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MP Police Subedar / Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

Conducted By: MPES
Post Date/Update : November 1, 2026 7:12 pm
Short Notice :- Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has released Advertisement No. PHQ/2-Chayan/S-1/997/26 dated 30.07.2026 for Subedar / Sub Inspector Cadre Recruitment Selection Examination-2026 on behalf of Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The recruitment is being conducted for Subedar and various Sub Inspector posts in Non-Technical and Technical Cadres. 
Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates
  • Online Apply: 09/09/2026
  •  Last Date: 23/09/2026
  • Application Correction : 09/09/2026 to 28.09.2026
  • Exam Date: 28/10/2026 
Application Fee

General / UR: ₹500/-

  • SC / ST / OBC / EWS: ₹250/-

(केवल मध्यप्रदेश के मूल निवासी)

  • Departmental Exam Fee – UR: ₹200/-
  • Departmental Exam Fee – SC/ST/OBC/EWS: ₹100/-

(केवल MP मूल निवासी)

  • MP Online Kiosk Portal Fee: ₹60/-
  • Registered Citizen User Portal Fee: ₹20/-
Eligibility / Qualification Details
  1. For Subedar, Sub Inspector (Special Armed Force) and Sub Inspector (District Police Force), candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
  2. For Sub Inspector (Arms), a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized technical university is required.
  3. For Sub Inspector (Photo), Q.D. and Finger Print, a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry from a Government-recognized university is prescribed.
Age Limit Details

Age Calculate Date: 23/09/2026

  • MP Unreserved Male: 33 Years
  • MP EWS Male: 33 Years
  • Other State Male/Female: 33 Years

MP Female –

  • All Categories: 38 Years

MP Reserved Male SC/ST/OBC: 38 Years

MP Government Employee / Corporation / Board / Autonomous Institution Employee: 38 Years

अन्य निर्धारित श्रेणियों को नियमानुसार आयु में छूट।

Note: Other State candidates केवल Unreserved/Open vacancies के लिए आवेदन कर सकते हैं।
Vacancy Details Total: 507 Posts
Post Name Total Post Qualification
Subedar 81 As per Notification
Sub Inspector – Special Armed Force (SAF) 69 As per Notification
Sub Inspector – District Police Force 312 As per Notification
Sub Inspector – Arms 10 As per Notification
Sub Inspector – Photo 09 As per Notification
Sub Inspector – Q.D. 04 As per Notification
Sub Inspector – Finger Print 22 As per Notification
How to Apply
Candidates have to submit the application online through the official MPESB website www.esb.mp.gov.in. Candidates should complete the online registration, enter their personal and educational details, select the eligible post/group, upload/submit the required information, pay the applicable examination fee and complete the application within the prescribed dates. Aadhaar registration is mandatory and candidates must keep the application number safely for obtaining the admit card and future recruitment-related requirements.
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Other Details

Candidates must be Indian citizens. Candidates are required to possess all relevant certificates relating to age, education, category and other claimed benefits by 23.09.2026. Original documents will be required during the physical test/document verification process. Selected candidates may be allotted different police units according to preference, merit and departmental requirements, and the notification states that selected candidates may be posted within or outside Madhya Pradesh as per departmental requirements.

 Pay Scale / Salary: Subedar – Level 9: ₹36,200–₹1,14,800; Sub Inspector cadre posts including SAF, District Police Force, Arms, Photo, Q.D. and Finger Print are also placed in Level 9: ₹36,200–₹1,14,800. As per the notification, stipend of 70% in the first year, 80% in the second year and 90% in the third year of the minimum pay is applicable under the prescribed government provisions, along with other admissible allowances and benefits.

Selection Process: Selection is conducted in two stages. The First Stage consists of the Preliminary Written Examination. The Second Stage consists of the Main Written Examination, Physical Efficiency Test and Interview as prescribed in the recruitment rules

Preliminary Written Examination: The First Stage Preliminary Written Examination is scheduled to begin from 28.10.2026. The examination is conducted in two shifts: First Shift – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Second Shift – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with 2 hours allotted for answering the examination.

Reservation: The notification provides reservation/category-wise vacancies for UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS, along with horizontal reservation provisions for categories such as Ex-Servicemen, Police personnel and Female candidates, as applicable to the individual post. Candidates who are not

permanent residents/domiciles of Madhya Pradesh can apply only against Unreserved/Open vacancies and are not eligible for reservation or applicable age-relaxation benefits.

Application / Post Preference: Candidates can apply for the post for which they possess the prescribed qualification. A candidate applying for non-technical posts may additionally apply for only one technical post group, subject to the prescribed educational qualification. The notification lists Technical Group-1 as Sub Inspector (Arms) and Technical Group-2 as Sub Inspector (Photo/Q.D./Finger Print).

Important Note: For Sub Inspector (Special Armed Force), only male candidates can apply as specifically stated in the notification.
Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification carefully and verify all eligibility conditions, dates, vacancy details, fee, age relaxation, physical standards and selection-related provisions from the official MPESB notification before applying. Exams247.in is not responsible for any error, omission, change, delay, loss or any issue arising during the application or recruitment process.