MPESB SI & Subedar Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 504 Posts | Last Date 23-09-2026

Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the detailed notification for Subedar and Sub Inspector (SI) Recruitment 2026 in the Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. A total of 504 posts of Subedar and Sub Inspector (Non-Technical & Technical) are to be filled, offering a major opportunity for graduate candidates seeking MP Police jobs.

The MPESB SI & Subedar 2026 online registration process will begin on 09 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 23 September 2026 (11:59 PM). On this page, police job aspirants can find all important details of MP Police SI Vacancy 2026, including the official notification and application link.

• MPESB SI & Subedar Recruitment 2026 Detailed Notification Pdf

Note: Number of posts may increase or decrease. SI (SAF) posts are for Male candidates only.

Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India. Candidates from other states can generally apply only under Unreserved (Open) category. Reservation / age relaxation benefits are mainly for MP domicile candidates.

Educational Qualification:

• Subedar: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University.
• Sub Inspector (SAF): Graduation in any discipline.
• Sub Inspector (DEF): Graduation in any discipline.
• Sub Inspector (Arms): Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Sub Inspector (Photo / Questioned Document / Finger Print): Graduation with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Age Limit (as on 23.09.2026): Maximum 33 years for UR / EWS male (MP domicile) and other-state candidates. Relaxation as per MP Government rules:

• MP domicile Female (all categories): up to 38 years
• MP domicile Male SC/ST/OBC: up to 38 years
• Eligible Government / Corporation / Board employees & Nagar Sainik: up to 38 years
• Eligible inter-caste marriage / Vikram Award cases: additional relaxation as per notification (up to 43 years in specified cases)

Other Conditions: Candidates having more than two children, of whom any one is born on or after 26 January 2001, are generally not eligible as per the notification.

• Pay Scale: Level-9 – ₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800
• In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will get DA, HRA, uniform allowance and other benefits as applicable to MP Police Subedar / Sub Inspector posts.

• Preliminary Written Examination
• Mains Written Examination
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
• Personal Interview
• Medical Examination
• Document Verification

Prelims is screening in nature. Final merit is based on Mains, PET and Interview as prescribed in the official rulebook.

Prelims Duration: 2 Hours | Objective Type | No negative marking (as per reported rulebook). Exam on 28 October 2026 in two shifts (10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 03:00 PM–05:00 PM). Candidates shortlisted in about 1:10 ratio for Mains.

Mains Duration: 2 Hours each paper. Negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer. Technical post candidates (SI-Arms / Photo / Q.D. / Finger Print) have to appear in an additional Paper-III of 300 marks as per the concerned technical syllabus.

PET (indicative): 800 Metre Race, Long Jump and Shot Put (total 100 marks as per reported scheme). Male physical standard generally includes minimum height 167.5 cm and chest 81–86 cm (5 cm expansion). Detailed PMT/PET standards are given in the official notification.

• Direct Recruitment: UR – ₹500/- | SC/ST/OBC/EWS – ₹250/-
• Departmental Recruitment: UR – ₹200/- | SC/ST/OBC/EWS – ₹100/-
• Applying through Kiosk: additional ₹60/-
• Applying through Registered Citizen User ID: additional ₹20/-
• Payment Mode: Online only

Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the official MPESB website. No other mode of application will be accepted.

➢ Step 1: Visit the official website esb.mp.gov.in.

➢ Step 2: Complete Profile Registration / eKYC (mandatory) if not already done.

➢ Step 3: Click on the link for Subedar / Sub Inspector Recruitment Test 2026.

➢ Step 4: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational and post preference details.

➢ Step 5: Upload photograph, signature and required documents as per the prescribed format.

➢ Step 6: Pay the application fee online and submit the form.

➢ Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmation page. Use the correction window up to 28.09.2026 if any change is required.

A total of 504 Subedar and Sub Inspector posts have been advertised, including SAF, DEF and technical SI posts.

The last date to submit the online application is 23 September 2026 (11:59 PM). Form correction is allowed up to 28 September 2026.

Maximum age is 33 years as on 23.09.2026 for UR/EWS male candidates. MP domicile female and reserved category male candidates get relaxation up to 38 years (and higher in specified cases) as per rules.

Graduation for Subedar, SI (SAF) and SI (DEF). Diploma in Mechanical Engineering for SI (Arms). Graduation with Maths, Physics and Chemistry for SI (Photo / Q.D. / Finger Print).

Prelims Exam → Mains Exam → PET & PMT → Personal Interview → Medical Examination → Document Verification.

For direct recruitment: ₹500 for UR and ₹250 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS, plus portal / kiosk charges.

Candidates must apply online only through the official MPESB website esb.mp.gov.in between 09 September 2026 and 23 September 2026.