MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: 7,500 Posts, Apply from 22 September to 6 October
MPESB is recruiting 7,500 Constables for MP Police, with applications open from 22 September to 6 October 2026. Class 10 qualification, exam from 19 November, PET events, fee, age limit and salary explained.
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MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Overview
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) is recruiting 7,500 Constables (GD) for Madhya Pradesh Police. Online applications open on 22 September 2026 and close on 6 October 2026.
The minimum qualification is Class 10 for most categories, which makes this one of the biggest openings of the year for 10th-pass candidates in Madhya Pradesh.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Constable (GD), Madhya Pradesh Police |
| Conducting body | MPESB (Karmachari Chayan Mandal), Bhopal |
| Advertisement date | 30 July 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 7,500 |
| Application window | 22 September to 6 October 2026 |
| Correction window | 22 September to 11 October 2026 |
| Exam date | Provisionally from 19 November 2026 |
| Pay scale | ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 |
| Official website | esb.mp.gov.in |
Vacancy Split
| Category of post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Constable (GD), excluding Special Armed Force, male and female | 6,800 |
| Constable, Special Armed Force (SAF), male only | 700 |
| Total | 7,500 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 22 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 6 October 2026 |
| Correction window | 22 September to 11 October 2026 (chargeable) |
| Written exam (provisional) | From 19 November 2026 |
Eligibility
Education
- Class 10 or Higher Secondary pass under the 10+2 system for General, SC and OBC candidates.
- Class 8 pass for ST candidates.
Age (as on 6 October 2026)
- Minimum 18 years.
- Maximum about 33 years for unreserved male candidates with MP domicile.
- Around 38 years for women and reserved-category candidates, extendable to roughly 43 years where additional relaxations apply.
- Extra relaxations: Vikram Award winners 5 years, inter-caste marriage 5 years, ex-servicemen and retrenched employees up to 7 years.
The category-wise age table in the official Hindi advertisement is the authority here, check it for your exact case before applying.
Application Fee
| Category | Portal fee | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / other state | ₹500 | ₹200 |
| MP domicile SC / ST / OBC / EWS | ₹250 | ₹100 |
A kiosk or MPOnline portal charge of roughly ₹20 to ₹60 also applies depending on where you submit the form.
Selection Process
- Written examination (CBT) conducted by MPESB
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document verification
- Medical examination
The PET, document verification and medical stages are conducted by the Police Department, not by MPESB.
Written Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Intellectual Ability / Mental Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Science & Arithmetic | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration is 2 hours. The paper is set at Class 10 level, so the advantage goes to candidates who practise speed and accuracy rather than advanced concepts.
Physical Efficiency Test
The PET includes:
- 800 metre run
- Long jump
- Shot put
Exact qualifying standards for each event are specified in the official advertisement and differ for male and female candidates.
Salary
Selected constables are placed in the pay band of ₹19,500 to ₹62,000. During the probation period a stipend structure applies, around 70% of the minimum pay in the first year, 80% in the second and 90% in the third year, before the full scale begins.
How to Apply
- Go to esb.mp.gov.in and open the Constable (GD) 2026 advertisement.
- Apply through mponline.gov.in or an authorised MPOnline kiosk.
- Fill in personal, educational, category and domicile details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the portal and exam fee online.
- Save the final application and the payment receipt.
- Use the correction window up to 11 October 2026 if you spot an error, note that corrections are chargeable.
Preparation Tips
- Start physical training now, not after the written exam. The gap between the written result and the PET is usually short, and the 800 metre run is where most candidates lose out.
- Focus the written preparation on MP-specific general knowledge, basic arithmetic and reasoning.
- Practise full 100-question papers in 2 hours to build exam-day speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When can I apply for MP Police Constable 2026? From 22 September to 6 October 2026 on mponline.gov.in.
Q2. How many vacancies are there? 7,500, 6,800 general duty posts and 700 in the Special Armed Force.
Q3. What is the minimum qualification? Class 10 for General, SC and OBC candidates, and Class 8 for ST candidates.
Q4. Are women eligible? Yes, for the 6,800 general duty posts. The 700 SAF posts are for male candidates only.
Q5. When is the written exam? Provisionally from 19 November 2026. MPESB will confirm the schedule.
Q6. What is the exam pattern? 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours, General Knowledge and Reasoning 40, Intellectual Ability 30, Science and Arithmetic 30.
Q7. What is the salary during probation? A stipend of 70%, 80% and 90% of the minimum pay in the first, second and third years respectively.
Conclusion
MP Police Constable 2026 is the largest state police opening in Madhya Pradesh this year, with 7,500 posts and a Class 10 entry bar. The form window is short, 22 September to 6 October 2026, so prepare your documents in advance and begin PET training alongside written preparation.
Disclaimer: Details are based on the MPESB advertisement dated 30 July 2026 and information published as of 20 September 2026. The official Hindi advertisement on esb.mp.gov.in is final, particularly for the category-wise age table and PET standards.