MP Police Constable Band Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 679 Posts

MP Police Constable Band Recruitment 2026: The Office of the Inspector General of Police, Visbal (Headquarters), Police Headquarters, Bhopal has officially released a recruitment notification for the post of Constable (Band) in various Police Band units across all districts of Madhya Pradesh. A total of 679 vacancies have been announced for male candidates only. Online applications are being accepted from 5 April 2026, and the last date to apply is 19 April 2026.

Details for MP Police Constable Band Recruitment 2026:

Vacancy Details:

The 679 total vacancies for Constable (Band) are distributed across three quota types — Open (Direct Recruitment), Home Guard (HG), and Ex-Servicemen (Ex.Ser.) — and categorised as per state reservation norms:

Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit (as on 19 April 2026):

Minimum age is 18 years for all categories. Maximum age limits are as follows:

Ex-Servicemen Age Relaxation: The total defence service period will be deducted from the current age of the ex-serviceman. The resulting age must not exceed the upper age limit by more than 3 years. Candidates dismissed from army service for misconduct/incapacity are not eligible.

Selection Process for MP Police Constable Band Recruitment 2026:

The Band recruitment process is conducted in three stages:

Stage 1 – Skill Test:

A screening Skill Test is conducted to shortlist candidates for the Band Playing Test. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of at least one instrument from List “A” (mandatory). Playing an instrument from List “B” is desirable and earns bonus marks. No marks are awarded in the Skill Test itself — it is qualifying only.

Stage 2 – Band Playing Test:

The Band Playing Test carries a total of 75 marks:

Minimum qualifying marks in Band Test:

• General / OBC / EWS: 50% (i.e., 37.5 out of 75)
• SC / ST: 40% (i.e., 30 out of 75)

3 times the number of advertised posts (vertical category-wise) will be called for an interview based on cut-off marks.

Stage 3 – Interview:

Candidates who qualify the Band Playing Test are called for an Interview carrying 25 marks. Marks are awarded based on trade knowledge, NCC background, sports achievements, personality, communication, and general knowledge. Final selection is based on the combined total of Band Test marks + Interview marks (100 marks total).

Priority / Bonus Marks for Special Categories

Candidates from the following special categories receive an additional 5% bonus marks on their Band Playing Test score:

1. Up to 2 dependents of soldiers who died in the recent India-Pakistan conflict
2. Surplus election staff
3. Surplus government employees
4. Surplus 1981 census staff
5. Contingency fund employees / charged employees
6. NCC candidates with a ‘C’ certificate
7. Indian citizens who came from Burma and Ceylon

Pay Scale & Salary:

Stipend during training (as per MP Govt. circular dated 12 Dec 2019):

• 1st Year: 70% of minimum pay
• 2nd Year: 80% of minimum pay
• 3rd Year: 90% of minimum pay

In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government from time to time. For employees appointed on or after 01 January 2005, the National Pension System (NPS) / Defined Contribution Pension Scheme is applicable.

Physical Standards:

Note: Where applicable, if the chest measurement exceeds the minimum, at least 5 cm expansion is mandatory. No relaxation in physical standards.

Medical / Health Standards

The following health standards are verified by the District Medical Board:

• Height and Chest measurements as per the table above
• Eyesight: No eye disease. Minimum vision without glasses: 6/9 in one eye and 6/12 in the other eye. Must be able to distinguish primary colours (tested via Ishihara plates)
• Feet: No knock-knee or flat foot
• Body: Must not have any disability of any kind

Health examination is done at District → Divisional → State Medical Board levels. Videography of medical examination is conducted. A Gazetted Police Officer must be present at each level of medical examination.

Application Fee:

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official MP Online portal: mponline.gov.in
2. Find the link for MP Police Aarakshak (Band) Recruitment 2026 and click on Apply Online.
3. Complete the online registration with your basic details: name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, and Aadhaar number (mandatory).
4. Log in using your credentials and fill out the detailed application form.
5. Enter personal details, address, educational qualifications, category, and instrument proficiency.
6. Upload the required scanned documents: photograph, signature, etc., in the specified format.
7. Pay the application fee online: ₹500 (UR/EWS) or ₹250 (SC/ST/OBC, MP domicile), plus MP Online portal charges of ₹150 + 18% GST.
8. Submit the form and note your application form number carefully — you will need it to download your admit card.
9. Download and print the submitted application for future reference.

Key Reminders:
• Aadhaar registration is mandatory for all candidates.
• Bring original photo ID (Voter ID / PAN Card / Aadhaar / Driving Licence / Passport) to the exam centre.
• No entry permitted after the reporting time at the exam centre.
• Applications from government employees must first inform their appointing authority in writing.
• Non-MP domicile candidates can apply only for UR/Open posts with max age 33 years and no reservations.

Documents Required:

• Birth certificate or Class 10/12 marksheet (with date of birth)
• Educational qualification certificate and marksheets
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) – issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format
• MP domicile / permanent resident certificate
• Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
• Home Guard service certificate (3 years active service — for HG quota)
• Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate (with MP domicile)
• Inter-caste marriage certificate (if claiming age relaxation)
• Vikram Puraskar certificate (if applicable)
• Children’s birth certificate (for married candidates)
• NOC from current employer (for government servants)
• Bank passbook (first page) for SC/ST/OBC candidates requiring travel reimbursement
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature (scanned copy)

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