The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB/ESB), Bhopal has released the admit cards (TAC) for the MP Police Subedar and Sub-Inspector Recruitment Test 2026. The first-stage (preliminary) online exam starts on 28 October 2026 (Wednesday) and is held in two shifts a day. Download your admit card from the ESB link below using your application number and date of birth.
The recruitment is for 507 posts — Subedar and six Sub-Inspector cadres (District Police, Special Armed Force, Arms, Photo, Q.D. and Finger Print) — in Pay Level 9 (₹36,200–1,14,800). Everything below is from the official ESB rulebook dated 1 September 2026.
MP Police SI & Subedar 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Board | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (ESB), Bhopal |
| Department | Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Posts | 507 — Subedar 81, SI (District Police) 312, SI (Special Armed Force) 69, SI Finger Print 22, SI Arms 10, SI Photo 9, SI Q.D. 4 |
| Pay | Level 9: ₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800 (stipend of 70%, 80% and 90% in the first three years) |
| Applications | 9 – 23 September 2026 (closed) |
| Admit card | Out — download from esb.mp.gov.in |
| Prelims exam | From 28 October 2026, two shifts daily |
Exam Timing
| Shift | Reporting · instructions · exam |
|---|
| First shift | Report 8:00–9:00 AM · instructions 9:50–10:00 AM · exam 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon |
| Second shift | Report 1:00–2:00 PM · instructions 2:50–3:00 PM · exam 3:00 – 5:00 PM |
How to Download the Admit Card
- Open the admit card link below (ESB TAC page for Subedar/SI 2026).
- Enter your application number and date of birth, then the captcha.
- Download and print the admit card. Check your name, photo, exam date, shift and centre.
- Aadhaar registration is compulsory and Aadhaar-based biometric verification is done at entry.
- Carry an original photo ID (voter ID, PAN, driving licence, passport or e-Aadhaar verified on UIDAI) along with the admit card.
- Report on time — late candidates are not allowed in. Mobile phones, calculators, smart watches and sunglasses are banned.
Selection Process
- Stage 1 — Preliminary written exam (from 28 October): 100 marks, 2 hours, objective, no negative marking. Qualifying only — its marks do not count in the final merit. About 10 times the vacancies (category-wise) are called to Stage 2.
- Stage 2 — Main written exam: two papers of 300 marks each (2 hours each), 1/3 negative marking. Technical posts (Arms, Photo, Q.D., Finger Print) also take a separate technical paper of up to 300 marks.
- Physical tests for about 3 times the vacancies: physical measurement, then the physical efficiency test — 800 m run, shot put and long jump.
- Interview of 50 marks, then the final merit list.
Prelims Syllabus
Objective questions on: Hindi language, English language, analytical ability, history, geography, science, civics, basic computer knowledge, reasoning and current affairs.
Post-wise Vacancies (507)
| Post | Posts and qualification |
|---|
| Subedar | 81 — graduation in any subject |
| SI (District Police) | 312 — graduation in any subject |
| SI (Special Armed Force) | 69 — graduation; men only |
| SI (Finger Print) | 22 — graduation with Maths, Physics and Chemistry |
| SI (Arms) | 10 — 3-year diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| SI (Photo) | 9 — graduation with Maths, Physics and Chemistry |
| SI (Q.D.) | 4 — graduation with Maths, Physics and Chemistry |
Seats are reserved for women (35%), police personnel (15%) and ex-servicemen (10%) within each category.
Age and Physical Standards
- Maximum age on the last date of application (23 September 2026): 33 years for MP unreserved and EWS men and for all candidates from other states; 38 years for MP women and MP reserved-category men (more for some categories as per the rulebook).
- Candidates from other states (including Uttarakhand) can apply only against unreserved/open posts, without any reservation or age relaxation.
- Height: men 167.5 cm, women 152.4 cm. Chest (men): 81 cm unexpanded, 86 cm expanded.
Important Links
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