MP Police Subedar Steno & ASI Ministerial Recruitment 2026: Notification Released

MP Police Subedar Steno & ASI Ministerial Recruitment 2026: Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal has released the recruitment rulebook for direct recruitment to Subedar (Stenographer) and Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) posts under the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The recruitment includes vacancies in General Branch, Special Branch, Field Units and Crime Investigation Department.

Eligible male and female candidates can submit their applications online from 24 September 2026 to 8 October 2026. The application correction window will remain open up to 13 October 2026, while the first-stage computer-based written examination is scheduled to begin from 3 November 2026.

MP Police Subedar Steno & ASI Recruitment 2026 Overview

The advertised vacancies are distributed across six post codes and total 655 posts.

MP Police Subedar Steno & ASI Vacancies

The rulebook states that vacancies may be increased or decreased according to departmental requirements.

MP Police Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

MP Police Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The examination-fee structure in the rulebook specifies ₹500 for unreserved candidates and ₹250 for eligible MP domicile reserved-category candidates.

MP Police Subedar Steno & ASI Qualification

Subedar (Ministerial) – Stenographer

Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary / 10+2. In addition, Hindi shorthand at 100 words per minute from a recognised MP board/council/polytechnic/ITI or equivalent institution is required. A CPCT certificate with Hindi typing is also mandatory.

For computer qualification, the rulebook accepts specified alternatives including a DOEACC diploma-level qualification, one-year COPA certificate from a recognised government ITI, Modern Office Management qualification, or a computer diploma from a UGC-recognised institution.

Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial)

Candidates must have passed 12th Class / Higher Secondary (10+2) from a recognised board/institution. CPCT certificate with Hindi typing is mandatory. The prescribed computer qualification can also be fulfilled through specified qualifications such as Engineering Degree, MCA, BCA, M.Sc. Computer Science/IT, AICTE-approved Polytechnic Diploma, DOEACC diploma, COPA, Modern Office Management or recognised computer diploma.

The required qualifications must be possessed within the prescribed eligibility period; qualifications obtained after the relevant cut-off are not considered.

MP Police Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

• The age will be calculated as on 08 October 2026.
• Age Limit:- 18-33 Years
• The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.

MP Police Recruitment 2026 Physical Standards

The rulebook specifies that relaxation in the prescribed physical standards will not be given.

MP Police Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment is conducted in two stages:

1. Written Exam
2. Documents Verification
3. Skill Test/Physical Test
4. Medical Test

MP Police Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

First Stage Written Exam

• Duration: 2 Hours
• Questions: 100 MCQs
• Maximum Marks: 100
• Correct Answer: +1 mark
• No negative marking for wrong/unattempted answers
• Medium: Hindi as prescribed in the syllabus.

Examination Timing

The written examination begins from 03 November 2026.

Second Stage Practical Test – Subedar Stenographer

The practical test carries 100 marks, has a duration of one hour, and requires at least 30% marks.

The Hindi shorthand test involves dictation at 100 words per minute for 5 minutes, followed by transcription/typing. Two Hindi shorthand dictations are conducted. Each dictation carries 10 marks and each transcription carries 40 marks.

Second Stage Practical Test – ASI Ministerial

The ASI practical test is also of 100 marks, with a duration of one hour and a minimum qualifying requirement of 30%. Candidates are required to type two Hindi passages of 600 words each, with 30 minutes allotted for each passage. Each passage carries 50 marks.

MP Police Recruitment 2026 Important Documents

Candidates should keep the relevant original documents ready for the second stage, including:

• 10th/12th educational certificates and marksheets
• Required shorthand/typing qualification
• CPCT certificate with Hindi typing
• Computer qualification certificate, wherever applicable
• Date of birth proof
• Valid photo identity proof
• MP domicile certificate, where applicable
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, where applicable
• Ex-serviceman certificate, if applicable
• Applicable age-relaxation certificate
• Government employee NOC/permission, where applicable
• Other certificates claimed in the application

All required original documents must be produced during document verification, along with self-attested copies as prescribed.

How to Apply for MP Police Recruitment 2026

Candidates should visit the MPESB official website and complete the online application within the prescribed dates. Only one application form is required for the different advertised posts, and eligible candidates can indicate their post/cadre preferences in the application. Candidates should carefully enter their educational, personal and category information before submitting the form.

After submitting the application, candidates should retain the application number and payment receipt. The admit card is made available online through the MPESB website using the application details; it is not sent separately by post.

MP Police Recruitment 2026 Important Links