MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026: 1,000 Posts, Apply by 29 Oct
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has invited applications for Constable (Driver), Special Armed Force and District Police Force, Advt 591/2026, 1,000 male posts: 200 Special Armed Force, 800 District Police Force vacancies, Madhya Pradesh. The last date to apply is 29 October 2026. Age is counted as on 29 October 2026. Details below are from the official notice: Form dates and correction window confirmed on the official MPESB portal. Post split (200 SAF, 800 DPF), 10th and 8th class rules, heavy motor vehicle licence, age 18 to 33 with relaxation, pay Rs 19,500 to Rs 62,000 and exam from 4 Jan 2027 come from other published reports. Fee differs between reports; both figures are shown. Notification date reported as 6 or 7 Oct 2026. Verify against the rulebook before publishing.
- Organization
- Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)
- Post Name
- Constable (Driver), Special Armed Force and District Police Force, Advt 591/2026
- Total Vacancy
- 1,000 male posts: 200 Special Armed Force, 800 District Police Force
- Application Mode
- Online through the MPESB portal (application and correction via the MP Online route, per the official portal)
- Job Location
- Madhya Pradesh
- Official Website
- esb.mp.gov.in
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Form opens | 15 October 2026 |
| Form closes | 29 October 2026 |
| Correction window (payment after form) | Up to 3 November 2026 |
| Written exam (reported) | From 4 January 2027 |
Quick answer
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has opened online applications for 1,000 Constable (Driver) posts under Advt 591/2026. The form window is 15 to 29 October 2026 on the official portal. You can correct your form until 3 November 2026. Only male candidates can apply, and you need a valid heavy motor vehicle (HMV) driving licence. Written test is expected from 4 January 2027.
Key dates
| Event | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Form opens | 15 October 2026 | Official MPESB portal |
| Form closes | 29 October 2026 | Official MPESB portal |
| Correction (payment after form) | Up to 3 November 2026 | Official MPESB portal |
| Written exam (computer-based) | From 4 January 2027 | Other published reports |
Check the exam month on the rulebook before you plan. Dates for the exam are not fixed in the official listing.
Vacancies
| Force | Posts |
|---|---|
| Special Armed Force (SAF) | 200 |
| District Police Force (DPF) | 800 |
| Total | 1,000 |
Category-wise reservation is not confirmed here. Read the rulebook for the post-wise split.
Eligibility
- Gender: Male candidates only.
- Education: 10th pass for General, OBC and SC candidates. 8th pass for ST candidates, as reported.
- Driving licence: A valid heavy motor vehicle (HMV) licence. A light motor vehicle licence does not count, as reported. The licence must be held on the form cut-off date.
- Age: 18 years or more as on 29 October 2026. Upper limit is reported as 33 for general candidates, with higher limits for reserved categories and for certain service categories. Ex-servicemen get an adjustment for qualifying defence service.
- Domicile: Candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh are reported to be eligible only against unreserved (open) posts. They do not get MP reservation or MP age relaxation.
Application fee
Reports differ on the fee. Confirm the amount on the portal before you pay.
| Category | Report A | Report B |
|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | Rs 500 + Rs 200 | Rs 500, plus police department fee and portal charge |
| MP SC, ST, OBC, EWS | Rs 250 + Rs 100 | Rs 250, plus police department fee and portal charge |
The total you pay can be higher than either figure once charges are added. Keep the receipt.
Pay
Reported pay band: Rs 19,500 to Rs 62,000 per month. The first three years are reported as training years at 70%, 80% and 90% of the minimum of the scale.
Selection process
- Written test: Computer-based MCQ test conducted by MPESB.
- Physical proficiency test (PET): Run by the police department.
- Driving or trade test: Qualifying.
- Document verification.
- Medical examination.
- Final merit: Based on written test percentile, after qualifying the PET and driving test.
Physical standards such as height and chest are set in the rulebook. Check them before you train.
How to apply
- Read the rulebook on esb.mp.gov.in first.
- Register on the portal and complete eKYC if asked. The portal says eKYC is required before the form opens.
- Fill the form and upload the photo, signature and certificates in the required size and format.
- Pay the fee before the form closes on 29 October 2026.
- Save the application number and a PDF of the final form.
- If a field is wrong, use the correction window that closes on 3 November 2026.
Documents to keep ready
- 10th marksheet, and 8th marksheet for ST candidates
- Valid heavy motor vehicle driving licence
- Caste certificate, if claiming reservation
- Domicile certificate, if claiming MP domicile benefits
- Photograph and signature in the specified format
- Ex-servicemen discharge papers, if claiming that benefit
Common mistakes
- Applying with only a light vehicle licence. The reports say an HMV licence is required.
- Missing the fee step. A form without payment is not a complete application.
- Using a third-party site for the form. Use the MPESB portal only.
- Ignoring the correction window. It closes on 3 November 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 29 October 2026)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| General candidates | Per notice | 33 years (reported) |
| Reserved categories, MP domicile | Higher limit (reported) | 38 years (reported) |
Educational Qualification
- 10th pass (UR, SC, OBC), 8th pass (ST), as reported
- Valid heavy motor vehicle driving licence
- Male candidates only, as reported
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | Rs 500 + Rs 200 (one report). Other reports add police department fee and portal charge. |
| MP SC, ST, OBC, EWS | Rs 250 + Rs 100 (one report). Other reports add police department fee and portal charge. |
How to Apply
- 1Read the rulebook on esb.mp.gov.in first.
- 2Register on the portal and complete eKYC if asked. The portal says eKYC is required before the form opens.
- 3Fill the form and upload the photo, signature and certificates in the required size and format.
- 4Pay the fee before the form closes on 29 October 2026.
- 5Save the application number and a PDF of the final form.
- 6If a field is wrong, use the correction window that closes on 3 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reports say this post is for male candidates only.
Check the rulebook for the marking scheme of the written test.
Reports say from 4 January 2027. The official listing has not confirmed this date.