The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB / ESB), Bhopal has released the rule book for the MP Police Constable (Driver) Recruitment Exam 2026 on behalf of the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department. There are 1,000 posts of Aarakshak (Chalak) — 200 in the Special Armed Force (SAF) and 800 in District Police — for male candidates only. Online applications are open from 15 to 29 October 2026 at esb.mp.gov.in, and the written exam starts on 4 January 2027.
You need Class 10 (Class 8 for ST candidates) and a heavy vehicle driving licence. All details below are from the MPESB rule book dated 7 October 2026.
MP Police Constable Driver 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Conducting body | MP Employees Selection Board, Bhopal (Group-5 exam 2026) |
| Department | Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Post | Aarakshak (Chalak) — Constable (Driver) |
| Total posts | 1,000 (SAF 200 + District Police 800) — male only |
| Pay scale | ₹19,500–62,000 |
| Qualification | 10th pass (ST: 8th pass) + heavy vehicle driving licence |
| Age | 18–33 years (more for MP reserved categories) |
| Apply online | 15 – 29 October 2026 |
| Written exam | From 4 January 2027 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Online application starts | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 29 October 2026 |
| Last date to edit the application | 3 November 2026 |
| Written exam | From 4 January 2027 (two shifts: 9 AM–12 noon reporting 8 AM; 3–5 PM reporting 1 PM) |
Vacancy Details
| Unit | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | 13% held posts* | Total |
|---|
| Special Armed Force (SAF) | 54 | 32 | 40 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 200 |
| District Police | 216 | 128 | 160 | 112 | 80 | 104 | 800 |
| Total | 270 | 160 | 200 | 140 | 100 | 130 | 1,000 |
*13% of the posts are shown separately in the rule book as "13% notional (UR)" / "13% provisional (OBC)", in line with Madhya Pradesh's current reservation orders. Within each unit, 10% of posts are for ex-servicemen and 15% for home guards. Only MP domicile candidates get reservation; candidates from other states can apply only against unreserved (open) posts.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- UR, SC and OBC: Class 10 (high school) pass under the 10+2 system from a recognised board, or equivalent.
- ST: Class 8 pass or equivalent.
- A heavy vehicle (HMV) driving licence is compulsory. A separate practical trade test (driving) must be passed.
- All certificates must be held by 29 October 2026.
Age Limit
| Candidate | Maximum age |
|---|
| MP unreserved / MP EWS | 33 years |
| Candidates from other states | 33 years (no relaxation) |
| MP SC / ST / OBC | 38 years |
| MP government / corporation employees, home guards | 38 years |
| MP Vikram Award winners | 38 (UR) / 43 (reserved) |
Minimum age is 18 years, and the age is counted on 29 October 2026. Ex-servicemen get relaxation as per the rules. Relaxations are not combined beyond the highest limit allowed.
Physical Standards (men)
| Unit / category | Height | Chest (normal / expanded) |
|---|
| SAF — Unreserved, OBC | 168 cm | 79 / 84 cm |
| SAF — Gorkha, Garhwali, Kumaoni | 157 cm | 79 / 84 cm |
| SAF — Maratha, SC, ST | 165 cm | 79 / 84 cm |
| District Police — UR, SC, OBC | 168 cm | 81 / 86 cm |
| District Police — ST | 160 cm | 76 / 81 cm |
Chest expansion must be at least 5 cm. There is no relaxation in physical standards. A district medical board also checks eyesight (6/9 and 6/12 without glasses), knock-knees, flat feet and colour vision.
Selection Process
- Written exam Objective, in Hindi, 100 marks
- Physical test 7 times the vacancies called, on written percentile
- Trade test Driving test — qualifying only
- Final merit Written exam percentile of those who pass the physical and trade tests
Written Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks |
|---|
| General Knowledge and Reasoning | 40 |
| Intelligence and Mental Aptitude | 30 |
| Science and Simple Arithmetic | 30 |
| Total (100 MCQs, 2 hours, in Hindi) | 100 |
- +1 mark for each correct answer. There is no negative marking.
- Candidates up to 7 times the vacancies in each vertical category are called for the physical test, based on the written-exam cut-off percentile. SAF and District Police have a common cut-off.
- The physical test includes an 800-metre race; minimum qualifying marks are set in the rule book (8 out of 40 marks are mentioned for the physical test).
- Candidates from certain priority groups (such as NCC 'C' certificate holders and retrenched government employees) get 5% extra marks in the written exam, as listed in the rule book.
Application Fee
| Category | ESB exam fee | Police department fee |
|---|
| Unreserved | ₹500 | ₹200 |
| MP SC / ST / OBC / EWS | ₹250 | ₹100 |
A portal fee is extra: ₹60 when applying at an MPOnline kiosk, or ₹20 when logged in as a registered citizen user.
Posting Rules
- Selected candidates are not posted in their home district.
- You must serve at least 5 years in the allotted unit before a transfer.
- While applying, you give your preference for SAF or District Police and for the unit/district.
How to Apply
- Complete your Aadhaar-based profile registration on esb.mp.gov.in (Aadhaar registration is compulsory).
- Fill in the Police Constable (Driver) 2026 form and give your unit preferences.
- Pay the ESB fee and the police department fee online and submit by 29 October 2026. Edits are allowed until 3 November.
- Keep your driving licence, Class 10 (or 8th) certificate, MP domicile and caste certificates ready for document verification at the physical test.
At the exam you must carry an original photo ID and pass biometric verification with Aadhaar, so keep your Aadhaar biometrics updated.
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