MP Police SI Recruitment 2025/2026: Vacancies, Exam Pattern & Salary

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has initiated recruitment for 500 Subedar and Sub-Inspector vacancies under the Home (Police) Department. Aspirants aiming for a prestigious career in law enforcement can review the essential details regarding vacancy distribution, eligibility standards, selection stages, and salary structures below.

MP Police SI Vacancy Breakdown

The 500 openings are distributed among different posts, including Subedar and Sub-Inspectors under Special Armed Forces (SAF) and Other than SAF. Candidates must verify their eligibility for specific post codes:

Subedar (Post Code 01) Vacancy Breakdown

• Open Total: 11 (UR: 3, OBC: 3, SC: 2, ST: 2, EWS: 1)
• Ex Serv (10%) Total: 03 (UR: 1, OBC: 1, SC: 0, ST: 1, EWS: 0)
• Police (15%) Total: 04 (UR: 1, OBC: 1, SC: 1, ST: 1, EWS: 0)
• Female (35%) Total: 10 (UR: 2, OBC: 3, SC: 2, ST: 2, EWS: 1)
• Total Subedar: 28 (UR: 7, OBC: 8, SC: 5, ST: 6, EWS: 2)

Subedar (Post Code 01)

Category	Total	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
Open	11	3	3	2	2	1
Ex Serv (10%)	03	1	1	0	1	0
Police (15%)	04	1	1	1	1	0
Female (35%)	10	2	3	2	2	1
Total	28	7	8	5	6	2

Sub Inspector (Post Code 02) – Special Armed Forces Vacancy Breakdown

• Open Total: 71 (UR: 20, OBC: 19, SC: 11, ST: 14, EWS: 07)
• Ex Serv (10%) Total: 10 (UR: 02, OBC: 03, SC: 02, ST: 02, EWS: 01)
• Police (15%) Total: 14 (UR: 04, OBC: 04, SC: 03, ST: 03, EWS: 01)
• Total Post Code 02: 95 (UR: 26, OBC: 26, SC: 19, ST: 19, EWS: 09)

Sub Inspector (Post Code 02) – (General Duty – Special Armed Forces)

Category	Total	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
Open	71	20	19	11	14	07
Ex Serv (10%)	10	02	03	02	02	01
Police (15%)	14	04	04	03	03	01
Total	95	26	26	19	19	09

Sub Inspector (Post Code 03) – Other than Special Armed Forces Vacancy Breakdown

• Open Total: 150 (UR: 40, OBC: 41, SC: 24, ST: 30, EWS: 15)
• Ex Serv (10%) Total: 38 (UR: 10, OBC: 10, SC: 06, ST: 08, EWS: 04)
• Police (15%) Total: 57 (UR: 16, OBC: 15, SC: 09, ST: 11, EWS: 06)
• Female (35%) Total: 132 (UR: 36, OBC: 36, SC: 21, ST: 26, EWS: 13)
• Total Post Code 03: 377 (UR: 102, OBC: 102, SC: 60, ST: 75, EWS: 38)

Sub Inspector (Post Code 03) – (General Duty – Other than Special Armed Forces)

Category	Total	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
Open	150	40	41	24	30	15
Ex Serv (10%)	38	10	10	06	08	04
Police (15%)	57	16	15	09	11	06
Female (35%)	132	36	36	21	26	13
Total	377	102	102	60	75	38

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must fulfill specific nationality, educational, age, and family norms before submitting applications:

• Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
• Educational Qualification: Passing a Graduation or its equivalent examination from a recognised university is mandatory.
• Age Limit: As on 10/11/2025, the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 25 years for general category candidates.
• Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years relaxation is provided for OBC, SC, and ST categories as per State Government rules.
• Gender Eligibility: Both men and women can apply for Subedar and SI (GD-Other than SAF), whereas only male candidates are eligible for SI (GD-SAF).
• Certificate Timeline: Candidates must have all required certificates available by 10th November 2025.
• Family Criteria: Candidates having more than two living children, any one of whom was born after January 26, 2001, are not eligible for appointment.
• Application Deadline: The online application window for the MP Police SI Vacancy 2025 closes on 10th November 2025.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection procedure comprises preliminary and mains written examinations, followed by the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST). Note that marks from the preliminary exam are not included in the final merit calculation.

MP SI Exam Pattern

MP SI Preliminary Exam Pattern
Subjects- Hindi, English, Analytical Ability, History, Geography, Science, Civics, Basic computing knowledge, Reasoning, Current affairs No. of Questions- 100 Marks- 100 Duration- 2 hours (120 minutes)
MP SI Mains Exam Pattern
Subjects- Technical & Non-Technical Marks- 300 each paper Duration- 2 hours each paper

Physical Test Requirements (PET & PST)

The MP Police SI Physical Test Date 2026 for PET and PST will be officially confirmed at https://esb.mp.gov.in/ shortly. Candidates should prepare according to the following standards:

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Activity	Male	Female	Ex-Service Man
800 meters Race	2 minutes 40 seconds	3 minutes 30 seconds	3 minutes 15 seconds
Long Jump	13 feet	10 feet	10 feet
Shot-put	19 feet (7.260 kg)	15 feet (4 kg)	15 feet (7.260 kg)

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) accounts for 100 marks total, divided across the 800-meter race (40 marks), long jump (30 marks), and shot-put throw (30 marks).

Physical Standards Test (PST)

Particulars	Male	Female
Height	162 cms	152 cms

Salary Structure

All successful candidates appointed to Subedar and Sub Inspector GD roles are aligned under Level 9 pay scale, offering a lucrative salary package ranging from Rs. 36,200 to Rs. 1,14,800.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are notified for MP SI Recruitment 2025?

A total of 500 vacancies have been officially released for the positions of Subedar and Sub Inspector.

What are the educational qualification required to apply for MP SI Vacancy 2025?

To be eligible, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.

What is the MP Police SI Physical Test Date 2026?

The specific MP Police SI Physical Test Date 2026 for the PET and PST will be released shortly.

What is the age limit for MP Police SI Recruitment?

The age limit as on 10/11/2025 is a minimum of 18 years and maximum of 25 years for the general category, with up to 5 years age relaxation for OBC, SC, and ST.