MP Police Band Constable Recruitment 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Police has issued a fresh notification for the Band Constable Positions. This recruitment is announced for 679 vacancies. Candidates who have passed 8th, 10th, or 12th class are eligible to apply. The online application process will begin on 05 April 2026 and will continue until 19 April 2026. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and not more than 33 years of age. Before apply, all candidates should carefully read the official notification PDF to check all instructions such as qualification,, fees, selection process, last date, and all others.
Important Date
- Notification Released : 05 April 2026
- Application Start : 05 April 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 19 April 2026
- Last Date for fee Payment : 19 April 2026
- Correction Date : As per schedule
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- Unreserved (UR) : Rs 500
- For SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP Domicile only) : Rs 250/-
- MP Online Wallet Charges : Rs 150/- + 18% GST Extra
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 18 Years
- Maximum Age : 33 Years (UR / EWS), 38 Years (Reserved / HG / Govt Employees)
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Open | 458 |
| Home Guard (15%) | 92 |
| Ex-Servicemen (10%) | 59 |
| Total | 679 |
Eligibility Criteria
- UR / OBC / EWS: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent
- ST: 8th Class or equivalent
- Candidates must have knowledge of any one instrument from List “A” (mandatory) and List “B” (desirable for bonus marks).
- For More Eligibility Details Read the Official Notification.
Salary
- Pay Scale : Rs 19,500/- to Rs 62,000/-
- Stipend (1st Year): 70% of the minimum pay
- Stipend (2nd Year): 80% of the minimum pay
- Stipend (3rd Year): 90% of the minimum pay
- Allowances: DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as per government norms.
- Pension: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (effective from 01.01.2005).
Selection Process
Selection process will be completed in 3 steps:
- Skill Test (Screening – Phase-I)
- Candidates will be tested on any one instrument from List “A” (mandatory).
- This is a qualifying test only (no marks).
- Only successful candidates will proceed to Phase-II.
- Band Vadana Test (Phase-II – 75 Marks)
- Trade Test (List “A” instrument): 60 Marks
- Bonus Marks (List “B” instruments): 15 Marks (5 marks per instrument, maximum 15)
- Minimum qualifying marks:
- UR / OBC / EWS: 50%
- SC / ST: 40%
- Three times the number of advertised posts (vertical category-wise) will be called for Interview based on cut-off.
- Interview (Phase-III – 25 Marks)
- Based on trade knowledge, personality, general knowledge, expression, sports, etc.
- Final merit list prepared on the basis of Band Vadana Test (75 marks) + Interview (25 marks) = 100 marks.
- Tie Breaker: Higher age will get preference.
- Final selection is subject to Document Verification, Medical Examination and Character Verification.
How to Apply Online for MP Police Band Constable Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website (https://www.mppolice.gov.in/) of MP Police.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “MP Police Band Constable Recruitment 2026″.
- Fill out the MP Police Band Constable Online Application Form 2026.
- Upload the Required Documents.
- Pay Application Fees.
- Finally, Check Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.