MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 — 7,500 Vacancies, Apply Online by 6 October 2026
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), the state government body responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for police and other departments in Madhya Pradesh, has officially released the MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Notification on 9 September 2026 on its official website, esb.mp.gov.in. A total of 7,500 Constable (General Duty) vacancies have been announced under the Madhya Pradesh Police Department, comprising 700 posts in the Special Armed Force (SAF) and 6,800 posts outside the SAF cadre.
Eligible candidates can apply online for MP Police Constable Bharti 2026 from 22 September 2026 to 6 October 2026 through the official MPESB / MP Online portal. This is one of the largest Sarkari Naukri drives announced in Madhya Pradesh in 2026.
Candidates are strongly advised to read the full official notification before applying, as physical standards, category-wise vacancy breakup, and application fee details should be confirmed directly from the official PDF on esb.mp.gov.in.
MP Police Constable 2026 Recruitment Overview
Detail — Information
- Exam Name — MP Police Constable (General Duty) Recruitment Test 2026
- Conducting Body — Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
- Official Website — esb.mp.gov.in
- Notification Release Date — 9 September 2026
- Total Vacancies — 7,500 (Tentative)
- Post Category — Constable (General Duty) — SAF and Non-SAF
- Application Mode — Online
- Application Start Date — 22 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 6 October 2026
- Application Correction Window — 22 September 2026 – 11 October 2026
- Exam Mode — Computer-Based Test (CBT), two shifts
- Minimum Qualification — 10th Class / Higher Secondary pass (8th Class for MP-domicile ST candidates)
- Age Limit (General) — 18 to 33 years, up to 38 years for eligible categories, as on 6 October 2026
Important Dates — MP Police Constable 2026
Detail — Date
- Notification Release Date — 9 September 2026
- Online Application Start Date — 22 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 6 October 2026
- Last Date to Pay Fee — 6 October 2026
- Application Correction Window — 22 September 2026 – 11 October 2026
- Admit Card Release Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
- Written Exam Date — From 19 November 2026 (Tentative)
- Result Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
Note: The written exam date mentioned above is tentative as per available reporting linked to the official notification. Exact shift timings, exam city allotment, and admit card release dates will be notified separately on esb.mp.gov.in.
Application Fee
Category — Fee Amount
- General / EWS — To be updated
- SC / ST / OBC — To be updated
- Portal Fee (MP Online Kiosk / Registered User) — To be updated
- Payment Mode — Online – Net Banking, UPI, Debit/Credit Card, or MP Online Kiosk
Vacancy Details — MP Police Constable 2026
Detail — Information
- Total Vacancies Announced — 7,500 (Tentative)
- Special Armed Force (SAF), Male only — 700
- Non-SAF (Male and Female eligible) — 6,800
- Category-wise Breakup — To be updated, refer official notification
- Women’s Reservation — 35% horizontal reservation in eligible Non-SAF posts
Age Limit — MP Police Constable 2026
Age Range — Applicable Posts
- Male – Unreserved / EWS, and candidates from outside MP — 18 to 33 years
- Female – All categories — 18 to 38 years
- Male – SC / ST / OBC (Madhya Pradesh domicile) — 18 to 38 years
Note: Additional age relaxation is applicable as per Madhya Pradesh government norms for categories such as Ex-Servicemen and Home Guard personnel. Candidates should verify exact relaxation figures from the official notification.
Educational Qualification
Post — Required Qualification
- Unreserved / SC / OBC — 10th Class (Higher Secondary system) pass or equivalent from a recognised board
- ST (Madhya Pradesh domicile only) — 8th Class pass or equivalent
- Final selection also requires document verification of academic and category certificates, MP Rojgar Panjiyan, and domicile proof.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Written Examination — Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency / Standard Test (PET/PST) — Height, chest, and running standards as prescribed
- Document Verification (DV) — Academic certificates, category certificates, MP Rojgar Panjiyan, and domicile documents
- Medical Examination — Conducted at designated government hospitals
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
1) Visit the official portal: esb.mp.gov.in or mponline.gov.in
2) If you are a first-time user, complete your MPESB / MP Online Profile Registration.
3) Ensure you have a valid MP Employment Portal (Rojgar Panjiyan) registration, where applicable.
4) Log in and select MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 under the Online Form / Citizen Services section.
5) Fill in personal, educational, cadre preference (SAF/Non-SAF), and exam city details carefully.
6) Upload the required documents: photograph, signature, and handwriting declaration sample.
7) Enter your Aadhaar number as required.
8) Pay the applicable application fee online or at an authorised MP Online kiosk.
9) Review the form carefully, submit, and download or print the confirmation receipt.
Important Links
Link — URL / Action
- Official Notification PDF — Click Here
- Apply Online – Click Here
- Official MPESB Website — Click Here
- MP Online Portal — Click Here
- Admit Card — To be updated
- Result — To be updated