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MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment: Applications Open for 1,000 Posts

By Akanksha Mishra 2026-10-16 17:08:06

Youth seeking government uniform service roles in Madhya Pradesh have a massive employment opportunity as the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), formerly known as the Professional Examination Board, has officially launched the application process for the MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026. The online registration window opened on October 15, 2026, and will remain active until October 29, 2026, on the official portal. Aimed at filling 1,000 Constable Driver vacancies across operational battalions and regional police fleets, the recruitment drive provides accessible qualification criteria for 8th, 10th, and 12th-pass candidates, setting the stage for a competitive state-level selection process scheduled to commence early next year.

Important Examination Schedule & Two-Shift Timing on January 4, 2027

The state examination board has outlined the full logistical calendar for the upcoming recruitment test:

Official Written Exam Date: According to the notification issued by MPESB, the written examination for Police Constable Driver will be conducted on January 4, 2027.
First Shift Timings: The morning session will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, requiring candidates to complete verification and biometric checks prior to the shift.
Second Shift Timings: The afternoon session will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM across assigned exam centers throughout Madhya Pradesh.
Strict Registration Deadline: Eligible applicants must complete all formalities and upload relevant credentials before midnight on October 29, 2026, to secure their admit cards.

Educational Qualification & Age Eligibility for MP Police Driver Posts

The recruitment board has established category-specific academic standards alongside a clear age threshold:

General, OBC, and SC Candidates: Applicants belonging to the General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Scheduled Caste (SC) categories must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or Class 12th (Higher Secondary) from a recognized education board or school.
Special Provision for ST Candidates: Candidates from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category are eligible to apply with a minimum educational qualification of Class 8th pass.
Minimum Age Criteria: The baseline minimum age requirement for all applying candidates is 18 years as on the designated cutoff date, with standard state age relaxations applicable to reserved categories.

Breakdown of 1,000 Vacancies: District Police Force vs Special Armed Forces

The 1,000 sanctioned Constable Driver posts are distributed across two vital operational wings of the state police machinery:

District Police Force (DPF): A major share of 800 posts is allocated to the District Police Force, where drivers will manage patrol vehicles, PCR vans, and routine administrative fleet movements across various district headquarters.
Special Armed Forces (SAF): The remaining 200 posts are reserved for Constable Drivers in the Special Armed Forces battalions, dedicated to specialized troop transit, riot-control vehicles, and emergency tactical deployments.

Multi-Stage Selection Process: 100-Mark Test Without Negative Marking

To ensure only technically skilled and physically capable drivers are recruited, MPESB has structured a rigorous four-phase screening pipeline:

Four Evaluation Stages: Candidates must clear the Written Examination, followed by the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), a mandatory practical Driving Trade Test, and the Physical Standardization Test (PST) measuring height and chest standards.
Written Exam Blueprint: The written test consists of 100 objective multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 100 marks, with a total duration of two hours (120 minutes).
No Negative Marking: Candidates face no penalty deductions for incorrect responses, enabling them to attempt the entire paper with confidence.
Core Syllabus Areas: The test assesses three foundational subject domains: General Knowledge and Reasoning, Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude, and foundational Science and Mathematics.