MP Police Constable (Driver) Recruitment Test 2026
Madhya Pradesh Police needs 1,000 driver constables (men only). You need Class 10 pass (Class 8 for Scheduled Tribe candidates) and a heavy vehicle driving licence. Apply online from 15 October to 29 October 2026.
MPESB Police Constable (Driver) Recruitment Test 2026 - Rule Book (07.10.2026)
Official notification published by Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board.
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Overview
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) is holding a test to fill 1,000 Police Constable (Driver) posts in Madhya Pradesh Police. Who can apply • Men only. • Class 10 pass. Scheduled Tribe candidates need Class 8 pass. • A heavy vehicle driving licence is compulsory. • Age: at least 18 years on 29 October 2026. Upper age: 33 years for unreserved, EWS and other-state candidates; 38 years for SC, ST and OBC candidates of Madhya Pradesh. Some other groups (government employees, Home Guards, ex-servicemen and others) also get relaxation - see the rule book. • Candidates who are not domiciles of Madhya Pradesh can apply only against unreserved (open) posts and get no reservation or age relaxation. Posts • Special Armed Force: 200 posts. • District police (all other units): 800 posts. Important dates • Online form: 15 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. • Form correction: 15 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. • Written exam: likely to start on 4 January 2027. Fees • Board exam fee: Rs 500 for unreserved candidates; Rs 250 for SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates who are domiciles of Madhya Pradesh. • Police department exam fee: Rs 200 for unreserved; Rs 100 for SC, ST and OBC. • MP Online portal fee: Rs 60 at a kiosk, or Rs 20 if you log in yourself. Height and chest The minimum height and chest are different for different groups, so the eligibility checker does not use them. Read them carefully below. • Special Armed Force: 168 cm for unreserved and OBC; 157 cm for Gorkha, Garhwali and Kumaoni; 165 cm for Maratha, SC and ST. Chest 79 cm (84 cm expanded). • District police: 168 cm for unreserved, SC and OBC (chest 81 cm, 86 cm expanded); 160 cm for ST (chest 76 cm, 81 cm expanded).
Eligibility Requirements
| Education Standard | 10TH Pass from recognized institution / University. |
| Qualification Details | • Unreserved, SC and OBC: Class 10 pass (under the 10+2 system) or Higher Secondary or equal exam, from a recognised board. • Scheduled Tribe: Class 8 pass or equal. • Everyone: a heavy vehicle driving licence is compulsory. A separate practical trade (driving) test is held and you must pass it. • All certificates must be held by 29 October 2026. |
| Age Limit | Up to 33 years (General category) as on 29 Oct 2026 |
| Age Relaxations | Upper age limit is 33 years for unreserved, EWS and other-state candidates, and 38 years for SC, ST and OBC candidates of Madhya Pradesh. Government employees, Home Guard (Nagar Sainik) members and inter-caste married couples of Madhya Pradesh also get up to 38 years. Vikram Award winners get 5 extra years. Ex-servicemen can deduct their service period, up to 3 years over the limit. All relaxations are only for Madhya Pradesh domiciles. |
| State Domicile | Domicile rule not checked, see notice |
| Physical Standards | Not summarised for this notice. See the official document in the Documents tab. |
Taken from the official notice, last checked 13 Oct 2026. Confirm every condition in the official notice before applying.
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
Total: 1,000 Posts| Category / Post | Quota (%) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| ALLConstable (Driver), Special Armed Force | 20% | 200 |
| ALLConstable (Driver), District Police | 80% | 800 |
Important Dates
- 01APPLICATION STARTAPPLICATION_START2026-10-15
- 02APPLICATION ENDAPPLICATION_END2026-10-29
- 03CORRECTION ENDCORRECTION_END2026-11-03
- 04EXAM DATELikely start date of the written exam2027-01-04
Selection Process
Written exam (online)
Objective multiple-choice test in Hindi, 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours: general knowledge and reasoning (40), intelligence and mental aptitude (30), science and simple maths (30). No negative marking. Seven times the number of posts in each category are called to the next stage.
Physical efficiency test and trade (driving) test
Run by a police selection committee. The trade test is qualifying only. In the physical test you must score at least 20% in the 800 metre run and at least 30% overall. Height and chest are measured and documents are checked at this stage.
Final merit and medical
Final merit list is made from the written exam and physical test marks. Selected candidates must attend the medical test, document check and character verification.
Salary & Cadre
Pay scale Rs 19,500 - 62,000. In the first three years you get 70%, 80% and 90% of the minimum of the pay scale as a stipend, as per the Madhya Pradesh government rule of 12 December 2019.
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