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MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 504 Posts, Apply Online

The MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 504 Sub-Inspector (SI) posts in Madhya Pradesh. The recruitment will be conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB).The online application process will begin on 9 September 2026. Candidates aspiring to join the Madhya Pradesh Police can check the complete details of the recruitment, including eligibility criteria, application dates, examination scheme, physical requirements, and selection process.

MP Police SI Recruitment 2026

The recruitment drive provides an opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for both technical and non-technical positions, depending on their educational qualifications. The recruitment will be conducted in multiple stages, and candidates shortlisted through the written examination will have to qualify the subsequent physical and interview stages.

Particulars Details
Exam Name MP Police Subedar/Deputy Inspector (Sub-Inspector) Recruitment-2026
Conducting Authority Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
Post Name Subedar & Sub-Inspector (Non-Technical & Technical)
Total Vacancies 504
Application Mode Online
Application Start Date 9 September 2026
Last Date to Apply 23 September 2026
Application Correction Last Date 28 September 2026
Exam Date 28 October 2026
Selection Process Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Interview
Job Location Madhya Pradesh
Official Website www.esb.mp.gov.in

MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The MP Police Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF contains complete information about the recruitment, including vacancies, eligibility criteria, application dates, fee details, physical standards, exam pattern, syllabus, and selection process. Candidates should read the notification carefully to understand the requirements before submitting their application form. Candidates can download the official notification from the link given below.

MP Police SI Vacancy 2026

The MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 has been announced for a total of 504 vacancies. The vacancies cover Subedar and different Sub-Inspector posts, including non-technical and technical positions. The post-wise and category-wise distribution should be checked in the official notification before applying.

Post Total Vacancies
Subedar 81
Sub Inspector (Special Armed Force – SAF) 69
Sub Inspector (District Police Force – DEF) 312
Sub Inspector (Arms) – Technical 10
Sub Inspector (Photo) – Technical 9
Sub Inspector (Questioned Documents – Q.D.) – Technical 4
Sub Inspector (Finger Print) – Technical 22
Grand Total 504

MPSI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the prescribed MP Police Sub Inspector eligibility criteria before submitting the application form. Eligibility is determined on the basis of educational qualification, age, physical standards and other conditions are given below:

Event Information
Nationality The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Domicile Requirement
  • Candidates who are not permanent residents (domicile) of Madhya Pradeshcan only apply under the Unreserved (UR) Open
  • To claim any kind of reservation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)or age relaxation, the candidate must be a permanent domicile of Madhya Pradesh.

Age Limit (as of 23 September 2026)

Category Maximum Age
Male (UR/EWS – MP Domicile) 33 years
Male (UR – Other State Domicile) 33 years
Male (SC/ST/OBC – MP Domicile) 38 years
Female (All Categories – MP Domicile) 38 years
Male Government Employee (MP Domicile) 38 years
Inter-caste Married Male (UR/Reserved) 38 years
Inter-caste Married Female (UR/Reserved) 43 years
Vikram Award Winner (Male – UR) 38 years
Vikram Award Winner (Female – All Categories) 43 years
Vikram Award Winner (Male – Reserved) 43 years

Age relaxation is not applicable to candidates from other states.

Educational Qualification (as of 23 September 2026)

Post(s) Qualification
Subedar
Sub Inspector (SAF)
Sub Inspector (DEF)
Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) from a recognized university.
Sub Inspector (Arms) 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized technical university.
Sub Inspector (Photo)
Sub Inspector (Q.D.)
Sub Inspector (Finger Print)
Bachelor’s Degree with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized university.

Physical Standards

Standard Male Female
Height 167.5 cm or more 152.4 cm or more
Chest (Normal) 81 cm (minimum) N/A
Chest (Expanded) 86 cm (minimum) N/A
Chest Expansion At least 5 cm difference N/A
Vision (Without Glasses) Better eye: 6/9, Worse eye: 6/12 Better eye: 6/9, Worse eye: 6/12

What Is The Application Fee?

Candidates are required to pay the prescribed examination fee while submitting the MP Police SI Application Form 2026. The category-wise fee is given below:

Category ESB Exam Fee Departmental Exam Fee MP Online Portal Fee
Unreserved (UR) ₹500/- ₹200/- ₹60/- (Kiosk)
₹20/- (Self)
SC/ST/OBC/EWS (MP Domicile Only) ₹250/- ₹100/- ₹60/- (Kiosk)
₹20/- (Self)

MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Apply Online: Direct Link

Eligible candidates can apply for MPESB Police SI Recruitment 2026 through the official MPESB website. The online application window will open on 9 September 2026 and remain available until 23 September 2026. Candidates should complete the registration and fee payment within the prescribed timeline. A direct link to apply online for MPSI Recruitment 2026 will be provided below once the application window opens.

How to Apply for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps given below to complete the MPESB SI Recruitment 2026 application process:

  1. Visit the official MPESB website www.esb.mp.gov.in
  2. Open the link for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026.
  3. Complete the registration by entering the required details.
  4. Fill in the application form with personal, educational and other information.
  5. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay the applicable application fee through the available payment mode.
  7. Review all the details carefully before submitting the form.
  8. Submit the application and download the confirmation page/application form for future reference.

MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The MP Police SI selection process 2026 consists of multiple stages designed to assess candidates through written examinations as well as physical and interview rounds. Candidates need to qualify each applicable stage to proceed further in the recruitment process.
The selection stages are:

  1. Preliminary Written Examination
  2. Main Written Examination
  3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  4. Interview

For candidates applying for technical posts, the applicable technical paper will also form part of the main examination. The PET is qualifying in nature, while the final selection will be based on the marks obtained in the prescribed selection stages as per the official recruitment rules.

FAQs

Can candidates from other states apply for the exam?

Yes, candidates from other states can apply for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026. However, reservation benefits and applicable age relaxations are available only to eligible Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates. Candidates from other states will be considered under the Unreserved (UR) category.

What is the minimum educational qualification required for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026?

The educational qualification varies by post. Candidates applying for Subedar and Sub-Inspector (SAF/DEF) posts must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university. Technical posts have separate qualification requirements.

Is there negative marking in the MP Police SI preliminary examination?

No, there is no negative marking in the preliminary written examination.

What documents are required for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026?

Candidates should keep their educational certificates, date of birth proof, category certificate where applicable, domicile certificate where required, photograph, identity proof and other documents specified in the official notification ready for the application and subsequent verification stages.

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