MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026: 1,000 MPESB Aarakshak Chalak Vacancies Explained
If you drive heavy vehicles and dream of wearing the police uniform, this news is for you. The Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan Mandal (MPESB) has released the rulebook for 1,000 Police Constable Driver (Aarakshak Chalak) posts under the Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department. The split is 200 in the Special Armed Force (SAF) and 800 in the District Police Force. The pay scale is ₹19,500 – ₹62,000. Only male candidates can apply. Explore more government jobs in Madhya Pradesh too.
The online form opens on 15 October 2026 and closes on 29 October 2026. You need 10th pass (8th pass for ST) and a valid heavy vehicle driving licence. This guide covers vacancies, age, physical standards, the written exam, PET, fees and every condition that can cancel your claim. Read it fully before you pay. We at GovtJobsAlert.in have checked each figure against the official rulebook.
What are the Key Highlights of MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Madhya Pradesh Karmchari Chayan Mandal (MPESB), Bhopal |
| Department | Police Headquarters, Home (Police) Department, MP |
| Post Name | Aarakshak (Chalak) / Police Constable Driver |
| Total Vacancies | 1,000 (SAF 200 + District Police Force 800) |
| Who Can Apply | Male candidates only |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 |
| Application Window | 15 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 |
| Written Exam | From 4 January 2027 (probable) |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh (SAF, District Police and GRP units) |
The recruitment is made under Police Headquarters letter dated 31/07/2026. The rulebook does not print a separate advertisement number, so use the exam name when you search for updates.
How Many Vacancies are in MP Police Aarakshak Chalak Recruitment 2026?
The rulebook gives a separate table for each force, so check the row for the force you prefer.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Constable Driver – Special Armed Force (SAF) | UR 54 / SC 32 / ST 40 / OBC 28 / EWS 20 / 13% pool 26 | 200 |
| Constable Driver – District Police Force | UR 216 / SC 128 / ST 160 / OBC 112 / EWS 80 / 13% pool 104 | 800 |
The 13% pool is printed both as notional UR and provisional OBC. These are the same seats, counted only once in the total.
| Post | Horizontal Category | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| SAF | Open | 150 |
| SAF | Ex-Servicemen (10%) | 20 |
| SAF | Home Guard (15%) | 30 |
| District Police Force | Open | 600 |
| District Police Force | Ex-Servicemen (10%) | 80 |
| District Police Force | Home Guard (15%) | 120 |
There is no PwBD reservation, because the Police Department is exempted from disability reservation. No unit-wise split is printed. You will give your preference among 58 units (55 districts and GRP Indore, Jabalpur and Bhopal), and allotment follows department need.
Think about your force choice before you fill the form. The SAF and District Force have different chest standards, and the ST height limit differs too, so compare your own measurements with both tables below. If you meet only one set, give that force first preference so you do not lose a seat you could have won.
What is the Eligibility for MP Police Constable Driver 2026?
Educational Qualification and Licence
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| UR, SC and OBC | 10th class (10+2 system) or Higher Secondary or equivalent, from a recognised board |
| ST | 8th class or equivalent pass |
| All candidates | Valid heavy vehicle driving licence (mandatory) |
A separate practical driving test must also be passed. All certificates, including your licence, must be in your hands by 29/10/2026. A light motor vehicle licence alone will not do. Check more 10th pass government jobs if you are still waiting for a heavy licence.
Age Limit (as on 29/10/2026)
Minimum age is 18 years for everyone.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| MP Unreserved (male) | 33 years |
| MP EWS (male) | 33 years |
| Domicile of other states | 33 years |
| MP SC / ST / OBC* | 38 years |
| Govt, Nigam, Mandal or autonomous body employees and Nagar Sainik (Home Guard)* | 38 years |
| Inter-caste marriage awardee (UR and reserved)* | 38 years |
| UR Vikram Award winner* | 33 + 5 = 38 years |
| Reserved Vikram Award winner* | 38 + 5 = 43 years |
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\* For MP domicile candidates only. Out-of-state candidates get no age relaxation in any case. Every relaxation also needs your MP domicile certificate in the prescribed format at document verification, so arrange it now if your tehsil takes time.
| Group | Rule |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen | Defence service is deducted from age, but the result must not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years |
| Retrenched govt employees | Up to 7 years of temporary service deducted, within the same 3-year ceiling |
| Home Guard / Nagar Sainik | Must have 3 years of active service by the last date |
| Contract staff (Shiksha Karmi, Panchayat Karmi, local-body samvida teachers) | No relaxation |
| CAPF and other states’ government servants | No relaxation |
| More than one ground | Only the single largest benefit |
Physical Standards
Special Armed Force (SAF)
| Category | Height | Chest (normal / expanded) |
|---|---|---|
| UR, OBC | 168 cm | 79 / 84 cm |
| Gorkha, Garhwali, Kumaoni | 157 cm | 79 / 84 cm |
| Maratha, SC, ST | 165 cm | 79 / 84 cm |
District Police Force
| Category | Height | Chest (normal / expanded) |
|---|---|---|
| UR, SC, OBC | 168 cm | 81 / 86 cm |
| ST | 160 cm | 76 / 81 cm |
Chest expansion must be at least 5 cm, and there is no relaxation in physical measurements at any level. The District Medical Board checks vision (6/9 in one eye and 6/12 in the other without glasses, plus colour vision), knock-knee, flat foot and any deformity.
What is the Salary of MP Police Constable Driver 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 |
| 1st Year | Stipend of 70% of the minimum of the scale |
| 2nd Year | 80% of the minimum |
| 3rd Year | 90% of the minimum |
| Pension | Defined Contribution Pension Scheme |
Other allowances sanctioned by the state government are paid on top. Plan your finances knowing that full pay starts only after the stipend years. You will be considered only for the post you are selected for, and later promotion also happens within that same cadre, so pick your force preference with care.
What is the Selection Process for MP Police Aarakshak Chalak 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Exam (MPESB) | Online, 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours |
| Call for PET | 7 times the posts in each vertical category, by cut-off percentile (one cut-off for SAF and District Force) |
| Physical Efficiency Test | 800 m run, 40 marks, minimum 8 marks to qualify |
| Physical Measurement | Height and chest as per the tables above |
| Practical Driving Test | Qualifying only |
| Document Verification | Original certificates at the PET venue |
| Medical and Character Verification | Before appointment |
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Reasoning | 40 |
| Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude | 30 |
| Science and Simple Arithmetic | 30 |
Each right answer gets +1, and the rulebook clearly says no marks will be deducted for wrong or unattempted answers. Final merit uses your written-exam percentile together with PET marks. Home Guards applying against their 15% seats are exempt from the written exam; their merit is PET marks plus service marks (5, 10 or 15). NCC ‘C’ holders, ex-servicemen and other listed priority groups get 5% extra marks on the written score. The syllabus page helps you plan preparation.
Remember that the cut-off percentile is dynamic. It is fixed where the 7-times list ends in your category, not before the exam. Everyone tied at the cut-off is called for PET, so even one extra correct answer can move you into the list. The questions are set at MP Board Class 8 level, which means steady practice beats expensive coaching.
How to Apply Online for MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the MP Online portal (link in Essential Links) and go to Citizen Services > Application > ESB |
| 2 | Read the rules, then register with your Aadhaar/VID, mobile number and email |
| 3 | Fill the form, then choose 4 exam cities and your force and unit preference |
| 4 | Upload your photo, signature and handwriting sample as instructed in the rulebook |
| 5 | Submit the form and note your application number |
| 6 | Pay the fee online or at an MP Online kiosk, then keep the printout |
Keep your heavy vehicle licence, 10th marksheet and MP domicile certificate ready, because missing these can forfeit your claim at verification. Your photo must not be older than 3 months and must show your name and the date. If the photo, signature or handwriting does not meet the rulebook specifications, the form can be rejected without any letter from the Board.
What are the Important Dates for MP Police Constable Driver 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 October 2026 (till midnight) |
| Correction Window | 15 October 2026 to 3 November 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Written Exam | From 4 January 2027 (probable) |
The admit card will be on the ESB website. Watch our admit card updates closer to January. Use the correction window wisely: after 3 November 2026 no change of any kind is accepted, and your mobile number and email can never be corrected, so type them carefully.
What is the Application Fee for MP Police Constable Driver 2026?
| Fee Head | Category | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Board (MPESB) Exam Fee | Unreserved | ₹500 |
| Board (MPESB) Exam Fee | MP domicile SC, ST, OBC, EWS | ₹250 |
| Police Department Fee | Unreserved | ₹200 |
| Police Department Fee | MP domicile SC, ST, OBC, EWS | ₹100 |
| MP Online Portal Fee | Through kiosk | ₹60 |
| MP Online Portal Fee | Registered citizen login | ₹20 |
| Correction Fee | Per correction | ₹20 + ₹40 portal fee |
Pay by debit or credit card, net banking, or cash at an authorised MP Online kiosk. Out-of-state candidates apply only as Unreserved. If you switch from UR to a reserved category later, the extra fee is not refunded.
Which Conditions Can Disqualify You from MP Police Constable Driver 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Two-child rule | More than 2 living children, one born on or after 26 January 2001, makes you not eligible |
| Past dismissal | Anyone removed from government or defence service on disciplinary grounds is not eligible |
| Government employees | Need prior permission of the appointing authority |
| Document verification | Failing it means no selection, even after passing the exam and PET |
| False information | Candidature or selection can be cancelled at any stage; concealment in character verification means removal from service |
| Photo ID | Without an original photo ID you cannot sit the exam; Aadhaar biometric check is mandatory |
| Unfair means | Impersonation means an FIR; UFM can cancel your candidature, with an FIR where criminal involvement is found |
| Multiple forms | More than one application can be cancelled |
| Corrections | None accepted after the correction window |
| Training | No exemption; missing it removes you from the select list |
Selected candidates will not be posted in their home district, must serve 5 years in the allotted unit, and serve 3 years of probation. Posted vacancies may increase or decrease. A 15% waiting list lasts one year at most.
Essential Links – MP Police Constable Driver 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit MP Police Constable Driver Official Website
- Apply Online for MP Police Constable Driver Recruitment 2026 – 1000 Posts
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- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Madhya Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you hold a heavy vehicle licence and meet the height and chest standards, don’t let this chance slip away. Start the 800 m running practice today, because PET marks count in your rank. Apply before 29 October 2026 and do not wait for the last evening. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more police and other government jobs.