The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB), formerly known as MP PEB or Vyapam, has officially published the comprehensive notification for the MP Police General Duty (GD) Constable Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 583/2026. This monumental recruitment drive aims to fill 7,500 vacancies across the state in both the District Executive Force (DEF) and the Special Armed Force (SAF). This notification brings an incredible opportunity for job seekers who have completed their 10th or 8th standard and are aspiring to serve in the state law enforcement agency with competitive pay, high job security, and career advancement opportunities.

Recruitment Overview & Authority Background

The Madhya Pradesh Police department is responsible for maintaining public order, law enforcement, and crime prevention across all districts of Madhya Pradesh. MPESB acts as the official examination body tasked with conducting open competitive examinations and physical assessment standards to select qualified personnel for public service roles. Selected candidates will be appointed as Constables (General Duty) and deployed across state police stations, specialized task forces, and armed police battalions based on merit rankings and administrative requirements.

Salary Structure & Remuneration Details

Appointed candidates will receive pay under the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix Level-4. The detailed pay structure and breakdown include:

• Pay Scale: Rs. 19,500/- to Rs. 62,000/- per month.
• Grade Pay: Rs. 1,900/- (Prerevised equivalent).
• Dearness Allowance (DA): Applicable as per current Madhya Pradesh State Government rates (currently 50% of basic pay).
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): Ranging from 8% to 16% depending on the station category (Class A, B, or C cities like Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Gwalior).
• Additional Allowances: Transport Allowance (TA), Uniform & Kit Maintenance Allowance, Medical Reimbursements, and Special Duty Allowance (for SAF units).
• Gross Monthly Salary: The estimated starting inhand monthly salary ranges between Rs. 28,000/- to Rs. 34,000/-, along with government housing facilities and medical benefits.

Job Profile & Career Progression

As a GD Constable in the MP Police, selected officers perform vital duties essential for community security and administrative order:

• Key Responsibilities: Beat patrolling, maintaining local law and order, emergency response, assisting SubInspectors in criminal investigation and evidence collection, escorting prisoners, traffic management, and VIP security duties.
• Training Period: Recruits must undergo mandatory 9 to 12 months of rigorous physical, tactical, and legal training at designated MP Police Training Schools (PTS).
• Promotional Hierarchy: Police Constable → Senior Constable → Head Constable (HC) → Assistant SubInspector (ASI) → SubInspector (SI) → Inspector of Police. Promotions are granted based on length of service, departmental examinations, and clean service records.

Posting Location & Reservation Criteria

Postings are allocated across various districts of Madhya Pradesh based on state requirements. Candidates must adhere to transfer policies dictated by the Police Headquarters (PHQ). Reservation benefits are governed strictly by the state government rules:

• Vertical Reservation: Applicable for SC (16%), ST (20%), OBC (27%), and EWS (10%) candidates domiciled in Madhya Pradesh.
• Horizontal Reservation: 33% posts reserved for Female candidates in the District Executive Force (DEF), 10% for ExServicemen, and special reservation quotas for MP Home Guards.
• Employment Terms: Permanent regular state government positions covered under the Defined Contributory National Pension System (NPS).