MP Police Constable Eligibility
Last verified 07 Oct 2026
MP Police Constable candidates must meet the age, education and physical standards below.
Age & qualification
- Age: 18 to 33 years as on 06.10.2026 for the 2026 recruitment (MP unreserved men, EWS men, and all candidates from other states); up to 38 years for women of all categories and MP SC/ST/OBC men, with further relaxations (such as for Vikram Award holders) as per the MPESB rulebook.
- Educational qualification: Class 10 (Matric) pass for Constable (General Duty) — Class 8 for ST candidates; Constable (Radio) and technical posts require Class 12 with ITI in the relevant trade, and Driver posts a valid driving licence.
Physical standards (PMT) — qualifying
| Height | Chest (male) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male (Gen/OBC) | 168 cm | 81–86 cm (min 5 cm expansion) |
| Male (SC/ST) | 160 cm | 76–81 cm (min 5 cm expansion) |
| Female (all) | 155 cm | — |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — 100 marks
- 800 m run: up to 40 marks; long jump: up to 30 marks; shot put (male 7.26 kg, female 4 kg): up to 30 marks — marks awarded by time/distance bands.
- A minimum of 30 out of 100 marks is required, and the PET marks are added to the written-test marks for the final merit list (2026 rules).
Relaxed standards apply to ex-servicemen and Home Guard candidates. Confirm the exact standards in the current notification.