The MP Police Subedar Steno ASI Notification 2026 has been released by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) for the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. A total of 655 vacancies have been announced for the posts of Subedar (Ministerial) – Stenographer and Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial).
The online application process will start on 24th September 2026 and the last date to apply is 8th October 2026. The first stage written exam will begin from 3rd November 2026. Candidates can check the notification, important dates, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and application process here in this article.
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MPESB Subedar ASI Recruitment 2026 @esb.mp.gov.in
The complete overview of the MP Police Subedar Steno and ASI Ministerial Recruitment 2026 is given in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer & ASI (Ministerial) Selection Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | MP Employees Selection Board (ESB), Bhopal |
| Recruiting Department | Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Govt. of MP |
| Total Vacancies | 655 |
| Application Start Date | 24th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 8th October 2026 |
| Correction Window | 24th September to 13th October 2026 |
| Exam Date | From 3rd November 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Exam Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Post Class | Class III (Group C) |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
MP Police Subedar ASI Exam Date 2026
The first stage online written exam will commence from 3rd November 2026 and will be held in two shifts. The detailed shift timing is given below.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Instruction Reading Time | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Shift | 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM | 09:50 AM to 10:00 AM (10 min) | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) |
| Second Shift | 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM | 02:50 PM to 03:00 PM (10 min) | 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM (2 hours) |
Note: Candidates will be allowed entry into the exam centre only up to the reporting time. Latecomers will not be permitted. Aadhaar registration is mandatory and Aadhaar-based multi-level biometric verification will be done at entry and during the exam.
MP Police Subedar Steno ASI Notification 2026
The MP ESB has released the rulebook for the “सूबेदार (अनुसचिवीय) शीघ्रलेखक एवं सहायक उप निरीक्षक (अनुसचिवीय) की सीधी भर्ती हेतु चयन परीक्षा-2026” based on Police Headquarters letter No. 40-A dated 30/07/2026, issued under G.O.P. 150/2022. The recruitment is being conducted for two cadres — Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer and ASI (Ministerial) — spread across six post codes covering General Branch, Special Branch, Field Units (मैदानी इकाई) and the Crime Investigation Department. Both male and female candidates can apply through a single online application form by marking their post preference.
MP Police Subedar Steno ASI Vacancy 2026
The total 655 vacancies are distributed across six post codes. Each vertical category is further divided into horizontal categories of Open, Ex-Servicemen (10%) and Female (35%). The post-wise vacancy details are given below.
Post Code 01 – Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer, General Branch
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 17 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 7 | 68 |
| Ex-Servicemen (10%) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| Female (35%) | 12 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 44 |
| Total | 32 | 20 | 26 | 35 | 12 | 125 |
Post Code 02 – Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer, Special Branch
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Ex-Servicemen (10%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Female (35%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
Post Code 03 – Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial), General Branch
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 15 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 55 |
| Ex-Servicemen (10%) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Female (35%) | 9 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 35 |
| Total | 27 | 17 | 20 | 27 | 9 | 100 |
Post Code 04 – Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial), Field Unit
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 56 | 32 | 41 | 54 | 20 | 203 |
| Ex-Servicemen (10%) | 10 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 37 |
| Female (35%) | 35 | 21 | 26 | 35 | 13 | 130 |
| Total | 101 | 59 | 74 | 99 | 37 | 370 |
Post Code 05 – Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial), Special Branch
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| Ex-Servicemen (10%) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Female (35%) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 25 |
Post Code 06 – Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial), Crime Investigation Department
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| Ex-Servicemen (10%) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Female (35%) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 25 |
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MP Police Subedar ASI Vacancy 2026 Summary
| Post | Post Code | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| Subedar (Ministerial) Steno – General Branch | 01 | 125 |
| Subedar (Ministerial) Steno – Special Branch | 02 | 10 |
| ASI (Ministerial) – General Branch | 03 | 100 |
| ASI (Ministerial) – Field Unit | 04 | 370 |
| ASI (Ministerial) – Special Branch | 05 | 25 |
| ASI (Ministerial) – CID | 06 | 25 |
| Total | – | 655 |
Important Note on OBC Vacancies: As per the rulebook, 87% of the posts are shown as confirmed (काल्पनिक) and 13% as provisional (प्रावधिक) due to the pending OBC reservation matter. Out of the 27% OBC reservation, 14% is treated as final and 13% remains provisional.
Note: Candidates who are not permanent residents (domicile) of Madhya Pradesh can apply only against Unreserved Open posts. Domicile of MP is mandatory for any kind of reservation or age relaxation benefit.
MPESB Subedar ASI Apply Online 2026
Candidates can apply online for MP Police Subedar Steno and ASI Ministerial Recruitment 2026 through the official MPESB portal. The application link will be active from 24th September 2026 and the last date to submit the online form is 8th October 2026 (up to 12:00 midnight). Applications can be filled either directly through internet banking/credit card or through an authorised MP Online Kiosk. Only one application form is required for all posts, and candidates must mark their preference order for every post they are eligible for.
Official Website to Apply: esb.mp.gov.in
Important Instruction on Post Preference
Candidates must compulsorily record their preference/option for all posts for which they are eligible as per their educational qualification. If preferences are not filled for all posts, the candidate will not be considered for those posts in the result even if they score a higher percentile.
How to Apply Online for MP Police Subedar ASI Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can follow the steps below to complete the application process.
Step 1 – Visit the official MPESB website esb.mp.gov.in.
Step 2 – Click on the online application link for the Subedar (Ministerial) Steno & ASI (Ministerial) Selection Exam 2026.
Step 3 – Fill in your personal, educational and other details carefully, including your Aadhaar number/Aadhaar VID and permanent body identification marks.
Step 4 – Enter the details and number of the photo ID card you will bring to the exam centre.
Step 5 – Upload your colour photograph, signature and handwriting sample as per the prescribed specifications.
Step 6 – Upload the required documents — 8th/10th/12th marksheet for date of birth, caste certificate, EWS certificate, NCC or other bonus-related certificates.
Step 7 – Write and upload the prescribed self-declaration in your own handwriting.
Step 8 – Select four exam city preferences in order of priority.
Step 9 – Pay the examination fee through credit card, debit card, net banking or MP Online Kiosk.
Step 10 – Submit the form and save the printed application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Document Upload Guidelines for MP Police Subedar ASI Recruitment 2026
| Document | Upload Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Colour photo, white background, good quality, taken from the front with both ears clearly visible |
| Photograph Age | Not older than three months; date of photograph and candidate’s name must be printed on it |
| Spectacles | If used for reading, photo must be taken wearing them; dark glasses not allowed |
| Polaroid Photo | Not accepted |
| Signature | Clear, below the photograph; short signatures or capital-letter signatures not accepted |
| Handwriting | Two lines of self-declaration in candidate’s own handwriting |
| Date of Birth Proof | Scanned 8th / 10th / 12th marksheet |
| Caste / EWS Certificate | Issued by competent authority, scanned copy |
| Photo Copies | Keep at least 5 copies of the same photograph safe for counselling/selection |
Note: Missing or unclear photo, signature or handwriting will lead to rejection of the application form.
MP Police Subedar ASI Application Fee 2026
Candidates have to pay the examination fee as per their category along with the MP Online portal charges. The departmental exam fee is collected by the Board on behalf of the Police Department.
| Category | ESB Exam Fee (Direct Recruitment) | Police Departmental Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | ₹500 | ₹200 |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP natives only) | ₹250 | ₹100 |
Portal and Correction Charges
| Particulars | Charges |
|---|---|
| Portal fee (through Kiosk) | ₹60 |
| Portal fee (Registered Citizen User login) | ₹20 |
| Correction fee (each time) | ₹20 |
| Portal fee for each correction | ₹40 |
| Objection fee per question | ₹150 + other charges |
Note: Applications for which payment is not made within the prescribed period will not be accepted. Offline applications and offline fee payment are not valid.
MP Police Subedar ASI Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the nationality, age, educational and physical eligibility conditions before applying. All required certificates must be in the candidate’s possession on or before 8th October 2026.
What is the MP Police Subedar ASI Age Limit 2026?
The age will be calculated as on 8th October 2026. The maximum age limit as per the MP General Administration Department circulars for uniformed services is given below.
| S.No. | Candidate Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male, Unreserved (MP) | 33 years |
| 2 | Male, EWS (MP) | 33 years |
| 3 | Male / Female of other states | 33 years |
| 4 | Female (all categories, MP) | 38 years |
| 5 | Male, Reserved category SC/ST/OBC (MP) | 38 years |
| 6 | Male, Govt./Corporation/Board/Autonomous body employees & Nagar Sainik (MP) | 38 years |
| 7 | Male, inter-caste marriage (UR & Reserved) | 38 years |
| 8 | Female, inter-caste marriage | 43 years |
| 9 | Male, UR Vikram Award winner | 38 years |
| 10 | Female, all categories Vikram Award winner | 43 years |
| 11 | Male, Reserved category Vikram Award winner | 43 years |
Age Relaxation Rules:
- Ex-Servicemen: The entire period of previous defence service is deducted from the current age, provided the resulting age does not exceed the upper age limit by more than 3 years.
- Retrenched Government Employees: Deduction of up to 7 years of previous temporary service, provided the resulting age does not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years.
- If a candidate is eligible for more than one relaxation, only the single most beneficial relaxation will be granted.
- Contract, honorarium and voluntary workers such as Shiksha Karmi, Panchayat Karmi, Samvida Shikshak, Sahayak Adhyapak of local bodies are not eligible for age relaxation.
- Members of CRPF, BSF, ITBP and other central paramilitary/police forces are not eligible for ex-serviceman age relaxation.
What is the Educational Qualification for MP Police Subedar Steno 2026?
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer | (a) Higher Secondary examination (old system) or Higher Secondary School Certificate (10+2) pass. (b) Hindi Shorthand at 100 words per minute passed from an MP recognised board/council/polytechnic/ITI or equivalent recognised institution. (c) CPCT (Computer Proficiency Certification Test) certificate conducted by the Department of Science & Technology, along with Hindi typing. (d) Diploma level examination from DOEACC or one-year COPA certificate course from a government recognised ITI or Modern Office Management course from a recognised polytechnic/institute/college/university/ITI or computer diploma from a UGC recognised institution or open university. |
What is the Educational Qualification for MP Police ASI Ministerial 2026?
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) | (a) Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2) pass from a recognised board/institution. (b) CPCT certificate conducted by the Department of Science & Technology, along with Hindi typing. (c) Engineering degree / MCA / BCA / M.Sc. (Computer Science or Information Technology) or AICTE approved polytechnic diploma or DOEACC diploma level exam or one-year COPA certificate from a government recognised ITI or Modern Office Management course from a recognised polytechnic/institute/college/university/ITI or computer diploma from a UGC recognised institution or open university. |
Note: Candidates must possess the minimum educational qualification on the date of filling the application form. Those acquiring the qualification after the prescribed date will not be eligible.
General Eligibility Conditions
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- As per government orders, a candidate having more than 2 living children, one of whom was born on or after 26th January 2001, is not eligible for appointment. However, if one child is living and a subsequent delivery results in 2 or more children, the candidate will not be disqualified.
- Government employees must obtain prior permission from their appointing authority to appear in the exam, and must submit a resignation/relieving order from previous service if selected.
- Candidates dismissed or removed from service on disciplinary grounds are not eligible.
- The Police Department has been exempted from recruiting Divyangjan (PwD) candidates as per Home (Police) Department memorandum dated 04.04.1995.
MP Police Subedar ASI Selection Process 2026
The selection will be completed in two stages.
First Stage (Prathm Charan): Online written examination conducted by MP ESB.
Second Stage (Dwitiya Charan): Document verification and practical (typing/shorthand) examination conducted by the Police Department at Bhopal under a Selection Committee constituted by the Director General of Police.
Based on the cut-off percentile of the first stage, candidates equal to seven times the advertised posts in each vertical category will be called for the practical exam. All candidates securing a percentile equal to the cut-off will be called even if the number exceeds seven times. No separate cut-off percentile will be fixed for horizontal categories. The final selection will be based on the total of written exam marks and practical exam marks.
MP Police Subedar ASI Exam Pattern 2026
The first stage written exam will be objective type with 100 questions carrying 100 marks. There is no negative marking in this exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Options per Question | 4 |
| Marks for Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking for wrong or unattempted questions |
| Question Paper Language | Hindi |
| Normalization | Applicable — Normalised Equi-Percentile (NEP) scaling technique |
Subject-wise Marks Distribution
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Reasoning | 40 |
| Intellectual Ability & Mental Aptitude | 30 |
| Science & Simple Arithmetic | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
MP Police Subedar ASI Practical Exam Pattern 2026
The practical exam is held in the second stage and carries 100 marks with a minimum qualifying requirement of 30%.
Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer – Practical Exam (Schedule One)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 1 Hour |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 30 |
| Dictation Speed | 100 words per minute (Hindi Shorthand) |
| Number of Dictations | 2 passages of 5 minutes each |
| Draft Reading/Correction Time | 5 minutes after each dictation |
| Transcription Typing Time | 20 minutes per passage |
| Marks for Each Dictation | 10 marks (maximum) |
| Marks for Each Transcription | 40 marks (maximum) |
Note: The shorthand notebook must be returned to the Superintendent and will be attached with the transcription printout. Only typed matter is evaluated — no corrections in pen or pencil are accepted. A 5-minute familiarisation session with the computer system is given before the exam starts.
ASI (Ministerial) – Practical Exam (Schedule Two)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 1 Hour |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 30 |
| Typing Test | 2 Hindi paragraphs of 600 words each |
| Time per Paragraph | 30 minutes |
| Marks per Paragraph | 50 marks |
Note: If a word is misprinted in the question paper, typing it exactly as printed will not be counted as an error. Two familiarisation sessions of one minute each are given before the exam.
Error Calculation in Typing
Full Errors: Omission of any word/number, addition of an extra word/number, every change of a wrong word/number, interchanging a correct word with a wrong word not in the passage, adding words not in the passage (for example writing ‘पाशाला’ instead of ‘पाठशाला’), and incorrect sentence construction.
Half Errors: Spacing mistakes, multiple errors within a single word (counted as not more than one full error), stroke/character count variation, and spelling mistakes such as ‘मैं’ for ‘में’, ‘कि’ for ‘की’, ‘और’ for ‘ओर’, ‘हैं’ for ‘है’.
Error Percentage Formula: (Full Errors + Half Errors ÷ 2) × 100 ÷ Total words of the passage
MP Police Subedar ASI Physical Standard 2026
The physical measurement test will check only height. There is no chest requirement for these ministerial posts.
| Post | Gender | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subedar (Ministerial) Steno | Male | 162 cm | Not Applicable |
| Subedar (Ministerial) Steno | Female | 152 cm | Not Applicable |
| ASI (Ministerial) | Male | 162 cm | Not Applicable |
| ASI (Ministerial) | Female | 152 cm | Not Applicable |
Note: No relaxation will be given in physical standards at any stage.
MP Police Subedar ASI Medical Standard 2026
The medical examination will be conducted by the District Medical Board and will cover the following.
- Measurement of height.
- Vision: No eye disease or disorder. Vision acuity without glasses should not be less than 6/9 in one eye and not less than 6/12 in the other eye. Candidates must be able to distinguish main colours, tested through Ishihara plates.
- Candidates must not have knock-knees or flat feet.
- The candidate’s body must not be disabled in any manner.
If a candidate is declared unfit at the district level, they may apply for re-examination by the Divisional Medical Board. In case of a difference of opinion between the district and divisional boards, the department will refer the case to the State Level Medical Board. A nominated gazetted police officer will be present during every medical examination and the process will be videographed.
MP Police Subedar ASI Salary 2026
The pay scale for both posts is given below. As per the GAD circular dated 12th December 2019, a stipend of 70% of the minimum pay will be paid in the first year, 80% in the second year and 90% in the third year.
| Post | Pay Scale | Stipend Period |
|---|---|---|
| Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer | ₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800 | 70% / 80% / 90% in first three years |
| Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) | ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 | 70% / 80% / 90% in first three years |
Other allowances and perquisites approved by the government from time to time will also be payable. The Defined Contributory Pension Scheme applies to employees appointed on or after 1st January 2005.
MP Police Subedar ASI Reservation 2026
Reservation is applied as per the MP Public Services (Reservation for SC, ST and OBC) Act, 1994. The vertical and horizontal reservation percentages are given below.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 16% |
| ST | 20% |
| OBC | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
| Women (Horizontal) | 35% |
| Ex-Servicemen (Horizontal) | 10% |
Key Reservation Points:
- The Unreserved category is not a class but an open competition category. Any candidate who has not availed any relaxation is eligible to be placed in the UR category on the basis of a higher percentile.
- Reserved category candidates who avail relaxation in age, educational qualification or physical qualification will be counted only within their reserved category.
- If suitable candidates are not available against horizontal reserved posts for women or ex-servicemen, those posts will be filled from the Open cell of the same vertical category. Such posts will not be carried forward.
- If 35% women and 10% ex-servicemen are already available on merit in the Open cell, no separate additional reservation will be given.
- All reservation and age relaxation benefits are subject to MP domicile.
Bonus Marks for Priority Categories
As per GAD circulars, candidates belonging to the following priority categories will be granted 5% additional marks over the marks obtained in the written exam.
| Priority | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Up to 2 dependents of each soldier killed in the recent India-Pak conflict |
| 2 | Ex-Servicemen (Demobilised Defence Forces Personnel – other ranks) |
| 3 | Surplus employees of Election department |
| 4 | Surplus employees |
| 5 | Surplus employees of Census 1981 |
| 6 | Work-charged and contingency fund paid employees |
| 7 | NCC candidates holding a ‘C’ Certificate |
| 8 | Indian citizens who came from Myanmar (Burma) and Sri Lanka (Ceylon) |
Documents Required for MP Police Subedar ASI Document Verification
Document verification will be conducted at the exam centre in Bhopal by the Selection Committee constituted by the Police Headquarters. Candidates must carry the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies.
- Birth certificate or High School/Intermediate (10+2) marksheet showing date of birth
- Educational qualification certificates
- Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS certificate in the prescribed format with MP domicile
- Defence service certificate along with MP domicile for ex-servicemen
- Service certificate issued by the employer for already employed candidates
- Award certificate for inter-caste marriage incentive scheme beneficiaries
- Vikram Award certificate for age relaxation
- Birth certificate of children for married candidates
- No Objection Certificate from the employer for already employed candidates
- Transgender identity certificate issued by the District Magistrate in the prescribed format
- Photocopy of the first page of the bank passbook for candidates claiming travel allowance
Note: Unattested copies will not be accepted. If the candidate is found ineligible during document verification, they will not be selected even if they have qualified the practical exam.
Travel Allowance
Only SC, ST and OBC candidates of Madhya Pradesh will be paid actual travel fare for appearing in the written exam and second stage as per government orders. If travel tickets are not produced, the minimum of the train or bus fare to the candidate’s district will be paid. The fare will be paid to second stage candidates after verification of their caste certificate. Candidates must carry a photocopy of the first page of their bank passbook.
MP Police Subedar ASI Exam Centre 2026
Candidates must select four exam city preferences while filling the application form. The Board will attempt to allot centres on a random basis from the preferred cities based on seat availability. The exam will be conducted at the following centres.
| Exam Centres |
|---|
| Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Neemuch, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sidhi, Ujjain, Barwani, Anuppur |
Note: The Board may change, reduce or increase the exam cities/centres as per convenience and its decision will be final and binding. No application for change of exam centre will be accepted.
MP Police Subedar ASI Admit Card 2026
The Test Admit Card (TAC) will be released on the official website esb.mp.gov.in in two parts. The first part will contain the candidate’s name, exam name, roll number and exam centre details, along with permanent body identification marks and the photo ID card details. Candidates must download and print the admit card using their online application form number. Admit cards will not be sent separately by post.
Items to Carry to the Exam Hall
- Admit card downloaded from the Board’s website
- Original photo identity card — Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, officially issued and signed marksheet with photograph, or Passport (e-Aadhaar is not valid)
- Aadhaar Card / e-Aadhaar Card / photocopy of Aadhaar / Aadhaar number / Aadhaar VID
- Ball point pen
Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, scientific and programmable calculators, log tables, Bluetooth devices, watch alarms, listening and recording devices, pagers, protectors, compasses, scales, sun glasses, whitener and any kind of rough or copying material are strictly banned inside the exam hall. Candidates will not be allowed to leave the exam room from the start of the exam until it ends.
Appointment and Posting Conditions
- Every selected candidate will be appointed on three years of probation and sent for the prescribed training.
- Selected candidates must complete a minimum of 5 years of service in the allotted unit before becoming eligible for transfer to other units.
- Selected candidates will not be posted in their home district, except at Police Headquarters, Madhya Pradesh.
- Candidates can be posted in other branches of the Police Department and all departments of the MP Government, within or outside the state, including EOW and Special Police Establishment (Lokayukta), without requiring their consent.
- There is no provision for permanent or temporary exemption from training. Candidates not reporting for training on the prescribed date will have their names removed from the selection list.
- Appointment orders must be issued within a maximum of 3 months from the date of issue of the selection list.
Answer Key Objection and Result
After the exam, the Board invites objections on the question paper through an online link on the ESB website. The link remains active for three days only after being uploaded. An objection can be registered only once per question and a fee of ₹150 per question plus other charges is payable. Physical representations will not be considered. The final answer key will be prepared after examination by subject experts, and the decision of the key committee will be final.
Questions may be cancelled if the question structure is wrong, more than one option is correct, no option is correct, there is a difference between the Hindi and English translation, or there is any printing error. For cancelled questions, marks are awarded to all candidates in proportion to the marks they scored in that paper.
Result Format: The first stage result will only mention “Qualified/Disqualified for Second Stage” based on the percentile obtained. The final result will be uploaded on esb.mp.gov.in after all stages are completed. There is no provision for re-counting or re-evaluation after the result is declared.
Helpline and Jurisdiction
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| MP Online Helpdesk | 0755 – 6720200 |
| ESB Toll Free Number | 18002337899 |
| Complaint Email ID | [email protected] |
| Legal Jurisdiction | High Court of Madhya Pradesh |
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