MP Police Recruitment 2026 Notice Out for 655 Subedar Steno and ASI Ministerial Vacancies, Apply Online by October 8

• MPESB has announced 655 Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer and Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) vacancies in Madhya Pradesh Police.
• Online applications will be accepted from September 24 to October 8, 2026, with the examination starting November 3.
• Candidates need Higher Secondary qualifications along with prescribed CPCT, computer and shorthand requirements, depending on the post.

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has announced recruitment for 655 Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer and Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) posts for the Madhya Pradesh Police. The vacancies are spread across the General Branch, Special Branch, Field Unit and Crime Investigation Department, with the ASI Field Unit accounting for 370 positions.

Online applications for the MP Police Recruitment 2026 will open on September 24 and close at midnight on October 8, 2026. Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) and meet the prescribed computer, CPCT and, for Subedar Stenographer, Hindi shorthand requirements. The application correction facility will remain available until October 13.

The first stage of selection is a 100-mark online written examination scheduled to begin from November 3, 2026. Candidates shortlisted from the examination will proceed to document verification and the applicable practical typing or shorthand test. Subedar Stenographer carries a pay scale of ₹36,200–₹1,14,800, while ASI Ministerial carries ₹19,500–₹62,000.

MP Police Recruitment 2026 Notification

MP Police Subedar and ASI Vacancy Details

The 655 vacancies are distributed across six post codes. Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) in the Field Unit has the largest allocation with 370 vacancies.

Reservation will apply under the relevant Madhya Pradesh government rules. Madhya Pradesh domicile is required for candidates seeking the applicable state reservation benefits.

Educational Qualification

Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer

Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) and possess the prescribed Hindi shorthand proficiency at 100 words per minute.

Applicants also require a CPCT certificate with Hindi typing along with the prescribed computer qualification, which may include a Diploma in Computer, COPA or Modern Office Management from a recognized institution, subject to the recruitment rules.

Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial)

Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) and possess a valid CPCT certificate with Hindi typing.

The prescribed computer qualification includes applicable qualifications such as an Engineering degree, MCA, BCA, M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT, AICTE-recognized Diploma, DOEACC qualification, COPA from a government ITI or a recognized computer diploma, as specified in the recruitment rules.

Candidates must possess the required qualifications by October 8, 2026.

Important Dates

The written examination is scheduled to be conducted in two shifts.

Application Fee

The recruitment fee consists of the MPESB examination fee and the applicable Police Department fee.

Applicable online portal or MP Online Kiosk charges may be additional.

The stated correction charge is ₹20 per correction during the permitted correction period.

MP Police Exam Pattern 2026

The first stage will be an online objective examination carrying 100 marks. Candidates will have two hours to complete the test.

The examination will contain 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, with no negative marking specified. The question paper will be in Hindi, and normalization will apply as prescribed for the examination.

Candidates up to seven times the number of vacancies in each vertical category will be shortlisted for the second stage, subject to the prescribed cut-off provisions.

Selection Process

The MP Police Subedar Steno and ASI Ministerial selection process consists of two main stages.

The first stage is the MPESB online written examination. Candidates qualifying according to the prescribed shortlisting criteria will proceed to the second stage conducted by the Police Department.

The second stage includes document verification and the applicable practical skill examination involving typing and/or shorthand requirements according to the post.

Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed physical and medical standards.

Salary and Stipend

Newly appointed candidates will receive the prescribed percentage of minimum pay during the initial three-year period: 70% in the first year, 80% in the second year and 90% in the third year.

Applicable Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other benefits will be governed by Madhya Pradesh government rules.

Age Limit

The applicable upper age limit depends on category, gender, domicile and other eligible relaxation provisions.

The age cut-off date is October 8, 2026. Additional relaxation provisions for eligible ex-servicemen, retrenched government employees and other specified categories will apply according to the recruitment rules.

Physical and Medical Standards

The minimum stated height requirement is 162 cm for male candidates and 152 cm for female candidates.

Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed medical standards. The stated eyesight requirement without glasses is 6/9 in one eye and 6/12 in the other. Candidates must be able to distinguish principal colours under the prescribed colour-vision test and must meet other medical conditions, including requirements concerning knock-knees and flat feet.

How to Apply Online for MP Police Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the MP Employees Selection Board online application portal from September 24, 2026.
2. Open the application for the Subedar (Ministerial) Steno and ASI (Ministerial) Selection Examination 2026.
3. Complete the required candidate registration and enter personal and Aadhaar-related information.
4. Fill in educational, CPCT, computer and shorthand qualification details applicable to the selected post.
5. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and handwriting sample.
6. Upload the required educational, category and other supporting documents.
7. Complete and upload the required handwritten self-declaration.
8. Select the required examination city preferences.
9. Pay the applicable examination and Police Department fees online or through the permitted MP Online facility.
10. Review the application carefully and submit it by midnight on October 8, 2026.
11. Retain a printout of the submitted form and payment details for the examination and subsequent selection stages.

Application form, details & registration

The notified examination cities include Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Neemuch, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sidhi, Ujjain, Barwani and Anuppur.