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Application Start |
28 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online |
30 April 2026 Extended |
| Last Date Pay Exam Fee |
30 April 2026 Extended |
| Correction Date |
30 April 2026 |
| Exam Date |
25 May 2026 (Postponed) |
| New Exam Date |
04 June 2026 |
| Admit Card |
28 May 2026 |
| Answer Key |
22 June 2026 Available Now |
| Result Declared Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General |
₹ 500/- |
| SC / ST / OBC |
₹ 250/- |
| EWS / PH (Divyang) |
₹ 250/- |
| Correction Charge |
₹ 20/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Age |
| Minimum Age (All Other Posts) |
18 Years |
| Minimum Age (Asst. Jail Superintendent) |
21 Years |
| Maximum Age |
33 Years |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
No. Of Post |
| Vanrakshak |
728 |
| Kshetra Rakshak |
169 |
| Jail Prahari |
757 |
| Jail Superintendent |
25 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Educational Qualification |
High School or Graduate Passed from a recognized board |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Description |
| Stage 1 |
Shortlisting of Candidates |
| Stage 2 |
Document Verification |
| Stage 3 |
Medical Examination |
How to Download/Check
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Go to the official Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) website |
| 2 |
Click on “MPESB Login” / “Candidate Login” section |
| 3 |
Enter Username / Roll Number, Password and Captcha Code |
| 4 |
Click on Login |
| 5 |
After login, open your dashboard/profile |
| 6 |
Click on “Download Answer Key 2026” |
| 7 |
Download the PDF file and take a clear colour printout |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the MPESB Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari answer key 2026 be released?
A: The answer key has released online by MPESB after the examination.
Q: How can I download the MPESB Van Rakshak / Jail Prahari Answer Key 2026?
A: Candidates can download the answer key by visiting the official MPESB website and logging in with their credentials.
Q: What details are required to download the answer key?
A: You may need your Application Number, Date of Birth, and Captcha Code.
Q: Is it mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam center?
A: Yes, candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card to the examination center.
Q: What is the official website for MPESB?
A: The official website for MPESB is https://esb.mp.gov.in/
