Total Vacancies
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MPESB / MPPEB
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board
MP Police Steno & ASI Ministerial 2026
MP Police Headquarters, through MPESB, has invited online applications for 655 Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer and Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) posts. Applications are open from 24 September to 8 October 2026, with correction up to 13 October 2026. The first-stage written examination starts from 3 November 2026.
Total Vacancies
655
Age Limit
—–43 Years
As on 08 Oct 2026
Application Dates
24 Sept – 8 Oct 2026
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Job Location
MP
Qualification
Minimum school qualification is 10+2. Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer additionally requires Hindi shorthand at 100 WPM, CPCT with Hindi typing and a prescribed computer qualification. ASI (Ministerial) requires CPCT with Hindi typing and one of the prescribed computer / technical qualifications.
Salary / Stipend
Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer: Rs. 36,200-1,14,800; Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial): Rs. 19,500-62,000. Stipend rules apply during the first three years as specified in the rulebook.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Department | Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh |
Exam Conducting Body | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal |
Recruitment | Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer and Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) Direct Recruitment Selection Examination 2026 |
Total Vacancies | 655 |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website | https://esb.mp.gov.in/ |
Post Class | All advertised posts are Class III posts |
Posting Liability | Selected candidates may be posted in MP Police branches and other Madhya Pradesh Government departments, within or outside the State, as per administrative requirements |
Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
Online Application Start | 24 September 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 8 October 2026 |
Application Correction Start | 24 September 2026 |
Last Date for Correction | 13 October 2026 |
First-Stage Written Examination | From 3 November 2026 |
First Shift | Reporting 08:00-09:00; instructions 09:50-10:00; exam 10:00-12:00 |
Second Shift | Reporting 13:00-14:00; instructions 14:50-15:00; exam 15:00-17:00 |
Candidate / Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
Direct Recruitment - Unreserved | Rs. 500 |
Direct Recruitment - SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP domicile only) | Rs. 250 |
Departmental Examination - Unreserved | Rs. 200 |
Departmental Examination - SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP domicile only) | Rs. 100 |
MP Online Kiosk Portal Fee | Rs. 60 |
Registered Citizen User Portal Fee | Rs. 20 |
Correction Fee | Rs. 20 per correction attempt + Rs. 40 portal fee |
Post / Cadre | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer - General Branch | 01 | 125 |
Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer - Special Branch | 02 | 10 |
Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) - General Branch | 03 | 100 |
Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) - Field Unit | 04 | 370 |
Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) - Special Branch | 05 | 25 |
Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) - Criminal Investigation Department | 06 | 25 |
Total | - | 655 |
The number of advertised posts may be increased or decreased by Police Headquarters. Reservation benefits are linked to Madhya Pradesh domicile; candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh can compete only for unreserved open vacancies and are not entitled to reservation or age-relaxation benefits under the State rules.
Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer | Rs. 36,200 - 1,14,800 |
Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) | Rs. 19,500 - 62,000 |
As per the cited Madhya Pradesh Government policy, during the first three years the minimum pay is payable as stipend at 70% in the first year, 80% in the second year and 90% in the third year, along with other admissible allowances as applicable.
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
School Qualification | 10+2 / Higher Secondary pass |
Hindi Shorthand | 100 words per minute Hindi shorthand qualification from a recognized Board / Council / Polytechnic / ITI or equivalent recognized institution |
CPCT | CPCT certificate with Hindi typing is mandatory |
Computer Qualification | One of the prescribed qualifications such as DOEACC diploma-level examination, one-year COPA certificate from a Government-recognized ITI, Modern Office Management course from a recognized institution, or Computer Diploma from a UGC-recognized institution / open university |
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
School Qualification | 10+2 / Higher Secondary pass |
CPCT | CPCT certificate with Hindi typing is mandatory |
Computer / Technical Qualification | Engineering Degree / MCA / BCA / M.Sc. (Computer Science / Information Technology) OR AICTE-approved Polytechnic Diploma OR DOEACC diploma-level examination OR one-year COPA certificate from a Government-recognized ITI OR Modern Office Management course from a recognized Polytechnic / Institution / College / University / ITI OR Computer Diploma from a UGC-recognized institution / open university |
Candidates must possess the required eligibility certificates by 8 October 2026.
Candidate Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
MP Unreserved Male | 33 years |
MP EWS Male | 33 years |
All candidates domiciled outside Madhya Pradesh | 33 years |
Women - all categories (MP domicile for relaxation) | 38 years |
SC / ST / OBC Male - MP domicile | 38 years |
Eligible MP Government / Corporation / Board / Autonomous Institution employees and Nagar Sainik - Male | 38 years |
Eligible inter-caste marriage incentive - Male | 38 years |
Eligible inter-caste marriage incentive - Female | 43 years |
Vikram Award winner - UR Male | 38 years |
Vikram Award winner - Female | 43 years |
Vikram Award winner - Reserved Male | 43 years |
Age eligibility is reckoned with reference to 8 October 2026.
The rulebook provides additional conditions for Ex-Servicemen, retrenched Government employees and other eligible categories. Where multiple relaxations are available, the benefit is governed by the conditions in the rulebook.
Exam Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Mode | Online Computer-Based Examination |
Duration | 2 hours |
Questions | 100 MCQs |
Maximum Marks | 100 |
Correct Answer | +1 mark |
Wrong / Unattempted Answer | No negative marking |
General Knowledge & Logical Knowledge | 40 marks |
Intellectual Ability & Mental Aptitude | 30 marks |
Science & Simple Arithmetic | 30 marks |
Normalization | MPESB normalization / percentile methodology applies where the examination is conducted in multiple shifts |
The departmental examination scheme describes the first-stage MCQs in Hindi, while the general MPESB examination instructions in the same rulebook refer to objective questions in Hindi/English medium. Candidates should follow the final admit-card and MPESB instructions for the examination medium.
Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Shortlisting Basis | First-stage cut-off percentile |
Calling Ratio | Up to 7 times the advertised vertical-category vacancies |
Tie at Cut-off | All candidates obtaining the cut-off percentile are called even if this causes the number to exceed seven times the vacancies |
Horizontal Categories | No separate first-stage cut-off percentile is fixed for horizontal reservation categories |
Stage | Details |
|---|---|
Document Verification | Conducted under a selection committee constituted by the Director General of Police / Police Headquarters |
Practical Test | Typing / shorthand practical examination according to the post |
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Practical Test | 30% |
Final Merit | Based on combined marks of Written Examination and Practical Examination |
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Total Duration | 1 hour |
Maximum Marks | 100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks | 30 |
Hindi Shorthand Dictation | 100 words per minute |
Number of Dictations | 2 |
Duration of Each Dictation | 5 minutes |
Reading / Correction Time after Each Dictation | 5 minutes |
Transcription Typing Time per Dictation | 20 minutes |
Marks per Dictation | 10 marks |
Marks per Transcription | 40 marks |
Only the typed transcription is evaluated. Candidates are given a brief computer familiarization session before the test. The rulebook contains detailed full-error and half-error rules for shorthand transcription and Hindi typing evaluation.
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Total Duration | 1 hour |
Maximum Marks | 100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks | 30 |
Hindi Typing Material | Two paragraphs of 600 words each |
Time per Paragraph | 30 minutes |
Marks per Paragraph | 50 marks |
Only typed material is evaluated. The rulebook specifies full-error and half-error rules for omissions, additions, substitutions, spacing and spelling mistakes.
Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Height | 162 cm | 152 cm |
Chest | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Medical Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
Eyesight | No eye disease / defect; unaided visual acuity not less than 6/9 in one eye and 6/12 in the other eye |
Colour Vision | Must be able to distinguish primary colours; tested through Ishihara plates |
Knock Knee / Flat Foot | Not permitted |
General Physical Fitness | Candidate should not have a physical disability incompatible with police service, subject to the medical standards and medical-board process stated in the rulebook |
Reservation Type | Rule |
|---|---|
Vertical Reservation | UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules |
Women | 35% horizontal reservation |
Ex-Servicemen | 10% horizontal reservation |
PwD | The rulebook states that the Police Department is exempt from recruitment reservation for persons with disabilities under the cited State order |
Outside MP Candidates | Eligible only for Unreserved Open vacancies; no State reservation or age-relaxation benefit |
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Probation | 3 years |
Training | Selected candidates will be sent for prescribed training and must successfully complete it |
Minimum Service in Allotted Unit | 5 years |
Home District Posting | Not ordinarily allowed, except Police Headquarters Madhya Pradesh |
Transfer / Posting Liability | Candidate may be posted to other MP Police branches or other Madhya Pradesh Government departments, inside or outside the State, as per administrative requirement |
Cities |
|---|
Bhopal |
Indore |
Jabalpur |
Khandwa |
Neemuch |
Ratlam |
Rewa |
Sagar |
Satna |
Sidhi |
Ujjain |
Barwani |
Anuppur |
Document / Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
Colour Photograph | Recent colour photograph as per MPESB specifications |
Signature | Scanned signature |
Handwriting Sample | Required handwritten declaration / handwriting sample as prescribed |
DOB Proof | Scanned Class 8 / Class 10 / Class 12 marksheet showing date of birth |
Caste Certificate | For SC / ST / OBC claim, if applicable |
EWS Certificate | For EWS claim, if applicable |
Domicile Certificate | Required for Madhya Pradesh reservation / relaxation benefits |
Priority / Bonus Certificate | NCC or other applicable priority certificate, if claiming such benefit |
Educational Certificates | 10+2, CPCT, shorthand and prescribed computer / technical qualification certificates as applicable |
Ex-Servicemen / Government Service / Other Relaxation Documents | As applicable to the candidate's claim |
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Admit Card | Downloaded MPESB Test Admit Card |
Original Photo ID | Voter ID / PAN Card / Aadhaar / Driving Licence / Passport or another permitted original photo ID |
Aadhaar Information | Aadhaar registration / Aadhaar details are mandatory under the rulebook |
Biometric Verification | Aadhaar-based multi-level biometric verification is mandatory |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Visit the official MPESB website at https://esb.mp.gov.in/ and open the 2026 Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer & ASI (Ministerial) recruitment application. |
2 | Read the rulebook and verify post-wise educational qualification, age, domicile and reservation eligibility. |
3 | Fill one online application and enter post / cadre preferences for all eligible posts you wish to be considered for. |
4 | Upload photograph, signature, handwriting sample, DOB proof and category / eligibility documents as required. |
5 | Pay the applicable examination fee and MP Online portal charge. |
6 | Submit the application by 8 October 2026. |
7 | Corrections can be made up to 13 October 2026 subject to the correction rules and fees. |
8 | Keep the application number, payment receipt and submitted application safely for admit-card download and future stages. |
Check | Details |
|---|---|
Total Vacancies | 655 |
Application Window | 24 September to 8 October 2026 |
Correction Window | 24 September to 13 October 2026 |
Written Exam | From 3 November 2026 |
Direct Recruitment Fee | Rs. 500 UR; Rs. 250 SC/ST/OBC/EWS for MP domicile |
Subedar Qualification | 10+2 + Hindi shorthand 100 wpm + CPCT Hindi typing + prescribed computer qualification |
ASI Qualification | 10+2 + CPCT Hindi typing + prescribed computer / technical qualification |
Written Exam | 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours, no negative marking |
Second Stage | Document Verification + Practical Test |
Practical Qualifying | 30% |
Final Merit | Written + Practical scores |
Height | 162 cm male; 152 cm female |
The rulebook contains a total of 655 vacancies across six post / cadre codes.
The online application must be submitted by 8 October 2026. The correction window remains open up to 13 October 2026.
The first-stage written examination is scheduled to start from 3 November 2026.
The first-stage examination has 100 MCQs for 100 marks in 2 hours. There is no negative marking for wrong or unattempted questions.
Candidates need 10+2, Hindi shorthand at 100 wpm, CPCT with Hindi typing and one of the prescribed computer qualifications.
Candidates need 10+2, CPCT with Hindi typing and one of the prescribed computer / technical qualifications.
Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer carries Rs. 36,200-1,14,800, while Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) carries Rs. 19,500-62,000.
Final selection is based on the combined marks of the written examination and practical examination, subject to document verification, practical qualifying marks, medical fitness, character verification and other eligibility conditions.
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