MP Police Subedar Steno and ASI Recruitment 2026

Quick Highlights

• Organization: MP Karmchari Chayan Mandal (ESB), Bhopal, under the Home (Police) Department, Madhya Pradesh
• Notice Reference: Police Headquarters letter No. 40-A dated 30.07.2026
• Posts: Subedar (Anusachivi) Steno-Lekhak and Assistant Sub Inspector (Anusachivi)
• Total Vacancies: 655
• Mode of Application: Online only
• Last Date to Apply: 8 October 2026

Important Dates

The written exam will be held in two shifts on 3 November 2026 and on subsequent dates as scheduled. The first shift runs from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with reporting time between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. The second shift runs from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with reporting time between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Candidates reaching the exam centre after the reporting time will not be allowed to enter.

Application Fee

In addition to the exam fee, candidates need to pay the MP Online portal fee, which is Rs 60 if the form is filled through a kiosk, and Rs 20 if filled by logging in as a registered citizen user. Fee can be paid through debit card, credit card, or net banking, or in cash at an MP Online kiosk.

Vacancy Details

The 655 vacancies are spread across six post codes covering two designations, Subedar (Anusachivi) Steno-Lekhak and Assistant Sub Inspector (Anusachivi), each further split by branch. The notification states that the number of advertised posts may increase or decrease before the final selection.

Within each post code, reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and the Economically Weaker Section applies as per Madhya Pradesh government norms, with Other Backward Classes getting 27 percent, Scheduled Tribes 20 percent, Scheduled Castes 16 percent, and the Economically Weaker Section 10 percent reservation. Within every vertical category, 35 percent of posts are further reserved horizontally for women and 10 percent for ex-servicemen. Candidates who are not domiciled in Madhya Pradesh can apply only against unreserved (open) posts and are not eligible for any reservation or age relaxation.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

All required certificates must be held by the candidate on or before 8 October 2026. Qualifications acquired after this date will not be considered for eligibility.

Nationality

Candidates must be citizens of India.

Age Limit (As on 8 October 2026)

These age relaxations apply only to candidates who are original residents (domicile) of Madhya Pradesh. Ex-servicemen get relaxation equal to their actual length of army service, subject to the resulting age not exceeding the upper age limit by more than 3 years. Where a candidate qualifies for more than one relaxation, only the single relaxation giving the maximum benefit will be granted, and no age relaxation is available for any reason not specifically listed in the rules.

Pay Scale

During probation, selected candidates will draw a stipend equal to 70 percent of the minimum of the pay scale in the first year, 80 percent in the second year, and 90 percent in the third year, along with other allowances admissible from time to time. Candidates appointed on or after 1 January 2005 come under the Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.

Selection Process

Selection to both posts is made in two phases.

Phase 1: Online Written Exam

The first phase is an online multiple-choice exam conducted by MP ESB in the Hindi language, carrying 100 marks for 100 questions to be attempted in 2 hours. One mark is awarded for each correct answer, and there is no negative marking for unattempted or wrong answers. The question paper covers three sections: General Knowledge and Reasoning (40 marks), Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude (30 marks), and Science and Simple Arithmetic (30 marks). Based on the percentile scored in this exam, candidates equal to seven times the number of vacancies in each vertical category will be shortlisted for Phase 2, with all candidates scoring at or above the cutoff percentile getting a call regardless of the final count.

Phase 2: Document Verification and Practical Test

Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification and a practical skill test conducted by a selection committee formed by the Police Headquarters at the exam centre in Bhopal. Only candidates who clear document verification with valid original certificates are eligible for final selection, even if they qualify the practical test. The minimum qualifying marks in the practical test is 30 percent for both posts. Final selection is based on the combined score of the written exam and the practical test, computed through the normalisation method used by MP ESB for multi-stage exams.

Exam Pattern: Phase 2 Practical Test

Subedar (Anusachivi) Steno-Lekhak

This test carries 100 marks in one hour and covers Hindi shorthand dictation and typing of the transcript. Two dictation passages are given at a speed of 100 words per minute for 5 minutes each, followed by 5 minutes to review the draft and 20 minutes to type the transcript on the computer for each passage. Each dictation is evaluated out of 10 marks, and its typed transcript out of 40 marks, based on errors in omission, addition, spelling, and spacing as defined in the rulebook.

Assistant Sub Inspector (Anusachivi)

This test carries 100 marks in one hour and involves typing two Hindi passages of 600 words each, with 30 minutes given per passage on the computer. Each passage is evaluated out of 50 marks based on the same error-counting method used for the Subedar Steno post. Only content typed on the computer is evaluated; corrections made with pen or pencil are not accepted.

Physical and Medical Standards

Chest measurement is not applicable for these posts, and no relaxation is given in the height standard at any stage. Candidates are also medically examined by the district medical board, which checks that eyesight without glasses is at least 6/9 in the better eye and 6/12 in the other eye, with normal colour vision, and that the candidate has no knock-knee, flat foot, or any physical disability.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official MP ESB website, www.esb.mp.gov.in, and open the online application link for the Subedar (Anusachivi) Steno-Lekhak and Assistant Sub Inspector (Anusachivi) selection exam 2026.
2. Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully in the online application form.
3. Upload a recent color photograph, signature, and a handwriting sample in the format specified in the notification, with the photograph on top and the signature below it on a white background.
4. Upload the required documents, such as the mark sheet showing date of birth, and category or EWS certificates where applicable.
5. Select the post or cadre preference between Subedar Steno-Lekhak and Assistant Sub Inspector, and mark up to four exam city preferences.
6. Pay the exam fee and MP Online portal fee through debit card, credit card, or net banking, or through an authorised MP Online kiosk.
7. Submit the form and save or print the confirmation page along with the application number for future reference.
8. Download the admit card from the official website closer to the exam date using the application number.

Documents Required at Verification

• Birth certificate, or Class 10 or 12 mark sheet showing date of birth
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer) with Madhya Pradesh domicile, in the prescribed format, for candidates claiming reservation
• EWS certificate with Madhya Pradesh domicile, for candidates claiming EWS reservation
• Service certificate with Madhya Pradesh domicile, for ex-servicemen candidates
• No Objection Certificate from the current employer, for candidates already in government service
• Inter-caste marriage or Vikram Puraskar certificate, where age relaxation is claimed on that basis
• Photocopy of the first page of the bank passbook, for SC/ST/OBC Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates claiming travel allowance
• Original photo identity proof, such as Voter ID, PAN card, Aadhaar card, Driving Licence, or Passport

General Instructions

• Aadhaar registration is mandatory, and candidates must bring an original UIDAI-verified photo identity proof to the exam centre; a printed e-Aadhaar copy alone is not accepted.
• Mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
• No candidate is allowed to leave the exam room from the start of the exam until it ends.
• Admission to the written exam and the result of document verification remain provisional until final verification is complete; the exam-conducting board does not verify any certificate while accepting the online application.
• Selected candidates are appointed on a three-year probation and must undergo mandatory training, with no provision for permanent or temporary exemption from training.
• Selected candidates will not be posted in their home district, except at the Police Headquarters in Madhya Pradesh.
• A candidate must complete a minimum of 5 years of service in the unit of first posting before becoming eligible for transfer to another unit.
• Only SC, ST, and OBC candidates who are original residents of Madhya Pradesh are reimbursed travel allowance for attending the exam or document verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply online for MP Police Subedar Steno and ASI Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online till 8 October 2026. The online correction window for the application form stays open till 13 October 2026.

Q2. How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment?

A total of 655 vacancies have been advertised across six post codes, covering Subedar (Anusachivi) Steno-Lekhak posts in the general and special branches and Assistant Sub Inspector (Anusachivi) posts in the general, field, special, and crime investigation branches.

Q3. What is the minimum educational qualification for these posts?

Candidates need to have passed Class 12 (10+2) along with a CPCT certificate that includes Hindi typing. Subedar Steno candidates additionally need Hindi shorthand at 100 words per minute, and both posts require an approved computer course such as a diploma, COPA, or modern office management certificate.

Q4. What is the age limit for MP Police Subedar Steno and ASI Recruitment 2026?

As on 8 October 2026, unreserved male candidates from Madhya Pradesh need to be up to 33 years old, while women from all categories and reserved-category male candidates can apply up to 38 years, with further relaxation available for candidates covered under specific government categories.

Q5. What is the selection process for these posts?

Selection has two phases: an online written exam of 100 marks conducted by MP ESB, followed by a document verification and practical skill test, which is shorthand and typing for Subedar Steno and typing only for ASI, conducted by the MP Police selection committee.

Q6. Is there negative marking in the written exam?

No, there is no negative marking. Candidates get one mark for each correct answer, and no marks are deducted for unattempted or incorrect answers.

Q7. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

Unreserved candidates need to pay Rs 500, while SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates who are original residents of Madhya Pradesh need to pay Rs 250, in addition to the MP Online portal fee.

Q8. Where can candidates check the vacancy details, eligibility and apply for this recruitment?

All details including eligibility, vacancy breakup, exam dates and the online application link are available on the official MP ESB website, www.esb.mp.gov.in.

Source

This article is based on the official Subedar (Anusachivi) Steno-Lekhak and Assistant Sub Inspector (Anusachivi) Selection Exam 2026 rulebook published by the Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan Mandal (ESB), Bhopal, under Police Headquarters letter No. 40-A dated 30 July 2026. Candidates are advised to also read the complete notification on www.esb.mp.gov.in before applying.

Disclaimer

This article is for general information only and is prepared using the official notification available at the time of writing. Details such as vacancy numbers, dates, and fees can change, so candidates should always cross-check with the official MP ESB notification and website before taking any action.