MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026: 1,000 Posts, Apply Online, Eligibility & Salary APPLY FROM 15 Oct 2026

MPESB MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026 — 1,000 Posts, Apply Online 15 to 29 October, Eligibility, Salary, Physical Standards & Exam Pattern

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has issued the notification for Constable (Driver) posts in MP Police on 7 October 2026. Online applications start on 15 October 2026. Only male candidates can apply, and a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence is a must. Read all details below in simple words.

Important Dates

• Notification: 7 October 2026
• Online application starts: 15 October 2026
• Last date to apply and pay fee: 29 October 2026
• Correction window: up to 3 November 2026
• Admit card: December 2026 (one source)
• Written exam: from 4 January 2027

Note: One site printed the exam date as “4 January 2026”. That is a typo; other sources show 4 January 2027. Confirm in the official rulebook.

Vacancy Details

150+20+30 = 200 and 600+80+120 = 800, total 1,000. This split is from one source; its category table was unclear, so check the notification for full reservation details.

Educational Qualification and Driving Licence

• UR, SC, OBC: Class 10 pass or equivalent from a recognised board
• ST: Class 8 pass or equivalent
• Valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence is mandatory
• A separate practical trade (driving) test must be passed
• Indian citizen; men only

Age Limit (as on 29 October 2026)

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum 33 years: MP unreserved and EWS men, and candidates of other states (no reservation or relaxation for other-state candidates)
• Maximum 38 years: MP SC/ST/OBC men, government / corporation / board employees, Nagar Sainik, inter-caste marriage category and unreserved Vikram Award winners
• Maximum 43 years: reserved-category Vikram Award winners

Application Fee

• MPESB exam fee: ₹500 (General / other state); ₹250 (MP SC, ST, OBC, EWS)
• Portal charges are extra
• One source also lists a Police Department exam fee (General ₹200, reserved ₹100); check the notification
• Payment: card, net banking or MP Online kiosk

Selection Process

1. Written exam (computer based)
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — up to 7 times the vacancies in each category, by written percentile
3. Document verification
4. Trade (driving) test — qualifying only
5. Medical examination
6. Final selection by written percentile and PET performance

One source lists a preliminary and a main written exam; the others show a single written exam. Check the rulebook.

Written Exam Pattern

• Computer based, objective type: 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours
• Negative marking: one source says none; not confirmed — see rulebook

Physical Standards

• PET carries 40 marks; minimum 8 of 40 (30%) is needed
• Men must finish the 800 m run within 198.3 seconds (one source)
• Full marks-wise PET details are in the official rulebook

Salary

Pay scale ₹19,500 to ₹62,000 per month (one site shows ₹19,200 as the start; the majority show ₹19,500). One aggregator estimates gross salary of about ₹26,000–₹30,000 with DA, HRA and allowances; this is an estimate, not official.

How to Apply Online

1. Open esb.mp.gov.in or the MP Online portal.
2. Complete profile registration with Aadhaar eKYC if not done.
3. Open the “MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026” link (active from 15 October).
4. Log in and fill personal, educational and driving licence details.
5. Choose your post preference (SAF or District Police Force).
6. Upload photo, signature and documents.
7. Pay the fee and submit.
8. Download and print the receipt and keep your application number safe.

Tips for Candidates (General Advice)

• Keep your HMV licence valid and its date handy; check the rulebook for the licence conditions.
• Start running practice for the 800 m now; time matters.
• Check height and chest yourself before applying.
• Revise GK, reasoning, basic maths and science; practise 100 questions in 2 hours.
• Apply through official portals only and avoid agents.

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