The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, formerly known as ‘Vyapam,’ is slated to hold forest guard recruitment exams on April 7. The Opposition Congress has accused the BJP-led state government of neglecting to allocate seats for Scheduled Caste candidates. Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar criticized the absence of reserved posts for Scheduled Caste individuals among the 728 forest guard recruitments.
The Congress leader highlighted the distribution of posts, revealing that out of the 728 positions, 310 are for the unreserved category, 143 for Scheduled Tribes, 198 for Other Backward Classes, and 77 for Economically Weaker Sections. Singhar condemned this allocation as a violation of social justice principles and the Constitution. He emphasized the need for Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to address the issue promptly and ensure adherence to the constitutionally mandated reservation system.
Singhar underscored the importance of upholding the rights of marginalized communities, stating that the situation goes beyond administrative oversight. He demanded accountability from the Chief Minister, labeling the treatment of Scheduled Caste youth as condemnable and unacceptable. The forest guard recruitment notification issued by MBESB on February 28 outlines a total of 1,679 vacancies, including 728 for Forest Guard, 169 for Field Guard, and 757 for Jail Prahari.
The eligibility criteria for these positions require candidates to have passed Class 10, with the deadline for online applications set for March 14, 2026. The computer-based exams are scheduled to commence on April 7, 2026, with age limits ranging from 18 to 33 years for various posts. Additionally, candidates applying for the Assistant Jail Superintendent role must fall within the age bracket of 21 to 33 years, with age calculated as of January 1, 2026. The selection process will entail a written exam, skill test, document verification, and medical examination before final appointments are made.
