MP Police Constable Salary: Pay, Allowances & Recruitment
Updated 19 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
The Madhya Pradesh Police Constable job is a secure state uniformed career with a steady salary, allowances and a defined promotion path. This guide explains what an MP Police Constable earns, the duties, and how recruitment works.
Figures below are as commonly reported under the 7th Pay Commission; in-hand pay varies by posting and the current DA rate, and recruitment details change each cycle, so confirm on the official MPESB / MP Police notification.
MP Police Constable salary
- Pay: a Pay Band-1 scale with a starting basic of around ₹19,500 (the exact pay-matrix level is cited inconsistently across sources, so treat it as approximate).
- In-hand: commonly reported around ₹24,000–₹27,000 for a new constable, rising to about ₹27,000–₹30,000 a month after probation, including allowances.
Allowances and job profile
On top of basic pay, a constable gets Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance (by city tier), Transport Allowance and other benefits such as medical and risk allowance.
- Duties include maintaining law and order, crime prevention and detection, assisting investigations, traffic management, and community policing.
Promotion path
Career growth follows the usual ladder: Constable → Head Constable → Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) → Sub-Inspector (SI) → Inspector → DSP, based on service and departmental exams.
MP Police Constable recruitment
Constable recruitment is conducted by the MP Employees Selection Board (MPESB, formerly Vyapam) on behalf of MP Police. The main general-duty cycle advertises thousands of posts (a recent cycle had around 7,500 GD constable vacancies), with smaller specialist notices for band and technical posts.
- Eligibility: 10th or 12th pass depending on the post (some specialist posts vary), within an age band that is relatively wide (around 18–33 years).
- Selection: a written exam, followed by a combined Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test, document verification and a medical examination.
- Note: constable salary and rules differ from state to state — this guide is specific to Madhya Pradesh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary of an MP Police Constable?▾
A Pay Band-1 scale with a starting basic of around ₹19,500, and in-hand commonly reported around ₹24,000–₹27,000 for a new constable, rising to about ₹27,000–₹30,000 after probation. Figures are approximate and vary by posting.
Who conducts MP Police Constable recruitment?▾
The MP Employees Selection Board (MPESB, formerly Vyapam) conducts constable recruitment on behalf of MP Police.
What is the eligibility for MP Police Constable?▾
A 10th or 12th pass depending on the post, within a relatively wide age band (around 18–33 years), with category relaxations. Confirm the exact requirement in the notification.
What is the selection process?▾
A written exam, then a combined Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test, document verification and a medical examination.