MPESB has released the MP Police Subedar SI 2026 notification for the recruitment of Subedar and Sub Inspector cadre posts under the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. This MPESB SI Subedar vacancy 2026 covers both non technical and technical posts.
Below is a complete, simplified guide covering important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, and recommended books based on the official recruitment rule book.
Disclaimer: This article is written for general information and quick reference purposes only. It is based on the official MP Police Subedar/Sub Inspector Cadre Selection Exam 2026 rule book released by the Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan Mandal (MPESB), Bhopal. Candidates are strongly advised to read the original notification carefully and always cross-check details on the official MPESB website, www.esb.mp.gov.in, before taking any action. This article does not replace the official notification in any way.
MP Police Subedar SI 2026 notification
MP Police SI Exam Pattern 2026
The selection process for MP Police SI 2026 has two main stages: the Prelim written exam and the Main exam, followed by the Physical Efficiency Test and Interview.
Stage 1: Prelim Written Exam Pattern
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam type |
Objective type, multiple choice questions |
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Total marks |
100 |
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Duration |
2 hours |
Subjects covered in the Prelim exam:
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S.No |
Subject |
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1 |
Hindi language comprehension |
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2 |
English language comprehension |
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3 |
Analytical ability |
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4 |
History |
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5 |
Geography |
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6 |
Science |
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7 |
Civics |
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8 |
Basic computer knowledge |
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9 |
Reasoning |
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10 |
Current affairs |
Note: No Negative marking. The Prelim exam carries no penalty for wrong answers.
Stage 2: Main Written Exam Pattern
For all Non-Technical and Technical posts (compulsory for everyone):
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Paper |
Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
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Paper I |
General Studies (Part A: History and Indian Society, Part B: Governance, Constitution, Polity) |
300 |
2 hours |
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Paper II |
General Studies (Part A: Current Affairs, Technology, Economy, Environment, Internal Security, Part B: Reasoning and Numerical Interpretation) |
300 |
2 hours |
Note: 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in both Paper I and Paper II.
Additional Technical Paper (only for relevant technical posts):
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Paper |
Applicable Post |
Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
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Paper III (Group 1) |
SI Arms |
Mechanical Engineering |
300 |
2 hours |
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Paper III (Group 2) |
SI Photo, SI QD, SI Finger Print |
Maths, Physics, Chemistry |
300 |
2 hours |
Note: 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Stage 3: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
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Event |
Maximum Marks |
Attempts Allowed |
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800 meter race |
40 |
One attempt |
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Long jump |
30 |
Three attempts |
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Shot put |
30 |
Three attempts |
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Total |
100 |
Minimum qualifying marks in PET are 30 for non-technical posts and 20 for technical posts.
For complete details on qualifying marks and attempts allowed for each event, check our detailed MPSI Physical Efficiency Test (PET) guide.
Stage 4: Interview
Personal interview carries 50 marks and is conducted only for candidates who clear document verification and meet the minimum PET marks.
MP Police SI Syllabus 2026
Prelim Exam Syllabus (100 marks, 2 hours)
The Prelim exam is common for both non-technical and technical posts and includes questions from:
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Subject |
What This Section Generally Focuses On |
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Hindi language comprehension |
Tests how well a candidate can read and understand short passages written in Hindi, along with basic grammar rules, common idioms, and the ability to spot and correct errors in sentences. |
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English language comprehension |
Checks a candidate's understanding of short English passages and general grammar usage, along with word meanings such as similar and opposite words. |
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Analytical ability |
Built around everyday logical situations, where a candidate has to judge whether a given conclusion follows from a set of statements. |
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History |
Spans different periods of Indian history, from the ancient period through medieval times up to the modern era and the freedom movement, along with basic facts related to Madhya Pradesh's own history. |
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Geography |
Built around the physical features, rivers, climate, and economic aspects of both India as a whole and Madhya Pradesh in particular. |
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Science |
Generally kept at a school level and touches on basic ideas from physics, chemistry, and biology. |
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Civics |
Covers the structure of the Indian Constitution and how the country's political and administrative system functions at a basic level. |
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Basic computer knowledge |
Covers computer basics, common office software, and everyday internet related concepts. |
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Reasoning |
Includes puzzle style questions built around grouping items together, finding relationships between words or figures, number and letter patterns, coded messages, and family relationship problems. |
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Current affairs |
Draws from recent national and international happenings, sporting events, awards, and news items specifically connected to Madhya Pradesh. |
Note: This subject breakdown is based on the general pattern followed in earlier years of similar MPESB style exams.
Main Exam Syllabus (Paper I and Paper II, 600 marks total)
Paper I, Part A: History and Indian Society (150 marks)
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Area |
Topics Covered |
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Indian history |
Indian history from the Harappan civilization onward, the Mauryan and Gupta empires, medieval Bhakti Sufi traditions, the Vijayanagar and Mughal empires, the East India Company and colonialism, the revolt of 1857, colonial urbanization, Mahatma Gandhi and the national movement, and the making of the Constitution |
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Society and demography |
Post independence consolidation, features of Indian society, demography of India and Madhya Pradesh including its tribal communities, role of women, population issues, poverty, urbanization, and the impact of globalization on society |
Paper I, Part B: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and Legislation (150 marks)
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Area |
Topics Covered |
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Constitution |
Historical background, evolution, and features of the Indian Constitution |
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Federal structure |
Functions and responsibilities of the Union and States, federal structure issues, powers of local bodies |
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Organs of government |
Separation of powers among government organs, structure and working of Parliament and State legislature, structure of the executive and judiciary |
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Social welfare |
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of society, issues related to poverty and hunger |
Paper II, Part A: Current Affairs, Technology, Economic Development, Environment and Internal Security (150 marks)
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Area |
Topics Covered |
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Current affairs |
Current affairs |
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Science and technology |
Science and technology developments and their everyday applications, information technology, space, computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, intellectual property rights |
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Environment and economy |
Environmental conservation and pollution, the Indian economy and planning, new technologies such as GIS, GPS, remote sensing, and their application in policing and urban planning, conventional and non conventional energy sources |
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Internal security |
The role of police in a democracy, the link between development and extremism, internal security challenges, the role of media and social networking in internal security, basics of cyber security, and money laundering |
Paper II, Part B: Reasoning and Numerical Interpretation (150 marks)
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Area |
Topics Covered |
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Numbers and statistics |
Basic numbers and statistics, probability |
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Data interpretation |
Data management and interpretation using charts, graphs, and tables, mean, median, mode |
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Arithmetic |
Ratio and proportion, unit method, profit and loss, percentage, discount, simple and compound interest |
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Mensuration and reasoning |
Mensuration including area, perimeter, and volume, logical and analytical reasoning |
Technical Paper Syllabus (Paper III, 300 marks, only for technical posts)
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Post |
Technical Paper Based On |
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SI Arms |
Mechanical Engineering |
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SI Photo, SI Questioned Document, SI Finger Print |
Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry |
MP Police SI Book List
Below is a list of commonly used books for MP Police SI and Subedar preparation, along with their publication:
All the books listed here are available at B3Books, a trusted online bookstore for competitive exam preparation with fast delivery across India.
For a wider range of study material, solved papers, and practice sets specifically curated for this exam, candidates can also check out the complete MPSI Books collection on B3Books.
MP Police SI Recruitment 2026: Post Details
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Particulars |
Details |
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Conducting Body |
Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan Mandal (MPESB), Bhopal |
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Recruiting Department |
Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, MP Government |
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Posts |
Subedar, Sub Inspector (Special Armed Force), Sub Inspector (District Police Force), Sub Inspector (Arms), Sub Inspector (Photo), Sub Inspector (Questioned Document), Sub Inspector (Finger Print) |
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Total Vacancies |
81 (Subedar) + 69 (SI SAF) + 312 (SI DEF) + 10 (SI Arms) + 9 (SI Photo) + 4 (SI QD) + 22 (SI Finger Print) |
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Pay Level |
Level 9, Rs. 36200 to Rs. 114800 |
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Application Mode |
Online only |
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Exam Mode |
Online (Computer Based Test) |
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Selection Stages |
Prelim written exam, Main written exam, Physical Efficiency Test, Interview, Document verification |
MPESB MPSI Notification 2026: Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
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Online application start date |
09.09.2026 |
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Online application last date |
23.09.2026 |
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Online application correction start date |
09.09.2026 |
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Online application correction last date |
28.09.2026 |
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Prelim exam date |
28.10.2026, Wednesday |
Reporting & Timing Guidelines for Exam Candidates
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Shift |
Reporting Time for Candidates |
Time to Read Important Instructions |
Time to Mark Answers (Exam Duration) |
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First Shift |
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM |
09:50 AM – 10:00 AM (10 minutes) |
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (2:00 hours) |
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Second Shift |
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM |
02:50 PM – 03:00 PM (10 minutes) |
03:00 PM – 05:00 PM (2:00 hours) |
How to Prepare for MP Police Subedar SI 2026?
Preparing for the MP Police Subedar and Sub Inspector exam needs a mix of steady study and physical training, since the selection process covers a written exam as well as a Physical Efficiency Test.
Here is a simple approach candidates can follow:
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Start with the syllabus, not random material: Before picking up any book, go through the syllabus sections covered above for both Prelim and Main exams. This tells you exactly what to study and helps you avoid wasting time on topics that are not part of the exam.
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Build a daily study routine covering all subjects: Since the Prelim exam has ten different subjects and the Main exam has four broad sections, it helps to divide your day into fixed blocks, for example one block for history and society, one for polity and governance, one for current affairs, and one for reasoning and numerical ability.
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Give current affairs a daily slot: Current affairs carries weight in both the Prelim and Main exams, so reading a newspaper or a monthly current affairs digest every day works better than trying to cover months of news at the last moment. Pay extra attention to news related to Madhya Pradesh.
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Practice with solved papers and mock tests regularly: Once the basic theory is covered, solving previous solved papers and full length practice sets helps in understanding the real exam pattern, managing the two hour time limit, and getting comfortable with negative marking in the Main exam.
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Do not ignore the technical paper if applicable: Candidates applying for SI Arms, SI Photo, SI Questioned Document, or SI Finger Print posts should set aside separate time for Mechanical Engineering or for Maths, Physics, and Chemistry, since this is an additional 300 mark paper on top of the two General Studies papers.
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Keep physical preparation running alongside your studies: The Physical Efficiency Test includes an 800 meter race, long jump, and shot put. Since there is no exemption from this test on health or any other grounds, it is best to start regular practice for these three events early, rather than leaving it for after the written exam.
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Revise in the final weeks instead of learning new topics: In the last two to three weeks before the exam, focus on revising what has already been studied, attempting timed mock papers, and going through your notes on current affairs and Madhya Pradesh specific topics, rather than starting fresh chapters.
If you'd prefer structured classroom guidance for the Prelim and Main exams, you can also explore coaching institutes in Indore offering dedicated MPSI batches.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: What are the important dates for MP Police SI recruitment 2026?
Answer: Online applications start on 09.09.2026 and close on 23.09.2026. Correction in the application form can be made from 09.09.2026 to 28.09.2026. The exam is scheduled to begin on 28.10.2026.
Question: What is the total number of vacancies in MPESB SI Subedar vacancy 2026?
Answer: There are 81 Subedar posts, 69 SI (Special Armed Force) posts, 312 SI (District Police Force) posts, and a combined 45 technical posts across SI Arms, SI Photo, SI Questioned Document, and SI Finger Print categories.
Question: What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Answer: A graduate degree is required for Subedar, SI (SAF), and SI (District Police Force) posts. A diploma in Mechanical Engineering is required for SI (Arms), and a graduate degree in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry is required for SI (Photo/QD/Finger Print).
Question: What is the age limit for MP Police SI 2026?
Answer: The general upper age limit is 33 years for male unreserved candidates and 38 years for female candidates and reserved category male candidates, with further relaxations available for specific categories such as ex-servicemen and inter-caste marriage candidates.
Question: What is the MP Police SI exam pattern 2026?
Answer: The selection process includes a Prelim exam of 100 marks, a Main exam of 600 marks (plus an additional 300-mark technical paper for technical posts), a Physical Efficiency Test of 100 marks, and an Interview of 50 marks.
