Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, for MP Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department
Last Date: 29 October 2026

MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Organization	Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, for MP Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department
Post Name	Aarakshak (Chalak), Constable Driver
Total Vacancies	1,000 (Special Armed Force 200, District Force 800)
Job Type	Permanent, state government, Group III executive category
Application Mode	Online through MP Online portal
Application Start Date	15 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	29 October 2026 (correction window till 3 November 2026)
Minimum Qualification	Class 10 pass (Class 8 for ST candidates) and a heavy vehicle driving licence
Age Limit	18 to 33 years as on 29 October 2026, with relaxations
Selection Process	Online written test, 800 m physical efficiency test, trade test, document verification, medical examination
Salary / Pay Scale	Rs 19,500 to Rs 62,000
Job Location	Madhya Pradesh, with posting possible anywhere in the state
Helpline	MP Online helpdesk number=> 0755-6720200 MPESB toll free number=> 18002337899
Official Website	esb.mp.gov.in
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MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026: Quick Intro 

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has announced recruitment for 1,000 Aarakshak (Chalak) posts, which refers to Constable Driver positions in the Madhya Pradesh Police. The vacancies are open to male candidates only, with 200 posts in the Special Armed Force and 800 posts in the District Force. The online application process will be open from 15 October to 29 October 2026. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to begin from 4 January 2027.

The vacancy count is lower than the 7,500 Constable (GD) posts announced by MPESB about a month earlier. However, the pay scale of ₹19,500 to ₹62,000 and the Class 10 educational qualification make this recruitment relevant to a large number of job seekers.

Unlike a regular Constable recruitment, this post has a specific driving requirement. Candidates must have a valid heavy vehicle driving licence, and they must also clear a separate practical driving trade test as part of the selection process. The examination schedule is also later than the MPESB July 2026 calendar, which had indicated November 2026 for the Constable (Driver) examination. Under the revised schedule, candidates have a little over two months between the application closing date and the first examination date.

Vacancy Details

Out of the 1,000 vacancies, 200 posts are in the Special Armed Force (SAF) and 800 posts are in the District Force. The department-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is provided below: 

Note: Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates are not eligible for reservation in this recruitment. This is based on a 1995 Home Department circular, under which the Police Department is excluded from such reservation.

The 13% vacancy bracket requires special attention. These posts are marked as notional under the Unreserved (UR) category and provisional under the OBC category. A total of 130 out of the 1,000 vacancies fall under this bracket. The total number of vacancies may increase or decrease during the selection process. Therefore, candidates should treat the category-wise vacancy figures as indicative until the final selection stage.

The Scheduled Tribe (ST) category has the largest share, with 200 posts, and ST candidates are also required to have only a Class 8 qualification. For candidates applying under the Unreserved (UR) category, the main vacancy pool consists of 270 posts. Reserved-category candidates who qualify on merit without any relaxation may also be considered against UR vacancies before being counted under their respective reserved categories.
Candidates from other states can apply only for Unreserved posts. As a result, the UR category is likely to attract competition from both eligible candidates within Madhya Pradesh and applicants from other states.

Application Fee

Unreserved (UR) candidates must pay a Board examination fee of ₹500, while SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates who are domiciled in Madhya Pradesh pay ₹250. In addition, a separate Police Department fee of ₹200 for UR candidates and ₹100 for the eligible reserved-category candidates applies. MP Online also charges a portal fee of ₹60 for applications submitted through a kiosk or ₹20 for registered users applying online themselves.

The application fee can be paid through debit card, credit card or net banking. Candidates who do not have access to these facilities can submit their applications and make payments through an MP Online kiosk.
Each subsequent correction to the application form costs ₹20 plus a portal fee of ₹40. If a candidate changes their category from reserved to Unreserved (UR), they must pay the applicable fee difference. However, if the category is changed from UR to reserved, any excess amount paid will not be refunded.

Age Limit

The minimum age is 18 years, while the maximum age is calculated as on 29 October 2026. The applicable upper-age relaxations are available only to candidates domiciled in Madhya Pradesh, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions.

Ex-Servicemen can deduct their previous defence service from their age, provided the resulting age does not exceed the prescribed upper-age limit by more than 3 years. Retrenched government employees can deduct up to 7 years of temporary service, subject to the same condition. If a candidate qualifies for more than one age relaxation, only the single most beneficial relaxation will be applied. The relaxations cannot be combined.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 10 under the 10+2 system from a recognised board, or hold a Higher Secondary or equivalent qualification. However, Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates are required to have passed only Class 8 or an equivalent examination.
All required educational certificates must be obtained on or before 29 October 2026 to meet the eligibility conditions.

A valid heavy vehicle driving licence is mandatory for all candidates applying for this recruitment. Candidates should ensure that their licence remains valid and keep it ready for document verification during the physical test stage.

A candidate with more than two living children, where at least one child was born on or after 26 January 2001, is not eligible to apply. Candidates currently employed in government service must obtain prior permission from their appointing authority. If selected, they must also submit a resignation accepted by their previous employer, as required under the recruitment conditions.

Candidates who have been removed from government or semi-government service or declared unfit on disciplinary grounds are not eligible for this recruitment. Similarly, Ex-Servicemen dismissed from the Army for misconduct cannot apply. Volunteer Nagar Sainik personnel and non-commissioned officers must have completed at least three years of active service by the last date of application to meet the eligibility requirements.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of two stages. The first stage is an online written examination conducted by MPESB. The second stage is conducted by the Police Department and includes the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), driving trade test, document verification, character verification and medical examination. There is no interview.
The online written test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, with a total duration of 2 hours. Candidates receive 1 mark for each correct answer, and there is no negative marking. The questions are based on the Class 8 level syllabus of the Madhya Pradesh Board. The subject-wise distribution is as follows:
1. General Knowledge and Reasoning: 40 marks
2. Mental Ability and Aptitude: 30 marks
3. Science and Simple Arithmetic: 30 marks

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Candidates are shortlisted for the physical stage at seven times the advertised vacancies in each vertical category, based on the cutoff percentile. The Special Armed Force and District Force follow a common cutoff. Candidates who score exactly the cutoff percentile are also called for the next stage, even if this increases the number beyond seven times the vacancies. The cutoff will be determined after the examination, so the actual qualifying percentile is not known in advance. Horizontal reservation categories do not have separate cutoffs. For examinations conducted in multiple shifts, scores are normalised using MPESB's prescribed percentile method to account for differences between shifts.

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) consists of a single 800-metre run, carrying 40 marks. Candidates get only one attempt and must score at least 8 marks out of 40 to qualify for the next stage. For general candidates, completing the run in approximately 185 seconds (3 minutes 5 seconds) or less earns the minimum 8 marks, while 40 marks require a time of 124.2 seconds or less. Marks decrease by roughly one mark for every 1.9 seconds of additional time. Candidates taking more than 198.3 seconds receive zero marks. A relaxed timing table applies to Home Guards and Ex-Servicemen. Under this table, approximately 210.5 seconds earns 8 marks, while 146.5 seconds or less earns the full 40 marks. A time exceeding 224.5 seconds results in zero marks.

Note: The detailed marking scheme for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is provided in Schedule I (अनुसूची-एक), from page 15 onwards of the Official Notification PDF. Candidates should refer to these pages for the complete timing and marks distribution.

The prescribed height and chest measurements are mandatory, with no relaxation at any stage. Wherever a minimum chest measurement is specified, candidates must demonstrate at least 5 cm of chest expansion to meet the physical standards.

The driving trade test is qualifying in nature, but candidates must pass it to proceed in the selection process. The District Medical Board examines candidates for height, chest measurements, eyesight and overall physical fitness. The prescribed vision standard is 6/9 in the better eye and 6/12 in the other eye without glasses. Candidates must also have normal colour vision. Conditions such as knock-knee and flat foot may lead to rejection under the medical standards.
For the Constable Driver post, meeting the prescribed eyesight requirements is particularly important. Candidates should review the medical standards carefully before applying.

The written examination helps shortlist candidates, but the physical tests, driving trade test and document verification are equally important in the final selection process. Meeting the eligibility conditions on paper alone does not guarantee selection. Candidates must qualify in the physical and trade tests and meet the prescribed requirements for final merit consideration, which is based on the written examination percentile as specified in the page no. 19 onwards of the Official notification PDF. Therefore, prepare for both the written examination and the 800-metre run, and keep all required documents ready.

Salary, Job Location, and Service Conditions

The post carries a pay scale of ₹19,500 to ₹62,000, along with other allowances admissible under Madhya Pradesh Government rules, as sanctioned from time to time. Candidates appointed on or after 1 January 2005 will be covered under the defined-contribution pension scheme, rather than the old pension scheme.

Selected candidates will undergo a three-year probation period and must complete the prescribed training. During probation, the stipend is paid as a percentage of the minimum of the pay scale:
First year: 70% of the minimum pay scale
Second year: 80% of the minimum pay scale
Third year: 90% of the minimum pay scale

The posts are under the Madhya Pradesh Police, but selected candidates may also be posted in other police branches or state government departments, both within and outside Madhya Pradesh. Posting in departments or agencies such as the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) or the Special Police Establishment (Lokayukta) may be made without the candidate’s consent. Candidates will not be posted in their home district. After joining a unit, candidates must complete at least five years of service in that unit before becoming eligible for a transfer to another unit.

Job Duties and Training: Drivers in the Police Transport Department may operate various vehicles, including jeeps, vans, buses and trucks. Duty hours depend on operational requirements. Training includes physical and mental conditioning, along with weapons handling. The notification states that the department will not be responsible for injuries sustained during training.
Note: Trainees who fail the prescribed training will be given one additional chance. However, candidates who remain absent on the scheduled training date may be removed from the selection list, and a medical certificate will not be accepted as a reason for absence.

How to Apply

1. Go to the MP Online website at www.mponline.gov.in, or reach the form through the link on the MPESB website esb.mp.gov.in once applications open on 15 October 2026.
2. On the MP Online home page, open Citizen Services, click Application and select the ESB link for this recruitment.
3. Read the instructions and exam rules carefully, then click the Continue button.
4. Fill in personal details, category and domicile, education details with marksheet number and marks, body identification marks, photo ID details and your Aadhaar number or VID.
5. Choose your cadre preference between Special Armed Force and district force, then fill your unit or district preferences and four preferred exam cities.
6. Print the image format from the link, paste your colour photo at the top, sign below it, write the declaration and two lines of handwriting in your own hand, scan it and save it as a JPG file. Upload this image using the Browse button.
7. Check every entry once more, then submit the form. The application number is shown on screen.
8. Click Proceed to Payment and pay through a credit card, debit card or net banking. Candidates without these can pay through an MP Online kiosk using the Unpaid Application option.
9. Save the receipt and a copy of the form. The application number and password are needed to download the admit card.
10. If a mistake is found, fix it within the correction window ending 3 November 2026.

Required Documents and Important Instructions

Candidates should prepare the following documents for the application and subsequent verification stages, as applicable:

1. Colour photograph, signature and handwritten declaration in the prescribed image formats.
2. Class 8, 10 or 12 marksheet as proof of date of birth.
3. Caste or category certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed government format, along with Madhya Pradesh domicile proof.
4. OBC candidates: A certificate confirming their Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) status.
5. Supporting documents for applicable claims, including those relating to Home Guard, Ex-Servicemen, Nagar Sainik, Vikram Award, inter-caste marriage scheme and bonus marks.
6. Children’s birth certificates for married candidates, wherever required.
7. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer for candidates already employed.
8. Valid heavy vehicle driving licence, which is mandatory for this recruitment.

*The handwritten declaration is compulsory for candidates. The exact declaration text is provided on page 22 of the official notification PDF. Candidates should refer to that page and follow the prescribed instructions carefully. 

*The photograph and signature must meet the prescribed requirements. Candidates should submit a recent colour photograph taken within the last three months, with a white background. The photograph must show the candidate facing forward with both ears visible, and the candidate’s name and date of the photograph must be clearly visible. Polaroid photographs and photographs showing black glasses are not accepted. Candidates who have a beard in the submitted photograph should maintain the same appearance in the examination hall. The signature must be a full signature in normal handwriting, not in capital letters or an abbreviated form. Candidates should keep at least five copies of the same photograph for use during subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

Aadhaar registration is compulsory, and candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar is unlocked for biometric verification at the examination centre. An original photo ID is also required on the exam day.

Late reporting will result in denial of entry to the examination centre. Candidates must carry a black ballpoint pen and the admit card downloaded from the official Board website. All electronic devices are prohibited inside the examination hall, including mobile phones, watches and calculators. Candidates should also avoid submitting multiple applications, as doing so may lead to the cancellation of their candidature.

Certificates are not verified during the application stage. Eligibility for the online examination is provisional, and the Police Department verifies the required documents during the physical test stage. Any false claim or incorrect information may lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage and could also result in legal action.
Candidates should note that the mobile number, email ID, application number and transaction ID cannot be changed through the application correction process.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many posts are there in MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026?

There are 1,000 Aarakshak (Chalak) posts in total. Of these, 200 are in the Special Armed Force and 800 are in the district force. 

2. What is the last date to apply?

Online applications close on 29 October 2026, and the form can be filled until midnight of that day. Corrections are allowed until 3 November 2026. 

3. Who is eligible for this recruitment?

Only male Indian citizens aged 18 to 33 years (relaxations apply) who have passed Class 10 can apply, with Class 8 enough for ST candidates. A heavy vehicle driving licence is compulsory. Candidates with more than two living children, one born on or after 26 January 2001, are not eligible.

4. What is the age limit including relaxations?

Age is counted on 29 October 2026, with 18 years as minimum. The maximum is 33 for MP unreserved and EWS candidates and for all candidates from other states. MP SC, ST and OBC candidates, government and board employees and Nagar Sainiks get 38 years. Vikram Award holders get 5 extra years.

5. What qualification is required?

A pass in Class 10 under the 10+2 system from a recognised board, or Higher Secondary or an equivalent exam, is needed. Scheduled Tribe candidates need only Class 8. Everyone must also hold a heavy vehicle driving licence. 

6. What does the selection process involve?

Selection has two stages. Stage one is an MPESB online test of 100 marks. Stage two, run by the police, includes an 800 metre run, a qualifying trade test, document verification and a medical test. There is no interview in this recruitment. Final merit depends on the written result and physical performance.

7. What is the salary for Aarakshak (Chalak)?

The pay scale is Rs 19,500 to Rs 62,000 with allowances admissible under state rules. During the three-year probation, the stipend is 70 percent of the minimum in year one, 80 percent in year two and 90 percent in year three. New joiners come under the defined contribution pension scheme.

8. What is the application fee?

The Board fee is Rs 500 for unreserved candidates and Rs 250 for MP SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates. A police departmental fee of Rs 200 or Rs 100 is also listed. MP Online charges Rs 60 at a kiosk or Rs 20 on self login. Check the total on the payment page.

9. How can I apply online?

Go to mponline.gov.in, open Citizen Services, click Application and choose the ESB link. Read the rules, fill the form, upload the scanned photo, signature and handwriting image, submit, and pay by card or net banking. Keep the application number safe, because the admit card is downloaded with it.

10. What is the official website?

The exam body's site is esb.mp.gov.in, where the admit card, answer key and result will appear. Applications are filled through the MP Online portal at mponline.gov.in. For help, the MP Online helpdesk number is 0755-6720200 and the Board's toll free number is 18002337899.

11. Can candidates from other states apply?

Yes, but only for unreserved posts. Non-domicile candidates get no reservation and no age relaxation, and their maximum age is 33 on 29 October 2026. Any reservation benefit needs a Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate, so keep it ready along with the category certificate.

Conclusion 

At apnaupdates.com, we hope this detailed guide to the MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026 has helped you understand the important requirements in one place, without having to visit multiple websites.

The application process begins on 15 October 2026. Before applying, keep your documents ready, check that your heavy vehicle driving licence is valid, and ensure that your category and domicile certificates follow the prescribed government formats. Also, verify that your marksheet details match the information you enter in the application form. Practise the handwritten declaration and signature requirements to avoid rejection due to an incorrect upload.

Start preparing for the 800-metre run now. The written examination is scheduled to begin on 4 January 2027, and the physical test will follow the written examination results. Preparing early for both the written test and physical requirements can help you stay on track throughout the selection process.

Updates regarding the admit card, examination city, shift timings and any changes in the number of vacancies will be published on the official MPESB website, esb.mp.gov.in.  (You can also bookmark this page for quick reference and follow our Telegram and WhatsApp channels to receive important recruitment updates and notifications without missing any major announcement)

 

Disclaimer: This article is based on the official notification and simplified for easy understanding. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official website.

 
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