MPESB SI Recruitment 2026:Apply Now for 507 Subedar & Sub Inspector Posts

Short Information: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has released the Subedar/Sub Inspector Cadre Recruitment Examination 2026 rulebook for recruitment under the Madhya Pradesh Police Department. The recruitment covers 507 posts across non-technical and technical categories. Online applications will begin on September 9, 2026, while the last date to submit the application is September 23, 2026.

Candidates planning to apply should check their post-wise educational qualification, age limit, domicile requirements and physical standards before submitting the form. The preliminary examination is scheduled to begin from October 28, 2026. Applicants will also get time to make corrections in their forms from September 9 to September 28, 2026.

MPESB SI Recruitment 2026 Overview

MP Police SI Vacancy 2026

The recruitment includes both non-technical and technical posts. Based on the post-wise vacancy tables in the rulebook, there are 462 non-technical posts and 45 technical posts, making 507 vacancies in total.

Non-Technical Posts

The rulebook states that only male candidates can apply for the Sub Inspector (SAF) post.

Technical Posts

The technical vacancy details are given in the post-wise reservation tables of the rulebook.

Candidates who are not permanent residents/domiciles of Madhya Pradesh can apply only against unreserved/open vacancies and will not receive reservation or age-relaxation benefits applicable to MP domicile candidates.

MPESB SI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The online application window will remain open for 15 days, from September 9 to September 23, 2026. The correction facility will remain available until September 28, 2026.

• Application starts: September 9, 2026
• Last date to apply: September 23, 2026
• Application correction starts: September 9, 2026
• Last date for correction: September 28, 2026
• Preliminary exam: From October 28, 2026
• Main examination date: To be announced after declaration of the preliminary examination result.

Eligibility Criteria  : MPESB SI Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification

For Subedar, Sub Inspector (SAF) and Sub Inspector (District Police Force), candidates must have a graduation degree or equivalent from a recognised university.

For Sub Inspector (Arms), a three-year diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised technical university is required.

For Sub Inspector (Photo, Q.D. and Finger Print), candidates must have a graduation degree or equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry from a university recognised by the government.

Age Limit :MPESB SI Recruitment 2026

The maximum age depends on the candidate’s category and status. The rulebook provides:

• MP unreserved male candidates: 33 years
• MP EWS male candidates: 33 years
• Candidates domiciled in other states: 33 years
• Female candidates of all categories: 38 years
• MP reserved-category male candidates: 38 years
• Eligible government/board/corporation/autonomous institution employees and Nagar Sainik male candidates: 38 years
• Certain eligible inter-caste marriage and Vikram Award categories have additional relaxation as specified in the rulebook.

The applicable age is determined with reference to the last date of application, September 23, 2026. Candidates must possess the required certificates by that date.

Application Fee : MPESB SI Recruitment 2026

For direct recruitment posts, the examination fee is:

An additional MP Online portal fee of ₹60 is applicable when the form is submitted through a kiosk. The portal fee is ₹20 when the form is filled through a registered citizen user login.

Candidates who qualify for the second-stage written examination will have to pay a separate departmental examination/processing fee as prescribed. The rulebook mentions ₹200 for unreserved candidates and ₹100 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates of Madhya Pradesh for the departmental examination fee.

MPESB SI Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

The selection process is conducted in multiple stages:

1. Preliminary Written Examination
2. Main Written Examination
3. Physical Measurement/Physical Efficiency Test
4. Interview
5. Document verification
6. Character verification and medical examination

Final appointment is subject to fulfilling the required conditions at all applicable stages.

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

The preliminary examination is compulsory for candidates applying for both technical and non-technical posts.

It will carry 100 marks and have a duration of two hours. The syllabus includes:

• Hindi language comprehension
• English language comprehension
• Analytical ability
• History
• Geography
• Science
• Civics
• Basic computer knowledge
• Reasoning
• Current affairs

An important point for applicants is that marks obtained in the preliminary examination will not have relevance in the final selection.

There will be no negative marking in the preliminary examination. Candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage based on the prescribed category-wise merit criteria.

Stage 2: Main Written Examination

The main examination consists of two papers, with each paper carrying 300 marks and a duration of two hours. Both technical and non-technical candidates have to appear in the compulsory main examination.

For the main examination, objective questions will be asked and one-third negative marking will apply for an incorrect answer. No negative marks are awarded for questions left unanswered.

Main Paper I

Paper I is General Studies for 300 marks, covering areas such as:

• Indian History and Indian Society
• Constitution and governance
• Politics
• Social justice
• Legislation
• Federal structure
• Parliament and state legislatures
• Executive and judiciary
• Welfare schemes and issues concerning vulnerable sections

Main Paper II

Paper II covers:

• Current affairs
• Science and technology
• Information technology
• Space, computers, robotics and AI
• Environment
• Indian economy
• Renewable energy
• Role of police services in democracy
• Internal security
• Cyber security
• Money laundering
• Organised crime and terrorism

The second section covers reasoning and quantitative interpretation, including statistics, data interpretation, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, percentages, interest, mensuration and problem-solving.

Technical Examination

Candidates applying for technical posts also have to appear in a separate technical written examination carrying 300 marks for two hours.

• Arms: Mechanical Engineering
• Photo/Q.D./Finger Print: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

The technical paper contains 100 objective questions and carries one-third negative marking for wrong answers.

Physical Efficiency Test : MPESB SI Recruitment 2026

The Physical Efficiency Test (PPT) is compulsory for candidates reaching this stage. It carries 100 marks:

• 800-metre race – 40 marks
• Long jump – 30 marks
• Shot put – 30 marks

The 800-metre race gets one opportunity, while three opportunities are provided for long jump and shot put.

Candidates need at least 30 marks for non-technical posts and 20 marks for technical posts in the physical efficiency test to remain eligible for the interview, subject to fulfilling document requirements.

The rulebook also provides separate performance tables for men, women, ex-servicemen and technical-post candidates. For example, for the standard non-technical men’s PPT, the shot put uses a 7.26 kg weight, while the women’s standard uses 4 kg.

Interview : MPESB SI Recruitment 2026

Candidates who meet the minimum PPT marks and satisfy document requirements will be called for a 50-mark personality interview conducted by the selection committee.

The final merit list for direct recruitment will be prepared using marks obtained in the main examination, physical efficiency test and interview, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions.

Salary and Service Conditions

The Subedar and Sub Inspector cadres listed in the recruitment carry Level 9 pay: ₹36,200–₹1,14,800. The rulebook further states that, under the applicable government provisions, stipend during the first three years is payable at 70%, 80% and 90% of the minimum pay respectively.

Selected candidates may be posted according to departmental requirements and their preference and merit. The rulebook states that candidates will not be given posting in their home district, and an employee appointed to a unit has to complete at least five years of service there before becoming eligible for transfer to another unit.

MPESB SI Exam 2026: Exam Timing

The preliminary examination will start from October 28, 2026, in two shifts:

The rulebook says the main examination date will be announced after the preliminary examination result.

How to Apply for MPESB SI Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates should apply online through the MPESB website.

Before submitting the form, applicants should:

1. Check the eligibility for the selected post.
2. Keep the required educational, age, domicile and other certificates ready.
3. Select the appropriate post/category carefully.
4. Fill in the online application between September 9 and September 23, 2026.
5. Pay the applicable examination and portal charges.
6. Check the completed form before final submission.
7. Keep the application number and payment receipt safely for future use.

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