MP Police SI Recruitment 2026: 504 Subedar and Sub Inspector Vacancies, Apply Online From September 9

• MPESB has announced 504 Subedar and Sub Inspector vacancies in the Madhya Pradesh Police.
• Graduates can apply for non-technical posts, while technical posts require prescribed engineering/science qualifications.
• Online applications are open from September 9 to 23, 2026, with the Preliminary Exam on October 28.

The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has announced recruitment for 504 Subedar and Sub Inspector positions in the Madhya Pradesh Police Department. The recruitment covers Subedar and SI posts in SAF, DEF, Arms, Photo, Q.D. and Finger Print categories, with separate qualification requirements for technical and non-technical positions.

Online applications for the MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 will open on September 9 and close on September 23. Candidates applying for non-technical posts generally require a Graduate Degree or equivalent qualification, while technical posts carry discipline-specific requirements. The prescribed age range is 21 to 33 years as on September 23, 2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates.

The recruitment involves multiple stages, beginning with a 100-mark Preliminary Examination. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to the Main Examination, followed by the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Interview. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 Notification

The recruitment is being conducted by MPESB for regular Subedar and Sub Inspector appointments under the Home (Police) Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

MP Police Subedar and SI Vacancy 2026

The recruitment includes non-technical and technical positions. The provided post-wise tables list the following distribution:

Non-Technical Posts

Technical Posts

The recruitment information states an overall total of 504 vacancies. The post-wise figures shown above account for only part of that total, so candidates should refer to the complete official MPESB rulebook for the full category-wise and post-wise distribution.

Qualification Requirements

For Subedar, Sub Inspector (SAF) and Sub Inspector (DEF) non-technical posts, candidates require a Graduate Degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.

Technical positions have separate requirements:

The prescribed qualification must be possessed by September 23, 2026.

Candidates applying for more than one eligible position must indicate their post preferences in the required order while completing the application.

Age Limit

Applicants must be between 21 and 33 years of age as on September 23, 2026.

Age relaxation will be available to eligible Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates according to Government rules.

Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh can apply under the UR/Open category, while Madhya Pradesh domicile is required to claim state reservation benefits.

The recruitment conditions also specify restrictions relating to candidates having more than two living children where one child was born on or after January 26, 2001. Applicants should verify this condition in the rulebook before applying.

Application Fee

Additional portal charges are:

For application corrections, the stated charge is ₹20 per correction along with a ₹40 portal fee per correction.

MP Police SI Selection Process

Selection will involve four major stages:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
4. Interview

Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination will be an objective-type test carrying 100 marks with a duration of two hours.

Candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage in a 1:10 ratio according to the prescribed criteria.

Main Examination

The Main Examination will consist of two papers. Each paper carries 300 marks and has a duration of two hours.

A penalty of one-third mark will apply for each incorrect answer.

Physical Efficiency Test

The PET carries 100 marks across three physical events:

The qualifying requirement is 30 marks for non-technical candidates and 20 marks for technical candidates.

Interview and Final Merit

The Interview carries 50 marks.

Final selection will be based on the combined performance in the Main Examination, PET and Interview.

How to Apply for MP Police SI Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board website.
2. Open the Police Subedar and Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 rulebook and check the requirements for the post you intend to apply for.
3. Complete registration or re-registration on the application portal as applicable.
4. After registration, separately open and complete the online recruitment application. Registration or re-registration alone does not constitute submission of the application.
5. Enter the required personal, educational, domicile and category information.
6. Select eligible posts and provide the required preference order where applying for multiple positions.
7. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, handwritten declaration and supporting certificates in the required format.
8. Pay the applicable examination, departmental and portal charges online.
9. Review the completed form carefully and submit it by September 23, 2026.
10. Save or print the submitted application and payment confirmation.
11. Candidates who need to modify permitted information can use the correction facility until September 28, subject to the applicable correction charges.

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