The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the detailed rulebook for MP Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026, announcing 7,500 vacancies under the Home (Police) Department of the Madhya Pradesh government. The recruitment includes Constable General Duty posts in the Special Armed Force as well as units outside the Special Armed Force.
The online application process is scheduled to begin on September 22, 2026. Candidates will be able to submit applications until October 6, 2026, while the application correction facility will remain available until October 11, 2026.
The computer-based examination is tentatively scheduled to begin on November 19, 2026. Candidates planning to apply should carefully review the educational qualifications, age limit, physical standards, and selection procedure before completing the form.
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MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board |
| Department | Madhya Pradesh Police Department |
| Post | Constable (GD) |
| Total Vacancies | 7,500 |
| Application Start Date | September 22, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 6, 2026 |
| Correction Deadline | October 11, 2026 |
| Tentative Exam Date | From November 19, 2026 |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Physical Efficiency Test |
| Pay Scale | Rs 19,500 to Rs 62,000 |
The MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 covers 7,500 Constable (GD) vacancies across the Special Armed Force and other police units in Madhya Pradesh. Candidates should note that the application window will remain open from September 22 to October 6, 2026.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment rulebook provides a total of 7,500 Constable GD vacancies.
Of these, 700 vacancies are for Constable General Duty in the Special Armed Force, while another 6,800 vacancies are for Constable General Duty outside the Special Armed Force.
| Post Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Constable GD – Special Armed Force | 700 |
| Constable GD – Other than Special Armed Force | 6,800 |
| Total | 7,500 |
The 700 Special Armed Force vacancies are available only to male candidates. The remaining 6,800 vacancies include open, ex-servicemen, Home Guard, and female-category positions, in accordance with the reservation structure prescribed in the rulebook.
Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh can apply only against unreserved open vacancies and will not receive state reservation benefits.
Important Dates
The application window will remain open for approximately two weeks. Candidates should ensure that the application and fee-payment process is completed by the prescribed deadline.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Begins | September 22, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 6, 2026 |
| Application Correction Begins | September 22, 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction | October 11, 2026 |
| Tentative Examination | From November 19, 2026 |
The examination schedule is tentative and may be revised by MPESB if required.
Educational Qualification
For Constable GD posts, the minimum educational qualification varies by category.
Candidates belonging to the Unreserved, Scheduled Caste, and Other Backward Classes categories must have passed Class 10 under the 10+2 system, Higher Secondary, or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or institution.
Scheduled Tribe candidates are required to have passed Class 8 or an equivalent examination.
Candidates must possess the required educational qualification by the applicable date specified in the recruitment rules.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years old as of October 6, 2026.
The maximum age varies according to category and domicile status.
| Candidate Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| MP Unreserved Male | 33 years |
| MP EWS Male | 33 years |
| Candidates from Other States | 33 years |
| Female Candidates | 38 years |
| MP SC/ST/OBC Male | 38 years |
Certain eligible categories, including Vikram Award winners and beneficiaries covered by specified inter-caste marriage provisions, may receive additional relaxation under the rules.
Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh will not be entitled to the state-specific upper-age relaxations.
Application Fee
The recruitment carries both an MPESB examination fee and a departmental examination fee.
For unreserved candidates, the MPESB examination fee is Rs 500, while eligible Madhya Pradesh SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates pay Rs 250.
The Police Department examination fee is Rs 200 for unreserved candidates and Rs 100 for eligible reserved-category candidates from Madhya Pradesh.
Candidates applying through an MPOnline kiosk will also have to pay the applicable portal charges. The rulebook specifies a portal fee of Rs 60 for kiosks and Rs 20 for applications submitted through a registered citizen user account.
Selection Process
The recruitment process will broadly consist of two stages.
The first stage will be a computer-based written examination conducted by MPESB. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the written examination will be called for the second-stage physical efficiency test and document verification.
For vertical reservation categories, candidates up to seven times the advertised vacancies may be shortlisted for the physical stage based on the applicable cut-off percentile.
The final selection for Constable GD will be made by combining the relevant written examination score with the marks obtained in the Physical Efficiency Test, subject to the fulfillment of all eligibility and document-verification requirements.
Exam Pattern
The first-stage examination will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions, each worth 1 mark.
Candidates will receive two hours to complete the paper.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning | 40 |
| Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude | 30 |
| Science and Simple Arithmetic | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Each correct answer will carry one mark.
There is no negative marking for incorrect answers or for questions not attempted.
The examination may be conducted across multiple shifts. The rulebook provides for percentile-based evaluation and Normalized Equi-Percentile methodology where applicable.
Physical Standards for Constable GD
Physical standards differ between Special Armed Force posts and other Constable GD units.
For posts outside the Special Armed Force, male candidates from the Unreserved, SC, and OBC categories must generally have a minimum height of 168 cm. Male Scheduled Tribe candidates must be at least 160 cm tall.
The minimum height for women in the applicable categories is 155 cm.
For male candidates outside the Special Armed Force, the prescribed chest measurement is generally 81 cm without expansion and 86 cm after expansion for UR, SC, and OBC candidates. For ST male candidates, it is 76 cm without expansion and 81 cm after expansion.
Separate standards apply to Special Armed Force candidates.
Physical Efficiency Test
The Physical Efficiency Test carries a maximum of 100 marks and includes three activities:
- 800-meter run.
- Long jump.
- Shot put.
Candidates receive one opportunity for the 800-meter run and three opportunities each for the long jump and shot put.
Candidates must secure at least 30 percent marks in the Physical Efficiency Test. The marks obtained in this stage will contribute to the final merit list.
Different performance tables have been prescribed for male and female candidates, while relaxed standards are available for eligible Home Guard and ex-servicemen candidates.
Salary
The notified pay scale for Constable GD is Rs 19,500 to Rs 62,000.
Under the applicable Madhya Pradesh government provisions, selected candidates will initially receive a percentage of the minimum pay during the first three years. The rulebook provides for 70 percent in the first year, 80 percent in the second year, and 90 percent in the third year.
Other admissible allowances and benefits will apply in accordance with state government rules.
Selected candidates will be appointed on a three-year probationary period and will also be required to complete the prescribed police training.
How to Apply for MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Visit the MP Online portal.
- Open the MPESB application section under the available recruitment services.
- Select the Police Constable GD Recruitment Test 2026 application link.
- Read the recruitment rules and eligibility conditions carefully before continuing.
- Enter the required personal, educational, category, and identification details.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, and handwritten declaration in the required format.
- Select the relevant post or cadre preferences carefully.
- Review all details entered in the application before final submission.
- Pay the applicable examination, departmental, and portal fees using the available payment mode.
- Submit the application and retain a copy of the completed form and payment receipt.
Candidates will be able to make permitted corrections to submitted applications until October 11, 2026.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Applicants should keep their educational certificates, proof of date of birth, category certificate where applicable, domicile certificate and other documents related to reservation or age relaxation ready.
The application also requires a recent color photograph, signature, and handwritten declaration in the format prescribed by MPESB.
Candidates should retain multiple copies of the photograph uploaded with the application, as the same photograph may be required at later stages of the recruitment process.
