MP Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026: 7500 Vacancy, Apply Online from 22 September

MP Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026: 7500 Vacancy, Apply Online from 22 September

@Bygovbharti | > The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MP ESB), Bhopal, has released the official notification for Police Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026 on behalf of the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. A total of 7500 posts are up for grabs — 700 under Special Armed Force (SAF) and 6800 under General Duty (excluding SAF). Interested and eligible male and female candidates can apply online from 22 September 2026 to 6 October 2026. The written examination is expected to begin from 19 November 2026, followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and document verification. Read on for the complete details — eligibility, fee, exam pattern, salary, and the step-by-step application process.

MP Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026 | OVERVIEW TABLE

MP Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026 | IMPORTANT DATES

• Notification Release Date: As per letter dated 30/07/2026
• Online Application Begins: 22 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 6 October 2026
• Application Correction Start Date: 22 September 2026
• Application Correction Last Date: 11 October 2026
• Tentative Exam Date: From 19 November 2026 (in two shifts – morning and afternoon)
• Admit Card: Will be released on the official website before the exam (exact date not yet announced)

Candidates should keep checking esb.mp.gov.in for any updates to this schedule, as the Board reserves the right to revise exam dates.

MP Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026 | Application Fee 2026

The fee structure has two parts — the Board’s exam fee and the Police Department’s own examination fee, apart from the MP Online portal charges.

Board Examination Fee

• Unreserved (UR) candidates: ₹500/-
• MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹250/-

Police Department Examination Fee

• Unreserved (UR) candidates: ₹200/-
• MP-domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹100/-

MP Online Portal Charges

• Through Kiosk: ₹60/-
• Through self-login (registered citizen user): ₹20/-

Payment Mode Fee can be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking, or offline through an MP Online authorised kiosk.

Note: Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh are not eligible for any fee concession and must pay the unreserved category fee.

MP Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026 | AGE LIMIT

MP Police Constable GD Age Limit 2026

Age will be calculated as on 6 October 2026. Minimum age for all candidates is 18 years.

Maximum Age Limit

H3: Key Points on Age Relaxation

• Candidates from outside MP get no age relaxation and must be within 33 years.
• Ex-servicemen get relaxation equal to their military service period, subject to a cap of 3 years beyond the upper limit.
• Only one relaxation benefit applies even if a candidate is eligible under multiple categories — whichever gives the maximum benefit.
• No age relaxation is allowed for contractual employees like Shiksha Karmi, Panchayat Karmi, etc.

MP Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026 | VACANCY DETAILS (CATEGORY WISE)

Total vacancies: 7500 posts

Constable (GD) – Special Armed Force (SAF) — Male Only — 700 Posts

Constable (GD) – Excluding SAF — 6800 Posts

H3: Overall Reservation Percentage

• UR: 27%
• OBC: 27%
• SC: 16%
• ST: 20%
• EWS: 10%
• Horizontal: Female 35%, Home Guard 15%, Ex-Servicemen 10%

MP Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026 | EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

For UR, SC and OBC Candidates

Class 10th pass, or 10+2 (Higher Secondary), or an equivalent examination from a recognised Board/Institution.

For ST Candidates

Class 8th pass or an equivalent examination.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Candidates with more than 2 living children (with one born on or after 26 January 2001) are not eligible, subject to exceptions mentioned in the rules.
• All required certificates (age, education, caste, domicile, Home Guard/Ex-servicemen proof) must be ready by 6 October 2026.
• Persons with disabilities are not eligible for MP Police recruitment as per the 1995 government circular.
• MP domicile is compulsory to claim any category reservation or age relaxation.

MP Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026 | SELECTION PROCESS

Selection happens in two stages:

Stage 1 – Online Written Examination Conducted by MP ESB, this is an objective-type (MCQ) test covering General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mental Aptitude and Science/Maths.

Stage 2 – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Document Verification Conducted by the Police Department, this includes:

• Physical Measurement Test (height, chest)
• Physical Efficiency Test (800m race, long jump, shot put)
• Document/Certificate Verification
• Medical Examination
• Character Verification

H3: Final Merit List The final selection is based on the combined marks of the written exam and the Physical Efficiency Test. A minimum of 30% marks (30 out of 100) in the PET is mandatory for every candidate to remain in the race, regardless of category.

Physical Standards (Height & Chest) — Male Candidates

(SAF cadre has separate, slightly different standards — refer to the official notification.)

MP Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026 | SALARY / PAY SCALE

• Pay Scale: ₹19,500 – ₹62,000/- per month
• Stipend During Probation (3 Years):
  • 1st Year: 70% of minimum pay
  • 2nd Year: 80% of minimum pay
  • 3rd Year: 90% of minimum pay
• Additional allowances and perks are payable as per government rules, over and above the basic pay scale.
• Candidates joining on or after 1 January 2005 come under the Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (NPS).

MP Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026 | EXAM PATTERN

• Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Question Type: Objective / Multiple Choice (4 options each)
• Language: Hindi and English
• Negative Marking: None — no marks are deducted for wrong or unattempted answers
• Marking Scheme: +1 mark for every correct answer

H3: Subject-Wise Marks Distribution

The difficulty level of all questions is equivalent to Class 8th standard as per the MP Board of Secondary Education.

H3: Physical Efficiency Test Marking

• Total Marks: 100 (800m Race – 40, Long Jump – 30, Shot Put – 30)
• One attempt for the 800m race; three attempts each for long jump and shot put.

MP Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026 | DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Keep the following documents ready before applying and for the verification stage:

• Aadhaar Card / e-Aadhaar (UIDAI verified) / Aadhaar VID
• Valid photo ID (Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, or Passport)
• Birth certificate or Class 10th/12th mark sheet showing date of birth
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in the prescribed format with MP domicile
• EWS certificate (if applicable)
• MP Domicile Certificate
• Home Guard / Ex-Servicemen service certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size colour photograph and signature scan (as per prescribed format)
• Bank account passbook copy (for travel allowance claims by SC/ST/OBC candidates)
• No Objection Certificate (for candidates already in government service)

MP Police Constable GD Recruitment 2026 | How to Apply Online for 

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit the official MP Online website — mponline.gov.in
2. Go to “Citizen Services” and click on the ESB / Application link.
3. Carefully read the recruitment notification and exam rules before proceeding.
4. Click on “Continue” and fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and category details.
5. Upload your photograph, signature, and a handwriting sample as per the specified format (JPG).
6. Recheck all the entered details carefully before submission — corrections after the final date are limited.
7. Click “Submit” to generate your Application Number.
8. Proceed to pay the requisite application fee via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
9. Download and save the fee payment receipt and application form for future reference.
10. Use your application number to download the Admit Card later from esb.mp.gov.in.

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