Police & Paramilitary | MPESB
A Class 12 level recruitment by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board for Police Constable, decided by a computer based test and qualifying physical and document-verification stages.
Madhya Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment (MPESB) is conducted by Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board. Selection runs through 3 stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Proficiency Test and Physical Measurement (PET/PMT), Document Verification and Medical Examination.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification The MPESB 2026 exam calendar lists the Police Constable Recruitment Test with the exam tentatively in October 2026, and the state has approved a large Constable intake (reported around 7,500 to 9,600 posts). The detailed advertisement with exact dates appears on esb.mp.gov.in. | To be announced | Not announced |
| Online application window Opens with the detailed notification through the MP Online portal and typically runs for a few weeks, with a correction window. The last date is stated in the advertisement. | To be announced | Not announced |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) The MPESB calendar places the Constable recruitment test around October 2026, run across multiple shifts with normalisation. Confirm from the official notice. | To be announced | Not announced |
| Physical Proficiency Test and Physical Measurement (PET/PMT) Candidates shortlisted from the CBT are called for the physical measurement and the physical proficiency test (running, long jump and shot put), which are qualifying. | To be announced | Not announced |
| Document Verification and Medical Original documents are verified and medical fitness assessed before final selection. | To be announced | Not announced |
Passed the Higher Secondary (Class 12) examination from a recognised board for the Constable (General Duty) post; some technical or driver posts carry additional trade or licence requirements as stated in the notification.
The general-category upper age limit is commonly 33 years for Madhya Pradesh candidates, with relaxation for reserved categories and women as per state rules; the exact band is fixed by the notification. Candidates must also meet physical standards and clear the physical proficiency test.
18 to 33 years as on 1 January of the recruitment year, as stated in the official notification.
A candidate must be one of the following:
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| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (other states and general) Approximate; MPESB adds MP Online portal or kiosk charges. Confirm the exact fee from the notification. | ₹560 |
| SC, ST, OBC and EWS of Madhya Pradesh Reduced fee for reserved categories domiciled in Madhya Pradesh, plus portal charges. | ₹310 |
Fees have been stable across recent cycles but are the kind of detail a notification can revise. Confirm on the official notification before paying.
Stage by stage structure with question counts, marks, timing and the marking scheme.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Science and Simple Arithmetic | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 hr|Negative marking: None
Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None
Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None
Every subject in the paper, topic by topic. Open a subject for its weightage in this exam, the full topic list and the mock tests, practice sets and notes that cover it.
Register on esb.mp.gov.in
Create an MPESB profile with your personal and educational details when the recruitment opens, through the MP Online portal.
Fill the application form
Complete the form, choose your post and category, and upload the photograph and signature to the stated specifications.
Pay the fee and submit
Pay the application and portal fee online, submit the form and save the printout for reference.
Entry basic pay is about Rs 19,500 plus allowances; confirm the exact figures from the official notification.
Written to this exam's pattern, with the same interface, sectional locking and marking scheme you will face on exam day.
हिंदी में भी उपलब्ध
A Higher Secondary (Class 12) pass is the minimum for the Constable (General Duty) post. Some technical or driver posts carry an additional trade or driving-licence requirement stated in the notification.
The MPESB Constable test has carried no negative marking in recent cycles, but the marking scheme is fixed by each notification, so confirm it in the advertisement before you plan your attempt strategy.
No. The Physical Measurement Test and Physical Proficiency Test are qualifying. Your rank comes from the computer based test; the physical stages are pass or fail.
The MPESB 2026 exam calendar places the Constable recruitment test tentatively in October 2026. The exact dates are confirmed by the detailed notification on esb.mp.gov.in.
Last verified 21 August 2026(35 days ago, by editorial)
Not yet confirmed for this cycle: status, the schedule, the vacancy count, the application fee and pay scale. Where we have a figure from previous cycles we show it and label it as expected; where we do not, the page says "to be announced". Check the official source below before you rely on any of it.
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