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The Madhya Pradesh Police has announced good news for the youth. The Inspector General of Police, Bhopal, has issued a recruitment notification for Constable (Band) positions. A total of 679 vacancies will be filled under this recruitment drive. This recruitment is open exclusively to male candidates. The online application process will commence on April 5, 2026, and will continue until April 19, 2026. Candidates can apply by visiting the MP Online portal at mponline.gov.in.

**How ​​many vacancies are there, and for whom are they reserved?**
The reservation breakdown for the total 679 vacancies is as follows:
– General: 458 posts
– Home Guards: 92 posts
– Ex-Servicemen: 59 posts

**What is the age limit?**
As of April 19, 2026, candidates must meet the following age criteria:
– Minimum Age: 18 years
– General/EWS/Candidates from Other States: Maximum 33 years
– SC/ST/OBC: Maximum 38 years
– Government Employees/Home Guards: 38 years
– Ex-Servicemen: Additional age relaxation will be granted based on the duration of their service.

**What are the educational qualifications?**

To be recruited into the Madhya Pradesh Police, candidates belonging to the General, SC, or OBC categories must have passed the 12th grade, while candidates belonging to the ST category must have passed the 8th grade.

**Physical Standards**
– General/OBC/EWS: Height 168 cm; Chest 81–86 cm
– SC/ST: Height 165 cm; Chest 79–84 cm
– Gorkha/Others: Height 158 ​​cm
– Vision: Visual acuity must be 6/9 in one eye and 6/12 in the other.

**How ​​will the selection be conducted?**
There will be no written examination for this recruitment. The selection process will consist of three stages:
1. Skill Test (Qualifying Nature)
2. Band Playing Test (75 Marks)
3. Interview (25 Marks)
In the Band Test, candidates from the General category are required to secure a minimum of 50% marks, while candidates from the SC/ST categories must secure a minimum of 40% marks.

**What will be the salary?** Selected candidates will receive a pay scale ranging from ₹19,500 to ₹62,000. During the training period, candidates will receive a stipend of 70% in the first year, 80% in the second year, and 90% in the third year.

Application Fee
– General: ₹500
– SC/ST/OBC: ₹250
– Portal Fee: ₹150 + GST

How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted online only. The simple steps are as follows:
1. Visit mponline.gov.in.
2. Click on the 'MP Police Constable Band Recruitment 2026' link.
3. Register and fill out the application form carefully.
4. Upload the required documents.
5. Pay the application fee.
6. After submitting the form, take a printout for your records.

This is a golden opportunity for young individuals who are proficient in playing musical instruments in a band and aspire to work in the Police Department. The deadline for applications is April 19, 2026; therefore, please ensure you fill out and submit the form well in advance.

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