MP Police SI and Subedar 2026: Exam Dates, Admit Card, Phase Stages and Preparation

Quick answer

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) runs the Subedar and Sub-Inspector Recruitment Test 2026. Reports put the cycle at about 507 posts. The official MPESB website lists an admit card page for the Subedar and Sub-Inspector Recruitment Test 2026, which is the entry point for downloading the admit card. Reports say the preliminary exam was set to begin on 28 October 2026, so the next stage is the one to prepare for. Check esb.mp.gov.in for the current schedule.

Status at a glance

The MPESB admit card page is the place to download your card with your application number and date of birth.

Previous cycle, for reference

Earlier cycles used a January 2026 prelims and an April 2026 second phase, with admit cards released on 9 January and 24 April 2026. These belong to the previous round and do not give the dates for the current cycle.

Stages to expect

Earlier MP police SI and Subedar cycles used these stages. Confirm the order and weightage in the notice for the current cycle:

1. Written prelims (online, objective).
2. Phase II with a written or descriptive test, as set in the notice.
3. Physical test with running and other events.
4. Skill or document verification.
5. Medical examination.
6. Final merit list based on the stages in the notice.

Admit card: how to download

1. Open the MPESB website and go to the admit card page for the Subedar and Sub-Inspector Recruitment Test 2026.
2. Enter your application number, date of birth and the other details the page asks for. Some pages also ask for the first letters of your mother's name and the last digits of your Aadhaar, so keep those ready.
3. Download the admit card and check your name, photograph, centre and time.
4. Print two copies and carry a valid photo ID to the centre.

Do not download the admit card from a third-party site. Use the official MPESB website only.

Eligibility basics

Reports describe the usual rules for MP police SI and Subedar: a graduate degree for SI, a 12th pass with the required standard for Subedar, and an age range set in the notice with relaxation for reserved categories. Check the notice for the exact rules for each post.

Preparing for the prelims

• Reasoning and numerical ability: Practise timed sets each day.
• General knowledge and current affairs: Focus on Madhya Pradesh, India and the police system.
• Hindi and English: Revise grammar and comprehension.
• Mock tests: Take a timed mock each week, and review each error.

Preparing for the physical test

Start the physical training early, if you have not already. Build up running and conditioning over several months, and log your timings. Check the standards in the notice, because a height, chest or running standard can end a candidate's chance early.

Common mistakes

• Missing the admit card download. Download it as soon as it is out.
• Relying on an old schedule. Use the current MPESB notice.
• Skipping the physical training. It can decide the final result.

Who should prepare

Prepare if you have the graduation or the education the notice sets for the post, meet the age and category rules, and can train for the physical standards. SI and Subedar roles in Madhya Pradesh police involve field duty, so physical fitness and situational judgement matter as much as the written test.

Reading the notice before you study

Read the full notice for the current cycle before you plan. Note the post count, the stages, the weightage of each stage, the physical standards and the documents list. Do not plan from an old cycle's pattern, since the stages can change between recruitments.

A ten-week study routine

• Weeks 1 and 2: Reasoning and numerical ability, with 30 questions a day.
• Weeks 3 and 4: General knowledge of Madhya Pradesh and India, with a daily newspaper read.
• Weeks 5 and 6: Hindi and English grammar and comprehension, with a passage each day.
• Weeks 7 and 8: Full timed mock tests, twice a week, with an error log.
• Weeks 9 and 10: Revise the error log and focus on the weak sections.

Keep physical training running alongside this routine, three times a week.

Physical preparation in more detail

Start with a daily run at a pace you can keep for thirty minutes. Add interval runs once a week. Strength work for the legs, back and core helps with the standards in most police physical tests. Rest one day a week, and stop when a joint hurts. Check the standards in the notice early.

Documents checklist

1. Application number and admit card
2. Educational certificates and marksheets
3. Date of birth proof
4. Caste or category certificate, if claimed
5. Domicile certificate for Madhya Pradesh, where the notice asks for it
6. Photo identity proof for the exam centre

Life as a police officer in the field

SI and Subedar roles involve patrol, investigation support, law and order duty and reporting. Shifts can be long and unpredictable, so candidates should be honest with themselves about the demands. Preparing for the physical and written stages is also good preparation for the job itself.

Common questions candidates ask

Is the written test negative? Check the scheme in the current notice.

How many stages are there? Earlier cycles had several stages. Check the current notice for the exact list.

Can I download the admit card on mobile? Yes, if the official page works on mobile. Save a PDF copy as well.

Common mistakes

• Downloading the admit card late. Do it as soon as it is out.
• Ignoring the physical standards until the last month.
• Trusting an unofficial schedule over the MPESB site.