MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has issued the Constable (Driver) Recruitment Test 2026 notification for the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The recruitment is intended for male candidates who meet the education and age requirements and hold a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence.

There are 1,000 vacancies: 200 in the Special Armed Force (SAF) and 800 in the District Police Force. Online applications are accepted from 15 October to 29 October 2026, with a correction window extending to 3 November. Candidates will be assessed through a written MCQ examination, Physical Efficiency Test, qualifying driving Trade Test and document verification.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification lists 1,000 Constable (Driver) posts, all for male candidates. The SAF has 200 vacancies and the District Police Force has 800. The figures are subject to increase or decrease for administrative reasons.

Constable (Driver), Special Armed Force

Constable (Driver), District Police Force

UR means Unreserved, SC Scheduled Caste, ST Scheduled Tribe, OBC Other Backward Class and EWS Economically Weaker Section. Applicants who are not domiciled in Madhya Pradesh may apply only in the Unreserved Open category and cannot claim reservation or age relaxation. The notification also lists appointment reservation of 27% for UR, 27% for OBC, 16% for SC, 20% for ST and 10% for EWS, alongside horizontal reservation of 10% for ex-servicemen and 15% for Home Guards. Reservation rules apply separately to each post. The Police Department is exempt from recruiting persons with disabilities under the Madhya Pradesh Government Home Police Department circular dated 4 April 1995.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 10 under the 10+2 system, Higher Secondary, or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institution. A valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence is also compulsory. Candidates must qualify the practical Trade Test, which assesses driving knowledge and skills. The posts are for male candidates only, and applicants must be Indian citizens.

Age Limit

The minimum age is 18 years. The age limit is assessed as of 29 October 2026. The maximum age is 33 years for UR and EWS male candidates domiciled in Madhya Pradesh and for male candidates domiciled in other states. MP-domiciled candidates in SC, ST and OBC categories may have a maximum age of 38 years. A maximum age of 38 years also applies to government, corporation, board and local-body employees, Home Guards, and UR or reserved-category candidates covered by the inter-caste marriage provision. UR Vikram Award winners may be eligible up to 38 years (33 plus five years), while reserved-category Vikram Award winners may be eligible up to 43 years (38 plus five years). Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh receive no age relaxation under any circumstances.

Physical Standards and Other Eligibility Conditions

The stated physical standards are as follows. For SAF male candidates, UR/OBC candidates must meet a height of 168 cm; Gorkha, Garhwali and Kumaoni candidates 157 cm; and Maratha, SC and ST candidates 165 cm. The chest measurement for these SAF groups is 79 cm unexpanded and 84 cm expanded. For the District Police Force, UR/SC/OBC male candidates must meet a height of 168 cm and chest of 81 cm unexpanded and 86 cm expanded; ST male candidates must meet a height of 160 cm and chest of 76 cm unexpanded and 81 cm expanded. The notification states that no relaxation in physical standards will be given.

Eligibility conditions must be met by the application deadline. Candidates with more than two living children are ineligible if one child was born on or after 26 January 2001, except where multiple children were born in a single delivery. Government employees must obtain prior permission from their appointing authority before applying; if selected, they must submit a resignation letter from their existing service. Candidates dismissed from government or semi-government service, and ex-servicemen discharged on disciplinary grounds, are not eligible.

Application Fee

Payment must be made online. Fees already paid are non-refundable. The source notification lists the portal charge separately from the category application fee.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official MPESB website at www.esb.mp.gov.in or the MPOnline portal at www.mponline.gov.in.
2. Open the Constable (Driver) recruitment application link and complete candidate registration.
3. Enter the requested personal and educational details accurately.
4. Upload the required documents, photograph, signature and two lines of handwriting in your own hand.
5. Review the application carefully, then pay the applicable fee and portal charge online.
6. Submit the application and download or save a copy of the completed form for your records. Submit it by 29 October 2026.

Keep a valid mobile number and active email address available. The notification lists the following items to prepare: Class 10/12 certificate as age proof; educational certificates; Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence; a recent colour photograph with a white background, taken within three months and printed with the candidate’s name and date; signature; two handwritten lines; Aadhaar card or Aadhaar VID; and payment details. Where applicable, also keep category, MP domicile, Home Guard, ex-serviceman, Vikram Award and inter-caste marriage certificates ready.

The detailed notification is issued under Police Headquarters Letter No. Pumu/2/Chayan/S-3/591/2026, dated 31 July 2026. The recruitment notification PDF is available at the official MPESB rulebook link.

Salary & Pay Scale

Constable (Driver) appointments carry a monthly pay scale of 19500 to 62000. The notification also identifies basic pay, dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical benefits and other admissible allowances among the salary components; the final in-hand amount may depend on applicable allowances and deductions. Promotion opportunities are also listed.

Selection Process

Selection begins with a Hindi-language objective written examination. It has 100 questions for 100 marks and a duration of two hours. General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge account for 40 questions and marks; Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude for 30; and Science and Simple Arithmetic for 30. The stated standard is Class 8 level of the MP Board of Secondary Education. Each correct answer earns one mark, with no negative marking for incorrect or unanswered questions. Examinations may take place in multiple shifts, and scores will be normalised under MPESB rules.

Candidates proceeding to the second stage must undertake the Physical Efficiency Test and Trade Test. The PET table specifies an 800-metre race with a minimum of 20% marks for male candidates, three long-jump attempts, at least six chin-ups and 12 push-ups for male candidates, and at least 10 sit-ups. Chin-ups and push-ups are listed as not applicable to female candidates, although these advertised posts are restricted to male candidates. The practical driving Trade Test is qualifying in nature. Document verification follows; selected candidates must also attend medical and character verification when directed. Final merit is based on performance in the first-stage written examination (percentile), subject to qualifying the PET and Trade Test.

Biometric verification linked to Aadhaar will take place at the examination centre; candidates who fail verification will not be permitted to sit the examination. Bring a printed admit card and original photo identity proof, such as Voter ID, PAN card, Aadhaar card, Driving Licence or Passport. E-Aadhaar is not accepted unless verified by UIDAI. Mobile phones, calculators, log tables, electronic watches and other electronic devices are prohibited in the examination hall. Requests to change the examination date, time or venue will not be accepted.

All posts are in the Third and Executive category. Cadre or district allocation is based on candidate preference and merit rank, but candidates will not be posted in their home district. Selected candidates must complete at least five years of service in their allocated unit before becoming eligible for transfer. MPESB and the MP Police Department have final authority over eligibility, selection and examination conduct.

Eligible male candidates should review the official rulebook and submit a complete online application by 29 October 2026. Use the correction window, if needed, by 3 November 2026.