The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has released the MP Police SI notification 2026 on September 2, 2026, on the official website, esb.mp.gov.in. The board has announced a total of 507 vacancies in the Madhya Pradesh Police Department. The notification includes details about posts in the roles of Sub Inspector (SI) and Subedar in the MP Police Department.
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The MPESB recruits the best among the applicants through a series of tests for the roles announced. Candidates must thoroughly go through the official notification before filling out the MP Police SI online form 2026. The following article provides detailed information about the MP Police SI Recruitment 2026.
The MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 apply online link will be activated from September 9 to 23, 2026, on the official website. Candidates can access the MP Police SI application form link 2026 directly using their credentials. Candidates must be qualified for the mentioned eligibility criteria to be eligible to apply for the mentioned roles.
The following table provides detailed information about the MP Police SI recruitment 2026
MP Police SI 2026 Recruitment
Particulars | Dates |
Conducting Body | Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board |
Post Name | Sub-Inspector, Subedar |
Vacancy | 507 |
Age Limit | 18 to 38 years |
Application Dates | September 9 to 23, 2026 |
Application Mode | Online |
Application Correction Window | September 24 to 28, 2026 |
Preliminary Exam Date | October 28, 2026 |
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The eligibility criteria for the MP Police SI 2026 are specified in the official notification. Candidates must be within the respective age limit mentioned for each post, with reservations for each category. The specified eligibility criteria are mentioned below.
Candidates must be citizens of India
Non-MP-domicile candidates are eigible under the Unreserved category, with no reservation or age-relaxation benefit, and a flat maximum age of 33 years.
Candidates must have completed their graduation from a recognised university
A candidate with more than 2 living children, one of whom was born on or after 26 January 2001, is not eligible
Note: The following table provides the age relaxation for each category as per the government guidelines.
Category | Upper Age Limit |
General/EWS/Other States | 33 years |
SC/ST/OBC/government/corporation/board/autonomous body employee or City Militia/Women from MP/Unreserved Vikram Award winner/inter-caste marriage Men | 38 years |
Vikram Award winner/inter-caste marriage women | 43 years |
The exam authority provides the detailed MP Police SI 2026 application process in the official notification. Candidates must fill out their MP Police SI application form 2026 in online mode on the recruitment portal. The steps below are to be followed to fill out the MP Police SI application form
Visit the official MPESB website, esb.mp.gov.in
Click on the ‘MP Police SI 2026 Recruitment’ link
Register using Aadhaar card and Mobile number
Fill in the personal, educational, and category details
Upload scanned copies of all the necessary documents
Choose the post preferences among eligible cadres
Pay the application fee online
Review and submit the application form
Download and save the confirmation page for future reference
Category | Exam Fee |
General | Rs. 500 |
SC/ST/OBC/EWS | Rs. 250 |
The conducting body specified the MP Police SI selection process 2026 in the official notification. Candidates will be shortlisted in the following stages:
Preliminary written examination
Main written examination
Physical Efficiency Test
Interview
Document Verification
Parameter | Male | Female |
Height | 167.5 cm | 152.4 cm |
Chest (Expanded/Unexpanded) | 81cm/86cm | - |
Vision | 6/9 in better eye, 6/12 in other eye (uncorrected); must pass Ishihara Plate colour-vision test | |
Post Name | Post Type | Vacancies |
Subedar | Non-Technical | 81 |
Sub Inspector (Special Armed Force) – Male only | Non-Technical | 69 |
Sub Inspector (District Police Force) | Non-Technical | 312 |
Sub Inspector (Arms) | Technical (Group 1) | 10 |
Sub Inspector (Photo) | Technical (Group 2) | 9 |
Sub Inspector (Questioned Documents) | Technical (Group 2) | 4 |
Sub Inspector (Fingerprint) | Technical (Group 2) | 22 |
Total | 507 | |
Important Links
Official Brochure | |
Official Website | |
Apply Link | Click here |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, candidates from all states can apply, but they will be treated under the General/Unreserved category and must meet the general eligibility rules.
The Prelims exam consists of 100 marks covering General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mathematics, Science, Hindi, and English.