Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has released the official Rulebook for the Police Constable (General Duty) Direct Recruitment Examination 2026 under the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh (Letter No. पुमु/2/चयन/स-3/583/2026). A total of 7,500 vacancies have been announced for the posts of Constable (General Duty – Special Armed Force / SAF) and Constable (General Duty – excluding SAF / DEF). Candidates wishing to apply should submit their applications within the specified period and carefully read the official notification before applying.
Feature
Details
Recruitment Board
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal
Department
Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Govt. of MP
Post Name
Constable (General Duty)
Total Vacancies
7500 Posts (SAF: 700, DEF/Non-SAF: 6800)
Application Mode
Online Only
Official Website
esb.mp.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Scheduled Date
Online Application Start Date
22/09/2026
Last Date for Online Application
06/10/2026
Application Form Correction Window
22/09/2026 To 11/10/2026
Commencement of Written Exam
From 19 November 2026
MPESB Constable Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit
Age Limit
Age Relaxation
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 33 Years
Age Limit as on : 06/10/2026
Male (UR / EWS): 33 Years
All Female: 38 Years
Male (SC / ST / OBC): 38 Years
Check the office notification to be sure.
MP Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee & Salary
Application Fee
Salary
MPESB Board Exam Fee
UR / Other States: Rs. 500/-
SC / ST / OBC / EWS: Rs. 250/-
Police Dept. Exam Fee
UR / Other States: Rs. 200/-
SC / ST / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/-
Portal Charges: Rs. 60/- via MPOnline Kiosk OR Rs. 20/- via registered Citizen User login.
Correction Fee: Rs. 20/- per modification + Rs. 40/- portal fee.
Payment Mode : Online
Rs. 19,500 – Rs. 62,000/- (Level 4) .
MPESB Constable Recruitment 2026 :Qualification
Post Name
Vacancies
Qualification
Constable (GD) – Special Armed Force (SAF)-Male Candidates
700
UR, SC and OBC Candidates: Class 10th Passed.
ST Candidates: Must have passed Class 8th.
Constable (GD) – Excluding SAF (DEF / Other Branches) – Male & Female
6800
MP Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026 : Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Category / Gender
Height
Chest
Male (Non-SAF – UR/OBC/SC)
168 cm
81-86 cm
Male (Non-SAF – ST)
160 cm
76-81 cm
Male (SAF – UR/OBC)
168 cm
79-84 cm
Male (SAF – SC/ST/Gorkha/Garhwali)
165 cm (SC/ST) / 157 cm (Gorkha/Garhwali)
79-84 cm
Female (All Categories)
155 cm
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MPESB Constable Recruitment 2026 : Physical Efficiency Test
Type
Max Marks
Male (For Max Marks)
Female (For Max Marks)
800 Meter Run
40 Marks
Less than 124.2 seconds
Less than 176 seconds
Long Jump
30 Marks
More than 5.57 meters
More than 4.36 meters
Shot Put / Gola Phenk
30 Marks
More than 8.76 meters (7.26 kg)
More than 7.20 meters (4.00 kg)
MP Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026 : Exam Pattern
Exam Type: Written Examination (CBT) ; Negative Marking : No
Subject
Questions
Marks
Duration
General Knowledge & Logical Reasoning
40
40
2 Hours
Intellectual Ability & Mental Aptitude
30
30
Science & Simple Arithmetic
30
30
Total
100
100
2 Hours
How to Apply For MP Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026
Visit the MP Online portal: mponline.gov.in or esb.mp.gov.in .
Complete your MPESB Candidate Profile Registration (if applying for the first time) .
Log in using your Profile ID and Password to start the application under Police Constable Recruitment Test (PCRT) – 2026 .
Fill in personal, educational and active MP Employment Exchange registration details .
Select post preference (SAF / DEF) and submit district posting preferences .
Upload the prescribed scanned photograph, signature and handwritten declaration .
Pay the examination and departmental fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI .
Submit the application and take a printout of the confirmation page and payment receipt for your records .
Important Links
Online Application
22/09/2026
Notification PDF
MPESB Official Website
Documents Required Online Application
Color passport-size photograph with white background, name and date printed.
Scanned signature on white paper in black ink .
Self-handwritten declaration in the candidate’s own handwriting .
Class 8th/10th marksheet for date of birth verification .
Caste/EWS/Domicile certificate issued by the competent MP authority (if applicable) .
Official Identity document details (Voter ID, PAN, Driving License, Passport, or government ID card) .
FAQ
Q1. What is the start and last date to apply for MP Police Constable 2026?
The online application process begins on 22/09/2026 , and the last date to submit the application form is 6/10/2026 .
Q2. Can female candidates apply for Special Armed Force (SAF) Constable posts?
Q3. Is there any negative marking in the Stage-1 written exam?