MP Police Constable recruitment 2026: MPESB opens applications for 7,500 vacancies, registration ends October 6
MP Police Constable recruitment 2026 : The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, MPESB, has officially initiated the online registration drive for the recruitment of Police Constables (General Duty) under advertisement number 583/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 7,500 vacancies in both Special Armed Force, SAF, and Non-SAF cadres under the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Madhya Pradesh.
Following the release of the official notification on September 9, 2026, the application window opened on September 22, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their forms online until October 6, 2026. The board has also scheduled an application form correction window running from September 22, 2026, to October 11, 2026, while the computer-based written examination will commence from November 19, 2026.
Key dates and schedule
Step-by-step application procedure
Step 1: Visit the MPESB portal at esb.mp.gov.in.
Step 2: Complete profile registration with mandatory Aadhaar and biometric setup.
Step 3: Click the "Police Constable Recruitment Test – 2026" link.
Step 4: Fill details, upload documents, and pay fees online.
• Direct link to visit the official website
• Direct link to apply online
• Direct link to check and download the official notification
Eligibility criteria and vacancy details
The 7,500 vacancies require candidates to be 10th pass, though 8th pass is accepted for ST candidates of Madhya Pradesh. Applicants must be between 18 and 33 years old as of October 6, 2026, with age relaxations applicable per state regulations.
Unreserved candidates must pay an application fee of Rs 700 (Rs 500 ESB fee plus Rs 200 department fee). SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates residing in Madhya Pradesh pay Rs 350 (Rs 250 ESB fee plus Rs 100 department fee). Additional portal fees stand at Rs 60 for MPOnline Kiosks and Rs 20 for registered citizen users.
Physical standards and selection phases
The selection comprises a 100-mark written computer-based test, followed by a 100-mark Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), document verification, and a medical examination.
Male height limits range from 160 cm to 168 cm based on category and cadre, while female candidates across all categories require a minimum height of 155 cm. The PET tests an 800m run (40 marks), long jump (30 marks), and shot put (30 marks).
Following the release of the official notification on September 9, 2026, the application window opened on September 22, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their forms online until October 6, 2026. The board has also scheduled an application form correction window running from September 22, 2026, to October 11, 2026, while the computer-based written examination will commence from November 19, 2026.
Key dates and schedule
Step-by-step application procedure
Step 1: Visit the MPESB portal at esb.mp.gov.in.
Step 2: Complete profile registration with mandatory Aadhaar and biometric setup.
Step 3: Click the "Police Constable Recruitment Test – 2026" link.
Step 4: Fill details, upload documents, and pay fees online.
• Direct link to visit the official website
• Direct link to apply online
• Direct link to check and download the official notification
Eligibility criteria and vacancy details
The 7,500 vacancies require candidates to be 10th pass, though 8th pass is accepted for ST candidates of Madhya Pradesh. Applicants must be between 18 and 33 years old as of October 6, 2026, with age relaxations applicable per state regulations.
Unreserved candidates must pay an application fee of Rs 700 (Rs 500 ESB fee plus Rs 200 department fee). SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates residing in Madhya Pradesh pay Rs 350 (Rs 250 ESB fee plus Rs 100 department fee). Additional portal fees stand at Rs 60 for MPOnline Kiosks and Rs 20 for registered citizen users.
Physical standards and selection phases
The selection comprises a 100-mark written computer-based test, followed by a 100-mark Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), document verification, and a medical examination.
Male height limits range from 160 cm to 168 cm based on category and cadre, while female candidates across all categories require a minimum height of 155 cm. The PET tests an 800m run (40 marks), long jump (30 marks), and shot put (30 marks).
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