MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026 – 1000 Posts, Apply Online
MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1000 Posts
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has released the rulebook for the Constable Driver Direct Recruitment Selection Exam 2026 under the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. This recruitment is for 1000 Constable (Driver) posts and is open to male candidates only. Eligible candidates can apply online from 15 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. This article covers vacancies, dates, fees, eligibility, age limit, selection process and how to apply, all based on the official notification.
Key Highlights
| Organisation | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal |
| Department | Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh |
| Post Name | Constable Driver (Aarakshak Chalak) – Male candidates only |
| Total Vacancies | 1000 (Special Armed Force: 200, District Police Force: 800) |
| Reference | Police Headquarters letter No. 591/2026, dated 31/07/2026 |
| Apply Dates | 15/10/2026 to 29/10/2026 |
| Correction Window | 15/10/2026 to 03/11/2026 |
| Written Exam | From 04/01/2027 (tentative) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 19,500 – 62,000 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Notification Released | 07/10/2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 15/10/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 29/10/2026 |
| Application Correction Closes | 03/11/2026 |
| Written Exam Starts | 04/01/2027 (tentative) |
| Admit Card | To be announced on esb.mp.gov.in |
Application Fee
As per the official rulebook, the fee is made up of the board exam fee and the police department fee:
- Unreserved / Other State candidates: Rs. 500 (board fee) + Rs. 200 (department fee) = Rs. 700, plus the MP Online portal charge
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS candidates (MP natives only): Rs. 250 (board fee) + Rs. 100 (department fee) = Rs. 350, plus the MP Online portal charge
- MP Online portal charge: Rs. 60 through a kiosk, or Rs. 20 through a registered citizen login
The fee must be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or at an MP Online kiosk.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Constable Driver – Special Armed Force | 200 |
| Constable Driver – District Police Force | 800 |
| Total | 1000 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Class 10th pass from a recognised board under the 10+2 system (Class 8th pass is sufficient for ST candidates).
- Driving Licence: A valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence is mandatory.
- Gender: Only male candidates are eligible for these posts.
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
- Certificates: All required certificates (age, education, licence, caste/domicile where applicable) must be valid as of 29/10/2026.
Age Limit (as on 29/10/2026)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 33 years (unreserved and other-state candidates)
- Maximum age: 38 years (SC / ST / OBC / EWS candidates who are MP natives)
- Age relaxation applies to MP natives as per the board rules; non-MP candidates can apply only under the unreserved open category and get no relaxation.
Physical Standards (male candidates)
- Special Armed Force: Height 168 cm; chest 79–84 cm (Gorkha/Garhwali/Kumaoni: 157 cm; Maratha: 165 cm)
- District Police Force: Height 168 cm (160 cm for ST); chest 81–86 cm (76–81 cm for ST)
Selection Process
- Stage 1 – Computer-based written exam: 2-hour MCQ paper in Hindi, 100 questions for 100 marks — 40 marks General Knowledge & Reasoning, 30 marks Intellectual Capacity & Mental Aptitude, 30 marks Science & Simple Arithmetic. Each correct answer carries 1 mark; there is no negative marking.
- Stage 2 – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and trade test: Candidates shortlisted at the cut-off percentile (about seven times the advertised vacancies per vertical category) take the PET and a qualifying trade test.
- Final selection is based on the percentiles in the written exam, subject to clearing the PET and trade test.
How to Apply
- Read the full official rulebook before applying.
- Go to the official application portal esb.mponline.gov.in between 15/10/2026 and 29/10/2026.
- Complete profile registration, fill in personal details, cadre and unit preferences, and upload the scanned photo, signature and ID proof.
- Pay the applicable fee and check the preview carefully before the final submit.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | esb.mponline.gov.in |
| Download Official Notification (Rulebook PDF) | esb.mp.gov.in – PCRT Driver 2026 Rulebook |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
FAQ
Q. What is the last date to apply for MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 29/10/2026, and the application correction window closes on 03/11/2026.
Q. Who can apply for the MP Police Constable Driver posts?
Male candidates who have passed Class 10th (Class 8th for ST candidates) and hold a valid heavy motor vehicle driving licence. Applicants must be citizens of India.
Q. When will the MP Police Constable Driver 2026 exam be held?
The written exam is tentatively scheduled to start on 04/01/2027, as per the official rulebook.
Q. How many vacancies are there in MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026?
There are 1000 vacancies — 200 in the Special Armed Force and 800 in the District Police Force.
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Disclaimer: SarkariResults.it.com is an independent information publisher and is not a government body. We do not claim government ownership, approval or endorsement. Facts above are taken from the official MPESB rulebook; always verify details from the official website esb.mp.gov.in before applying.