504 Posts
A total of 504 Subedar and Sub Inspector Cadre vacancies are available under the Madhya Pradesh Police recruitment.
| Total Vacancies | 504 |
|---|
Subedar & Sub Inspector Cadre Recruitment Test 2026
Recruitment for executive and technical Subedar and Sub Inspector cadre posts.
Minimum 167.5 cm
Male candidates must meet the prescribed minimum height standard.
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Height Cm | 167.5 |
Screening Stage
The preliminary written examination is conducted as the initial written stage of the recruitment process.
MPESB
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, Bhopal.
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board |
|---|
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board
MPESB is conducting the prescribed recruitment examination.
Minimum 152.4 cm
Female candidates must meet the prescribed minimum height standard.
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Height Cm | 152.4 |
MP Police
Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department
Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Minimum 81 cm
Male candidates must meet the prescribed unexpanded chest measurement.
| Chest Unexpanded Cm | 81 |
|---|
Computer Based
The recruitment examination is conducted through the prescribed MPESB examination system.
Verify Identity Details
Complete Aadhaar-based or other prescribed identity authentication procedures where required.
Online
Applications must be submitted through the prescribed MPESB online application system.
| Application Mode | Online |
|---|
PHQ/2-Chayan/S-1/997/26
Reference number reported for the 2026 Subedar and Sub Inspector recruitment.
Minimum 86 cm
Male candidates must meet the prescribed expanded chest measurement.
| Chest Expanded Cm | 86 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Expansion Cm | 5 |
100 Marks
The three prescribed Physical Efficiency Test events together carry a total of 100 marks.
| Total Marks | 100 |
|---|
Pay Matrix Level 9
Selected candidates will receive Level 9 pay from Rs. 36,200 to Rs. 1,14,800 plus admissible allowances.
| Pay Level | Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Salary | 114800 |
| Minimum Salary | 36200 |
Rs. 60 Extra
Additional portal charge applicable when using the applicable kiosk service.
| Portal Fee | 60 |
|---|
6/9 and 6/12 Without Glasses
Candidates must meet the prescribed visual standard, including normal colour vision requirements.
Madhya Pradesh
Selected candidates will serve under the Madhya Pradesh Police according to the post, cadre and departmental requirements.
Normal Colour Vision Required
Colour vision may be examined according to the prescribed medical standard, including Ishihara plate testing where applicable.
Upload Documents
Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and other required documents in the required format.
Non-Technical and Technical
The recruitment includes 462 non-technical vacancies and 42 technical vacancies.
| Technical Posts | 42 |
|---|---|
| Non Technical Posts | 462 |
Identity Certificate Required
Transgender candidates claiming the applicable provisions must provide the prescribed identity documentation issued by the competent authority.
Submit and Save Confirmation
Submit the completed application and retain the final confirmation page and payment record for future recruitment stages.
Horizontal Reservation Conditions
Women candidates receive the applicable reservation and age benefits according to Madhya Pradesh Government recruitment rules.
Applicable Reservation Conditions
Eligible ex-servicemen may claim applicable reservation and age benefits on submission of valid supporting documents.
Rs. 20 Extra
Additional portal charge applicable to the prescribed registered citizen user login method.
| Portal Fee | 20 |
|---|
Bachelor Degree
Candidate must possess a Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
| Post | Subedar |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor Degree |
Bachelor Degree
Candidate must possess a Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. The prescribed gender condition applies to this post.
| Post | SI SAF |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor Degree |
Bachelor Degree
Candidate must possess a Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
| Post | SI DEF |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor Degree |
3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Candidate must possess the prescribed three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized technical institution.
| Post | SI Arms |
|---|---|
| Qualification | 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
Select Eligible Post
Select the Subedar or Sub Inspector post for which the prescribed educational and other eligibility conditions are fulfilled.
Graduation with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Candidate must possess the prescribed graduation qualification with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
| Post | SI Photo |
|---|
Qualification: Graduation with Mathematics Physics and Chemistry
Enter Educational Details
Enter graduation, diploma and other required educational qualification information accurately.
Graduation with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Candidate must possess the prescribed graduation qualification with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
| Post | SI Questioned Document |
|---|
Qualification: Graduation with Mathematics Physics and Chemistry
Graduation with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Candidate must possess the prescribed graduation qualification with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
| Post | SI Finger Print |
|---|
Qualification: Graduation with Mathematics Physics and Chemistry
Review Application
Verify all personal, educational, category and post preference details before final submission.
18 Years
Candidate must have attained the prescribed minimum age on the applicable age calculation date.
| Minimum Age | 18 |
|---|---|
| Cut Off Date | 2026-09-23 |
33 Years
The prescribed maximum age for Unreserved male candidates is 33 years.
| Category | UR Male |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 33 |
Age Relaxation Applicable
Eligible female candidates receive the applicable upper age benefit according to Madhya Pradesh Government recruitment rules.
Age Relaxation Applicable
Eligible Madhya Pradesh domicile reserved category candidates receive upper age relaxation according to applicable rules.
Service-Based Relaxation
Eligible ex-servicemen receive age relaxation according to the applicable Madhya Pradesh Government rules and prescribed service conditions.
81 Posts
Non-technical Subedar cadre vacancies.
| Post Name | Subedar |
|---|---|
| Post Type | Non-Technical |
| Vacancies | 81 |
69 Posts
Sub Inspector posts in the Special Armed Force. These posts are restricted to male candidates according to the prescribed recruitment conditions.
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Sub Inspector SAF |
| Post Type | Non-Technical |
| Vacancies | 69 |
312 Posts
Sub Inspector vacancies under the District Executive Force.
| Post Name | Sub Inspector DEF |
|---|---|
| Post Type | Non-Technical |
| Vacancies | 312 |
10 Posts
Technical Sub Inspector vacancies relating to Arms.
| Post Name | Sub Inspector Arms |
|---|---|
| Post Type | Technical |
| Vacancies | 10 |
462 Posts
Vacancies for Subedar, SI Special Armed Force and SI District Executive Force.
| Vacancies | 462 |
|---|
9 Posts
Technical Sub Inspector vacancies relating to photographic and scientific examination work.
| Post Name | Sub Inspector Photo |
|---|---|
| Post Type | Technical |
| Vacancies | 9 |
42 Posts
Vacancies for specialized technical Sub Inspector posts.
| Vacancies | 42 |
|---|
4 Posts
Technical Sub Inspector vacancies for Questioned Document work.
| Post Name | Sub Inspector Questioned Document |
|---|---|
| Post Type | Technical |
| Vacancies | 4 |
22 Posts
Technical Sub Inspector vacancies relating to fingerprint examination.
| Post Name | Sub Inspector Finger Print |
|---|---|
| Post Type | Technical |
| Vacancies | 22 |
504 Posts
Total advertised vacancies across all Subedar and Sub Inspector Cadre posts.
| Vacancies | 504 |
|---|
Rs. 500 ESB Examination Fee
The prescribed ESB examination fee for Unreserved candidates is Rs. 500.
| Fee | 500 |
|---|---|
| Category | UR |
Rs. 250 ESB Examination Fee
Eligible candidates claiming the applicable Madhya Pradesh domicile category conditions are required to pay Rs. 250 as ESB examination fee.
| Fee | 250 |
|---|---|
| Category | Reserved MP Domicile |
Rs. 200
Prescribed departmental examination fee for Unreserved departmental candidates.
| Fee | 200 |
|---|---|
| Category | Departmental UR |
Rs. 100
Prescribed departmental examination fee for eligible reserved category departmental candidates.
| Fee | 100 |
|---|---|
| Category | Departmental Reserved |
Separate Conditions
Eligible Police Department candidates may apply according to the prescribed departmental recruitment conditions and fee provisions.
Rs. 20 Per Correction
The prescribed correction fee is Rs. 20 per correction, with applicable additional portal charges.
| Portal Charge | 40 |
|---|---|
| Correction Fee | 20 |
Prescribed Police Medical Standards
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical standards and must not have disqualifying physical conditions such as knock-knees or flat feet where prohibited by the recruitment rules.
Pay Application Fee
Pay the applicable examination fee and portal charges through the available online payment system.
Complete the prescribed candidate profile, registration or re-registration procedure.
Written examination questions are conducted according to the prescribed objective examination pattern.
Reservation Benefits
Reservation and applicable category benefits are available subject to the prescribed Madhya Pradesh domicile and certificate requirements.
Open Category Conditions
Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh may apply subject to the eligibility and category conditions prescribed for non-domicile candidates.
As Per Applicable Rules
PwD eligibility and reservation are subject to the suitability of the post and applicable Madhya Pradesh Government recruitment rules.
40 Marks
Candidates qualifying for the Physical Efficiency Test must participate in the prescribed 800 metres running event.
| Event | 800 Metres Run |
|---|---|
| Marks | 40 |
First Stage
Candidates appear in the prescribed preliminary written examination according to the recruitment scheme.
| Stage | 1 |
|---|
Visit MPESB Website
Open the official Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board website and locate the Subedar and Sub Inspector Cadre Recruitment Test 2026 application.
30 Marks
Candidates qualifying for the Physical Efficiency Test must participate in the prescribed long jump event.
| Event | Long Jump |
|---|---|
| Marks | 30 |
Second Stage
Candidates qualifying according to the prescribed preliminary examination process proceed to the Main Written Examination.
| Stage | 2 |
|---|
30 Marks
Candidates qualifying for the Physical Efficiency Test must participate in the prescribed shot put event.
| Event | Shot Put |
|---|---|
| Marks | 30 |
Physical Standards
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed height, chest and other physical measurement standards.
| Stage | 3 |
|---|
100 Marks
Eligible candidates undergo the prescribed running, long jump and shot put tests.
| Marks | 100 |
|---|---|
| Stage | 4 |
50 Marks
Candidates qualifying the prescribed stages undergo the interview or personality assessment stage as applicable under the recruitment scheme.
| Marks | 50 |
|---|---|
| Stage | 5 |
Eligibility Verification
Original educational, age, category, domicile and other documents are verified.
| Stage | 6 |
|---|
Final Medical Fitness
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical fitness requirements before appointment.
| Stage | 7 |
|---|
Selected candidates are placed in Pay Matrix Level 9 with salary from Rs. 36,200 to Rs. 1,14,800 and admissible allowances according to Madhya Pradesh Government rules.
| Pay Level | Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Salary Max | 114800 |
| Salary Min | 36200 |
A total of 504 vacancies are available for Subedar and various Sub Inspector Cadre posts.
The online application process is scheduled to start on 09 September 2026.
The last date for online application submission is 23 September 2026.
The prescribed application correction facility is available up to 28 September 2026.
The reported minimum age is 18 years, with age eligibility calculated according to the prescribed recruitment cut-off date and rules.
The prescribed maximum age for Unreserved male candidates is 33 years, with relaxation available to eligible categories according to Madhya Pradesh Government rules.
Candidates require a Bachelor Degree from a recognized university or an equivalent prescribed qualification.
Candidates require the prescribed three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
Candidates require the prescribed graduation qualification with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
The posts are placed in Pay Matrix Level 9 with a salary range of Rs. 36,200 to Rs. 1,14,800 plus applicable allowances.
The ESB examination fee for UR candidates is Rs. 500, excluding applicable portal charges.
The prescribed ESB examination fee is Rs. 250 for eligible SC, ST, OBC, EWS and applicable PwD candidates under Madhya Pradesh domicile conditions.
The Physical Efficiency Test includes an 800 metres run carrying 40 marks, long jump carrying 30 marks and shot put carrying 30 marks.
Male candidates must meet the prescribed minimum height of 167.5 cm.
Female candidates must meet the prescribed minimum height of 152.4 cm.
The recruitment examination is scheduled to start from 28 October 2026.
Qualification: Graduation for Subedar, SI SAF and SI DEF posts. Post-specific technical qualifications are required for SI Arms, Photo, Questioned Document and Finger Print posts.
Age is calculated as on 23 September 2026. The maximum age for UR male candidates is 33 years. Upper age relaxation is applicable to eligible Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates, women, reserved categories, government employees, ex-servicemen and othe
The MP Police Subedar and Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 notification was released on this date.
Online registration and application submission are scheduled to start from this date.
Candidates must complete the online application within the prescribed application period.
The application correction facility is available from the application opening date.
Permitted corrections to the submitted online application can be completed up to this date.
Age eligibility is calculated with reference to the prescribed cut-off date.
The recruitment examination is scheduled to start from this date.
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