The MPESB has announced a major recruitment drive for Constable (General Duty) posts, offering 7,500 vacancies across different police units in the state. Through this recruitment, the department aims to strengthen its workforce and provide eligible candidates with an opportunity to build a career in the police service. Interested candidates should therefore review the official notification carefully and understand the vacancy details, selection procedure, physical requirements, fees, and other conditions before proceeding with the application.
In this article, candidates can check complete details of MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 such as eligibility criteria, age limit, application dates, vacancy details, selection process, salary, and how to apply.
Eligibility Details
Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification and physical standards to be eligible for the MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026.
Educational Qualification
- UR, SC and OBC candidates must have passed Class 10 under the 10+2 system, Higher Secondary, or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institution.
- ST candidates must have passed Class 8 or an equivalent examination.
- Candidates should hold the required qualification by the prescribed cut-off date.
Physical Standards
- For SAF posts, male candidates from the UR/OBC category must have a minimum height of 168 cm.
- For SAF posts, the minimum height is 157 cm for Gorkha, Garhwali and Kumaoni candidates and 165 cm for Maratha, SC and ST candidates.
- For Non-SAF posts, male candidates from UR/SC/OBC categories must have a minimum height of 168 cm, while female candidates must have a minimum height of 155 cm.
- For Non-SAF ST candidates, the minimum height is 160 cm for males and 155 cm for females.
- Male candidates must also meet the prescribed chest measurement and expansion standards, wherever applicable.
Salary Details
The selected candidates will receive a competitive salary along with applicable allowances and benefits.
- Pay Scale: ₹19,500 to ₹62,000 per month.
- During the first year, candidates will receive a stipend equal to 70% of the minimum pay.
- During the second year, the stipend will increase to 80% of the minimum pay.
- During the third year, candidates will receive 90% of the minimum pay.
- In addition, the government will provide other allowances and benefits according to the applicable rules.
Age limit
The department will calculate the candidate’s age as on October 6, 2026, which serves as the cut-off date for this recruitment.
- Candidates must have completed 18 years of age to apply.
- Male candidates from the MP Unreserved category can apply up to 33 years of age.
- Female candidates of all categories can apply up to 38 years of age.
- Male candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories can apply up to 38 years of age.
- Candidates from other states can apply only under the Unreserved category, with a maximum age of 33 years.
- Eligible candidates may receive additional age relaxation under specific categories, such as Vikram Award winners, inter-caste marriage cases, ex-servicemen and other prescribed categories.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the prescribed examination and departmental fees while submitting the online application.
- Unreserved candidates: ₹500 MPESB examination fee + ₹200 Police Department fee.
- MP domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹250 MPESB examination fee + ₹100 Police Department fee.
- Candidates applying through an authorised MP Online kiosk must also pay a ₹60 portal charge.
- Candidates using MP Online registered citizen self-login must pay a ₹20 portal charge.
- Applicants can pay the applicable fee through credit card, debit card, net banking, or cash at an authorised MP Online kiosk.
Selection Process
The recruitment authority will select candidates through a written examination followed by a physical test and document verification.
- Stage 1 – Written Examination: MPESB will conduct a computer-based objective test carrying 100 marks. Candidates will get 2 hours to answer 100 questions, and the exam will not include negative marking.
- Stage 2 – Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Based on the written exam results, shortlisted candidates will appear for an 800-metre race, long jump and shot put. The PET will carry 100 marks, and candidates must secure at least 30 marks to qualify.
- Stage 3 – Document Verification: The Police Department will verify the candidate’s original educational, age, category and other required certificates during the physical test stage.
- Final Selection: Finally, the authority will prepare the merit list by combining the normalised written examination score and PET marks, subject to the candidate meeting all eligibility and medical requirements.
Important Dates
| Application Starts | 22 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 October 2026 |
| Total Post | 7500 Vacancies |
| Application Correction Window | 22 Sept to 11 Oct 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | From 19 November 2026 |
| Job Type | Permanent Govt Job |
How to Apply
Candidates can complete the application process online by following these steps:
- Visit the official MP Online website and open the Citizen Services section.
- Select the Application option and click on the relevant MPESB Constable (GD) recruitment link.
- Read the instructions carefully and enter your personal, educational and other required details.
- Select your preferred cadre, district/unit and examination cities as prescribed in the application form.
- Upload your recent photograph, signature and handwritten declaration in the required format.
- Enter your Aadhaar number or Aadhaar VID for the prescribed biometric verification process.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment options or an authorised MP Online kiosk.
- Finally, submit the application form and save or print the application receipt for future reference.
Important links
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