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MP RAEO
MP RAEO exam began 17 Sept 2026; Shishya's tracker has no announced date for the next exam yet. Official site: esb.mp.gov.in.
MP RAEO — Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer) Recruitment Test (MPESB)
MPESB's Group-2 Sub Group-1 Krishi Vistar Adhikari (Agriculture Extension Officer, earlier Rural Agriculture Extension Officer / RAEO) Recruitment Test 2026 for the Directorate of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development, Madhya Pradesh — 2,377 posts (revised rule-book page 16, 27 July 2026). One online test in Hindi and English from 17 September 2026, in two shifts (09:00–12:00 and 14:30–17:30): 200 marks in 3 hours, 1 mark per question, 0.25 deducted for each wrong answer. Part A (100 marks): general knowledge, general Hindi, general English, general mathematics, general logical ability, general science and general computer knowledge — the rule book lists these subjects without topics or a per-subject split. Part B (100 marks): agriculture — general agriculture, agronomy, soil science, soil and water conservation, plant physiology, crop improvement, horticulture, plant protection, agricultural economics and agricultural extension education. Qualifying marks: 50% (40% for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and EWS). Eligibility: a bachelor's degree in agriculture or horticulture; age 18–40 on 1 January 2026 (45 for MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC, women, PwD and government employees; no relaxation for EWS); live registration with an MP employment office.
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2023
- Question paper + answer key: RAEO & SADO combined recruitment test 2023 — question bank, all four shifts (21–22 July 2023) ↗ · Hindi, English · 2.3 MB
2021
- Question paper + answer key: Gramin Krishi Vistar Adhikari & Varishth Krishi Vikas Adhikari test 2020, re-exam (11 December 2021) ↗ · Hindi, English · 1.3 MB
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General Knowledge (India & Madhya Pradesh)
33 QsGeneral Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी)
56 QsGeneral English
60 QsGeneral Mathematics
59 QsGeneral Logical Ability
42 QsGeneral Science
59 QsGeneral Computer Knowledge
40 QsGeneral Agriculture
23 QsAgronomy
54 QsSoil Science
39 QsSoil & Water Conservation, Watershed Management
38 QsPlant Physiology
40 QsCrop Improvement
25 QsHorticulture
77 QsPlant Protection
39 QsAgricultural Economics
38 QsAgricultural Extension Education
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Top merit — district choice
85–100% · No rank estimate
- •Agriculture Extension Officer — top merit rank holders
- •First preference in district and block-level posting allocation
- •Bhopal/Indore/Gwalior urban district postings typically available
- •Fast-track consideration for departmental training programs
- •Strong foundation for MPSC Mains (State Services) if pursued later
- •Recognition in MPESB merit list with certificate
Strong score — preferred districts likely
75–85% · No rank estimate
- •Agriculture Extension Officer — high merit position, better district preference
- •Likely posting in semi-urban or preferred district headquarters
- •May get choice of Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior division postings
- •Agriculture Extension Officer (Group C) — MP State Agriculture Department cadre
- •Eligible for departmental promotions to Assistant Agriculture Officer
Competitive — General category threshold
65–75% · No rank estimate
- •Agriculture Extension Officer (Krishi Vistar Adhikari) — General category, pay level 5
- •Strong chance of clearing document verification stage
- •Posting across MP's 52 districts in agriculture department
- •Job includes field visits, farmer interface, and digital agriculture initiatives
- •Typical General category cut-off approximates 60-70% in recent recruitments
Moderate score — OBC/EWS range
50–65% · No rank estimate
- •Agriculture Extension Officer (Krishi Vistar Adhikari) — OBC/EWS category, pay level 5, ₹29,200-92,300 pay matrix
- •Posting in district agriculture offices and rural extension centers
- •Responsible for farmer training, crop advisory, and scheme implementation
- •May qualify for document verification in most districts
- •Approximate OBC cut-off range based on previous cycles
Borderline — reserved categories
35–50% · No rank estimate
- •May qualify for SC/ST/OBC document verification (varies by vacancy distribution)
- •Agriculture Extension Officer (Krishi Vistar Adhikari) — reserved category posts, pay level 5
- •Posting likely in rural development blocks across MP districts
- •Final selection depends on category-wise merit and total vacancies
Below expected cut-off
0–35% · No rank estimate
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News & timeline
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MPESB released the provisional answer key for the Group-2 Sub Group-1 Krishi Vistar Adhikari exam on September 21, 2026. Candidates can submit objections until September 24, 2026 through the official portal.
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board released admit cards on September 10, 2026 for the Group-2 Sub Group-1 Krishi Vistar Adhikari Recruitment Test. The computer-based test commenced on September 17, 2026 across examination centers in MP.
MPESB postponed the Group-2 Sub Group-1 exam from the earlier August 5 schedule to September 15, 2026 onwards. The revised exam schedule was announced through an official notice issued by MPESB in late July.
MPESB announced recruitment for 2,784 Krishi Vistar Adhikari posts under Group-2 Sub Group-1 on July 3, 2026. Applications were accepted from July 3 to July 17, 2026 through the official portal esb.mp.gov.in.
Important dates
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ExpectedLast date to submit objections against provisional answer key · (27 Oct 2026 audit: not confirmed as official — source: news.kollegeapply.com, not the conducting body)
Answer key objection window closes
passedThu, 24 Sept, 2026
Reportedesb.mp.gov.inLast date to submit objections to provisional answer key
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Syllabus
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General Knowledge (India & Madhya Pradesh)
Indian General Knowledge
Indian history, polity, geography, economy, awards, sports and national current affairs at graduate-level general-knowledge depth.
Madhya Pradesh General Knowledge
Madhya Pradesh history, geography (rivers, districts, soils, forests, minerals), culture, tribes, festivals, economy, agriculture and state government schemes.
General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी)
हिन्दी व्याकरण (Hindi Grammar)
Questions written in Hindi: संधि, समास, कारक, वचन, लिंग, काल, वाक्य शुद्धि, उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय.
शब्द भंडार (Hindi Vocabulary)
Questions written in Hindi: पर्यायवाची, विलोम, अनेक शब्दों के लिए एक शब्द, मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ, तत्सम-तद्भव.
हिन्दी साहित्य (Hindi Literature)
Questions written in Hindi: प्रमुख कवि-लेखक और उनकी रचनाएँ, हिन्दी साहित्य के काल, विधाएँ.
General English
English Grammar
Tenses, articles, prepositions, subject-verb agreement, voice, narration, sentence correction.
English Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms and phrases, spelling.
English Literature & Comprehension
Well-known English writers and works, literary terms, short comprehension passages.
General Mathematics
Arithmetic
Percentage, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, speed and distance, averages.
Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry
Linear and quadratic equations, identities, basic geometry, mensuration, trigonometric ratios, elementary calculus ideas.
Statistics & Data Interpretation
Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, probability basics, tables and charts.
General Logical Ability
Series, Analogy, Coding & Blood Relations
Number and letter series, analogies, classification, coding-decoding, blood relations.
Direction, Ranking, Syllogism & Statements
Direction sense, ranking and ordering, seating arrangement, syllogisms, statement-conclusion.
Non-verbal Reasoning
Figure series, mirror and water images, paper folding, embedded figures, counting figures.
General Science
Physics
Motion, force, work and energy, light, sound, electricity, magnetism — everyday applications.
Chemistry
Matter, atoms and molecules, acids, bases and salts, metals and non-metals, chemical reactions, chemistry in agriculture.
Biology
Cell, plant and animal systems, nutrition, human health and disease, genetics basics, ecology.
General Computer Knowledge
Agronomy
Major Crops of MP & Their Agro-techniques
Soybean, wheat, gram, maize, paddy, mustard, cotton and other major field crops of Madhya Pradesh: seasons, varieties, sowing, seed rate, fertiliser, irrigation, harvest.
Farming Systems & Sustainable Agriculture
Cropping and farming systems, intercropping, crop rotation, organic and natural farming, conservation agriculture.
Agro-meteorology & Agro-climatic Zones
Introductory agro-meteorology, weather and crops, agro-climatic and agro-ecological zones of India and MP.
Soil Science
Soil Composition & Properties
Soil and its composition, its role in crop production; physical, chemical and biological properties of soil.
Essential Plant Nutrients
Essential plant nutrients, their functions, deficiency symptoms and dynamics in soil.
Integrated Nutrient Management & Problem Soils
Integrated nutrient management, fertilisers and manures, acid, saline and sodic soils and their management.
Soil & Water Conservation, Watershed Management
Plant Physiology
Absorption, Translocation & Metabolism of Nutrients
Water and nutrient absorption, translocation and metabolism of nutrients in plants.
Photosynthesis & Respiration
Light and dark reactions, C3/C4/CAM plants, respiration, photorespiration.
Growth, Development & Growth Regulators
Plant growth and development, flowering, dormancy, auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, ethylene, ABA.
Horticulture
Package of Practices — Fruits, Vegetables, Spices, Flowers
Package of practices of important fruits, vegetables, spices and economically important flowering plants.
Nursery Management & Propagation
Nursery management and propagation methods of horticultural crops: seed, cutting, layering, grafting, budding.
Unfruitfulness, Fruit Drop & Physiological Disorders
Unfruitfulness, alternate bearing, fruit drop and physiological disorders of horticultural crops and their management.
Post-harvest Management & Value Addition
Post-harvest handling, storage and value addition of fruits and vegetables.
Plant Protection
Insect Pests & Diseases of Important Crops
Important insect pests and diseases of major crops, their symptoms and management.
Integrated Pest & Disease Management
Components of integrated pest and disease management: cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical control.
Spray Equipment, Rodent Management & Safe Pesticide Use
Spray equipment, their selection and maintenance; rodent management; safety precautions during pesticide use.
Agricultural Economics
Principles of Agricultural Economics
Meaning and principles of economics as applied to agriculture: demand, supply, production function, costs.
Farm Planning & Resource Management
Farm planning and resource management for optimal production; farming systems and their economic role.
Agricultural Marketing & Prices
Marketing of agricultural produce, regulated markets in MP including initiatives like e-Choupal, prices of agricultural produce and their role in production.
Agricultural Extension Education
Philosophy & Principles of Extension
Philosophy, objectives and principles of extension education.
Extension Organisations
Extension organisations at state, district and block levels: structure, functions and responsibilities (ATMA, KVK, department).
Communication, Farmer Organisations & Training
Methods of communication, the role of farmers' organisations in extension services, the role and importance of training.
Rural Development Programmes in India
Important rural development programmes in India and their objectives.