MP Employees Selection Board (ESB), Bhopal, for Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Last Date: 8 October 2026

MP Police Subedar ASI Ministerial Vacancy 2026: Quick Overview

Feature	Details
Organization	MP Employees Selection Board (ESB), Bhopal, for Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Post Name	Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer and Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial)
Total Vacancies	655
Job Type	Madhya Pradesh Government, Class III regular post
Application Mode	Online through MP Online
Application Start Date	24 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	8 October 2026, up to 12:00 midnight
Minimum Qualification	10+2 pass with a valid CPCT certificate including Hindi typing and one approved computer qualification. Subedar also needs Hindi shorthand at 100 words per minute
Age Limit	Maximum 33 to 43 years as on 8 October 2026 depending on category.
Selection Process	Online written exam, then document verification and practical test, physical standard check, medical test and character verification
Salary / Pay Scale	Subedar Steno Rs. 36,200 to Rs. 1,14,800. ASI (Ministerial) Rs. 19,500 to Rs. 62,000
Job Location	Anywhere in Madhya Pradesh, with posting outside the state also possible
Official Website	www.esb.mp.gov.in
Topic/Subject-wise Practice Quizzes For All Types of Exams	apnaupdates.com/apna-quiz

MP Police Subedar ASI Ministerial Vacancy 2026: Quick Intro

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has announced 655 vacancies in the ministerial wing of the state police. The recruitment includes 135 Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer posts and 520 Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) posts. The online application process will run from 24 September 2026 to 8 October 2026, while the first-stage written examination is scheduled to begin on 3 November 2026. These are ministerial desk-based posts within the police department, with eligibility focused on typing, shorthand, and computer certification rather than a graduation degree.

The Madhya Pradesh Police also depends on ministerial staff to manage its office and administrative work. Police headquarters, range offices, district Superintendent of Police offices, Special Branch units, and CID offices require staff for tasks such as taking dictation, typing Hindi documents, maintaining case files, and handling official paperwork. This work is handled by the Anusachiviya (Ministerial) cadre, and the current recruitment aims to fill 655 vacancies in this cadre.

A key eligibility condition is that every applicant must already have a valid CPCT scorecard with Hindi typing on the date of submitting the application. CPCT is conducted by MAP_IT approximately every two months, and the scorecard remains valid for seven years. Candidates who have not appeared for CPCT or whose scorecard validity has expired will not meet this requirement. Therefore, the CPCT requirement should be checked before starting the application process.

MP ESB is also conducting a separate recruitment for 507 Subedar and Sub Inspector (Executive) posts, for which the application window closes on 23 September 2026 and graduation is mandatory.
The names of the two recruitments are similar, so candidates should check the advertisement carefully before applying. The recruitment covered in this article is for the Ministerial Cadre, where candidates with 10+2 qualification can apply. It is a separate recruitment from the Subedar and Sub Inspector (Executive) cadre.

Vacancy Details

The advertisement covers six post codes, including two under the Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer cadre and four under the Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) cadre. The complete post-wise and category-wise distribution of all 655 vacancies is provided below:

Note: The vacancy for each post code is divided into two parts: 87% under the notional category and 13% under the provisional category. Across all six post codes, this amounts to 570 notional vacancies and 85 provisional vacancies. The 85 provisional posts are subject to the outcome of the pending reservation matter. Therefore, the final number of vacancies to be filled may change depending on the outcome of the case.
*Candidates who are not permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh can apply only for unreserved (UR) open vacancies. They will not be eligible for reservation benefits or any age relaxation applicable to Madhya Pradesh residents.

Application Fee

The application fee is collected under two separate components. Candidates have to pay the MP ESB examination fee, along with a separate departmental examination fee, which is collected on behalf of the police department.

The MP Online portal charges are additional to the examination and departmental fees. Candidates filling the form through an MP Online kiosk will pay ₹60, while those applying themselves as a registered citizen user will pay ₹20. As a result, the total application cost is approximately ₹720 for an unreserved candidate applying from home and ₹370 for a reserved-category candidate from Madhya Pradesh. 

The application fee can be paid through credit card, debit card, net banking, or in cash at an authorised MP Online kiosk. The concessional fee is available only to SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates who are natives of Madhya Pradesh. Candidates belonging to a reserved category but residing in another state will have to pay the unreserved-category fee.

Important Fee & Correction Rules:
> If you change your category from UR to a reserved category during the correction window, the fee difference will not be refunded.
> If you change your category from reserved to UR, you must pay the balance application fee.
> An application submitted without fee payment can still be paid during the correction window, along with the prescribed correction charges.
> The correction fee is ₹20 per correction, plus an additional ₹40 MP Online portal charge each time.

Age Limit

The candidate’s age will be calculated as on 8 October 2026. The complete category-wise upper age limits are provided below:

Note: Ex-servicemen can deduct their entire period of defence service from their present age, provided the resulting age does not exceed the prescribed upper age limit by more than three years. Retrenched government employees are also eligible for a similar deduction of up to seven years, subject to the same three-year limit. This age relaxation doesn't apply to CRPF, BSF, ITBP, or other central paramilitary and police force personnel. It is also not available to Shiksha Karmi, Panchayat Karmi, contract employees, or employees of local bodies such as Janpad and Nagar Palika.
*If a candidate qualifies for more than one age-relaxation category, only the single relaxation that is most beneficial will be allowed.

Educational Qualification

The complete educational and other eligibility requirements for both cadres are provided below: 

Note: Candidates should carefully check the eligibility structure, as CPCT and the computer qualification are two separate requirements. They are not alternatives to each other. A BCA qualification without a valid CPCT scorecard does not make a candidate eligible. Similarly, having CPCT qualification without any of the prescribed computer courses is also not sufficient.

*The required qualification must be completed before submitting the application, and all relevant certificates must be available by 8 October 2026. Candidates who obtain the required qualification after this date will not be eligible for this recruitment cycle, regardless of their performance in the written examination.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of two stages, followed by physical, medical, and character verification.

The first stage is an online written examination in Hindi, consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks. The exam duration is two hours, with 1 mark for each correct answer and no negative marking for wrong or unattempted questions.
The paper is divided into three sections:
1. General Knowledge and Reasoning: 40 marks
2. Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude: 30 marks
3. Science and Simple Arithmetic: 30 marks
The examination will begin on 3 November 2026 and will be conducted in two shifts: 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

After Stage 1, candidates will be shortlisted based on the cut-off percentile, with up to seven times the number of advertised vacancies in each vertical category called for the next stage. Candidates who score exactly the cut-off percentile will also be shortlisted, even if this results in more than seven times the advertised vacancies. There is no separate cut-off percentile for horizontal categories. Therefore, candidates applying under categories such as women or ex-servicemen must meet the cut-off of their respective vertical category.

The second stage includes Document Verification and a practical test, which will be conducted in Bhopal by a selection committee constituted by the Director General of Police.
For the Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer post, the practical test consists of Hindi shorthand dictation at 100 words per minute. Candidates will be given two passages of five minutes each. After each dictation, five minutes will be provided to read and correct the draft, followed by 20 minutes to type the transcript. Each dictation carries 10 marks, while each transcription carries 40 marks. For the Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) post, the practical test consists of Hindi typing of two paragraphs of 600 words each. Candidates will get 30 minutes for each paragraph, with each paragraph carrying 50 marks.
Both practical tests are of 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 30%. Only the typed content will be evaluated. Any corrections made using a pen or pencil will not be considered for marks.

The prescribed physical standards are 162 cm minimum height for men and 152 cm for women. Chest measurement is not required, and no relaxation in the height requirement is provided.

The medical examination will be conducted by the District Medical Board and will check the candidate’s height, eyesight, colour vision, knock knees, and flat feet. Vision must be at least 6/9 in one eye and 6/12 in the other without glasses, while colour vision will be tested using Ishihara plates. The medical examination will be video recorded. Candidates declared medically unfit will have the option to appeal before the Divisional Medical Board.

The final merit is not calculated by simply adding the written exam marks to the practical test marks. The written exam percentile is first converted into a T-score, using an assumed mean of 50 and an assumed standard deviation of 10. The practical test marks are then added to this T-score to determine the final score.
Candidates belonging to certain priority categories are eligible for 5% bonus marks on their written examination marks. These categories include NCC ‘C’ certificate holders, ex-servicemen, election and census surplus employees, and dependents of soldiers killed in the Indo-Pak conflict.
Candidates with disabilities are not recruited to police department posts under the Home Department memorandum dated 4 April 1995.

Note: The complete syllabus and details of the Stage 1 online written examination are provided on page 33 of the official notification PDF. Details of the Stage 2 practical tests, including Hindi shorthand dictation for the Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer post and Hindi typing for the Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) post, are available from page 34 onwards.
The official notification PDF is available in the Important Links section below.

Salary, Job Location and Service Conditions

The Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer post carries a pay scale of ₹36,200 to ₹1,14,800, while the Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) post carries a pay scale of ₹19,500 to ₹62,000. Other allowances will be payable as sanctioned by the Madhya Pradesh Government from time to time. The Contributory Pension Scheme applies to candidates appointed on or after 1 January 2005.

The pay scale mentioned above is not the amount paid as basic pay during the initial years of service. Under the state’s stipend rules, a newly appointed employee receives 70% of the minimum pay in the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year. For the Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer post, this works out to approximately ₹25,340 in the first year and ₹32,580 in the third year. For the Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) post, the corresponding figures are about ₹13,650 in the first year and ₹17,550 in the third year, before the full minimum pay becomes applicable.

Candidates may be posted anywhere within Madhya Pradesh. The applicable rules also permit posting outside the state or in other state departments, including the Economic Offences Wing and Special Police Establishment under the Lokayukta, without requiring the candidate’s consent. Posting in the candidate’s home district is not permitted, except at Police Headquarters. After being allotted to a unit, the candidate must complete at least five years of service in that unit before becoming eligible for transfer.

Appointment is subject to a three-year probation period along with compulsory training. The training requirement cannot be waived. Candidates who fail to report on the prescribed date may lose their place in the selection list.
If a candidate fails the training, one additional attempt will be allowed. Candidates having more than two living children, with one of them born on or after 26 January 2001, are not eligible for appointment. An exception applies if a later delivery results in twins or more children.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official website at www.esb.mp.gov.in and open the link for the Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer and Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) Selection Test 2026
2. Before starting the application, read the official rule book carefully and verify your eligibility for the selected post code.
3. Register with a valid email ID and an active mobile number and complete the Aadhaar linked profile step
4. Submit one application form for all eligible posts and enter your post preference for each post code you are eligible to apply for
5. Enter your Aadhaar number or VID, your permanent body identification marks, and the number of the photo identity card you will carry to the exam hall
6. Upload a recent colour photograph with your name and the date printed on it, your signature below it, and the declaration written in your own handwriting
7. Upload the marksheet used as proof of date of birth, along with your caste or EWS certificate and any applicable priority certificate, such as an NCC ‘C’ certificate
8. Select four exam city preferences in order
9. Pay the ESB fee, the police departmental fee and the MP Online portal charge through net banking, card or an authorised kiosk
10. After submitting the form, download and save the completed application form and payment receipt. Keep your application number safe, as it will be required to download the admit card
11. If you notice any mistake after submitting the application, you can make corrections through the correction window, which will remain open until 13 October 2026, subject to payment of the prescribed correction fee

Note: The post preference section requires careful attention. As per the rule book, if you do not select a post code for which you are eligible, you will not be considered for that post during the final selection, even if your percentile is higher than that of candidates selected for the post.

Required Documents and Important Instructions

Documents to upload with the online form:
1. Recent colour photograph with a white background, taken within the last three months. The photograph must show the candidate from the front with both ears visible, with the candidate’s name and date of photograph printed on it.
2. Full signature in the space provided below the photograph. Initials or signatures in capital letters are not accepted.
3. Handwritten declaration prescribed in the rule book, written in the candidate’s own handwriting and scanned for upload.
4. Class 8, 10, or 12 marksheet as proof of date of birth.
5. Caste certificate or EWS certificate in the prescribed format, issued by the competent authority, along with a valid Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate.
6. Priority or bonus certificate, such as an NCC ‘C’ certificate, if applicable.

Candidates shortlisted for the second stage at Bhopal must carry the original documents along with self-attested photocopies. Unattested copies will not be accepted. The required documents include:
1. Birth certificate or Class 10/12 marksheet showing the date of birth
2. All educational qualification certificates
3. Caste or EWS certificate along with Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate
4. Army service certificate with domicile certificate for ex-servicemen
5. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer for candidates currently in service
6. Inter-caste marriage award certificate or Vikram Award certificate, wherever age relaxation is claimed
7. Birth certificates of children for married candidates
8. Transgender identity certificate issued by the District Magistrate, wherever applicable.

*Candidates must ensure that all photocopies submitted at verification are properly self-attested and are accompanied by the corresponding originals.
 
A few instructions have important consequences and should be checked carefully:
1. Aadhaar registration is compulsory, and Aadhaar-based multi-level biometric verification will be carried out at the time of entry and during the examination.
2. An original photo identity card is mandatory. Although the rule book contains different references regarding e-Aadhaar, candidates should carry a physical original ID such as Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving Licence, Passport, or Aadhaar Card itself.
3. Late entry is not allowed after the reporting time ends. Candidates will also not be permitted to leave the examination hall once the exam begins.
4. Mobile phones, calculators, log tables, smartwatches, and similar electronic devices are prohibited inside the examination centre. The Board may also initiate an unfair means case based on statistical analysis of examination data after the exam.
5. Candidates can submit online objections to questions within three days after the objection link becomes active. The fee is ₹150 per question, with one objection allowed per question. Physical representations will not be considered.
6. There is no provision for re-checking or re-evaluation of the result.
7. ESB does not verify certificates during the application stage, so eligibility remains provisional until document verification by the police department at Stage 2.
8. SC, ST, and OBC candidates belonging to Madhya Pradesh are eligible for reimbursement of actual travel fare. The payment is made after caste certificate verification at Stage 2, so candidates should carry a photocopy of the first page of their bank passbook.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?

There are 655 posts in total. Of these, 135 are Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer posts across the General and Special Branch, and 520 are Assistant Sub Inspector (Ministerial) posts spread over the General Branch, Field Unit, Special Branch and CID.

What is the last date to apply?

The online form closes on 8 October 2026 at 12:00 midnight. The form opens on 24 September 2026, giving a 15 day window. Corrections can be made till 13 October 2026 on payment of the correction charge, and unpaid forms can also be paid during that window.

Who is eligible to apply?

Indian citizens who have passed 10+2 and hold a valid CPCT certificate with Hindi typing plus one approved computer qualification. Candidates who are not permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh may apply only against unreserved open posts, with no reservation and no age relaxation.

What is the age limit and what relaxations apply?

Age is counted as on 8 October 2026. The ceiling is 33 years for unreserved and EWS men of MP and for all candidates from other states, and 38 years for women of all categories, reserved category men and government employees of MP. Certain award and inter-caste marriage cases extend to 43 years.

Which qualification is required for each post?

ASI (Ministerial) needs 10+2, a CPCT certificate with Hindi typing, and one of an engineering degree, MCA, BCA, MSc in Computer Science or IT, AICTE polytechnic diploma, DOEACC diploma, ITI COPA, Modern Office Management or a UGC recognised computer diploma. Subedar Steno needs all of that plus Hindi shorthand at 100 words per minute.

What does the selection process involve?

Stage one is a 100 mark online written exam. Candidates up to seven times the posts in each vertical category go to stage two, which is document verification plus a practical shorthand or typing test at Bhopal with a 30 percent qualifying bar. Physical standards, a medical test and character verification follow.

What is the salary for these posts?

How much is the application fee?

Unreserved candidates pay Rs. 500 as ESB fee and Rs. 200 as departmental fee, a total of Rs. 700. SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates who are natives of MP pay Rs. 250 and Rs. 100, a total of Rs. 350. MP Online portal charge of Rs. 20 or Rs. 60 is extra.

How do I apply online?

Applications are accepted only online through esb.mp.gov.in, either by logging in yourself or through an authorised MP Online kiosk. One form covers all six post codes. Upload the photo, signature and handwritten declaration, mark your preference for every eligible post code, pay the fee and save the application number.

What is the official website for updates?

All notices, admit cards and results appear on www.esb.mp.gov.in. Complaints can be sent to complaint.esb@mp.gov.in, the MP Online helpdesk number is 0755-6720200 and the board toll free number is 18002337899. 

Is CPCT compulsory, and will an old scorecard still work?

Yes, a CPCT certificate with Hindi typing is compulsory for both posts and must be valid when you fill the form. A CPCT scorecard stays valid for seven years from the exam date, so an older certificate beyond that window will not be accepted. 

Why does the vacancy table show 87 percent and 13 percent figures?

The vacancies under each post code are divided into 87% notional posts and 13% provisional posts. Across all post codes, this works out to 570 notional and 85 provisional vacancies. The provisional vacancies are subject to the pending reservation matter, so the final number of posts filled may be different from the advertised vacancies.

Conclusion

We hope the information provided above helps you understand this recruitment clearly. At apnaupdates.com, we try to provide relevant facts and important recruitment details in a simple way, so readers can make better use of the information without missing key points.
Before starting your preparation, the first thing to check is your CPCT scorecard. Look at the CPCT exam date mentioned on it and make sure it falls within the 7-year validity period. If you have never appeared for CPCT or your scorecard is no longer valid, you will not be eligible for this recruitment, so there is no need to start preparing for this particular advertisement.

If your CPCT certificate is valid, the next step is to decide your post preferences carefully. A single application form covers all six post codes, but any post code you leave unselected will not be considered in the final result, even if your percentile is high enough. Also, check your actual Hindi shorthand speed before choosing the Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer post. The practical test requires a speed of 100 words per minute.

All further updates related to this recruitment, including the admit card, exam city details, answer key objection link, and result, will be published on the official MP ESB website, esb.mp.gov.in. Candidates should regularly check the official portal for the latest notices and updates. (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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