MP Police ASI & Subedar Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 655 Posts Starting September 24
Job seekers looking for a law enforcement career in Madhya Pradesh have an opportunity as the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) officially released the notification for 655 vacancies across Subedar (Stenographer) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (Ministerial) cadres. The online registration window is scheduled to open on September 24, 2026, and candidates will have until October 8 to submit their applications through the official portal, esb.mp.gov.in. To facilitate applicants, a dedicated correction window will remain operational through October 13 to allow corrections to personal details and post preferences. Out of the total 655 sanctioned vacancies, 135 positions are allocated to the Subedar Stenographer cadre, while 520 openings are designated for Assistant Sub-Inspector roles distributed across General Branch, Field Units, Special Branch, and CID divisions.
Key Eligibility Standards, Age Benchmarks, and Application Fee Details
To participate in the recruitment drive, candidates must have cleared their Higher Secondary (Class 12th) examination from a recognized board in India. Candidates are also required to hold a valid Computer Proficiency and Certification Test (CPCT) scorecard with Hindi typing certification alongside recognized computer diploma or degree qualifications, while applicants for Subedar Stenographer positions must additionally satisfy Hindi shorthand speed requirements. The candidate's age will be determined as of October 8, 2026, with the standard upper age ceiling capped at 33 years for general male candidates and up to 38 years for women and reserved categories under state relaxation rules. The application fee is set at ₹500 for unreserved category candidates, ₹250 for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates holding Madhya Pradesh domicile, with additional portal charges applicable at final submission.
Written Examination Schedule, Shifts, and Pay Scale Structure
The MPESB has announced that the first-stage computer-based recruitment examination will commence on November 3, 2026. Testing will run across two daily sessions: morning Shift 1 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and afternoon Shift 2 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Selected candidates will receive competitive pay packages under state pay levels; recruits appointed as Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographers enter a monthly pay band of ₹36,200 to ₹1,14,800, whereas Assistant Sub-Inspectors (Ministerial) are placed under the pay scale of ₹19,500 to ₹62,000 per month, supplemented by standard state government allowances and police welfare benefits.