The Madhya Pradesh recruitment cycle for police posts in 2025 includes drives for Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI), Subedar (Stenographer) and Sub‑Inspector (SI)-level roles; a focused advertisement in September–October 2025 covers 500 ASI/Subedar openings while broader MP police recruitment (constable/SI) is being run through the state Employees Selection Board (ESB). Candidates should check the ESB site for the authoritative MP Police SI Vacancy 2025 notification and application steps before applying.
MP Police SI Recruitment 2025 Overview (vertical)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (ESB) / Madhya Pradesh Police |
| Post Name | Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) / Subedar (Stenographer) / Sub‑Inspector (SI) |
| Vacancy | 500 (ASI + Subedar in the ESB advertisement). Separate SI/constable drives published under ESB may list additional vacancies—refer to official notices. |
| Education | Varies by post: 10+2 / shorthand/computer typing / as specified in the notification (post‑wise). |
| Age limit | Typically 18–33 / up to 40 for certain posts — check post rule‑book and notification cut‑off date. |
| Salary (pay scale) | ASI/Subedar pay as per state pay matrix (example ranges reported: approx. ₹19,500–₹62,000 for ASI and ₹36,200–₹1,14,800 for Subedar/SI levels depending on post). |
Posts, Vacancies & Eligibility (eligibility combines education, age and salary details in the same field)
Subedar (Post Code 01)
| Category | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
| Open | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Ex Serv (10%) | 03 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Police (15%) | 04 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Female (35%) | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 28 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Sub Inspector (Post Code 02) – (General Duty – Special Armed Forces)
| Category | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
| Open | 71 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 07 |
| Ex Serv (10%) | 10 | 02 | 03 | 02 | 02 | 01 |
| Police (15%) | 14 | 04 | 04 | 03 | 03 | 01 |
| Total | 95 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 09 |
Sub Inspector (Post Code 03) – (General Duty – Other than Special Armed Forces)
| Category | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
| Open | 150 | 40 | 41 | 24 | 30 | 15 |
| Ex Serv (10%) | 38 | 10 | 10 | 06 | 08 | 04 |
| Police (15%) | 57 | 16 | 15 | 09 | 11 | 06 |
| Female (35%) | 132 | 36 | 36 | 21 | 26 | 13 |
| Total | 377 | 102 | 102 | 60 | 75 | 38 |
| Post Name | Eligibility (education + age limit + salary details) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) | Education: 10+2 (or equivalent) and other post‑specific qualifications; Age: commonly 18–33 years (category relaxations apply); Salary: pay band approx. ₹19,500–₹62,000 (confirm from rulebook). |
| Subedar (Stenographer) | Education: 10+2 with shorthand/stenography/computer certificate (or specified diploma); Age: commonly 18–33 years; Salary: pay band approx. ₹36,200–₹1,14,800 (confirm exact level in notification). |
| Sub‑Inspector (SI) | Education: as prescribed per SI notification (often 10+2 / graduation where specified); Age: varies by SI notification and cut‑off date; Salary: SI pay follows state pay matrix (check SI notification). |
Important dates (as published in ESB schedule / official advertisement)
- Notification Release Date: 6th October 2025
- Starting Date for Filling Online Application: 27th October 2025
- Last date for filling online application: 10th November 2025
- Corrections in online application: 27th October to 15th November 2025
- MP Police SI Exam Date 2025: From 09th January 2026 onwards
[Shift Timings- 9:30 am to 11:30 am & 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm]
Important links (official recruitment pages)
- Official ESB (Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board) recruitment / student dashboard and advertisement pages — primary place to download the rulebook, advertisement PDF and apply online.
Download detailed advertisement and syllabus here
- Madhya Pradesh Police / Police Headquarters notices for additional instructions and physical test rules.
Detailed education, age limit & salary (expanded)
- Education (post‑wise): ASI generally requires 10+2 (or as defined in the ESB rule book); Subedar (Stenographer) requires 10+2 plus shorthand/stenography/computer certification or a specified diploma/modern office management qualification. For SI roles, the ESB or specific notification lists whether 10+2 or graduation is essential — always read the exact clause in the advertisement.
- Age limit & relaxations: Advertisements use a cut‑off date (stated in the rulebook/advertisement). For the ESB ASI/Subedar drive the commonly published age span is 18–33 years (general) with statutory relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex‑servicemen as per state rules. Some SI‑level posts may show different upper limits (e.g., up to 40 for specific designations) — consult the notification for exact relaxations and the age‑calculation date.
- Salary & allowances: Pay is fixed according to Madhya Pradesh government pay scales and grade levels. Reported illustrative ranges for relevant posts are: ASI approx. ₹19,500–₹62,000 and Subedar/SI ranges reported approx. ₹36,200–₹1,14,800 (exact pay matrix level, initial basic pay, DA, HRA and other allowances are listed in the notification/rezrulebook). Benefits such as DA, PF, medical and other state allowances apply.
Selection process (typical)
- Stage 1: Online / written objective exam (post‑specific syllabus).
- Stage 2: Physical Efficiency / Measurement Test (PE/PMT) and skill tests where applicable (e.g., shorthand).
- Stage 3: Document verification and medical exam. Results and merit lists are published on ESB.
FAQs
Q1: Where do I apply for MP Police SI Vacancy 2025?
A1: Apply only via the ESB (Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board) online application link and follow the advertisement/rulebook instructions on the ESB recruitment pages. Official application links and PDF notifications are posted on ESB.
Q2: How many SI vacancies are available in 2025?
A2: The ESB advertisement referenced here lists 500 vacancies for ASI and Subedar combined; separate SI or larger constable/SI drives have been published under ESB as well (counts vary by notification). Check the specific SI advertisement on ESB for the exact SI vacancy count.
Q3: What educational qualification is required for SI / ASI posts?
A3: Qualification is post‑specific. ASI commonly requires 10+2; Subedar requires shorthand/computer/office management qualifications. SI requirements depend on the published notification—read the “Qualification” section in the advertisement carefully.
Q4: What are the key dates to remember?
A4: For the ESB ASI/Subedar drive: advertisement dated 19 Sep 2025, online forms opened 03 Oct 2025 and close 17 Oct 2025; exams start from 10 Dec 2025. Always verify dates from ESB before applying.
Q5: Is there an application fee and is it refundable?
A5: Fee structure is category‑based (typical examples: ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwD) — fee details are in the advertisement. Fees are not refundable except where ESB policy states otherwise; confirm in the notification.

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