MPESB MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 7,500 Constable (GD) Posts

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, in coordination with the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, has officially published the recruitment rulebook for the MP Police Constable (General Duty) Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive seeks to fill a total of 7,500 Constable (GD) vacancies across both the Special Armed Force (SAF) and District Executive Force (DEF) cadres.This notification presents a direct pathway for candidates aspiring to build a career in the state police force. The recruitment offers job security, structured pay progression, and opportunities to serve across 55+ districts and specialized units in Madhya Pradesh. Male and female candidates meeting the prescribed educational criteria (10th pass for General/SC/OBC and 8th pass for ST candidates) and physical standards can submit their applications online starting September 22, 2026.The online application window will remain active from September 22, 2026, until October 6, 2026, on the MPOnline portal. Computer-based online examinations are scheduled to commence on November 19, 2026, in multiple shifts across the state.Quick Overview Table

Important Dates
Application FeeThe application fee includes the MPESB examination fee plus the departmental testing charge payable to the Police Department.

• MPOnline Portal Charges: ₹60/- for forms submitted via MPOnline Kiosks, or ₹20/- when applying through a registered citizen user profile.
• Application Correction Fee: ₹20/- amendment charge + ₹40/- portal fee (Total: ₹60/- per correction session).

Age Limit (As of 06.10.2026)The decisive cut-off date for age calculation is October 6, 2026. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
Candidates residing outside Madhya Pradesh are treated under the Unreserved Open category with no age relaxations.Vacancy DetailsA total of 7,500 Constable (GD) posts are distributed across two primary divisions:
Detailed Breakdown for Constable (GD) Non-SAF (6,800 Posts)

• Open Category: 2,720 Posts
• Female Reservation (35% Horizontal): 2,380 Posts
• Home Guard Quota (15% Horizontal): 1,020 Posts
• Ex-Servicemen (10% Horizontal): 680 Posts

Detailed Breakdown for Constable (GD) SAF (700 Posts - Male Only)

• Open Category: 525 Posts
• Home Guard Quota (15%): 105 Posts
• Ex-Servicemen (10%): 70 Posts

Educational QualificationEducational standards are determined according to candidate category under the 10+2 educational pattern:

• For Unreserved (UR), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Other Backward Class (OBC) Candidates: Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) under the 10+2 pattern or Higher Secondary / equivalent examination from a recognized educational board.
• For Scheduled Tribe (ST) Candidates: Passed minimum Class 8th or equivalent examination from a recognized school/institution.
• Mandatory Registration: Candidates must hold a valid, active registration in the Employment Exchange (Rojgar Panjiyan) of Madhya Pradesh on or before the closing date.

Salary / Pay Scale

• Pay Scale: ₹19,500 – ₹62,000/- (Pay Matrix Level)
• Stipend System during 3-Year Probation:

• First Year: 70% of the minimum basic pay
• Second Year: 80% of the minimum basic pay
• Third Year: 90% of the minimum basic pay

• Allowances & Pension: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Allowances, Uniform Allowances, and coverage under the Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS).

Physical Standards Test (PST)Candidates must satisfy the mandatory minimum height and chest criteria. No relaxations are granted in physical measurements.1. Special Armed Force (SAF) – Male Only
2. Excluding Special Armed Force (DEF / Others)
Medical Standard Requirements: Candidates must not have knock knees or flat feet, and must possess minimum visual acuity of 6/9 in one eye and 6/12 in the other without glasses.Selection ProcessThe recruitment process consists of two competitive stages followed by formal verification and medical checks:

1. Stage 1: Computer-Based Written Examination (100 Marks): Objective test conducted by MPESB across designated state centres.
2. Shortlisting for Stage 2: Candidates equal to 7 times the number of vacancies in each vertical category are qualified for the physical test based on normalisation and cut-off marks.
3. Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET - 100 Marks) & Document Verification: Administered directly by the Police Department. Candidates must secure at least 30% marks (30 out of 100) in the PET to remain eligible.
4. Final Merit List: Prepared by combining the scaled T-score of the written examination and the PET score.
5. Medical Examination & Character Verification: Final screening conducted by district medical boards and local authorities before issuing appointment orders.

Exam Pattern
Subject-Wise Mark Distribution

• General Knowledge & Logical Reasoning: 40 Marks
• Intellectual Ability & Mental Aptitude: 30 Marks
• Science & Simple Arithmetic: 30 Marks

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Pattern (100 Marks)The PET carries graded scoring based on timing and distance:

• 800 Metres Run (Maximum 40 Marks): Only 1 attempt is allowed. Male candidates running in under 124.2 seconds receive 40 marks; female candidates running in under 176 seconds receive 40 marks.
• Long Jump (Maximum 30 Marks): 3 attempts allowed. Maximum marks awarded for jumps exceeding 5.57 metres (Male) or 4.36 metres (Female).
• Shot Put (Maximum 30 Marks): 3 attempts allowed. Shot weight: 7.26 kg for men, 4.00 kg for women. Maximum marks awarded for throws exceeding 8.76 metres (Men) or 7.20 metres (Women).

Written Exam Syllabus Breakdown

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Madhya Pradesh history, geography, economy, state culture, national current events, Indian Constitution, awards, sports, and major government initiatives.
• Logical & Mental Reasoning: Analogies, coding-decoding, series completion, blood relations, directions, Venn diagrams, statement-arguments, and non-verbal spatial reasoning.
• Mental Aptitude: Public interest, rule of law, crime control, professional ethics, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
• Science: Fundamentals of physics, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, health, human physiology, and basic technology.
• Simple Arithmetic: Number systems, LCM & HCF, ratios, percentages, profit & loss, simple and compound interest, time & work, time & distance, and basic mensuration.

How to Apply Online

1. Rojgar Panjiyan: Verify or obtain an active Madhya Pradesh Employment Exchange registration on eservice.mponline.gov.in.
2. Citizen Profile Creation: Log in to mponline.gov.in and access the MPESB section. Complete your candidate profile registration if applying for the first time.
3. Upload Profile Template: Download the official hand-written declaration template. Affix your passport photograph (taken within 3 months, white background, showing candidate name and photo date) and clear signatures in the designated slots.
4. Fill Application Details: Select the MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 application link. Enter educational qualifications, district preferences, and cadre preferences (SAF / DEF).
5. Select Exam Cities: Choose 4 preferred examination cities from the 13 available centers in Madhya Pradesh.
6. Pay Application Fees: Complete payment via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
7. Print Confirmation: Download and retain the final computer-generated receipt with the Application Number and Barcode for all future selection stages.

Required Documents Checklist

• Active MP Rojgar Panjiyan (Employment Exchange) registration number
• Class 10th marksheet or Class 8th certificate (for ST) verifying date of birth
• Government-issued photo identity proof (Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving License, or Passport)
• Category/Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) issued by an authorized MP authority
• EWS Income & Asset Certificate (valid for current financial year)
• MP Domicile Certificate (Mool Niwas Praman Patra)
• NCC 'C' Certificate or Home Guard 3-year service proof (if seeking bonus marks/quota)
• Recent passport-size photographs (keep at least 5 identical copies)

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Aadhaar Multi-Layer Biometric Verification: Biometric authentication is compulsory at examination centers. Candidates must ensure their biometric profile remains unlocked on the UIDAI portal prior to the test date.
• Original ID Requirement: Only original, physical photo identity cards are permitted inside the examination hall.
• Normalised Equi-Percentile Scaling: Multi-shift written test scores will undergo standard NEP normalisation.
• Posting & District Allocation: Candidates cannot be posted in their declared home districts. Appointed personnel must serve at least 5 years in their allocated unit before seeking transfers.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How many total vacancies are announced in MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?

A total of 7,500 Constable (General Duty) vacancies have been declared: 700 for Special Armed Force (SAF) and 6,800 for District Force (DEF).

Q2: What is the online application period for MP Police Constable 2026?Online applications open on September 22, 2026, and close on October 6, 2026.

Q3: Can candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh apply?

Yes, candidates from all states can apply under the Unreserved (Open) category, provided they meet the 10th pass qualification and the 33-year upper age limit.

Q4: Is an MP Rojgar Panjiyan registration mandatory?

Yes, active live registration with the Madhya Pradesh Employment Exchange is compulsory for all candidates.

Q5: Is there negative marking in the written examination?

No, there is no negative marking for incorrect or unattempted answers in the CBT.

Q6: What is the minimum educational qualification for ST candidates?Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category require a minimum of an 8th standard pass.

Q7: Can female candidates apply for Special Armed Force (SAF) posts?No, the 700 Constable (GD) SAF posts are strictly for male candidates. Female candidates are eligible for the 6,800 non-SAF posts with a 35% horizontal reservation.

Q8: What is the PET qualifying cutoff for MP Police Constable?Candidates must score at least 30% marks (30 marks out of 100) in the physical efficiency test to be considered for final selection.

Q9: How many candidates are called for the physical efficiency test?Candidates equal to 7 times the total advertised vacancies in each category are called for the second stage based on written exam percentiles.

Q10: What is the starting salary during the training probation period?Selected constables receive a stipend starting at 70% of the minimum basic pay (₹19,500) in the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year, plus allowances.