MP Police Subedar Steno & ASI Ministerial Recruitment 2026: Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has published the recruitment rule book for direct recruitment to Subedar (Stenographer) and Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) posts under Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The recruitment is for vacancies in the General Branch, Special Branch, Field Units and the Crime Investigation Department.
Interested and eligible male and female candidates can apply online from 24th September 2026 to 8th October 2026. The application correction window will be open till 13 October 2026 and the first-stage computer-based written examination will be held from 3 November 2026.
MP Police Subedar Steno & ASI Recruitment 2026 Details
Details Specifics
Recruiting Board: Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal Department: Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, MP Recruitment: Subedar (Stenographer) & Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial)
Year of Recruitment 2026
Total Vacancy 655 Posts
Mode of Application Online
Application Opening Date 24 September 2026
Last Date to Apply 08 October 2026
Correction Last Date :- October 13, 2026
Exam Starting Date 03-Nov-2026
Selection Process Written Exam + Practical Exam + Document Verification + Medical/Character Verification
Official Website www.esb.mp.gov.in
The vacancies advertized are spread over six post codes and the total number of posts is 655.
MP Police Subedar Steno Rulebook 2026 – CLICk HERE
MP Police Subedar Steno & ASI Recruitment
Post Code Post / Cadre Total Posts
01 Stenographer, General Branch, Subedar (Ministerial) 125 02 Stenographer, Special Branch, Subedar (Ministerial) 10 03 Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial), General Branch 100 04 Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial), Field Unit 370 05 Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial), Special Branch 25 06 Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial), Crime Investigation Department 25
Total 655
The rulebook says that vacancies can be raised or lowered depending on the departmental needs.
Important Dates of MP Police Recruitment 2026
Event Date
Online Application Starting Date: 24 September 2026
Final Date to Apply 08 October 2026
Application Correction Start Date 24 September 2026
Last date for correction 13.10.2026
Written Examination From 03-Nov-2026
MP Police Recruitment 2026 Application Fee Category Examination Fee
General Candidates ₹ 500
SC/ST/OBC/EWS Candidates of Madhya Pradesh Rs. 250
MPOnline Kiosk Portal Charges Rs. 60
Portal Fee via Registered Citizen User ₹20
“Examination fee is ₹500 for unreserved candidates and ₹250 for eligible MP domicile reserved-category candidates,” said the rulebook.
MP Police Subedar Steno & ASI Eligibility
Stenographer Subedar (Ministerial)
Candidates should have passed Higher Secondary / 10+2. Hindi shorthand at 100 words per minute from a recognized MP board / council / polytechnic / ITI or equivalent institution is also required. Hindi typing CPCT certificate is also mandatory.
The rulebook allows some alternatives in respect of computer qualification such as a DOEACC diploma level qualification, one-year COPA certificate from a recognized Government ITI, Modern Office Management qualification or a computer diploma from a UGC recognized institution.
Asst. Sub Inspector (Ministerial)
Candidates should have passed 12th Class / Higher Secondary (10+2) from any recognized board/institution. CPCT certificate for Hindi typing is necessary. Possession of prescribed computer qualification can also be by possession of specified qualification such as Engineering Degree, MCA, BCA, M.Sc. Computer Science/IT, AICTE approved Polytechnic Diploma, DOEACC diploma, COPA, Modern Office Management or recognized computer diploma.
Qualifications must be held within the prescribed eligibility period; qualifications obtained after the relevant cut-off date will not be considered.
MP Police Age Limit
The age will be calculated as on 08.10.2026.
Age Limit : 18 to 33 Years
Relaxation in age will be provided as per rules.
MP Police Physical Standards Recruitment 2026
Post Category Minimum Height Chest
Subedar (Stenographer) Jobs162 cm MaleNot applicable
Stenographer SubedarFemale 152 cm Not applicable
ASI (Ministerial) Male 162 cm Not Applicable
ASI (Minimum)Female 152cmNot applicable
No relaxation in the prescribed physical standards shall be given as per rule book.
MP Police Recruitment 2026 Selection Procedure
Recruitment is carried out in two stages:
Written examination
Check Documents
Physical Test/Skill Test
Test Medical
MP Police Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
First Stage Written Examination
SUBJECT MARKS
General Knowledge & Reasoning 40
Intellectual Ability & Mental Aptitude 30
Science & Basic Math 30
100 Total
Length: 2 Hours
Questions: 100 multiple choice
Maximum Marks: 100
+1 mark Correct Answer
There will be no negative marking for wrong/unattempted answer.
Medium: Hindi as per syllabus 7.
Exam Timings Shift Reporting TimeTime for Exams
First Shift 08:00–09:00 AM 10:00–12:00 PM
Second Shift 01:00–02:00 PM 03:00–05:00 PM
The written examination starts from 03 November 2026.
Second Stage Practical Test – Subedar Steno
The practical test is for 100 marks duration of one hour and minimum 30% marks.
The test of Hindi shorthand shall comprise of dictation for a period of 5 minutes at a speed of 100 words per minute and thereafter transcription/typing. Two dictations of Hindi shorthand are taken. Marks: Each dictation carries 10 marks and each transcription carries 40 marks.
ASI Ministerial Practical Test – Second Stage
ASI practical test is also of 100 marks with duration of 1 hour and minimum qualifying marks of 30%. Candidates have to type two passages of 600 words each in Hindi for which 30 minutes time is given for each passage. Each passage is worth 50 points.
MP Police Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
The candidates should have the original relevant documents ready for the second stage. These include:
10th/12th Education Certificate & Marksheets
Required shorthand/typing qualification.
CPCT certificate with Hindi typing
Computer qualification certificate, if applicable
Proof of date of birth
Valid photo identity proof
MP domicile certificate if applicable
SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, if applicable
Certificate of Ex-Serviceman (if applicable)
Certificate of age relaxation if any:
NOC/Permission from Govt. employee (wherever applicable)
Certificates other than above claimed in the application
(iii) All original documents to be produced along with self attested copies as prescribed at the time of document verification.
MP Police Recruitment 2026: Application Process
Candidates are suggested to visit the official website of MPESB and fill online application form within the stipulated dates. The different advertized posts only require one application form and eligible candidates may mention their post/cadre preferences in the application. Candidates need to fill the details relating to their education, personal and category carefully before submitting the form.
After submitting the application, candidates are required to keep the application number and payment receipt safe. Admit Card: The admit card is not sent separately by post. It is made available online on the MPESB website by using the application details.