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On September 2, 2026
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MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 – 507 Vacancies, Apply Online by 23 September

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, functioning under the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, has released the official rulebook for the Subedar / Sub Inspector Cadre Selection Test 2026 on 1 September 2026 on its official website esb.mp.gov.in. A total of 507 vacancies have been announced across seven Subedar and Sub-Inspector cadres, covering both non-technical and technical posts.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 9 September 2026 to 23 September 2026 through the official MPESB portal. The recruitment covers the Subedar, Sub Inspector (Special Armed Force), Sub Inspector (District Executive Force), and four technical Sub Inspector cadres: Arms, Photo, Questioned Documents, and Finger Print.

Candidates are advised to read the complete rulebook carefully before applying. Only male candidates are eligible for the Sub Inspector (Special Armed Force) post, and candidates domiciled outside Madhya Pradesh may apply only against Unreserved / Open vacancies.

MP Police SI 2026 Recruitment Overview

Detail — Information

  • Exam Name — Subedar / Sub Inspector Cadre Selection Test 2026
  • Conducting Body — Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
  • Official Website — esb.mp.gov.in
  • Notification Release Date — 1 September 2026
  • Total Vacancies — 507
  • Post Category — Subedar and Sub Inspector (Non-Technical and Technical)
  • Application Mode — Online
  • Application Start Date — 9 September 2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online — 23 September 2026
  • Application Correction Window — 9 September 2026 to 28 September 2026
  • Exam Mode — Written Examination as per rulebook
  • Stages of Exam — Preliminary, Main, Technical Paper for technical posts
  • Pay Scale — Level-9, Rs. 36,200 to Rs. 1,14,800
  • Minimum Qualification — Bachelor’s Degree (varies by post)
  • Age Limit (General) — 18 to 33 years as on 23 September 2026

Important Dates — MP Police SI 2026

Detail — Date

  • Notification Release Date — 1 September 2026
  • Online Application Start Date — 9 September 2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online — 23 September 2026
  • Application Correction Window — 9 September 2026 to 28 September 2026
  • Preliminary Exam Date — From 28 October 2026 (Tentative)
  • Main Exam Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
  • Admit Card Release Date — Not Yet Announced Officially

Note: The Preliminary Examination date is as stated in the official rulebook. The Main Examination date will be announced after the Preliminary Examination result is declared.

Application Fee

Category — Fee Amount

  • Unreserved (UR) / Other State — Rs. 500 (ESB Fee) plus Rs. 200 (Departmental Fee)
  • SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP Domicile) — Rs. 250 (ESB Fee) plus Rs. 100 (Departmental Fee)
  • MP Online Portal Charge — Rs. 60 (Kiosk) or Rs. 20 (Self-login)
  • Correction Fee (per correction) — Rs. 20 plus Rs. 40 Portal Fee
  • Payment Mode — Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI through MP Online

Vacancy Details — MP Police SI 2026

Detail — Information

  • Total Vacancies Announced — 507
  • Post Categories — Subedar and six Sub Inspector cadres, Non-Technical and Technical
  • Vacancy Nature — Category-wise breakdown not yet announced officially. This table will be updated once MPESB publishes the detailed category-wise vacancy distribution.

Popular Posts Notified Under MP Police SI 2026:

Post Name

  • Subedar
  • Sub Inspector (Special Armed Force)
  • Sub Inspector (District Executive Force)
  • Sub Inspector (Arms)
  • Sub Inspector (Photo)
  • Sub Inspector (Questioned Documents)
  • Sub Inspector (Finger Print)

Department / Ministry

  • MP Police Headquarters
  • Special Armed Force, MP Police
  • District Police Force, MP Police
  • MP Police – Technical (Arms) Wing
  • MP Police – Technical (Photo) Wing
  • MP Police – Technical (QD) Wing
  • MP Police – Technical (Finger Print) Wing

Pay Level

  • Level-9
  • Level-9
  • Level-9
  • Level-9
  • Level-9
  • Level-9
  • Level-9

Age Limit — MP Police SI 2026

Age Range — Applicable Posts

  • Male – MP Unreserved / EWS — 33 Years
  • Male / Female – Outside Madhya Pradesh — 33 Years
  • Female – All eligible MP categories — 38 Years
  • Male – MP SC / ST / OBC — 38 Years
  • Male – Eligible MP Govt/Corporation/Board Employee, Nagar Sainik — 38 Years
  • Minimum Age (All Categories) — 18 Years

Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)

Category — Relaxation

  • Inter-caste Marriage Concession (Male, eligible) — 38 Years
  • Inter-caste Marriage Concession (Female, eligible) — 43 Years
  • Unreserved Vikram Award Winner (Male) — 38 Years
  • Vikram Award Winner (Female) — 43 Years
  • Reserved Category Vikram Award Winner (Male) — 43 Years

Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per government of Madhya Pradesh norms. Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh cannot claim any State-specific age relaxation and are subject to the 33 year maximum age limit.

Nationality / Citizenship

A candidate must satisfy the following nationality condition:

  1. The applicant must be a citizen of India, as prescribed in the official rulebook.

Educational Qualification

Post — Required Qualification

  • Subedar / SI (SAF) / SI (District Executive Force) — Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or equivalent
  • Sub Inspector (Arms) — 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised technical University or Institution
  • Sub Inspector (Photo) / (Questioned Documents) / (Finger Print) — Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry from a recognised University

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

  • Preliminary Examination — Objective type, 100 marks, 2 hours, no negative marking (qualifying stage)
  • Main Examination — Two papers of 300 marks each, 600 marks total, 1/3 negative marking
  • Technical Written Examination — Applicable to technical post applicants only, 300 marks, 100 objective questions
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — 800m Run, Long Jump, Shot Put, 100 marks total
  • Document Verification — Mandatory for shortlisted candidates
  • Personality Interview — 50 marks

How to Apply Online — Step by Step

1) Visit the official MPESB website esb.mp.gov.in
2) Open the online application link for the Subedar / Sub Inspector Cadre Selection Test 2026
3) Complete candidate registration or profile update, including mandatory Aadhaar-based eKYC
4) Fill in personal, educational, domicile, and category details carefully
5) Select your eligible post preferences and up to four examination-city preferences
6) Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, and other required documents
7) Pay the applicable ESB fee, Departmental fee, and MP Online portal charge
8) Review the completed application carefully before final submission
9) Submit the application and save or print the confirmation page and application number
10) Use the correction facility, if required, between 9 September 2026 and 28 September 2026

Important Links

Link — URL / Action

  • Official Notification (Rulebook) PDF — Click Here
  • Apply Online — Available at esb.mp.gov.in
  • Official MPESB Website — Click Here
  • Admit Card — Not Yet Announced Officially
  • Answer Key — Not Yet Announced Officially
  • Result — Not Yet Announced Officially

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to apply for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026?

The online application process started on 9 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 23 September 2026. The correction window remains open until 28 September 2026.

How many total vacancies have been announced in MP Police SI Recruitment 2026?

MPESB has announced 507 vacancies, including 81 Subedar, 69 Sub Inspector (SAF), 312 Sub Inspector (District Executive Force), and 45 combined technical Sub Inspector posts.

What is the age limit for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026?

The maximum age is 33 years for MP Unreserved/EWS male candidates and candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh, as on 23 September 2026. Eligible MP women and reserved category candidates get relaxed limits up to 38 or 43 years.

What is the educational qualification required for MP Police SI 2026?

Subedar, SI (SAF), and SI (District Executive Force) require a Bachelor’s Degree. SI (Arms) requires a 3-year Mechanical Engineering Diploma. SI (Photo), SI (Questioned Documents), and SI (Finger Print) require a Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

What is the selection process for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026?

Selection involves a qualifying Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination of 600 marks, an additional Technical Paper for technical posts, a Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and a Personality Interview.

Is MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 open to candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh?

Yes, but only against Unreserved or Open category vacancies. Such candidates cannot claim Madhya Pradesh reservation benefits or State-specific age relaxation, and their maximum age limit is capped at 33 years.