MP Police Subedar SI 2026 Notification: Complete MPESB SI Subedar Vacancy 2026 Guide

MP Police Subedar SI 2026 Notification: Complete MPESB SI Subedar Vacancy 2026 Guide

The Madhya Pradesh Karamchari Chayan Mandal (MPESB), Bhopal has released the MPESB MPSI notification 2026 for the Selection Exam 2026 to fill Subedar and Sub Inspector posts under the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. 

This guide walks through the MP Police SI recruitment 2026 in simple, easy-to-understand language, covering vacancies, eligibility, fees, exam pattern, syllabus, the physical test and the selection process, based on the official rule booklet published by MPESB.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the official MPESB rule booklet for the Subedar/Sub Inspector Selection Exam 2026. It is not an official MPESB or MP Police publication. Aspirants are advised to read the official notification on www.esb.mp.gov.in before applying.

MP Police Subedar/SI 2026 notification PDF

MP Police SI 2026 apply online link

MP Police SI recruitment 2026 Highlights

Here is a quick snapshot of the MP Police Subedar SI 2026 notification before we get into the details of each section:

MP Police SI Important Dates

If you are planning to apply, note these dates early so you don't miss the application or correction window:

MP Police SI Exam Day Schedule: Timings for Candidates

Vacancy Details for MPESB SI Subedar Vacancy 2026

The MPESB SI Subedar vacancy 2026 is spread across seven post categories, four non-technical and three technical. The table below gives the confirmed total vacancies for each post as listed in the notification:

MP Police SI Eligibility Criteria

Meeting the MP Police SI eligibility criteria on nationality, education and age is necessary before applying for the MP Police SI recruitment 2026.

Nationality

Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for these posts.

All required certificates, including proof of age, education, category and, where applicable, police employee or ex-serviceman status, must be in place by the last date for submitting the application.

Educational Qualification

Age Limit

Age is calculated as on the last date fixed for submitting the online application.

Candidates who are not domiciled in Madhya Pradesh can only apply under the Unreserved Open category, and their maximum age is capped at 33 years, with no reservation or age relaxation benefit.

MP Police SI Application Process

Follow these steps to complete your MP Police SI recruitment 2026 application.

1. Visit the official website: Go to www.esb.mp.gov.in, the official MPESB portal.

2. Open the examination portal: On the MPESB examination portal, find the MP Police Subedar/Sub Inspector (SI) 2026 recruitment notification and click on the Apply link.

3. Register: If you are a new user, complete the registration process before starting your application.

4. Fill the application form: Enter your personal, educational and category details, and upload the required photograph, signature and handwriting sample as specified in the notification.

5. Go through your entries once more: Corrections are allowed only during the correction window, so it's worth double checking each field before you hit submit rather than relying on fixing it later.

6. Keep proof of your submission: Once submitted, save the application printout or confirmation page on your device, since you may need it later while downloading the admit card or at the document verification stage.

Application Fee

In addition, a portal charge applies: Rs. 60 through an MP Online kiosk, and Rs. 20 through a registered citizen login. If a candidate changes category from Unreserved to a reserved category during the correction window, the fee difference already paid is not refunded.

Documents Required

• Birth certificate, or High School/Intermediate mark sheet showing date of birth

• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets

• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/EWS) with Madhya Pradesh domicile

• Domicile certificate for Madhya Pradesh,

• Service certificate for ex-servicemen

• No Objection Certificate from current employer, for candidates already in service

• Inter-caste marriage certificate, where age relaxation is claimed on that basis

• Vikram Award certificate, where age relaxation is claimed on that basis

• Birth certificate of children, for married candidates

• Bank passbook first page copy, for SC/ST/OBC candidates from MP claiming travel fare

• A valid original photo identity proof at every stage, including the exam

Original documents along with self-attested photocopies must be produced at document verification. Unattested photocopies are not accepted.

Selection Process for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026

Candidates must clear the following stages in sequence to be considered for final selection:

• Preliminary written exam

• Main written exam 

• Physical Efficiency Test

• Interview

MP Police SI Exam Pattern 2026

The selection process includes a qualifying preliminary exam followed by a main exam that counts toward the final merit, with an additional technical paper for candidates applying to technical posts, and a physical efficiency test that every candidate must clear before the interview stage:

Preliminary Exam

Questions in the preliminary exam are drawn from the following ten subjects:

Main Exam, Compulsory for All Posts

Every candidate who clears the preliminary exam must appear for two general studies papers:

Technical Paper, Only for Technical Posts

Candidates applying for the technical posts must sit an additional 300 mark paper based on their subject group:

MP Police SI Interview 

The interview stage carries 50 marks, conducted by the selection committee for candidates who clear the minimum PET marks and document verification.

MP Police SI Syllabus 2026

Here is a quick summary of what each stage of the exam covers, from the preliminary paper through to the technical paper for specialised posts:

For a detailed subject-wise breakdown, check out our complete MPSI Syllabus 2026 guide.

Best Books for Preparation for MP Police SI

These books cover the preliminary, mains and practice needs of MP Police SI aspirants and are a good starting point for building your study material:

These are just a few of the titles worth considering, and if you want to look beyond this shortlist and compare options across preliminary, mains and practice sets from different publishers before deciding what suits your preparation style, you can explore the full range of books in our MPSI books collection on B3books.

MP Police SI Physical Test (PET/PST) Details

The Physical Efficiency Test is compulsory for all candidates, with no exemption on any ground, and carries 100 marks across three events.

Standards differ by gender, and a relaxed scale applies to ex-servicemen and technical post candidates.

PET Qualifying Marks

Only candidates who clear the minimum qualifying marks in the PET move ahead to document verification and the interview:

For a complete breakdown of event-wise marks, qualifying cutoffs and scoring, check out our detailed guide on the MPSI Physical Efficiency Test.

Medical Standards

Before the appointment, candidates must clear the minimum physical and medical standards listed below, and no relaxation is given on any of them:

MP Police SI Salary and Posts

Both cadres covered in this recruitment carry the same pay level, with a graded stipend during the probation period:

During the three-year probation, stipend is 70% (year 1), 80% (year 2), 90% (year 3) of the minimum pay of the level, plus other admissible allowances.

MP Police SI Exam Centres

Exam centres: Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Neemuch, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sidhi, Ujjain, Barwani and Anuppur. Centre change requests are not entertained.

MP Police SI Preparation Tips

A structured approach across these five areas can help you make the most of the time you have before the exam:

• Study Plan: Allocate time in proportion to weightage, giving priority to history and society, polity and governance, current affairs, and reasoning, since these carry the bulk of the Main exam marks.

• Practice Under Time Limits: Attempt objective, time bound mock papers regularly, since both the Preliminary and Main exams are entirely objective with a strict two hour limit per paper.

• Daily Current Affairs: Build a daily current affairs reading habit, since it is asked in Prelims and also forms part of Paper II that covers current affairs, technology, economic development, environment, and internal security.

• Physical Training: Start training early for the 800 metre run, long jump and shot put, since the Physical Efficiency Test has its own separate qualifying marks apart from the written exams.

• Technical Subject Revision: Candidates applying for technical posts should revise Mechanical Engineering for SI (Arms), or Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for SI (Photo/QD/Finger Print).

If you're preparing from Indore and looking for structured guidance instead of self-study, take a look at our list of MPSI coaching institutes in Indore.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Questions: How to apply for MP Police SI 2026?

Answer: Applications must be submitted online at www.esb.mp.gov.in between 09.09.2026 and 23.09.2026. You need to open the MPESB examination portal, find the MP Police Subedar/Sub Inspector (SI) 2026 recruitment notification, register if you are a new user, and fill in your personal, educational and category details along with the required photograph and signature.

Questions: What is the MP Police Subedar salary?

Answer: The Subedar and the entire Sub Inspector cadre carry Level 9 pay, ranging from Rs. 36,200 to Rs. 1,14,800. During the three year probation period, candidates receive a stipend of 70 percent, 80 percent and 90 percent of the minimum pay in the first, second and third year respectively.

Questions: What is the last date to apply for MP Police SI 2026?

Answer: The online application window for MP Police SI recruitment 2026 closes on 23.09.2026. Candidates can still go back and correct any errors in their submitted form until 28.09.2026, after which no further changes are entertained.

Questions: What is the selection process for MP Police SI 2026?

Answer: The process runs in four stages: a qualifying Preliminary exam, followed by a Main exam, a Physical Efficiency Test and an Interview. A candidate who fails any stage cannot move forward, even if an earlier stage was cleared.

Questions: What documents are required for MP Police SI 2026?

Answer: Documents include proof of date of birth, educational certificates, category and domicile certificates, and a valid photo ID, with originals and self attested copies needed at document verification.