The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) is holding the Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer and Assistant Sub-Inspector (Ministerial) Recruitment Test 2026 for MP Police Headquarters. There are 655 posts: 135 Subedar (Steno) and 520 ASI (Ministerial).
Apply online from 24 September to 8 October 2026. The online exam starts on 3 November 2026.
| Post | Posts | Pay scale |
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| Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer | 135 | ₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (Ministerial) | 520 | ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 |
| Organisation | Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board |
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| Total Vacancies |
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| 655 posts |
| Qualification | 12th Pass + CPCT with Hindi typing (Steno: also Hindi shorthand 100 wpm) |
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| Age Limit | Maximum 33 years (as on 08 Oct 2026) |
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| Salary / Pay Scale | Subedar (Steno): ₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800; ASI: ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 |
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| Employment Type | State Government Job (Police) |
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| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
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| Online application starts | 24 Sept 2026 |
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| Last date to apply online | 08 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to correct the form | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Written exam starts | 03 Nov 2026 |
| Unreserved – MPESB exam fee | ₹500 |
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| MP-domicile SC / ST / OBC / EWS – MPESB exam fee | ₹250 |
| Unreserved – Police Department exam fee | ₹200 |
| MP-domicile SC / ST / OBC / EWS – Police Department exam fee | ₹100 |
| MPOnline portal fee | ₹60 at a kiosk, ₹20 through a registered citizen login |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
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| Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer – General Branch (post code 01) | 125 | 12th + Hindi shorthand 100 wpm + CPCT (Hindi typing) + computer course |
| Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer – Special Branch (post code 02) | 10 | Same as above |
| ASI (Ministerial) – General Branch (post code 03) | 100 | 12th + CPCT (Hindi typing) + computer qualification |
| ASI (Ministerial) – Field Unit (post code 04) | 370 | Same as above |
| ASI (Ministerial) – Special Branch (post code 05) | 25 | Same as above |
| ASI (Ministerial) – Crime Investigation Department (post code 06) | 25 | Same as above |
| Subedar (Steno) | 12th pass; Hindi shorthand certificate of 100 words per minute from an MP-recognised board, polytechnic or ITI; CPCT passed with Hindi typing; and a computer qualification (DOEACC diploma level, 1-year COPA from ITI, office management course or a UGC-recognised university computer diploma). |
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| ASI (Ministerial) | 12th pass; CPCT passed with Hindi typing; and an engineering degree / MCA / BCA / M.Sc (Computer Science or IT), AICTE polytechnic diploma, DOEACC diploma, 1-year COPA, office management course or computer diploma. |
| Height | Men 162 cm, women 152 cm. No chest measurement. |
| Domicile | Reservation and age relaxation only for MP domicile. Others can apply only against unreserved posts (max age 33). |
Stage 1 – Online written exam
100 objective questions in Hindi, 100 marks, 2 hours, no negative marking. Seven times the vacancies are shortlisted.
Stage 2 – Practical test + documents
Steno: Hindi shorthand dictation and transcription. ASI: typing test. At least 30% needed.
Final merit
Written marks + practical test marks.
Read the MPESB rulebook
Check the post codes and qualifications.
Apply on the MPESB / MPOnline portal
Give your preference between Subedar (Steno) and ASI, and branch preferences.
Pay the fee and submit by 8 October 2026
Corrections are allowed until 13 October 2026.
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Knowledge and Reasoning | 40 |
| 2 | Intellectual Ability and Mental Aptitude | 30 |
| 3 | Science and Simple Arithmetic | 30 |
| Total | 100 questions, 2 hours | 100 |
| Candidate | Maximum age |
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| MP unreserved men | 33 years |
| MP EWS men | 33 years |
| Men and women from other states (unreserved only) | 33 years |
| MP-domicile women (all categories) | 38 years |
| MP-domicile SC / ST / OBC men | 38 years |
| MP government / corporation / board employees and Nagar Sainik (MP domicile) | 38 years |
| Inter-caste marriage awardees – men 38, women 43; Vikram Award winners – 38 to 43 (MP domicile) | As listed |
8 October 2026. Corrections are allowed until 13 October 2026.
655 in total: 135 Subedar (Steno) and 520 ASI (Ministerial).
Yes. Both posts need CPCT passed with Hindi typing.
The online exam starts on 3 November 2026.
₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800. ASI (Ministerial) gets ₹19,500 – ₹62,000.
