The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), the state recruitment body for government jobs in Madhya Pradesh, is conducting the Constable (Driver) selection test under the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department. It is a driving trade role in the state police, with selection based on a written test followed by physical and trade stages.
MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026पुमु/2/चयन/स-3/591/2026
Total Vacancies
1000
Last Date
29 Oct
11 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 29 Oct 2026 · 11 days left
- Notification07 Oct
- Applications Open15 Oct
- Exam04 Jan
MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board
- Advertisement No.
- पुमु/2/चयन/स-3/591/2026
- Post Name
- Constable Driver - Special Armed Force and Constable Driver - District Police Force / Other than Special Armed Force
- Job Location
- Madhya Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Madhya Pradesh (Candidates who are not permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh can apply only against Unreserved Open vacancies and are not eligible for reservation or age relaxation)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–33 years
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving Licence
- Pay Scale
- Rs.19,500 to Rs.62,000
Vacancy Breakdown
Constable Driver - Special Armed Force
200
Constable Driver - District Police Force / Other than Special Armed Force
800
Total1,000
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Constable Driver - Special Armed Force | 200 |
| Constable Driver - District Police Force / Other than Special Armed Force | 800 |
| Grand Total | 1,000 |
Eligibility Details
Constable (Driver)
UR / SC / OBC: Passed Class 10 under the 10+2 system, Higher Secondary or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or Institution. ST: Passed Class 8 or equivalent examination. In addition, a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving Licence is mandatory and a separate practical trade test must be qualified.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Constable (Driver) | UR / SC / OBC: Passed Class 10 under the 10+2 system, Higher Secondary or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or Institution. ST: Passed Class 8 or equivalent examination. In addition, a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving Licence is mandatory and a separate practical trade test must be qualified. |
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years and maximum 33 years for MP Unreserved, MP EWS and other state male candidates; 38 years for MP SC / ST / OBC, MP Government / Corporation / Board / Autonomous Body employees and Home Guard, eligible inter-caste marriage category and UR Vikram Award winners; 43 years for Reserved Category Vikram Award winners. Age calculated as on 29-10-2026.
Age Relaxation
5 years for Vikram Award winners; 5 years for the higher-caste spouse in an eligible inter-caste marriage; ex-servicemen get their entire defence service period deducted, subject to the age not exceeding the upper limit by more than 3 years. Retrenched government employees get up to 7 years of temporary service deducted, subject to the same 3-year cap. Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh get no relaxation.
Physical Standards
Special Armed Force – Unreserved and Other Backward Class
Height: 168 cm
Chest: 79 cm unexpanded / 84 cm expanded
Special Armed Force – Gorkha, Garhwali and Kumaon
Height: 157 cm
Chest: 79 cm unexpanded / 84 cm expanded
Special Armed Force – Maratha, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe
Height: 165 cm
Chest: 79 cm unexpanded / 84 cm expanded
District Police Force – Unreserved, Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Class
Height: 168 cm
Chest: 81 cm unexpanded / 86 cm expanded
District Police Force – Scheduled Tribe
Height: 160 cm
Chest: 76 cm unexpanded / 81 cm expanded
| Category | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Special Armed Force – Unreserved and Other Backward Class | 168 cm | 79 cm unexpanded / 84 cm expanded |
| Special Armed Force – Gorkha, Garhwali and Kumaon | 157 cm | 79 cm unexpanded / 84 cm expanded |
| Special Armed Force – Maratha, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe | 165 cm | 79 cm unexpanded / 84 cm expanded |
| District Police Force – Unreserved, Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Class | 168 cm | 81 cm unexpanded / 86 cm expanded |
| District Police Force – Scheduled Tribe | 160 cm | 76 cm unexpanded / 81 cm expanded |
Gender: Male
Physical Efficiency Test
800 metre run
Standard: Maximum 40 marks; minimum 20% marks in the run and at least 30% of the total Physical Efficiency Test marks (8 out of 40) required to qualify. Only one opportunity is given.
Applies to: All Constable (Driver) candidates; Home Guard and ex-servicemen are measured against relaxed timing standards
| Test | Standard | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 800 metre run | Maximum 40 marks; minimum 20% marks in the run and at least 30% of the total Physical Efficiency Test marks (8 out of 40) required to qualify. Only one opportunity is given. | All Constable (Driver) candidates; Home Guard and ex-servicemen are measured against relaxed timing standards |
Application Fee
Unreserved Candidates (MPESB examination fee)
Rs. 500
MP Domicile SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MPESB examination fee)
Rs. 250
Unreserved Candidates (Police Department examination fee)
Rs. 200
MP Domicile SC / ST / OBC / EWS (Police Department examination fee)
Rs. 100
MP Online kiosk portal charge
Rs. 60
Registered citizen user login portal charge
Rs. 20
Selection Process
- 1Online Written Examination
100 objective multiple choice questions of 1 mark each, 2 hours, no negative marking; candidates up to seven times the vacancies are shortlisted on cut-off percentile for the next stage.
- 2Physical Efficiency Test
800 metre run carrying a maximum of 40 marks; candidates must score at least 20% in the run and 30% of the total PET marks to qualify.
- 3Trade Test
Practical driving trade test, qualifying in nature; passing it is mandatory for final selection.
- 4Document Verification
Original certificates and documents are verified after the Physical Efficiency Test; selection is provisional until verification succeeds.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:7
Exam Pattern
2 HoursOnlineNegative: No negative marking
General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge
40 marks
Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude
30 marks
Science and Simple Mathematics
30 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Logical Knowledge | — | 40 | — |
| Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude | — | 30 | — |
| Science and Simple Mathematics | — | 30 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs.19,500 to Rs.62,000
During the initial period, stipend is paid at 70% of the minimum pay scale in the first year, 80% in the second year and 90% in the third year. Other allowances and benefits sanctioned by the State Government from time to time also apply.
How to Apply
- 1Visit the MP Online website at www.mponline.gov.in and open Citizen Services
- 2Select the MPESB/ESB application link
- 3Open the MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026 application
- 4Read the examination instructions and rulebook carefully
- 5Complete Aadhaar-based registration as required
- 6Fill in personal, educational, category and other required details
- 7Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and handwritten declaration
- 8Pay the applicable examination fee and portal charge
- 9Submit the application form and note the application number
- 10Keep the online application number safe for downloading the admit card
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Colour photograph
•Signature and handwritten declaration
•Class 8/10/12 marksheet as date of birth proof
•Educational qualification certificates
•Caste or category certificate
•MP domicile certificate
•Home Guard or ex-servicemen service certificate
•Vikram Award certificate
•Inter-caste marriage certificate
•Employer's NOC for serving government employees
•The first page of the bank passbook for SC/ST/OBC candidates claiming travel allowance
Important Details
- Only male candidates can apply.
- Aadhaar registration is mandatory and multi-level biometric verification is done at the exam centre with Aadhaar kept unlocked.
- Candidates must carry an original photo identity proof (Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence or Passport) and a black ball-point pen; verified e-Aadhaar is accepted.
- Mobile phones, calculators, digital watches, log tables and other electronic devices are banned.
- All eligibility certificates must be in hand by 29 October 2026.
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in the state and will not be allotted their home district; a candidate posted to a unit must normally serve at least 5 years there before becoming eligible for transfer.
- The number of advertised vacancies may be increased or decreased.
Special Armed Force Vacancy Distribution
Open
Vacancies: 150
Ex-Servicemen
Vacancies: 20
Home Guard
Vacancies: 30
Total
Vacancies: 200
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Open | 150 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 20 |
| Home Guard | 30 |
| Total | 200 |
District Police Force Vacancy Distribution
Open
Vacancies: 600
Ex-Servicemen
Vacancies: 80
Home Guard
Vacancies: 120
Total
Vacancies: 800
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Open | 600 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 80 |
| Home Guard | 120 |
| Total | 800 |
Written Exam Shift Timings
First Shift
Reporting Time: 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM
Instruction Time: 09:50 AM to 10:00 AM
Exam Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Second Shift
Reporting Time: 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM
Instruction Time: 02:50 PM to 03:00 PM
Exam Time: 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM
| Shift | Reporting Time | Instruction Time | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Shift | 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM | 09:50 AM to 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Second Shift | 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM | 02:50 PM to 03:00 PM | 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
Probation and Posting
Every selected candidate is appointed on probation for three years and sent for the prescribed training. No permanent or temporary exemption from training is allowed; a candidate who does not report for training on time is removed from the selection list. Selected candidates are allotted a unit according to their preference, merit order and administrative need, and are not posted in their home district.
Exam Cities
- Anuppur
- Barwani
- Bhopal
- Indore
- Jabalpur
- Khandwa
- Neemuch
- Ratlam
- Rewa
- Sagar
- Satna
- Sidhi
- Ujjain
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0755-6720200, 18002337899
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh apply for MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026?
Yes, but only against Unreserved Open vacancies. Such candidates get no reservation or age relaxation and their maximum age is 33 years.
Is there negative marking in the MP Police Constable Driver written exam?
No. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and no marks are deducted for a wrong or unanswered question.
Can female candidates apply for the Constable (Driver) post?
No. The recruitment is open only to male candidates.
How many candidates are shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test?
Candidates up to seven times the advertised vacancies under vertical reservation are shortlisted on the written exam cut-off percentile. Candidates scoring the same percentile are also called even if the total exceeds seven times the vacancies.
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