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title: "MP Police Subedar (Stenographer) and ASI Recruitment 2026 – 655 Posts, Exam from 3 November"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/jobs/mp-police-subedar-steno-asi-recruitment-2026"
type: "Government recruitment"
organization: "Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board"
category: "Police"
state: "Madhya Pradesh"
application_status: "closed"
application_start: "24 Sept 2026"
application_last_date: "08 Oct 2026"
exam_date: "03 Nov 2026"
total_vacancies: 655
published: "2026-09-25T19:27:30.991Z"
updated: "2026-10-12T17:24:42.566Z"
last_verified: "2026-10-11T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# MP Police Subedar (Stenographer) and ASI Recruitment 2026 – 655 Posts, Exam from 3 November

**Last date to apply:** 08 Oct 2026

## Official Links

- [Notification PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/mpesb/steno-asi-2026-rulebook-17092026-0af335cf.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://esb.mp.gov.in)

## Overview

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).

Online applications ran from **24 September to 8 October 2026**. Candidates who applied can correct the form until **13 October 2026**. The online exam starts on **3 November 2026**.

| Post | Posts | Pay scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subedar (Ministerial) Stenographer | 135 | ₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector (Ministerial) | 520 | ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 |

#### Official links

- [Subedar (Steno) & ASI 2026 rulebook (PDF, Hindi)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/mpesb/steno-asi-2026-rulebook-17092026-0af335cf.pdf)
- [MPESB online portal (MPOnline)](https://esb.mponline.gov.in/Portal/Examinations/Vyapam/examsList.aspx)

## Recruitment Details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organisation | Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board |
| Total Vacancies | 655 posts |
| Qualification | 12th Pass + CPCT with Hindi typing (Steno: also Hindi shorthand 100 wpm) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 33 years (as on 08 Oct 2026) — 33 years for MP unreserved/EWS men and candidates from other states; 38 years for MP-domicile women, MP SC/ST/OBC men and MP government employees; higher limits for some award and inter-caste marriage categories. |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Subedar (Steno): ₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800; ASI: ₹19,500 – ₹62,000 |
| Employment Type | State Government Job (Police) |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Online application starts | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 08 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to correct the form | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Written exam starts | 03 Nov 2026 — Two shifts: 10 AM–12 noon and 3–5 PM |

## Application Fee

| Category | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Unreserved – MPESB exam fee | ₹500 |
| 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 |

## Vacancy Details

| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |

## Eligibility

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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). |
| 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). |

## Selection Process

1. **Stage 1 – Online written exam** — 100 objective questions in Hindi, 100 marks, 2 hours, no negative marking. Seven times the vacancies are shortlisted.
2. **Stage 2 – Practical test + documents** — Steno: Hindi shorthand dictation and transcription. ASI: typing test. At least 30% needed.
3. **Final merit** — Written marks + practical test marks.

## Exam Pattern and Age Limits

| 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** |

##### Maximum age by category (as on 8 October 2026)

| Candidate | Maximum age |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the last date for MP Police Steno and ASI 2026?

Applications closed on 8 October 2026. Corrections are allowed until 13 October 2026.

### How many posts are there?

655 in total: 135 Subedar (Steno) and 520 ASI (Ministerial).

### Is CPCT compulsory?

Yes. Both posts need CPCT passed with Hindi typing.

### When is the exam?

The online exam starts on 3 November 2026.

### What is the salary of MP Police Subedar (Steno)?

₹36,200 – ₹1,14,800. ASI (Ministerial) gets ₹19,500 – ₹62,000.

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