MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment: October 29 is the last date to apply for 1,000 posts..
Important news for 10th-pass candidates preparing for government jobs: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, Bhopal, has announced the recruitment of 1,000 Police Constables (Drivers) for the Home (Police) Department. The last date to apply for this recruitment is October 29, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications online well in time.
This recruitment includes 200 posts for the Special Armed Force and 800 posts for the District Police Force. The recruitment is open exclusively to male candidates. Before applying, candidates should review the official rulebook to check the eligibility criteria and physical standards.
Important Dates for Application
Recruitment Process Date
Application Start Date October 15, 2026
Last Date for Application October 29, 2026
Last Date for Application Corrections November 3, 2026
Written Examination Proposed from January 4, 2027
Breakdown of the 1,000 Posts by Force
Force Number of Posts
Special Armed Force 200
District Police Force 800
Total Posts 1,000
Of the 200 posts in the Special Armed Force, 150 are unreserved, 20 are for ex-servicemen, and 30 are for Home Guards. Among the 800 posts in the District Police Force, 600 are unreserved, 80 are for ex-servicemen, and 120 are for Home Guards.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates from the General, Scheduled Caste (SC), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories must have passed the 10th grade.
Candidates from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category are eligible to apply if they have passed the 8th grade.
Additionally, candidates must possess a valid heavy motor vehicle (HMV) driving license. The selection process includes a practical driving test, which is mandatory to pass.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The minimum age for candidates is 18 years. Age will be calculated as of October 29, 2026.
For male candidates from the General category in Madhya Pradesh, the EWS category, and candidates from other states, the maximum age limit is 33 years.
Male candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) of Madhya Pradesh are eligible to apply up to the age of 38, inclusive of age relaxations as per the rules.
Candidates who are not permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh can only apply for unreserved (open) posts. They will not be entitled to the reservation benefits or age-related concessions available to the state's reserved categories.
What will the salary be?
The pay scale for the post of Police Constable (Driver) is set at ₹19,500 to ₹62,000. During the initial three years, a stipend—calculated as 70%, 80%, and 90% of the minimum pay scale, respectively—will be provided in accordance with the prescribed rules. Additionally, other allowances will be applicable as per the rules.
Written Examination Pattern
The written examination will be conducted online. It will consist of a total of 100 questions, with a maximum of 100 marks. The duration of the examination will be two hours. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Subject Marks
General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning 40
Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude 30
Science and Basic Arithmetic 30
Total 100
The examination questions will be in Hindi and will be set at a level equivalent to the eighth-grade curriculum.
What happens after the written examination?
Based on the cut-off marks in the written examination, candidates—up to seven times the number of advertised posts—will be called for the next stage. The subsequent selection process will include the following stages:
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification
Practical Driving Test
The Physical Efficiency Test will carry a total of 40 marks. It includes an 800-meter race, for which candidates will be given a single attempt. The practical driving test will be qualifying in nature. For final selection, it will be mandatory to meet the requirements regarding written examination marks, the physical efficiency test, the practical test, document verification, and other prescribed eligibility conditions.
What are the physical standards?
Physical standards vary based on the force and the candidate's category. For the District Police Force, the minimum height for male candidates from the General, Scheduled Caste (SC), and Other Backward Class (OBC) categories is 168 cm, with a chest measurement of 81–86 cm.
For candidates from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, the minimum height is 160 cm, with a chest measurement of 76–81 cm. Specific standards also apply to the Special Armed Forces, varying by category. Candidates must check the standards applicable to their specific category in the official rulebook before applying.
What is the application fee?
Candidate Category Divisional Fee Departmental Fee Total Fee
General Category/Other States ₹500 ₹200 ₹700
SC/ST/OBC/EWS (Madhya Pradesh) ₹250 ₹100 ₹350
If applying through an online center or as a citizen user, the prescribed portal fee must be paid separately.
Points to keep in mind while applying:
During the application process, candidates must provide personal information, educational qualifications, details regarding caste and residence, as well as information about their Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) license. After submitting the application, keep the application number and receipt safe.
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