The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), also referred to as the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB), has released the official syllabus and exam pattern for the MP Police Constable Recruitment 2026. This detailed syllabus guide covers the complete written examination structure, section-wise marks distribution, and topic-wise syllabus for candidates preparing for the MP Police Constable exam, along with the physical test standards that follow the written examination stage.
This syllabus is applicable to candidates appearing for the MP Police Constable recruitment, which is being conducted for a large number of vacancies across Madhya Pradesh, making it one of the most competitive police recruitment exams in the state.
MP Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026: Overview
- Conducting Body: Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) / MP Professional Examination Board (MPPEB)
- Post: Constable
- Mode of Examination: Online, Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Question Type: Objective/Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Negative Marking: None (no marks deducted for wrong answers)
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| MPESB Official Syllabus/Rule Book (Constable) | Click Here |
| MPESB Official Website | Click Here |
MP Police Constable Exam Pattern: Section-Wise Breakdown
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Intellectual Ability & Mental Ability | 30 | 30 |
| Science & Simple Arithmetic | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Note: For the Radio Constable post specifically, an additional technical paper (Paper 2) of 200 marks is conducted along with the general Paper 1, covering technical/radio-related subject knowledge. Candidates applying for other Constable categories need to prepare only for the 100-mark Paper 1 detailed above.
Complete MP Police Constable Syllabus 2026: Topic-Wise Details
General Knowledge
Environment and Ecology, Zoology, Famous Books and Authors, Botany, Basic Computer Knowledge, Indian Culture and Heritage, Geography (Indian and World), Chemistry (General Science), Indian Parliament and Constitution, Sports and Games, History (Indian and World), Indian Polity and Governance, Indian Economy, Physics (General Science), and Important Inventions and Discoveries.
Mathematics / Simple Arithmetic
Square Roots and Cube Roots, Average, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Clocks and Calendars, Ratio and Proportion, Data Interpretation, Logarithms, Permutation and Combination, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Volume and Surface Area, Simple and Compound Interest, and Probability.
Reasoning / Mental Ability
Analytical Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, and Coding-Decoding.
General Science
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Social Science, Behavioural Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Earth Sciences.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)
Following the written examination, qualified candidates must clear the Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test, which include the following components:
- 800 Metre Run (timing standards vary by gender and category)
- Shot Put (4 kg), with gender-specific distance standards
- Long Jump, with gender-specific distance standards
- Height and Chest Measurement (qualifying in nature, not scored for merit)
Candidates should refer to the official MPESB notification for the complete, category-wise and gender-wise PET/PST qualifying standards, as these figures can vary based on candidate category and recruitment cycle.
Important Note for Candidates
This syllabus and exam pattern guide is based on the official Rule Book dated 9th September 2026, released by MPESB for MP Police Constable Recruitment. Since a specific exam date has not yet been announced for the written examination at the time of this syllabus release, candidates are advised to treat this as a preparation guide and regularly check the official MPESB website (esb.mp.gov.in) for the confirmed exam date and admit card release, once notified.
About MPESB
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), also known as the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB), is the state-level recruitment authority responsible for conducting selection examinations for various technical, clerical, and police posts under the Madhya Pradesh state government. MPESB releases detailed rule books and syllabus guides ahead of each recruitment examination to help candidates prepare effectively for the written test and subsequent physical/skill test stages.
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