The Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPESB) has announced the MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 for 7500 vacancies across General Duty and Radio Constable positions. The online application process closed on October 6, 2025, and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is scheduled for February 2026. Candidates who successfully applied can now download their PET admit cards from the official MPESB website at esb.mp.gov.in.
What Are the Key Details of MPESB MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
| Conducting Body | Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPESB) |
| Total Vacancies | 7500 |
| Position | Police Constable (General Duty & Radio) |
| Application Start Date | September 2025 |
| Application Last Date | October 6, 2025 |
| PET Exam Date | February 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18-43 years (post-wise relaxation) |
| Educational Qualification | 10th pass (GD), 12th pass with Physics & Math (Radio) |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
What Is the Vacancy Distribution?
The 7500 vacancies for MPESB MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 are distributed across different categories as per Madhya Pradesh government reservation policy:
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
| General | 1,308 | 642 | 1,950 |
| OBC | 630 | 310 | 940 |
| SC | 775 | 381 | 1,156 |
| ST | 969 | 476 | 1,445 |
| EWS | 1,308 | 643 | 1,951 |
| Total | 4,990 | 2,452 | 7,500 |
The recruitment includes a 35% reservation for female candidates and 15% for Home Guard (HG) personnel across all categories.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Candidates must meet specific age and educational criteria to qualify for MPESB MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026:
Age Limit (as of September 29, 2025):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 43 years (varies by post and category)
- Age relaxation provided as per MP government rules for reserved categories and ex-servicemen
Educational Qualification:
| Post | Required Qualification |
| General Duty (GD) Constable | 10th pass from a recognized board |
| Radio Constable | 12th pass with Physics and Mathematics |
| ST Category Candidates | 8th pass (for GD positions) |
How Does the Selection Process Work?
The MPESB MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 selection process includes four stages:
1. Written Examination
The computer-based test contains 100 multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours. No negative marking applies.
Exam Pattern:
| 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 |
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standards Test (PST)
Candidates who pass the written examination must clear physical tests as per MP Police standards. The PET admit card for February 2026 is now available on the official website.
3. Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates must submit original documents for verification.
4. Medical Examination
Final candidates undergo medical fitness tests before appointment.
What Are the Expected Cutoff Marks?
Based on previous recruitment trends, the expected cutoff marks (out of 100) for MPESB MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 are:
| Category | Expected Cutoff |
| General | 70-75 |
| OBC | 65-70 |
| SC | 60-65 |
| ST | 55-60 |
| Female | 60-65 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 40-45 |
What Documents Are Required?
Candidates need the following documents for MPESB MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026:
- Aadhaar Card
- 10th/12th mark sheets
- Passport-size photographs
- Signature
- Caste certificate (for reserved categories)
- Residence certificate
- Age relaxation certificate (if applicable)
How to Download PET Admit Card?
The PET admit card for MPESB MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 is available on the official website. Candidates can download it by:
- Visiting esb.mp.gov.in
- Clicking on the PET admit card download link
- Entering registration number and password
- Downloading and printing the admit card
Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the examination center.
Is There a Separate Recruitment for ASI and Head Constable?
Yes, MPESB has also released a separate notification for Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) and Head Constable (Computer) recruitment 2026. This recruitment offers 89 vacancies:
- ASI (Computer): 12-14 posts
- Head Constable (Computer): 75-77 posts
The application period for this separate recruitment runs from February 5 to February 19, 2026. The eligibility requires a degree or diploma in computer engineering for ASI and 12th pass with PCM plus computer course for Head Constable positions.