MP Police Recruitment 2026: Last 24 Hours to Apply for 7,500 Constable GD Posts
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) is set to conclude the online application process for the massive recruitment of 7,500 General Duty (GD) Police Constables tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Aspirants seeking a career in the state police force must finalize their digital submissions before the registration window shuts down permanently. This state recruitment drive is open to eligible male and female candidates nationwide, offering a broad gateway for youth across Madhya Pradesh and neighboring states to secure permanent state police positions. Candidates who clear all stages will receive appointments in the revised pay band of ₹19,500 to ₹62,000 per month, supplemented by standard government allowances.
Broad Eligibility Matrix: Educational Qualifications and Relaxed Age Ceilings
To qualify for the Constable GD vacancies, unreserved applicants must have passed their 10th or 12th standard under the recognized 10+2 educational pattern. As a special inclusion, candidates from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category who have cleared the 8th grade are eligible to register. In terms of age parameters, candidates must have attained a minimum age of 18 years as of October 1, 2026. The upper age ceiling for General and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) applicants—from both Madhya Pradesh and other states—is capped at 33 years, while candidates belonging to reserved categories within Madhya Pradesh are granted statutory upper age relaxations in accordance with government regulations.
Application Fee Schedule and Step-by-Step Registration Guide
The application fee for unreserved candidates stands at ₹500, whereas SC, ST, and OBC candidates domiciled in Madhya Pradesh are charged ₹250. Departmental unreserved candidates pay ₹200, and departmental reserved category applicants pay ₹100. Applicants must also account for a supplemental portal charge of ₹60 for submissions made through MP Online kiosks, or ₹20 when self-submitting via registered citizen login credentials. Candidates can register directly by heading to the official portal at esb.mp.gov.in, toggling language preferences between Hindi and English, selecting the 'Online Form - Police Constable (GD) Recruitment Test - 2026' link, generating user profile credentials, uploading the required certifications, completing online fee clearance, and printing the stamped submission receipt for all upcoming examination rounds.
Selection Roadmap: Written Examination Slated for November 11
The structured selection architecture begins with a statewide written recruitment test, with computer-based examinations officially scheduled to commence on November 11, 2026. Aspirants who secure qualifying benchmark scores in the written phase will advance to the subsequent stages, consisting of the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), strict biometric and document verification, and a comprehensive medical evaluation before final merit lists are declared.
