The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) officially released its comprehensive Exam Calendar for 2026 on January 5, 2026. This vital announcement outlines the tentative schedules, examination timelines, and structural frameworks for numerous state-level competitive examinations administered throughout the year. Aspiring candidates preparing for government careers in Madhya Pradesh can now strategically plan their preparation journeys by reviewing the official notifications and dates via the official portal at https://esb.mp.gov.in/.
Overview of MPESB 2026 Examination Roadmap
The newly unveiled calendar covers a wide spectrum of recruitments ranging from technical education posts and police services to administrative and educational examinations. Prominent highlights include upcoming tests such as the Group-5 Staff Nurse Combined Recruitment Test in February 2026, the Kshetra Rakshak, Jail Prahari, and Sahayak Jail Adhikshak Recruitment Test in March 2026, and the MP Group-02 Sub-Group-04 Recruitment Test slated for April 2026.
MPESB Exam Schedule 2026 Data Table
Below is the complete examination schedule detailing the name of the examination, tentative vacancy counts, exam dates, and expected result or next stage timelines:
| Name of Examination | Vacancies | Exam Date | Result / Next Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector / Ranger Direct Recruitment Exam-2025 | 500 | 16 January 2026 onwards | February 2026 (Expected) |
| Group-02 Sub-Group-03 Combined Competitive Exam-2025 | 454 | 23 January 2026 onwards | February 2026 |
| Group-01 Sub-Group-02 | 429 | 10 February 2026 onwards | March 2026 |
| Technical Education, Skill Development & Employment Dept. – Combined Recruitment Exam for ITI Training Officers | 888 | 18 February 2026 onwards | March 2026 |
| State Service Preliminary Examination | 100 | February 2026 | March 2026 |
| Forest Guard, Jail Guard, Excise Constable Examination | 1426 | March 2026 | April 2026 |
| School Education Department, MP – Secondary Teacher Selection Test | 1287 | March 2026 | April 2026 |
| Group-04 Recruitment Exam | 500 | April 2026 | June 2026 |
| Group-03 Recruitment Exam | 900 | April 2026 | June 2026 |
| Assistant Professor & Sports Officer Selection Exam | As per notification | May 2026 | June 2026 |
| Health Worker Training Centre – Training Selection Exam | As per notification | May 2026 | June 2026 |
| MP Nursing Selection Test (PNST) & General Nursing & Midwifery Selection Test (GNMST) | As per notification | June 2026 | July 2026 |
| Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam | As per notification | June 2026 | July 2026 |
| Diploma Course Entrance Examination | As per Notification | June 2026 | July 2026 |
| Paramedical Course Entrance Examination | As per Notification | July 2026 | September 2026 |
| Primary School Teacher Eligibility Test | As per Notification | August 2026 | September 2026 |
| Group-02 Sub-Group-02 | 131 | September 2026 | November 2026 |
| Group-05 Combined Recruitment Exam for Special Backlog Posts | 200 | September 2026 | November 2026 |
| Group-01 Sub-Group-01 | — | October 2026 | November 2026 |
| Group-03 Sub-Group-01 | — | October 2026 | December 2026 (Expected) |
| Police Constable Recruitment Exam | — | October 2026 | December 2026 (Expected) |
Next Steps for Candidates
Once you have identified your target examination from the MPESB Exam Calendar 2026, keep track of individual detailed notifications issued prior to each test. Candidates should monitor admit card release dates, ensure their eligibility criteria match the specific requirements, and plan travel arrangements well in advance of their examination dates.
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