MP Police: Online Applications for 655 ASI and Subedar Steno Posts
In a major employment breakthrough for uniformed services aspirants, the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, is set to activate the online application window for the recruitment of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI Ministerial) and Subedar (Stenographer/Ministerial) on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Operating under the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department of Madhya Pradesh, this recruitment drive provides a direct gateway to secure 655 executive ministerial positions within the state police establishment. Candidates intending to apply must submit their completed forms through the official portal at esb.mp.gov.in before the deadline of Thursday, October 8, 2026, with the board permitting registered applicants an editing window to make necessary form corrections until Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Vacancy Distribution and Eligibility: CPCT, Shorthand, and Computer Credentials
The 655 announced vacancies are structured across key wings of the police administration, featuring 135 posts for Subedar (Stenographer/Ministerial) and 520 openings for Assistant Sub-Inspector (Ministerial). To fulfill minimum academic standards, applicants must have cleared the Higher Secondary (10+2) examination from a recognized education board. Additionally, candidates must possess a valid Computer Proficiency Certification Test (CPCT) scorecard with Hindi typing certification, along with a recognized computer qualification such as a diploma from DOEACC/NIELIT, an ITI computer trade certificate, polytechnic diploma, or a degree in engineering, BCA, MCA, or Computer Science. Candidates competing for Subedar (Stenographer) posts must also possess Hindi shorthand certification with a minimum speed of 100 words per minute. The upper age limit is set at 33 years for unreserved male candidates and up to 38 years for female and reserved category applicants as of the October 8, 2026 cutoff date, with standard state age relaxations applicable.
Fee Structure and Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online on esb.mp.gov.in
Application fees are categorized by candidate profile: General category candidates and applicants domiciled outside Madhya Pradesh are required to remit an exam fee of ₹500, while native MP candidates belonging to OBC, SC, ST, and EWS classifications pay a reduced fee of ₹250. In addition, applying via MP Online kiosks incurs a standard portal charge of ₹60, whereas applying through a personal registered citizen user profile carries a nominal portal fee of ₹20. To apply, candidates should visit esb.mp.gov.in, locate the active link for "Online Form - Subedar (Stenographer) & Asst. Sub-Inspector Recruitment Test For Police HQ, Home (Police) - 2026", complete citizen profile registration and biometric Aadhaar e-KYC, fill in educational and personal data, upload scanned signatures and photographs, pay the fee online, and print the finalized application confirmation slip for use during examination and document verification rounds.
