MP Police SI Recruitment 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

The Madhya Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment 2025, launched by the MadhyaPradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), offers 500 vacancies after an eight-year gap. This drive targets roles like Sub-Inspector (General Duty – Special Armed Forces), Sub- Inspector (General Duty – Other than SAF), and Subedar under the Home (Police) Department. Graduates can apply online from October 27 to November 10, 2025, via esb.mp.gov.in.

The preliminary exam is set for January 9, 2026. This recruitment strengthens law enforcement and provides stable careers with 7th Pay Commission benefits.

Vacancy Details
Total posts: 500 Government Job, distributed across categories with reservations for UR,
OBC, SC, ST, and EWS per Madhya Pradesh norms. Expected breakdown:
● Sub-Inspector (GD-SAF): ~250 posts
● Sub-Inspector (GD-Other than SAF): ~200 posts
● Subedar: ~50 posts
Exact category-wise details await official notification.

Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
● Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university by November 10, 2025.
● Technical posts (Arms, Photo, Fingerprint) may require specific diplomas.
Age Limit (as of November 10, 2025)
● General: 18-33 years
● OBC/SC/ST: 18-38 years
● EWS: 18-33 years (with relaxations)
● Ex-Servicemen: Up to 45 years
● Additional relaxations for women and PwD per rules.
Physical Standards
● Male: Height 167.5 cm (relaxable for ST/SC), chest 80-85 cm, proportionate weight.
● Female: Height 155 cm (relaxable), weight 47 kg minimum.
Application Process
Steps to apply:
● Visit esb.mp.gov.in.
● Register with email/mobile for credentials.
● Fill the form with personal, educational, and category details.
● Upload scanned photo, signature, and documents.
● Pay fee online (UPI/Net Banking/Card).
● Submit and print confirmation.
Application Fee
● General: Rs. 560
● SC/ST/OBC/EWS (MP Domicile): Rs. 310
● PwD: Exempt
Portal fee extra. Correction window available post-submission.
Selection Process
Multi-stage process:
● Written Exam: Prelims (qualifying) and Mains.
● Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running-based tasks.
● Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, chest, weight measurements.

● Interview: 50 marks.
● Document Verification & Medical Exam.
Final merit: Written (400/500 marks) + Interview (50) + PET (100).
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Events:
● 800m Run: Males (2 min 40 sec), Females (4 min), 50 marks.
● Long Jump: Males (14 ft), Females (10 ft), 25 marks.
● Shot Put (16 lb): Males (20 ft), Females (12 ft), 25 marks.
Relaxations for reserved categories.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Prelims Exam
● Format: Offline, OMR-based, 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 120 minutes.
● Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.
● Subjects:
○ General Knowledge: 20 marks
○ Hindi/English: 20 marks
○ Reasoning: 30 marks
○ Numerical Ability: 30 marks

Mains Exam
● Technical Posts: Two papers.
● Non-Technical Posts: Paper 2 only.
Paper 1 (Technical, 100 marks, 120 min):
● Physics/Chemistry/Math: 50 marks
● IP/Forensic Science: 50 marks
Paper 2 (Non-Technical, 200 marks, 180 min):
● General Hindi: 50 marks
● General Knowledge (India/MP): 50 marks
● Science/Tech: 50 marks
● Reasoning/Logic: 50 marks
Syllabus Overview
● General Knowledge: Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, MP-specific facts,
Current Affairs.

● Hindi/English: Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary.
● Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Puzzles.
● Numerical Ability: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Data Interpretation.
● Technical (Paper 1): Physics (Mechanics, Optics), Chemistry (Organic/Inorganic),
Math (Calculus, Vectors), IP Basics.
● Science/Tech: Biology, Environment, Computer Fundamentals.
Download the full syllabus from esb.mp.gov.in post-notification.
Salary and Benefits
● Pay Scale: Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level 7, 7th CPC).
● Gross Monthly: Rs. 56,100 – 70,000 (includes DA, HRA, TA).
● Perks:
○ Pension
○ Medical facilities
○ Housing
○ Promotions to DSP
Preparation Tips
● Study NCERTs for basics, MP GK books for state focus.
● Practice mock tests for speed/accuracy.
● Train daily for PET.
● Analyse previous papers on the MPESB site.
Conclusion
MP Police SI 2025 offers 500 opportunities to serve Madhya Pradesh. Applications open
soon—verify eligibility and prepare diligently. Monitor esb.mp.gov.in for updates. Success
demands focus and effort—begin now.