MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 507 Subedar and Sub Inspector Posts
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The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), on behalf of Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, has opened online applications for the Subedar/Sub Inspector Cadre Recruitment Selection Exam 2026, per Police HQ letter No. पुमु/2-चयन/स-1/997/26 dated 30.07.2026. A total of 507 posts are on offer across seven cadres: Subedar, Sub Inspector (Special Armed Force), Sub Inspector (District Police Force), and four technical Sub Inspector cadres (Arms, Photo, Questioned Documents, Finger Print).
Candidates meeting the qualification, age, and domicile conditions can apply online from 09.09.2026 to 23.09.2026. Selection involves a Preliminary Written Exam, a Main Written Exam, a Physical Efficiency Test, and an Interview. Full details on eligibility, dates, vacancies, fee, salary, and the selection process are below.
- Rulebook/Notification: MPESB Subedar/SI Recruitment Rulebook 2026 (Official PDF)
- Official Website: Check Here
MPESB Subedar Recruitment 2026 Overview
MPESB, under the Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, is recruiting for 507 Subedar and Sub Inspector posts across non-technical (Subedar, SI-SAF, SI-DEF) and technical (SI-Arms, SI-Photo, SI-QD, SI-Finger Print) cadres. Candidates with a graduate degree (or the relevant technical qualification for technical posts), within the prescribed age limit, can apply online. The Preliminary Written Exam is scheduled for 28.10.2026, with the Main Exam date to be announced after the preliminary result.
Particulars Details Recruiting Body Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), for Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department Post Names Subedar, Sub Inspector (SAF/DEF/Arms/Photo/QD/Finger Print) Total Vacancies 507 Job Location Madhya Pradesh (posting across Police units within/outside the state as per department need) Application Mode Online only Application Start Date 09.09.2026 Application Last Date 23.09.2026 Preliminary Exam Date 28.10.2026 (Wednesday) Domicile Requirement MP domicile mandatory for reservation/age relaxation benefits Official Website www.esb.mp.gov.in
MPESB Subedar Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 09.09.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 23.09.2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 09.09.2026 to 28.09.2026 |
| Preliminary Written Exam Date | 28.10.2026 (Wednesday) |
| Preliminary Exam Shifts | Shift 1: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM; Shift 2: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| Main Written Exam Date | Not specified in the rulebook – to be announced after the Preliminary Exam result |
MPESB Subedar Vacancy 2026 – Post Details
A total of 507 posts are advertised across seven Subedar/Sub Inspector cadres, split between non-technical and technical streams. The rulebook notes the number of posts/departments may increase or decrease before selection concludes.
Post-wise Total Vacancies
| S. No. | Post Name | Post Type | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subedar | Non-Technical | 81 |
| 2 | Sub Inspector (Special Armed Force) – Male only | Non-Technical | 69 |
| 3 | Sub Inspector (District Police Force) | Non-Technical | 312 |
| 4 | Sub Inspector (Arms) | Technical (Group-1) | 10 |
| 5 | Sub Inspector (Photo) | Technical (Group-2) | 9 |
| 6 | Sub Inspector (Questioned Documents) | Technical (Group-2) | 4 |
| 7 | Sub Inspector (Finger Print) | Technical (Group-2) | 22 |
| Grand Total | 507 |
Category-wise Vacancy Break-up (as printed in the source table)
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subedar | 21 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 81 |
| SI (SAF) | 19 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 69 |
| SI (DEF) | 84 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 50 | 312 |
| SI (Arms) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| SI (Photo) | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| SI (QD) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| SI (Finger Print) | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
Note: the UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS figures above do not add up to the Grand Total for each post - the source table splits an additional portion of vacancies into two further sub-columns (labelled "notional"/87% and "provisional"/13%), whose exact composition is not clearly extractable from the scanned rulebook. Candidates should verify exact category-wise numbers against the official PDF before applying.
Each post-cadre further carries horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen (10%), serving Police personnel (15%), and Women (35%, not applicable to SI-SAF which is male-only), cutting across the vertical categories above.
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
| Post Name | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Subedar | Graduate degree from a recognized university, or equivalent |
| Sub Inspector (SAF) | Graduate degree from a recognized university, or equivalent |
| Sub Inspector (DEF) | Graduate degree from a recognized university, or equivalent |
| Sub Inspector (Arms) | 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized technical university |
| Sub Inspector (Photo/QD/Finger Print) | Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry from a recognized university, or equivalent |
MPESB Subedar Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on the last date of online application (23.09.2026).
Category Max. Age Limit Male – MP Unreserved 33 years Male – MP EWS 33 years Male/Female – Other-state domicile (any category) 33 years Female – all categories, MP domicile 38 years Male – MP domicile, reserved (SC/ST/OBC) 38 years Male – MP domicile, government/corporation/board/autonomous body employee or City Militia (Nagar Sainik) 38 years Male – MP domicile, unreserved or reserved, inter-caste marriage 38 years Female – MP domicile, unreserved or reserved, inter-caste marriage 43 years (38+5) Male – MP domicile, unreserved, Vikram Award winner 38 years (33+5) Female – MP domicile, all categories, Vikram Award winner 43 years (38+5) Male – MP domicile, reserved category, Vikram Award winner 43 years (38+5)
- 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.
Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
MPESB Subedar Application Fee
| Category | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS (MP domicile only) | ₹250 |
An additional MP Online portal fee applies: ₹60 if the form is filled via an authorized kiosk, or ₹20 if the candidate logs in and fills the form themselves as a registered citizen user. A separate departmental exam/processing fee (₹200 unreserved / ₹100 reserved) applies at the second-stage main written exam for qualified candidates, as per Police Department rules.
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, 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 from time to time. 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 are prepared for non-technical and technical posts; candidates equal to 10 times the advertised vacancies (per vertical category: UR/OBC/ST/SC/EWS) are called for the Main Exam.
- A 5% bonus mark is available at this stage only for specified categories (dependents of soldiers killed in recent India-Pakistan conflict, ex-servicemen, census/election-surplus staff, NCC "C" certificate holders, and returnees from Myanmar/Sri Lanka, among others).
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 non-technical and technical posts, 2 hours each. Technical-post candidates (Group-1: SI-Arms; Group-2: SI-Photo/QD/Finger Print) also take an additional Paper III (300 marks) based on Mechanical Engineering (for Arms) or Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry (for Photo/QD/Finger Print). 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 (using a Normalised Equi-Percentile scaling method for multi-shift/multi-stage exams), with document verification conducted after PET.
Physical & Medical Standards
| Parameter | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height (minimum) | 167.5 cm | 152.4 cm |
| Chest (unexpanded / expanded, male only) | 81 cm / 86 cm (min. 5 cm expansion mandatory) | - |
| Vision | 6/9 in better eye, 6/12 in other eye (uncorrected); must pass Ishihara Plate colour-vision test | |
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 on health or any other grounds.
How to Apply for MPESB Subedar Recruitment 2026
- Visit the MPESB official website at www.esb.mp.gov.in during the application window (09.09.2026 to 23.09.2026).
- Register and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload a colour photograph, signature, and a handwriting sample as per the prescribed specifications.
- Indicate post preferences/priority among eligible cadres (non-technical and, where eligible, one technical group).
- Pay the application fee online via credit/debit card or net banking (or through an authorized MP Online kiosk).
- Review all entries carefully before submission - corrections after the correction window (28.09.2026) will not be entertained.
- Save/print the application form and fee receipt for future reference.
MPESB Subedar Apply Online is active on the official website from 09.09.2026 to 23.09.2026.
MPESB Subedar Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions
- Only one application per candidate is permitted; multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Aadhaar-based registration is mandatory; candidates must carry Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar details along with a photo ID to the exam.
- Electronic devices (mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, etc.) are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
- Candidates must download and bring their exam admit card from the MPESB website; no admit cards are sent by post.
- The number of advertised posts may increase or decrease before the exam result is declared.
- Government/departmental candidates require prior permission from their appointing authority to sit the exam, and must submit a resignation/relieving order if selected.
- Selected candidates will not be posted in their home district and must serve at least 5 years in their allotted unit before being eligible for transfer.
- All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh.
MPESB Subedar Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website:Click here
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