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MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 507 Posts, Apply Online Starts

The MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the MPESB for recruitment to Subedar and Sub-Inspector posts in the Madhya Pradesh Police. A total of 507 vacancies are included in the recruitment drive. The online application process has started on 9 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 23 September 2026. Candidates can check the MP SI Notification 2026, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, application dates, exam date, physical standards, selection process, salary and other important details on this page.

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.

MP SI Bharti 2026: Overview
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 507
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

MPSI Notification 2026 PDF

The MPSI Notification 2026 has been released by MPESB for 507 Subedar and Sub-Inspector vacancies. The notification contains important details regarding the MP SI vacancy, eligibility, application dates, examination scheme, physical standards, selection process and salary. Candidates can check the complete MPSI notification details below.

MP SI Vacancy 2026

The MP SI Bharti 2026 includes 504 posts for Subedar and Sub-Inspector positions in Madhya Pradesh Police. The vacancies are distributed among non-technical and technical posts. Candidates can check the post-wise MP SI vacancy details below.

Post MP SI Vacancy 2026
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 507

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 Name Educational Qualification
Subedar Graduation degree or equivalent from a recognised university
Sub Inspector (Special Armed Force) Graduation degree or equivalent from a recognised university
Sub Inspector (District Police Force) Graduation degree or equivalent from a recognised university
Sub Inspector (Arms) 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised technical university
Sub Inspector (Photo) Graduation degree with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or equivalent qualification from a recognised university
Sub Inspector (Q.D.) Graduation degree with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or equivalent qualification from a recognised university
Sub Inspector (Finger Print) Graduation degree with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or equivalent qualification from a recognised 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 opened on 9 September 2026 and remain available until 23 September 2026. Candidates should complete the registration and fee payment within the prescribed timeline. The direct link to apply online for MPSI Recruitment 2026 is provided below.

How to Apply for MP Police SI Bharti 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.

MPSI Recruitment 2026: Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling out the online application form:

  • Educational qualification certificate/marksheet
  • Valid photo ID proof
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Scanned signature
  • Category certificate, if applicable
  • Domicile certificate, if applicable
  • Disability certificate, if applicable

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.

MP Police SI Exam Date 2026

The MP Police SI Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 28 October 2026 (Wednesday). Candidates should start their preparation according to the examination schedule and regularly check the official website for updates regarding the admit card, exam centre and other instructions.

Exam Date Shift Candidate Reporting Time Important Instructions Exam Time
28 October 2026 (Wednesday) First Shift 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM 9:50 AM to 10:00 AM 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
28 October 2026 (Wednesday) Second Shift 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM 2:50 PM to 3:00 PM 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

MP SI Exam Pattern 2026

The MP SI Exam Pattern 2026 helps candidates understand the number of questions, marks, duration, and marking scheme for each stage of the examination. The selection process includes the Preliminary and Main examinations, followed by the prescribed physical and interview stages. Candidates should understand the exam pattern before starting their preparation.

MP SI Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026

  • Objective-type questions
  • No negative marking
  • Preliminary exam is qualifying/screening in nature.
Subject Questions Marks
Hindi Language Comprehension 10 10
English Language Comprehension 10 10
Analytical Ability 10 10
History 10 10
Geography 10 10
Science 10 10
Civics 10 10
Basic Computer Knowledge 10 10
Reasoning 10 10
Current Affairs 10 10
Total 100 100

MP SI Mains Exam Pattern 2026

  • Duration: 2 hours for each paper
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.
Paper Questions Marks
Paper I – General Studies 100 300
Paper II – General Studies 100 300
Total 200 600

MP SI Syllabus 2026

The MP SI Syllabus 2026 covers subjects from General Studies, Hindi, English, General Knowledge and other areas prescribed for the preliminary and main examinations. The detailed syllabus is based on the MPESB Subedar and Sub-Inspector examination scheme.

Examination Syllabus/Subjects
Preliminary Examination General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Science, General Reasoning, General Knowledge of Madhya Pradesh and Current Affairs
Main Examination – Paper 1 General Studies, General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, General Mathematics, General Science, Reasoning and Madhya Pradesh-related topics
Main Examination – Paper 2 Subject-specific/technical knowledge as prescribed for the post applied for
Technical Posts Post-specific technical subjects for SI (Arms), SI (Photo), SI (Questioned Documents) and SI (Finger Print)

MP Police SI Salary 2026

The MP Police SI Salary 2026 is offered as per the pay level prescribed by the Madhya Pradesh Government. Along with basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to various allowances and benefits as applicable under government rules.

Particulars Details
Post Subedar & Sub-Inspector
Pay Level Level 9
Pay Scale ₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800
Basic Pay ₹36,200
Allowances As per Madhya Pradesh Government rules
Job Location Madhya Pradesh
Benefits Government allowances and other applicable benefits

 

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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