MPESB Agriculture Extension Officer Answer Key 2026 - Download & Submit Objection

Opening Overview

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has issued the examination rulebook for the Group-2 Sub Group-1 Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Examination 2026. The examination is scheduled to begin from 02/08/2026 and will be conducted in two shifts. The official answer key and result will be published on the MPESB website after the examination and completion of the objection process.

Post Details Table

Important Dates

Application Fee

For application correction, a fee of ₹20 per correction and a portal fee of ₹40 per correction is payable. Fee concessions are applicable only to eligible candidates who are permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh. Candidates from other states are treated as unreserved candidates.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on 01/01/2026.

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age for open competition: 40 years
• Maximum age for Madhya Pradesh domicile SC, ST, OBC candidates, women candidates, government employees, corporation/board/autonomous institution employees, home guards and PwD candidates: 45 years
• EWS candidates are not eligible for a separate age relaxation.
• Contract employees covered under the applicable rules may receive age relaxation up to a maximum age of 55 years.
• All age relaxations are subject to the applicable Madhya Pradesh Government rules and valid certificates.

Vacancy Details

The post is an executive, Class III position. The vacancy distribution includes open, women, ex-servicemen and contract employee categories. A total of 168 posts are identified for persons with disabilities, including 42 VH, 42 EH, 42 LD and 42 MD posts, subject to the applicable rules.

Eligibility / Qualification

Candidates must possess the required qualification on or before the date of submitting the online application.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture.
• Candidates must have a valid registration with the Madhya Pradesh Employment Office.
• Candidates must satisfy the applicable departmental recruitment rules.
• Candidates must give post and department preferences in the online application form.
• Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh may apply only against unreserved/open vacancies and will not receive Madhya Pradesh reservation or age-relaxation benefits.

Selection Process

1. Computer-Based Online Examination
2. Preparation of merit and waiting lists based on examination performance and applicable normalisation
3. Departmental document verification
4. Medical, character and other applicable verification by the concerned department
5. Appointment by the concerned department

The MPESB conducts the examination and declares the result. The concerned department is responsible for document verification and appointment. Selection does not automatically create a right to appointment until the department issues an appointment order.

Exam Pattern

• The examination will contain objective-type questions in Hindi and English.
• Each question will have four options.
• One mark is awarded for every correct answer.
• 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
• The examination may be conducted in more than one shift; in that case, MPESB may apply its prescribed normalisation method.
• For the examination scheduled from 02/08/2026, the first shift is from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the second shift is from 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM.
• Reporting time is 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM for the first shift and 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM for the second shift.
• Candidates receive 10 minutes for reading important instructions before answering the paper.

Syllabus Details

General Section

The general section carries 100 marks and includes:

• General Knowledge
• General Hindi
• General English
• General Mathematics
• General Reasoning Ability
• General Science
• General Computer Knowledge

Agriculture Section

The agriculture-related section carries 100 marks and includes the following topics:

• General Agriculture: Agriculture and its importance in the national economy.
• Agronomy: Major crops of Madhya Pradesh, agrotechnology of major field crops, farming systems, sustainable agriculture, introductory agrometeorology, agro-climatic zones and agro-ecological zones.
• Soil Science: Soil composition and its role in crop production, physical, chemical and biological properties, essential plant nutrients, nutrient functions and dynamics, integrated nutrient management, problem soils and their management.
• Soil and Water Conservation: Soil conservation, water conservation and watershed management.
• Plant Physiology: Absorption, translocation and metabolism of nutrients, photosynthesis, respiration, growth and development, and growth regulators.
• Crop Improvement: Genetics and plant breeding as applied to crop improvement.
• Horticulture: Production practices for important fruits, vegetables, spices and economically important flowering plants; nursery management; propagation methods; unfruitfulness; alternate bearing; fruit drop; physiological disorders; post-harvest management and value addition.
• Plant Protection: Important insect pests and diseases, integrated pest and disease management, spray equipment, rodent management and safety precautions during pesticide use.
• Agricultural Economics: Principles of economics applied to agriculture, farm planning, resource management, farming systems, agricultural marketing, regulated markets in Madhya Pradesh, e-Choupal and agricultural produce prices.
• Agricultural Extension Education: Philosophy, objectives and principles of extension, extension organisations at state, district and block levels, communication methods, farmer organisations, training and important rural development programmes in India.

Answer Key Details

The official answer key will be prepared after the examination and after considering objections received from candidates. Candidates should regularly visit the MPESB website for the model answer key, final answer key and result updates.

How to Check the Answer Key

1. Visit the official website at https://www.esb.mp.gov.in.
2. Open the examination or answer-key section.
3. Select the Group-2 Sub Group-1 Agriculture Extension Officer Recruitment Examination 2026 link.
4. Enter the required application number, roll number, date of birth or login details, as applicable.
5. Download the subject-wise model answer key or final answer key.
6. Match the answers with the response sheet and calculate the probable score.

Answer Key Objection Process

• Objections to incorrect questions or answers can be submitted only through the online objection link provided on the MPESB website.
• The objection link remains active for three days after uploading.
• A candidate may submit an objection only once for a particular question.
• The objection fee is ₹150 plus applicable charges per question/answer.
• Physical objections or objections submitted through correspondence are not considered.
• Objections are examined by subject experts, and the final decision of the expert/key committee is treated as final.
• The final answer key is prepared after examining valid objections and may include changes to the provisional answer key.

Examination and Admit Card Instructions

• Candidates must download the Test Admit Card from the MPESB website using their online application details.
• The admit card will be available online and will not be sent by post.
• Candidates must carry the printed admit card and a black ballpoint pen.
• An original photo identity document is compulsory. Acceptable documents include Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, passport or an officially issued signed marksheet with photograph.
• An e-Aadhaar printout is valid only after verification by UIDAI.
• Aadhaar-based biometric verification is compulsory at the examination centre, and Aadhaar must be unlocked during verification.
• Candidates must report before the prescribed reporting time. Late entry is not permitted.
• Mobile phones, calculators, log tables, digital watches, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, sunglasses, electronic devices, rough papers and other prohibited materials are not allowed.
• Candidates must complete the required entries in the second part of the admit card, including signature, left-thumb impression and handwriting specimen, in the presence of the invigilator.
• Candidates cannot leave the examination hall after the examination begins until the examination ends.

Minimum Qualifying Marks and Merit

• Unreserved candidates must obtain at least 50% qualifying marks.
• SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS candidates receive the applicable relaxation, with the minimum qualifying marks generally prescribed as 40% under the rules.
• Merit and waiting lists are prepared according to the applicable category, post preference and normalisation rules.
• A waiting list of up to 15% of the available posts may be prepared and remains valid for one year from result declaration or until declaration of a new examination result, whichever is earlier.
• In case of equal percentile, proportionate marks are considered first, followed by age, with the older candidate receiving preference as per the prescribed rules.

Examination Cities

Candidates are required to provide the preference order of four examination cities. The possible examination cities include Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Neemuch, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sidhi and Ujjain. The Board may allot a different city depending on seat availability and administrative requirements.

Important Candidate Instructions

• Online applications are accepted only through the prescribed portal.
• The application must contain a recent colour photograph, signature and handwriting specimen in the required format.
• The photograph should be clear, front-facing, with both ears visible and a white background. It should not be more than three months old on the application date.
• Candidates must upload the relevant qualification marksheet and category, disability or contract-service certificates wherever applicable.
• Candidates must preserve the application number, transaction details, admit card and fee receipt.
• No correction is accepted after the prescribed correction period.
• MPESB does not provide rechecking or re-evaluation after publication of the result.
• Any unfair means, impersonation, use of prohibited devices, communication with other candidates or submission of false documents may lead to cancellation of candidature and legal action.

Salary / Pay Scale

The pay scale for the Agriculture Extension Officer post is ₹25,300–80,500. During the probation period, stipend is payable at 70% of the minimum pay in the first year, 80% in the second year and 90% in the third year, as per the applicable Madhya Pradesh Government rules. Full pay-scale benefits begin after successful completion of probation.

Contact Information

• Official website: https://www.esb.mp.gov.in
• MP Online Helpdesk: 0755-6720200
• MPESB Toll-Free Number: 18002337899
• Complaint Email: complaint.esb@mp.gov.in