MPESB MP Police SI Recruitment 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB / MP ESB) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for Subedar and Sub Inspector (SI) posts (Advt. No. PHQ/2-Chayan/S-1/997/26). A total of 504 vacancies (Non-Technical: 462, Technical: 42) have been announced. The MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 30.07.2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications starting from 09.09.2026, with the final deadline to apply online set for 23.09.2026.
This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for candidates aspiring to join the Madhya Pradesh Police Department under executive non-technical and technical branches. Applicants are advised to carefully review the detailed eligibility conditions, age limits, physical requirements, and selection process stages before submitting their applications.
MPESB MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | MP Employees Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Department Name | Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Govt. of MP |
| Post Name | Subedar & Sub Inspector (SI) Cadre (Technical & Non-Technical) |
| Advt. No. | PHQ/2-Chayan/S-1/997/26 |
| Total Vacancy | 504 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Level 9 (Rs. 36,200 – 1,14,800/-) |
| Notification Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Category | MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 09.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23.09.2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | 09.09.2026 to 28.09.2026 |
| Exam Start Date | 28.10.2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR (Unreserved) | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP Domicile Only) | Rs. 250/- |
| Departmental Exam – UR | Rs. 200/- |
| Departmental Exam – SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP Domicile) | Rs. 100/- |
| MP Kiosk Portal Charge (Extra) | Rs. 60/- |
| Registered Citizen User Login Fee (Extra) | Rs. 20/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 is 18-33 Years for UR Male candidates. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 23.09.2026 (the last date of application). (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Subedar | 81 | Any Graduate |
| Sub Inspector (Special Armed Force – SAF) (Male Only) | 69 | Any Graduate |
| Sub Inspector (District Executive Force – DEF) | 312 | Any Graduate |
| Sub Inspector (Arms) | 10 | 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Sub Inspector (Photo) | 9 | Graduation with Maths, Physics, & Chemistry |
| Sub Inspector (Questioned Document – Q.D.) | 4 | Graduation with Maths, Physics, & Chemistry |
| Sub Inspector (Finger Print) | 22 | Graduation with Maths, Physics, & Chemistry |
Physical Standards (PMT)
Candidates must fulfill the following physical measurement standards:
- Height:
- Male Candidates: Minimum 167.5 cm
- Female Candidates: Minimum 152.4 cm
- Chest (Male Candidates Only):
- Unexpanded: Minimum 81 cm
- Expanded: Minimum 86 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion required)
- Vision: 6/9 in one eye and 6/12 in the other eye without glasses. Candidates must possess normal color vision (tested via Ishihara plates).
- Physical Conditions: Candidates must not have knock-knees or flat feet.
MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Stage 1: Preliminary Written Examination (100 Marks – Qualifying)
- Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Non-Tech / Tech Papers)
- Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET – 800m Run, Shot Put, Long Jump)
- Stage 4: Document Verification
- Stage 5: Interview / Personality Test (50 Marks)
- Stage 6: Medical Examination
How to Apply for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official ESB MP online portal at esb.mp.gov.in or peb.mponline.gov.in.
- Click on the online application link for “Subedar / Sub Inspector Cadre Recruitment Test – 2026”.
- Complete the candidate profile registration (Aadhaar-based registration is mandatory).
- Fill in the detailed application form with educational details, personal info, and post preferences.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, photo, signature, and thumb impression.
- Pay the application fee and portal charges using Online Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Submit the application form and print a copy of the final confirmation receipt for future reference.
Important Links
| MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 09.09.2026) | Apply Online |
| MPESB Official Website | MPESB |
