The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB / MP Vyapam), Bhopal has released the official recruitment notification for 504 vacancies of Subedar and Sub Inspector (Technical & Non-Technical) under the Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Eligible candidates possessing a Bachelor’s Degree or Engineering Diploma can apply online from 09 September 2026 to 23 September 2026 through esb.mp.gov.in. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on 28 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 30 July 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 09 September 2026 |
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| Last Date for Apply Online | 23 September 2026 |
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| Online Correction Window | 09 to 28 September 2026 |
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| Preliminary Exam Date | 28 October 2026 |
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Application Fee
| General / Other State Candidates | Rs. 700/- (ESB ₹500 + Dept ₹200) |
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| SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP Domicile) | Rs. 350/- (ESB ₹250 + Dept ₹100) |
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| MP Online Portal Charge | Rs. 60/- (Kiosk) / Rs. 20/- (Citizen) |
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| Payment Mode | Online via Debit / Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, MP Online Kiosk |
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Age Limit (as on 23/09/2026)
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 33 Years (For Male Unreserved) |
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| Maximum Age | 38 Years (For Female & Reserved Categories of MP) |
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| Age Relaxation | Extra as per MP Police Recruitment Rules. |
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Salary / Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-9 (7th CPC) |
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| Pay Matrix | Rs. 36,200 - 1,14,800/- Per Month plus DA, HRA & allowances. |
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Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
| Subedar & Sub Inspector (DEF / SAF) | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. (Note: SI SAF is for Male candidates only). |
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| Sub Inspector (Arms) | 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Technical University / Board. |
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| Sub Inspector (Photo / Q.D. / Finger Print) | Bachelor’s Degree with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized University. |
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MP Police SI Recruitment 2026: Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Category | Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
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| Non-Technical | Subedar | 17 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream |
| Sub Inspector (SAF - Special Armed Force) | 13 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream (Male Only) |
| Sub Inspector (DEF - District Executive Force) | 62 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream |
| Technical | Sub Inspector (Arms) | 02 | 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Sub Inspector (Photo) | 02 | B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry & Maths |
| Sub Inspector (Q.D. - Questioned Documents) | 04 | B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry & Maths |
| Sub Inspector (Finger Print) | 05 | B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry & Maths |
| Other Categories | Remaining Vacancies (As per Notification) | 399 | As per Post Specifications |
| Grand Total Vacancies | 504 |
How to Apply Online for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal of MPESB: esb.mp.gov.in.
- Click on “Online Form - Police Sub Inspector & Subedar Recruitment Test 2026”.
- Complete candidate profile registration (MP Online Citizen / Kiosk Registration) if applying for the first time.
- Log in with your Profile Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Select post preferences (Subedar / SI DEF / SI SAF / Technical SI) according to your qualifications.
- Verify your biometric e-KYC (Aadhaar authentication) on the MP Online portal.
- Upload scanned images of your photograph with name & date, signature, and self-declaration handwriting format.
- Pay the combined examination fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Verify all entered details carefully in the application preview before clicking on Final Submit.
- Submit the online application on or before 23 September 2026.
- Download and print the computer-generated application form for future recruitment stages.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
