The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB, Bhopal) has officially released the recruitment rulebook and opened online registration for 7500 vacancies of Police Constable (General Duty) across Special Armed Force (SAF) and Non-SAF district cadres. Appointed constables will be placed in Level 4 of the Madhya Pradesh state pay matrix with a pay scale of Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 62,000 per month. Eligible male and female 10th-pass aspirants can apply online at esb.mp.gov.in or through the MPOnline portal starting from 22 September 2026 until 06 October 2026.
MP Police Constable GD 2026: Recruitment Highlights and Cadre Breakup
The recruitment fulfills law enforcement requirements across police commissionerates, district executive forces, and armed battalions in Madhya Pradesh:
| Feature | Official Rulebook Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Authority | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB, Bhopal) |
| Recruitment Cadre | Police Constable (General Duty - Special Armed Force & Non-SAF) |
| Total Vacancies | 7500 Posts (6,800 District Force / Non-SAF + 700 Special Armed Force) |
| State Pay Matrix Scale | Level 4 (Rs. 19,500 - 62,000) plus DA, ration allowance, and medical benefits |
| Minimum Education | 10th Standard (10+2 system) passed; 8th Standard passed for ST candidates |
| Prescribed Age Limit | 18 to 33 Years (as on 06 October 2026; relaxable as per state rules) |
| Application Mode | Online via esb.mp.gov.in / mponline.gov.in |
| Online Registration Window | 22 September 2026 to 06 October 2026 |
| Application Correction Deadline | 11 October 2026 |
| Tentative Written Exam Date | Starting from 19 November 2026 onwards |
MP Police Constable Exam Pattern and Selection Process
The competitive selection architecture incorporates written cognitive evaluation followed by physical efficiency tests:
| Section Subject Domain | Questions | Marks | Duration | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Simple Reasoning | 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) | 1 mark per correct answer; No negative marking |
| Intellectual Ability & Mental Aptitude | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | ||
| Science & Simple Arithmetic | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | ||
| Total Online Written CBT | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes | Qualifying benchmark for PPT |
Physical Standards and Efficiency Benchmarks
Candidates must satisfy the mandatory Physical Standards Test (PST) and Physical Proficiency Test (PPT):
- Male Physical Measurements: Minimum height of 168 cm for General and OBC candidates (160 cm for ST). Unexpanded chest must measure at least 81 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion (86 cm).
- Female Physical Measurements: Minimum height of 155 cm for all female categories. Chest measurement is not applicable for female candidates.
- Physical Proficiency Events (100 Marks): 800-meter run, Long Jump, and Shot Put (7.26 kg for male, 4 kg for female). Marks are awarded on a graded scale based on timing and distance.
Cutoff Marks and Evaluation Criteria
Final ranking is calculated by combining normalized marks from the written CBT (100 marks) and the physical proficiency test (100 marks) for a total evaluation of 200 marks:
- CBT Qualifying Benchmark: Candidates securing top ranks up to 7 times the number of vacancies in each category are called for the physical round.
- Historical Cutoff Trends: In earlier MP Police cycles, final unreserved male cutoffs settled between 145 and 156 out of 200 combined marks, while OBC cutoffs ranged from 138 to 148 marks.
- Tie-Breaking Standard: Candidates with equal aggregate marks are ranked according to age, with older candidates given preference on the select list.
Aspirant Suggestions and Candidate Guidelines
To ensure an accurate online application before the 06 October 2026 cutoff:
- Visit esb.mp.gov.in and verify your MPOnline Citizen Profile registration. Update mobile number and Aadhaar e-KYC.
- Ensure your Class 10 marksheet name exactly matches your Aadhaar details to avoid verification failure.
- Upload recent color photograph with white background showing applicant name and date of photograph taken (within 3 months).
- Pay the required fee online (Rs. 560 for General, Rs. 310 for reserved categories) and verify the payment status shows 'PAID'.
- Keep two printouts of the submitted application form and note your Application Number safely.
Frequently Asked Questions (Notice-Grounded)
What is the total number of vacancies announced for MP Police Constable 2026?
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has notified exactly 7500 vacancies, comprising 6,800 posts in the District Executive Force and 700 posts in the Special Armed Force (SAF).
What is the application deadline and fee for General category applicants?
The closing date for online applications is 06 October 2026. The total fee for General and other state candidates is Rs. 560 including MPOnline portal charges.
Is there negative marking in the MP Police Constable written exam?
No. As per the official MPESB rulebook, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the 100-mark computer-based examination.
What are the minimum educational requirements?
Candidates must have passed 10th Standard (10+2 system) from a recognized Board. For Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates of Madhya Pradesh, the minimum qualification is 8th Standard pass.
When will the online written examination commence?
The computer-based test is tentatively scheduled to begin from 19 November 2026 onwards in multiple shifts across designated test centers in Madhya Pradesh.