MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 - 507 Subedar & Sub Inspector Posts

MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out! Apply for 507 Subedar and Sub Inspector Posts

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), on behalf of the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, has announced online applications for the Subedar/Sub Inspector Cadre Recruitment Selection Exam 2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking a career in the Madhya Pradesh Police, with a total of 507 posts available across various non-technical and technical cadres.

Candidates who meet the specified qualification, age, and domicile conditions are invited to apply online. The selection process is comprehensive, involving a Preliminary Written Exam, a Main Written Exam, a Physical Efficiency Test, and an Interview.

MPESB Subedar Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026

MP Police SI Vacancy 2026 – Post Details (Total: 507 Posts)

A total of 507 posts are advertised across seven Subedar/Sub Inspector cadres, split between non-technical and technical streams. The number of posts/departments may increase or decrease before selection concludes.

Post-wise Total Vacancies

Category-wise Vacancy Break-up (as printed in the source table)

Note: The UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS figures above do not add up to the Grand Total for each post in the source. Candidates should verify exact category-wise numbers against the official PDF. Horizontal reservation applies for Ex-Servicemen (10%), serving Police personnel (15%), and Women (35%, not applicable to SI-SAF which is male-only).

MPESB Subedar Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must be a citizen of India.
• Non-MP-domicile candidates may apply only under the Unreserved (Open) category, with no reservation or age-relaxation benefit, and a flat maximum age of 33 years.
• A candidate with more than 2 living children, one of whom was born on or after 26 January 2001, is not eligible (with an exception where a single subsequent delivery results in twins/multiple births).

MPESB Subedar Qualification

MPESB Subedar Age Limit (as on 23.09.2026)

The minimum age is generally 21 years for these posts (not explicitly stated in the source text).

• Ex-Servicemen may deduct their period of armed forces service from actual age, provided the resultant age does not exceed the post's maximum limit by more than 3 years.
• If a candidate has more than one basis for age relaxation, only the single relaxation giving the maximum benefit will be granted (relaxations are not cumulative).
• Age relaxation is not available to contractual/honorary staff such as Shiksha Karmi or Panchayat Karmi.

MPESB Subedar Application Fee

Additional Fees:

• MP Online portal fee: ₹60 (if filled via authorized kiosk) or ₹20 (if candidate fills themselves).
• Separate departmental exam/processing fee (₹200 unreserved / ₹100 reserved) applies at the second-stage main written exam for qualified candidates.

MPESB Subedar Salary

All Subedar and Sub Inspector cadre posts (SAF, DEF, Arms, Photo, QD, Finger Print) carry Pay Level 9: ₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800. During the 3-year probation period, a stipend is payable at 70% of minimum pay in year 1, 80% in year 2, and 90% in year 3, plus other allowances as approved by the government. Employees appointed on or after 01.01.2005 are covered under the Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.

MPESB Subedar Selection Process

Selection for MPESB Subedar & Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 is conducted in two stages:

Stage 1: Preliminary Written Exam

• Objective/MCQ type, 100 marks, 2-hour duration, no negative marking.
• Subjects: Hindi language comprehension, English language comprehension, Analytical ability, History, Geography, Science, Civics, Basic computer knowledge, Reasoning, Current Affairs.
• Separate merit lists for non-technical and technical posts; candidates equal to 10 times the advertised vacancies (per vertical category) are called for the Main Exam.
• A 5% bonus mark is available for specified categories (e.g., dependents of soldiers, ex-servicemen, NCC "C" certificate holders).

Stage 2: Main Exam, Physical Efficiency Test & Interview

• Main Written Exam: Two compulsory papers (Paper I & II) of 300 marks each (600 total) for all posts, 2 hours each. Technical-post candidates also take an additional Paper III (300 marks) based on their specific engineering/science background. Objective type; 1/3 mark negative marking for wrong answers.
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Compulsory for all candidates, 100 marks total - 800m race (max 40 marks), Long Jump (max 30 marks, 3 attempts), Shot Put (max 30 marks, 3 attempts). Minimum qualifying marks: 30 for non-technical posts, 20 for technical posts. Candidates equal to 3 times the advertised vacancies (per category) based on Main Exam merit are called for PET and Interview.
• Interview: 50 marks, conducted by a selection committee for candidates who clear PET and document verification.

The final merit list is based on Main Exam, PET, and Interview marks combined, with document verification conducted after PET.

Physical & Medical Standards

Candidates must have no knock-knee or flat feet and must be certified medically fit by the District Medical Board. No relaxation is available in the minimum physical standards.

How to Apply for MPESB Subedar Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the MPESB official website at www.esb.mp.gov.in during the application window (09.09.2026 to 23.09.2026).
2. Register and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category details.
3. Upload a colour photograph, signature, and a handwriting sample as per the prescribed specifications.
4. Indicate post preferences/priority among eligible cadres.
5. Pay the application fee online via credit/debit card, net banking, or through an authorized MP Online kiosk.
6. Review all entries carefully before submission - corrections after the correction window (28.09.2026) will not be entertained.
7. Save/print the application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Only one application per candidate is permitted; multiple applications will lead to cancellation.
• Aadhaar-based registration is mandatory; candidates must carry Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar details along with a photo ID to the exam.
• Electronic devices are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
• Candidates must download and bring their exam admit card from the MPESB website.
• The number of advertised posts may increase or decrease.
• Government/departmental candidates require prior permission and must submit a resignation/relieving order if selected.