If you appeared for the Madhya Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector exam, today is your last chance to speak up. The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) released the MP Police SI Answer Key 2026 — the provisional key for the Subedar and Sub-Inspector Recruitment Test — on 10-11-2026, and the objection window closes on 13-11-2026. The test covered 507 posts, and the written exam ran from 30-10-2026 to 05-11-2026. Check your response sheet now; once the window closes, no challenge will be entertained.
| Organization | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Examination | Subedar & Sub-Inspector Recruitment Test 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | PHQ/2-Chayan/S-1/997/26 |
| Total Vacancies | 507 |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional key released on 10-11-2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 13-11-2026 |
| Official Website | https://esb.mp.gov.in/ |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 09-09-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23-09-2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 28-09-2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 24-10-2026 |
| Preliminary Exam (Revised) | 30-10-2026 to 05-11-2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 10-11-2026 |
| Objection Window | 10-11-2026 to 13-11-2026 |
| Final Answer Key | To be announced |
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Subedar | 81 |
| Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) | 312 |
| Sub-Inspector (Special Force) | 69 |
| Sub-Inspector (Ayudh) | 10 |
| Sub-Inspector (Photo) | 9 |
| Sub-Inspector (Q.D.) | 4 |
| Sub-Inspector (Finger Print) | 22 |
| Total | 507 posts |
Subedar, Sub-Inspector (Civil Police), Sub-Inspector (Special Force), Sub-Inspector (Q.D.) and Sub-Inspector (Finger Print): a Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university in India.
Sub-Inspector (Ayudh): a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institute.
Sub-Inspector (Photo): a Bachelor's degree with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects.
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age (Male) | 33 years |
| Maximum Age (Female) | 38 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-01-2026 |
| Height (Male) | 167.5 cm |
| Height (Female) | 152.4 cm |
| Chest (Male Only) | 81–86 cm |
| Age Relaxation | As per MPESB rules |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other State | Rs. 560 |
| OBC / SC / ST | Rs. 310 |
| Portal Charges | Rs. 60 (included) |
Selection runs through the preliminary written examination, the main written examination, the physical measurement and efficiency test, and the interview and document verification, as prescribed in the official rulebook for the Subedar and Sub-Inspector Cadre Selection Examination 2026. The posts carry Pay Level 9 — Rs. 36,200 to Rs. 1,14,800 per month.
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, conducts recruitment examinations for the state government, including the Subedar and Sub-Inspector cadre selection test for the Madhya Pradesh Police (Home Department).
| MPESB Official Website | https://esb.mp.gov.in/ |
| Answer Key / Objection Portal | https://subsiprt2026.cbtexam.in/ |
| Download Notification (Advt. PHQ/2-Chayan/S-1/997/26) | Available on the official MPESB website |
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board released the provisional answer key for the Subedar and Sub-Inspector Recruitment Test 2026 on 10-11-2026.
Objections can be raised till 13-11-2026 — today — through the objection tracker on the official exam portal. After this date no objections will be accepted.
There are 507 posts: Subedar 81, Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) 312, Sub-Inspector (Special Force) 69, Sub-Inspector (Ayudh) 10, Sub-Inspector (Photo) 9, Sub-Inspector (Q.D.) 4 and Sub-Inspector (Finger Print) 22.
The preliminary written examination was held from 30-10-2026 to 05-11-2026 (revised schedule; it was originally to begin on 28-10-2026).
Visit the official MPESB website https://esb.mp.gov.in/, open the Subedar and Sub-Inspector Recruitment Test 2026 link, and log in with your application number, TAC code and date of birth to view your response sheet and the provisional key.
No. This is a provisional key. MPESB will review the objections received by 13-11-2026 and then release a final answer key.
A Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university for most posts. Sub-Inspector (Ayudh) needs a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and Sub-Inspector (Photo) needs a Bachelor's degree with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
18 to 33 years for male candidates and 18 to 38 years for female candidates, as on 01-01-2026, with age relaxation as per MPESB rules.
Rs. 560 for General and other-state candidates and Rs. 310 for OBC / SC / ST candidates, plus Rs. 60 portal charges.
Advertisement No. PHQ/2-Chayan/S-1/997/26, issued by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board.